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Two questions about MacRumors Forums

Change the :rollseyes: icon? Yes or no

  • Change it!

    Votes: 9 16.7%

  • What's wrong with you?? It's rolling eyes!

    Votes: 45 83.3%
  • Total voters
    54
maclover001

maclover001

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Sorry if this isn't the right place to put this.

1) This: :rolleyes:, it says it's supposed to be eyes rolling, to me, it looks like a "dreamy" face, like the person daydreaming about something. Is this just me, or has this icon got to change?

2) What does it mean when it says "Time-Out" under someone's name when they post, is it the same as a temporary ban?

Thanks!
 
maclover001 said:
Sorry if this isn't the right place to put this.

1) This: :rolleyes:, it says it's supposed to be eyes rolling, to me, it looks like a "dreamy" face, like the person daydreaming about something. Is this just me, or has this icon got to change?

2) What does it mean when it says "Time-Out" under someone's name when they post, is it the same as a temporary ban?

Thanks!
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1) Take it in context.

2) Yes, it's the same as a temporary ban.

This should probably go in the site and forum feedback forum.
 
The :rolleyes: eyes are rolling upwards and indicate sarcasm. Although in my opinion a lot of people miss this fact and take some users' comments too seriously!

And here's a quote from the MacRumors FAQ for your other question:

What do the "Banned" and "In Time-Out" user titles mean?

The "Banned" title used to apply to both temporary and permanent bans. Even though moderation issues are handled privately, we added the separate "In Time-Out" title for temporary bans so that others would know it wasn't permanent.

The reason and length of the "time-out" are not shown, but they are known to the member involved.

If someone is "Banned" or "In Time-Out" it means they broke forum rules. The severity, frequency, or circumstances determine which type of ban it is.
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I think the emoticon could be used both ways. ie:

  • Ahh, Macbooks are so beautiful. *imagines* :rolleyes::apple:
  • Aren't PCs much better than Macs! They're so cool. :rolleyes:
Always depends on context. :D
 
Yeah, its fine the way it is!

Windows Vista is so great and reliable! :rolleyes:

See, it works! Sarcasm!
 
I find it interesting that most people who want a "new look" or "change" to this site are new users. The majority, probably over 90% of the users, like how things are.

Interesting.
 
Keep the avatar the way it is.

I think a site revamp would be nice, not an overhaul, keep the same theme and just modernize it a bit.
 
If you hover over a smilie (with most web browsers), you'll see an explanation.

This smilie --> :rolleyes: says "Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)" as a hint that it should be used with care.
 
Doctor Q said:
If you hover over a smilie (with most web browsers), you'll see an explanation.

This smilie --> :rolleyes: says "Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)" as a hint that it should be used with care.
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A handy tip! Didn't realize that. I wasn't confused, but if I ever become so, this will be useful.
 
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