Saints' Discussion Forums

We were discussing the smilies recently in the moderators' sanctum. .

And possibilities about adding to them, though the window that pops up is rather crowded and what to do about that, various solutions. . .

Martin suggested that we kill off some of the smilies that are rarely used.  :confuzed:

Like  :lilangel: , knock her off..

Axe..  :shy: and so forth..

Some of us were surprised at Martin's suggestion..  :speachless:  :faint:

I thought it was important enough to go to consult the entire family..  :fishie: :lilo: :angelblue:

I thought perhaps I would put it up for a vote..

But I am not sure what type of vote to take.. perhaps, say, for a week, every smilie that is underused or not used more than once, or is the least used gets the axe..

Or just have some posts here were people post their least favorite smilies to be knocked off, or alternatively their favorite smilies..

And then when we're done we have a going away ceremony for the chosen ones.

 :ActofGod: :madgunfighter:  :soldier: :soldier: :soldier: :soldier: :soldier: :soldier:

And that way we could make room for more smilies.

What does everyone think of Martin's idea?   :sweatdrop:

Martin I'll let you speak for yourself here..



"These smily's are becoming a bit like the pigs in Animal Farm running the whole show."

St.? Martin

 :rotfl: :rotfl: :happyroll: :tinyangel:

I like the idea of a going away party. :teaparty: You know the ones I would like - although when I started on this forum we didn't have any "more" and I did fine.

 :happyroll: :rotfl: :rotflblue: :teaparty: :flower:

LOL Brigid!

I think Martin's suggestion to get rid of that pop eye one is because there already is one on the yellow row above these post boxes.
And the fainting guy really doesn't capture sleep too well....... I'd love to see a sleep smiley.
Actually, I'm not too fond of that gun one or the head banging.  I used to use them a lot but I notice no one else really is and I'm certainly not going to..... maybe a smiley that is pulling ones hairs out in frustration.....  ;D

A going away party.......  :D

Baily this is very embarrassing for the more traditionally minded among us that we have to resort to a democratic vote on this.. I personally would treat them like infidels.. If they aren't being used then off with their heads.  ;D

We could maybe put them on trial.. Take one per day and all say Yay or Nay.  :D

We call to the stand  :brickwall: The evidence against him isn't beyond reasonable doubt... Ok, he might not be used much but he is doing what he says he does...I'd be inclined to give him another chance. I've used him at least 2 or 3 times and he still has possibilities. I give him a  :thumbsup: for now.

What do the other members of the jury think?  :police:

I think this denotes tyranny and violence. :speachless:

Actually, in this economy are more lay-offs necessary?

 :rotflblue: :rotfl:  :happyroll:

I think these guys might just survive too! Redundant as they are!

We'll have to reduce their salary tho!

Oh, dear-Oh, dear! :'(

Get rid of  :-* ( too imprudent for this forum), of  :angryred:  ( don't think any of us are ever that angry  ;D  ),  :rejoice: ( we have one laughing face already ;D),  these three  :lilangel:  :shy: :sour:

I don't think you want to get rid of Lilo  :lilo: :lilo:do you?

My my Patricia.  I thought I was being harsh by nominating a couple but you've shown no mercy at all :o

I agree though. Lilo must stay.  And little fishy :D

Yup - those for sure!

Ha ha! even a little power corrupts. :police:

Hehehehe...  :happyroll: :happyroll: :rotfl: :rotfl: :happyroll: :rotfl:

I don't see any of the smileys volunteering for martyrdom.. Have they learnt nothing here?  ;D

Poor martyr smilies are just waiting for Shin to say "Off with their heads".

(Martyrs )   :-* :rejoice: :shy: :sour: :angryred:      :swordfight:(Shin)

 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotflblue: :happyroll: :happyroll:

You guys show strong Catholic beliefs need not be grim at all. :rejoice:

 :angryred: always was out of place..

More for the purposes of bad example rather than not..

Poor...  :angryred:

Can his day have come?

 :angelbell:

 :ActofGod:

Shin just do away with them.  What pleasure do you get by prolonging their wait to martyrdom?   ???

