[Scene.]

What's this about an announcement from the mods?

[CBXC]

Lord have mercy on this server.

[FunkyDinevo]

Originally posted by TheSeenScene

What's this about an announcement from the mods?

Originally posted by Lee!!

You guys are absolutely going to LOVE the next announcement we have planned

Originally posted by Retro

Oh god, I'm not ready for the reactions yet.

[Scene.]

Sounds like it's going to be major... I wonder what it could be?

[EdgeOfAddiction]

Dick pics of all the mods. I bet Katie and Foxay have the biggest faceslappers.

[Energy]

Sent.

[CBXC]

Is anyone in here?

[KitKat]

I'm here.

[Matty]

I'm here to update the front page and prepare for the update.

Just to clarify, prepare for the update, still waiting on one more judge. There is still 56 minutes left.

[KitKat]

I apologize in advance for my comments. Keep in mind that I was very stir crazy at work.

[CBXC]

Originally posted by Matty

I'm here to update the front page and prepare for the update.

Just to clarify, prepare for the update, still waiting on one more judge. There is still 56 minutes left.

So we're getting it soon?

[Kitt]

I've just noticed.... I will be very very very sad for whoever goes home tonight and from here on

[CBXC]

Originally posted by Kitt

I've just noticed.... I will be very very very sad for whoever goes home tonight and from here on

That started for me last week with Citrus

[Retro]

Looks like I picked an interesting time to stop by. What's up, guys!?

[CBXC]

Originally posted by Retro

Looks like I picked an interesting time to stop by. What's up, guys!?

Working on college applications and watching the Flop X Factor.
It's literally the most embarrassing excuse for a talent show that I've ever seen.

[Kitt]

I can't believe there's only five of you left, I thought it was like eight

[CBXC]

Originally posted by Kitt

I can't believe there's only five of you left, I thought it was like eight

Right?
Where did everyone go?

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[Matty]

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EPISODE 9: SMILEYS

Guest Judge: Devil



THE COMMENTS

DOMINO

Originally posted by Energy

No one would use this sis. and are already used for the same purposes. I love the smiley personally, but with the redundancy of its uses and size, I don’t see it being used often. Examples could have been better sis. It’s could have its uses though.

Originally posted by Kitt

much?

Although, foxaylove3 protrudes more sass, :domino: gives a bit of a more shady result. I like to think it's because of the old hag donning a slight smug in comparison to the smaller energetic predecessor. I ~would use it, but my only qualms would be of its unnecessary big size and constant reminder of it's fun size version.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

Based on what I know of you and how you excel at artwork, I was hoping for you to slay. You did not. What you provided was an older, fuller bodied . I would have appreciated some explanation on how your smiley was different from the original, but you left it alone. Oh well. As for your examples, they weren’t really that great and combined with your smiley…it’s hard to do commentary for an entry that just left me shrugging my shoulders. I can kind of see what you mean by “multifunctional, shady and nostalgic” but all of your examples were so basic. This is not me hating on you. This is me telling you that maybe you shouldn’t have come up with your own examples and should have found some already existing posts that your smiley could have worked well with, sort of what Funky did. Maybe then I would have been better convinced. Your “multifunctional” examples weren’t multifunctional enough. Your “shady” examples weren’t shady enough. Your “nostalgic” example (probably your best one) wasn’t nostalgic enough. A smiley should enhance the text with the necessary emotion but it was all just a bit flat and because of that I wasn’t impressed.

Originally posted by Devil

It's kind of ugly, and too big to actually use. But I get the multifunctional purposes he was talking about.

Originally posted by Matty

Foxaylove called, she wants her smiley back
It can work, I mean we already have a smiley just like it that has been very popular and is still used. For me some of your examples just didn’t work. Also, big point, since we already have something similar, it’s nothing to say this is the next hit smiley.

AVERY

Originally posted by Energy

This smiley really isn’t useful and a bit immature but in the cringe worthy way.. Members would rather just post a shady gif. I will admit, it’s a cute one but with the quality and aesthetics of the gif, I’m instantly taken to 2004 in an AOL char room. I imagine trolls snatching it and finding a niche for it. It instantly annoys me and that means it’s successful because it is taunting. Your examples really don’t help considering I immediately thought of a gif or other smiley to replace it.

Originally posted by Kitt

:foxaylove4: here we come! I love that it would be able to fit right in with foxay's current collection, but at the same time, it's a bit underwhelming. I don't exactly see this taking over like say gaycat and jonny did. Which were unique as standalones and to the database yet fitting for nearly every mood. However I understand not every smiley that takes over has to have some cult following to boot.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

You found a smiley that combined “foxaylove2: and . Interesting mix but wasn’t completely sold. Was hoping your examples convinced me otherwise. They sort of did and didn’t. I like that you found posts from the judges and the contestants to marry your smiley to, but maybe that wasn’t the best choice. Half of these examples were on point, like Matty’s and Katie’s, but the rest of the examples seem to go forcibly with your smiley. I say this because I would have never used that smiley with my post, nor Scene with his and definitely not Nicki with his. Your smiley would be used in a fun/mocking manner and knowing who I am and how I come off in post, I would have to be in a certain mood to be using that smiley and your example of me using your smiley wasn’t natural. It’s about knowing your audience. Other than that, it’s an ok smiley. I see newer and younger members using this smiley, thinking they’ve accomplished master shade/funny taunts, but overall, I would say the smiley usage would be limited.

