Use of smileys/emoticons

[naypalm]

If I use too many smiles during a convo then I think it would look dumb as hell.

But if I do not use many, then my PM may seem like I am being pompus. 

There is always a happy-medium when dealing with such things in life. 

Dont forget to 

[Rude Boy]

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.

Agreed. But unfortunately i'm a smiley lover i love to see smileys everywhere

[Mowcore]

As long as you use them horrible Kirby emotes, you will come off as a true professional. (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ <('-'<) (>'-')>

[888coin]

I just like to use them.

I think it is alright to use them in public forums.

[ndnh]

Now using them even in my signatures.

It does make conversations lighter, and more fun.

[actmyname]

Excessive spam of smilies really can transform a professional comment into a degraded piece of junk. It just makes it look obnoxious and childish. If it's to poke fun at something, I would only say a maximum of 2-5 smilies per (long) paragraph. Maybe less than that.

[Sourgummies]

Now using them even in my signatures.

It does make conversations lighter, and more fun.


Overload.  

     

Something not right.

[ndnh]

Excessive spam of smilies really can transform a professional comment into a degraded piece of junk. It just makes it look obnoxious and childish. If it's to poke fun at something, I would only say a maximum of 2-5 smilies per (long) paragraph. Maybe less than that.

Sure, I know.

I know 2 guys here who posts smileys like that.
Edit: that doesn't include me.

[realchlorum]

Smileys are nice. If they aren't overused.

[mallard]

Too many makes you look a bit weird, but a couple are fine.