I think he is trying to be as fair as possible which is admirable, however since he is the administrator he knows which smilies haven't been used much. Not axing them is drawing it out and ensuring a more   painful martyrdom. :(

Oh, I was just kidding. :)

I know, Patricia - and I agree, it is dragging out their martyrdom.

Actually, I was planning on replacing them with some country-craft style smilies, teddy bears and the like, crosshatch stitch patterns.. for the ladies..  :D

But I haven't actually gathered these materials yet it's just in the planning stages, I might not be able to find suffiicient -- so while I am in preparation for that they are on reprieve.. or suspended sentence or. .

Well, I suppose if there's any particular smilies that are particularly bad we could hurry it up and execute the sentence early.

 :-*

Goodbye?

Take :confuzed: for example..
Concerning this defendant,
If it weren't for his title appearing when one rests the cursor on him it would be impossible to guess what he's meant to be depicting... There's bound to be unemployed smiley's out there who would fit the job description much better.

I rest my case your Honor.   :irishwisdom:

Any words from the defense? Any defense? If not...

My gavel is ready.. and we can close the case!  :o  :confuzed: :boggles:

I like him and I could always tell what he was about. (There :D)

Awww... [am I going soft?]

Going soft isn't a bad thing, depending on what it is.

We will need more jury members here to speak up on his behalf.
So far there's 2 votes against him and 1 in his favor.

                                      :confuzed:

 :confuzed: is a harmless guy. My vote is to keep him. On the other hand  :angryred: and the redundant :lilangel: might take a hike.
:boxing: doesn't seem to fit Jesus' "turn the other cheek". Just my 2¢.

Unoh a tie..

 :confuzed:

Will things never work out for  :confuzed: ?

Will there be a tie breaker?

I fear  :angryred: 's fate was decided beforehand.. And it looks like  :lilangel: well..

 :o  ;D

But PC,  we need  :boxing:  for anything pertaining to Bailey. Can't get rid of him.
Sorry Bailey, just kidding. ;D

I see your point PC!

OTOH how can one turn the other cheek if there isn't  :boxing: to hit it in the first place?

 :boggles:

I can also see your point PC, however I do believe we should keep it in order to have an opportunity to 'turn the other cheek'.

BTW, Martin wrote about  :confuzed:

Well I may have jumped the gun Brigid.. By law he's innocent till proved guilty and we have a hung jury at present.

Re, the Turn the Other Cheek Smiley; I didn't even know we had one.  :shrug:

He's not been proven guilty because he's not! Now  :angryred: sure has. And maybe  :lilangel: and  :shy: :shy:

I've had reports of mysteriously disappearing smilies.. smilies not showing up, not present.. and people suspecting they had been axed already, and forbidden to use..

A clarification from the judge. No smilies have been axed as of yet. These smilies that are suddenly disappearing.. . are absconding! They are seeking to avoid justice! They are on the lam!

I have nothing to do with it!

:rotfl: :happyroll: :rotfl: :happyroll: :rotflblue:

Hunt them down. They must be found. :soldier:

I've just captured three of them!

 

And I found two of them!

There are a few smilies still out there somewhere. I hope they've made it to safety. :o

Uh oh, Patricia is looking around for them still. Need to be very, very :silent:

 :swordfight:   :P

 :popeyes: :popeyes: :popeyes:

Don't worry Patricia!.. I've got him!


           

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

(That's so funny, Martin)! :D :D :D

 :-*  " Red face with gun  didn't get me yet"

 :harp: :flower:    :madgunfighter:   " I was distracted by the harp and flowers for a moment. Back to the chase" 

:rotfl: :rotflblue:

 :rejoice:

Oh my ****!  I just found this...... last page only........ :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
made my evening!!  :D

 :) 8) :P :-X :-* :confuzed: :angryred: :rejoice: :lilangel: :shy: :sour: :speachless: :popeyes:

Currently these guys are in danger of being voted off but only you can save them. Make your vote count!