Originally posted by Devil

Cute. I can see it being used, but not really used. Does that make sense? Well, I don't really care if it does.

Originally posted by Matty

It’s cute. It has the combination of and all in one, so it gives a mixture of shady and playful. Some of your examples work, but some didn’t. If you are going to use real examples and one has a gif, don’t add a smiley with it. Especially since both the gif and smiley give off two different moods.

SCENE

Originally posted by Energy

It’s cute. kinda of already has her wig though. I see it being used a bit but we sort of have a smiley for that already. It contains an underlining factor of shade that sets it apart from and I like that. The examples are spot on though and really enhance my experience with the smiley.

Originally posted by Kitt

I ~have seen it a few times and you'll probably read continuously from the other judges how it's been seen over and over again, but let me tell you that I don't care. There's a reason for that, and that's because it's a ****ing brilliant smiley and it or something like it needs to be added. It exudes so much shadiness. Although I know I would never use it for it's implied "adore" purposes, but more for those "you don't say?" retorts. Your entry was one of my favorites out of two. I'll be fair and give -1.5 for "redundancy".

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

I’ve seen this before. Definitely been used by members (can’t remember who) and definitely seen a smiley from the same family that you picked yours from. There’s a similar one where the smiley unfolds a fan over his face and laughs lol. I’ve always liked this AIM style smiley. I wish ATRL would add all these but they’re hardasses about it . Anywho, I’m glad you labeled your smiley something positive like “adore” because when used in a shady post, a positive smiley makes that post all that more layered and complex. “Is he shading?” “Is he praising?” “Is this flamebait that won’t get warned?” The sky’s the limit and you provided a nice array of examples, granted most of them were shady, but at least all of your examples worked. While your smiley is obviously pigeon holed for adoration/shade, you couldn’t have picked a better niche smiley. Thirsting and shading is a good 80% of ATRL so I see this smiley becoming widespread.

Originally posted by Devil

Yas! I love this one. It reminds me of when the girls and I made all the random thoughts threads, got banned, and made our own forum. #:cackdreaming:4life

Originally posted by Matty

The DripDrip example
It’s basically another version of but it’s a lot more shady and more universal than
So, I like it. Although, I feel like I have already seen it being used before and being claimed by another or other members?

CONNOR

Originally posted by Energy

Every attempt to use this smiley, as your examples confirmed, seem to be reaching for it to fit instead of a natural flow. It could be used in certain situations but it being popular doesn’t seem likely at all.

Originally posted by Kitt

My second favorite. But, like I said for Avery's, it's kind of underwhelming but even though it's not exactly a uniquely influential standalone smiley as some others we have, at least it's not also one that would get buried within another another current collection in the database.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

Your smiley is a cross of and to me. It also does and doesn’t stick out for me. The smiley is rather dark and kind of squinched up but then again, it is a different color from all the other major smileys, so who knows. As for your examples, I liked that you used the smiley with your reactions but I would have liked to see how others would have utilized the smiley in their posts. I know that seems redundant but seeing examples/edited examples of others using the smiley other than yourself really opens up the platform and shows off the possible versatility of your smiley. A big bone I have with this entry is that I have I have no idea what the smiley is called. Is it called :cbxc:? :connor:? :loco:? :whackasfuck:? I think the having that label would have really helped your entry. The lack of a name for your smiley left the smiley open to interpretation and I couldn’t quite get what tone you were aiming for. This also ties into me wanting different examples because I couldn’t pinpoint where you were going with your smiley and that extra outside context would have helped. For the most part, I could have interchanged your smiley with a or so I think a little backstory could have been useful argue your case.

Originally posted by Devil

Ugly, and I can't really see anyone using it ever. Sorry am not sorry.

Originally posted by Matty

It’s basically like and mixed together. It’s affective, but I do not see it working. One of the two aforementioned smileys would have worked better in all the examples pretty much.

NICKI

Originally posted by Energy

But that word is censored. Hypothetically is **** was not a banned word I still don’t see this smiley making the cut. I don’t think “full of shit” when I see this smiley. I think of a few hours after eating Taco Bell. Or Edge after bottoming at a meet in greet with a Black john in Brooklyn. It is not very *cough* attractive. I don’t see ha being a hit.

Originally posted by Kitt

Gyal. From the **** to the blood and to the smiley name... with this forum's continuous rule changes against anything of explicit nature, do you really think this one will ever see the light of day? The crap part is a bit disgusting, but the skull bashing is too much. I would never use it just for that fact.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

This smiley will never be in contention to be added to ATRL’s code. It’s a novelty smiley at best. First off, the name of the smiley alone would stop this smiley from working due to the censor. Secondly, while Funky’s examples and smiley usage may have been forced (in my opinion), your usage didn’t really make much sense to me. All the examples you provided could have been elevated more with a different smiley, , and in particular. Your smiley tried to replace the phrase “That’s bullshit” but it didn’t quite pay off. It’s not very endearing or even that funny. I think it’s the blood at the end that officially turned me off the smiley. Sorry.

Originally posted by Devil

Disgusting. I don't even want to look at it.

Originally posted by Matty

First off, let me just say you get points for at least bringing something new to the table. However, on the extreme flip side, this would not be allowed on ATRL. If we have warn gifs in the past of people throwing up, what makes you think we’d accept a smiley of it ********? Plus, most of the examples didn’t make sense. Just No.

Now that you have met with the judges, when we return only 4 of you will be moving on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!





Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Remmy]

OMG Katie's comments