Military Themed Emoticons for RallyPoint, Yes or No?

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:51:00 -0400

Most of us have seen them and used them. Should we see if RallyPoint can get some military themed emoticons so we can really show each other how we feel?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 24 at 2014 2:51 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:51:24 -0400

I think so. :-)

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2014 2:59 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:59:00 -0400

Only if there is one of Staff Sergeant Old School

https://www.facebook.com/StaffSergeantOldSchool

Staff Sergeant Old School

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Jun 24 at 2014 3:05 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:05:24 -0400

How about one with a flight helmet? Okay, then I slap myself, head hits desk, I fall onto to floor and lay there looking at the fluorescent lights above thinking.........why?

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Jun 24 at 2014 3:25 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:25:08 -0400

My question Major... If there is a saluting emoticon, will a 2LT have to salute a 1LT?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2014 3:34 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:34:42 -0400

NO!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 24 at 2014 4:02 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:02:56 -0400

a lot of tanks to everyone who responded to this post!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2014 4:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:14:20 -0400

I vote no. I despise emoticons when used anywhere other than text messages, and even there only begrudgingly do I accept them, and I would hate to see them here. Fair or not, I mentally associate them with people of low intelligence.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2014 4:19 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:19:40 -0400

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Why not? We are already trying to use them with text. I'm not sure how much extra technical work goes into creating/allowing them, but it can't be too much more difficult than tagging names.

Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made Jun 24 at 2014 6:18 PM

TSgt Scott Hurley — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:18:30 -0400

LOL... Oh I can see them now... The ones that look like DI's, maybe a few Aircraft Maintainers scratching their heads. The MP's/SF's/SP hold ups... Well, it just be a whole lot of fun really.

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Jun 24 at 2014 6:56 PM

CMDCM Gene Treants — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:56:30 -0400

Major, I really hate being limited to 50 UP votes and I have used mine wisley. Just opened this thread and have laughed my retired butt off. Heck yes - they add a lot (AT TIMES) and if used wisely.

On the other hand, I do know a few people who would have to be restricted in use. Say a 25 Emoticon limit per day? LOL ;-() LMAO

Response by 1LT Shawn McCarthy made Jun 24 at 2014 8:16 PM

1LT Shawn McCarthy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:16:46 -0400

I got this.

Response by SSgt Jersun Amos made Jun 25 at 2014 6:42 AM

SSgt Jersun Amos — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:42:35 -0400

I think we're just fine using stick figured or the ordinary :) smileys.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 25 at 2014 8:51 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:51:46 -0400

Why not.. would add some 'emotion' to the written word.. possibly adding some clarification to the meaning... not to mention it would just be fun! LOL!

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Jun 25 at 2014 9:36 AM

SSG Robin Rushlo — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:36:14 -0400

SURE

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 9:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:54:44 -0400

I think that it would be hilarious in some instances. And who doesn't want to laugh every now and then.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jun 25 at 2014 11:16 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:16:16 -0400

Might be good for a few as some seem to have a hard time understanding people when all they have are the typed words - too many people read into responses... :-)

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Jun 25 at 2014 12:45 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:45:18 -0400

As long as they are, race, gender, LBGT, service, native American, atheist, religious, and new 670-1 sensitive then I don't see a problem with them.

Response by Sgt Joel "Mike" Dunlap made Jun 25 at 2014 12:56 PM

Sgt Joel "Mike" Dunlap — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:56:45 -0400

Why not?? The more we keep our service members in our thoughts the better!!

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Jun 25 at 2014 1:37 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:37:51 -0400

Uh duh! I need more ways to express my stellar dramatic responses.

smiley face

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 2:13 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:13:54 -0400

I would love to see a knife hand emoticon!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 2:57 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:57:23 -0400

No emoticons on Rallypoint. >:-/ PERIOD >:-O

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 8:27 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:27:20 -0400

I always use those and people at work give me a hard time cause "men don't use emoticons only girls are allowed to use them"

Response by 1LT Shawn McCarthy made Jun 26 at 2014 1:05 PM

1LT Shawn McCarthy — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:05:13 -0400

How many agree with this sentiment?

Response by SSG Richard Relyea made Jun 28 at 2014 12:40 AM

SSG Richard Relyea — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 00:40:27 -0400

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! We are not teenage girls.

Response by CMC Robert Young made Jun 28 at 2014 9:34 AM

CMC Robert Young — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:34:50 -0400

As long as they are properly attired in the required uniform of the day.

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Jul 25 at 2014 11:48 AM

PFC Zanie Young — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:48:26 -0400

Why not? Much easier than using a keyboard!

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made Oct 19 at 2014 9:21 PM

PO2 Rocky Kleeger — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:21:21 -0400

One the one hand, I don't really use them a lot. On the other hand...why not?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2014 9:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:23:28 -0400

Yes, That sounds like a good idea! Even Rambo Smiley thinks so! LOL!

Response by SSG Maurice P. made Oct 19 at 2014 10:20 PM

SSG Maurice P. — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 22:20:04 -0400

ok but where do you go to get them on your computer??

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 6 at 2015 10:33 PM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 22:33:32 -0400

Hell yes! I don't know how many times I've tried to find military emoticons with no joy!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2015 10:36 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 22:36:58 -0400

I thought this was a professional forum. I enjoy this type of social media because it is nothing like Facebook. Please don't take a step in the wrong direction.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2015 11:48 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:48:38 -0400

A resounding yes!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 12:27 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 00:27:15 -0400

I have no issue with them. As long as they are used conservatively.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2015 10:18 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:18:25 -0400

We need a knife-hand emoticon.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jul 9 at 2015 12:01 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:01:08 -0400

Cute idea, MAJ Petrarca. I am all for it. Thank you!

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Jul 9 at 2015 10:55 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:55:07 -0400

Does this count. It specially useful when discussing politicians