Calls will be charged at $1.00 per vote but remember, cell phone votes may be charged at a considerably higher rate. Please make sure you have the bill payers permissin before voting.

Patricia.. Martin.. priceless..   :D

 :swordfight:

We fight on!

Martin and Shin (and toughie Patricia), I have often used  :speachless: :popeyes: and  :confuzed: Don't take those away from me - please!

O K you three  :speachless: :popeyes: :confuzed: Brigid has just saved your bacon.

The new condemned bunch are:  :) 8) :P :-X :angryred: :-* :rejoice: :shy: :sour:

Anyone wish to speak up on their behalf? You'd better hurry. Patricia's getting restless.

Hmmm, lets see....maybe we should let them stay since I have used them in the past.  Feeling a little merciful today. :soldier:

Hmm, if everyone gets too merciful here, what am I going to do?

Perhaps I should simply make it impartial, whichever smilies are underused go.. and set a cut off number..

 :police: :soldier: :police:

Uh-oh..

I just realized the problem with this..

 :popeyes:

The law enforcement smilies are underused!!!

:rotfl: :rotflblue:

Lets test them out on their drill.

                                       
Hmm... Not bad at all.

No not bad at all.  :bigbluegrin: :soldier:

Your days are numbered , smilies!  :o

Have mercy on these poor smilies, Patricia. Have mercy.

Their fate is sealed, Brigid.  Don't be so soft hearted. :D

But I thought He wanted us to be soft-hearted. ;D

Hmm.. Perhaps now would be a good time for some readings from Apocalypse..

 :D

 :ActofGod:

I think it was St Paul who said, If they won't work neither should they eat.

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS I say.   :swordfight:

Bailey, do help me defend the poor smilies! :boxing:

 :faint: :happyroll:

Ho ho, after that St. Paul quote, ho ho good one Martin, good one!

Blessed are the merciful, they shall find mercy. (Mat 5: 7)

I can't stop thinking about what happened to St. Paul, you two are a riot. :D

Their days are numbered, Brigid ;D ;D  and Bailey has no clue. She was probably making pizza last night unaware of the fate of the smilies, unaware of Brigid's pleas for help...... :biggrin: (wicked smile)

 :bighanky:

I, hereby do declare, by the powers vested in me as administrator, chief dishwasher, judge, and Mister Fixit,

That hereupon November the 2nd, in the Year of Our Lord 2010, in thanksgiving for the return of our dear friend and sister in Christ AutumnRose, a full pardon and remission be given to all smilies hitherto under consideration for the chop chop.

And a suitable heart smilie will be sought out with due diligence.

So be it. Amen.

Let the celebrations begin. :D

 

What are we meant to do now Patricia! ? Are we just gonna sit back and take this?  :shrug:

Hip, Hip, Hurrah for Shin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahem..

Since it appears the protesters are silent.. (bar one  ;D)

A new smilie has been submitted by AutumnRose in the gallery of the potential new entrant:

Here is the image from the gallery

(Sorry, but you are not allowed to access the gallery)

Smilie wub!

Ahem.

The vote is now to whether to include Smilie wub with the rest of the smilies.

Unless one has a more loveable smilie to submit than Smilie wub..

To the vote! Smilie wub for the smilie gallery, yea or nay?  :D

We don't know his credentials as yet but we could put him on probation for a few weeks and see if he's worth his salt. I would concede to this despite being a bit wary of him.

I mean, he is colorful and eye-catching but all that glitters ain't necessarily gold  :irishwisdom:

I think he's cute and vote yea.

Two votes in favor.. is this the beginning of a strong tide in favor... ?  :D

Do you get to vote, Shin?

I will save it for the last.  ;D

How could you Shin?  How could you? :'(

You're right , Martin.  I wouldn't trust him totally. Keep him under watch inspite of all his pink cheerfulness. :swordfight:

I'm out of a job right now.  No smilies to hunt down thanks to Shin. :o

i, for one, wub him!!!!! :rejoice: :thumbsup: :lovemug: :bigbluegrin:

It's this poor economy..  ;D

Me too! And in this economy he did the merciful thing.

