Use of smileys/emoticons

[ndnh]

Well, if a reputed site hires me as a signature manager  , or while sending PMs to a member here, or while making a post, is the use of emoticons or smileys considered appropriate?

Wanted to know how you guys think. Thanks

[trotter55]

I found that some people hate them and some people love them.

[rapsaodan84]

They're OK if you don't abuse. most things are like that.

[Edkemper]

it's OK nothing more, nothing less

[reyhiesa]

Well, if a reputed site hires me as a signature manager  , or while sending PMs to a member here, or while making a post, is the use of emoticons or smileys considered appropriate?

Wanted to know how you guys think. Thanks

It depends on the circumstances, the subject being discussed and what you're linking the emoticon to. Not everyone likes to see them in serious discussions, but if you don't overuse them you should be okay.

[Gleb Gamow]

If you're being hired (read: paid) to perform said task, then I suggest very rarely use them so that to come across as professional as possible at all times.

[ndnh]

If you're being hired (read: paid) to perform said task, then I suggest very rarely use them so that to come across as professional as possible at all times.

Dang! I use it all the time.

I also paid someone as a co-manager and he uses it all the time too.. Still since this is marketing, may be...

[Tarantino]

Too many can look a bit naive or childish but sometimes they have their place. I would try to avoid them if you can though as you should be able to convey yourself without resorting to using them. Just my opinion.

[yummyransom]

I found that some people hate them and some people love them.

There's a lot who loves them though.

[nekochan05]

i think using emoticons can show how people feel at that time..
it will brings any formal chat become more friendly chat..

[bojan92]

If you communicate with people as a part of your job you shouldn't use any emoticons. You can use them in some cases when you know the person you are contacting with and you have a nice and friendly relationship. If you are writing something more casual it is okay to use them but everything has its limits, so do not cross them

[Superhitech]

If you're being hired (read: paid) to perform said task, then I suggest very rarely use them so that to come across as professional as possible at all times.

Dang! I use it all the time.

I also paid someone as a co-manager and he uses it all the time too.. Still since this is marketing, may be...

I think the use of emoticons are OK if the PM isn't too formal. If your co-manager uses emoticons all the time, then it should be fine as you are both using emoticons. 

[Nizam ibrahim.P.N]

Use of these simileies indicates the positive or negative expression regarding the topics.it help us to know the reaction or the expression of the person.

[ohneal14]

smileys are good you know why will you hate on them 

[Chavez]

Well, if a reputed site hires me as a signature manager  , or while sending PMs to a member here, or while making a post, is the use of emoticons or smileys considered appropriate?

Wanted to know how you guys think. Thanks

They're fine in some posts when they're needed but too many of them or liberal use can maker people seem a bit childish. I wouldn't use them when trying to do business unless the other person does first.

[Davids123]

It's awesome 

[--Encrypted--]

voted okay.

I use them whenever I made a post that can be considered rude/funny/etc. when I'm actually not trying to be rude/funny/etc.

though sometimes I just use them because I want to.

[minionsgelato]

using smileys or emoticons is okay for me..
that's make sentences more enjoyable and get away from boring chat 

[twister]

They're awesome. But there are not too many to choose from and I avoid them because they don't always say what I want them to say. And it depends on the topic, if it's a serious topic, best not to use them as that looks unprofessional.

[Sourgummies]

Emoticons are a good gauge of how balanced the person is you are in a discussion with. 3 smiliefaces after every sentence tells me they have been drinking all the liquids from under the sink a little to long.