It is your victory this time, Brigid, but I will be waiting for the next election when I will garner more support for the cause. ;D

Given this bad economy we may well have to introduce workfare legislation for the smilies before long Patricia, so a position may open again soon!  :speachless:

I will be lurking in the shadows, waiting....... 8)

 :speachless: :rotfl:

That sounds like a fair option, Shin. As apparent labor leader here, I agree with that idea. ;)

You can count on my support Patricia.  :thumbsup:

Grinches. ( ;D )

Thanks Martin.  We will rebuild our base. :thumbsup:

Your welcome Patricia.

All for one and one for all.   :swordfight:

Tsk. Tsk.

That could be our motto, our war cry. You are genius , Martin. :sickie:

It's a bit soon to tell but I think Rachel is in cahoots with Brigid.  :shrug:

Martin,  she wasn't subtle about it. Wake up!  She is hand in hand with Brigid and Shin.  We need new enrollees. Maybe we could request Autumn Rose, PC, Charles to enlist in the cause. ( Make sure opponents don't read this secret message. )

Too late! :P ( :D ) We're  the 8) ones, Patricia and Martin. Why don't you join our team?

Never!  We will be the  8)  ones next time round. :P

Patricia and Martin, I disagree with your politics in this matter, however I still  :-*

I  :-* you too, Brigid, my favorite(st) political adversary ;D

Patricia. look at it this way. What an opportunity we have to show them who the true saints are here!

Let them have their smiley's and we'll receive the blessings for subjecting ourselves to this injustice for a higher cause.  ;D

::)

 ;)   ;D   :o   :cheers:   :happywave:

when do we get to use the new lil one i wub??

I've been waiting for the sponsor to chime in!  :D

I was reading all the past posts and reminiscing about all those good times we had, chasing/eliminating/ imprisoning  ;D  smilies. Good times, good times! 
Shin, I was wondering if by any chance you were considering calling elections again? Martin and I would like our jobs back. :biggrin:  No harm intended. Just have my eyes on a few of them.  :sickie:
By the way, I have turned  a new leaf as you can detect  the respectful note in my request.   :bigbluegrin:

Please, please , please say you are having elections again!!! :popeyes: :popeyes:

Welllllllllll, if there are candidates we will hold elections again. First there have to be some candidates sponsored, for replacement and for removal from office.

So if we'ere to have elections consider this hmm, the preliminaries where people search out suitable candidates.

 :kanpai:

 :D

Oh, thanks Shin!! I'm so grateful! :'(

Thanks be to God from whom all blessings flow to us poor folks.

Happy to bring out the hammer of judgement again.

I was just thinking the other day, if only I had gotten ahold of those country crafts images as possible replacements..  :o

I had noticed that you had procrastinated on that.  But don't you worry, take your own sweet time... :bigbluegrin:

We must stand our ground Patricia.  :soldier:
There will be many who will acuse us of being too harsh but we are much the wiser this time.  :irishwisdom:

Yes Martin, experience has made us wiser. ( Secret message to Martin:  Lets not be swayed by the sweet speaking opposition this time.   8)  Shin must be won over by hook or by crook )

(http://saintsworks.net/forums/MGalleryItem.php?id=92)

What was that? :boggles:

It didn't work did it? I truly have to fix that gallery! But it's a big overhaul and I have to dedicate a number of hours to it!

Ohh, Im sorry.

Yes well, the rewards will be worth it.

In the meantime, the above post contains the invisible smilie. Who he is, where he comes from, his true appearance, shall remain for now.. a mystery.   8)

 :'(

:speachless:

I lke that new smiley. He's whistling. Isn't he?  :D

You can see him Martin!  :D

Yes. Merrily whistling away.  :D

All I wanted to do was send a beautiful painting of Jesus showing his side to St. Thomas and the gallery is not letting me. ???

Don't worry Patricia, I will get it fixed, I just have to have a block of time free for it. In the meantime, you can email it to me and I can put it up. :D