Newbies and the puke icon

Published on January 1, 2003 By WOM In WinCustomize Talk

It seems that some newbies think it's cool to put the puke sign while commenting on artists work. This seems like a lack of class. If you don't like a certain work then move on or politely say so without the puke icon. If you think you can create something better, do so. Remember, these people spend hours and days doing this for free. So show some class.

Comments (Page 4)

Klatuu Berada

on Jan 02, 2003

If we are keeping "Mr. Pukey" why don't we put up one that "flips you the bird too"

WOM

on Jan 02, 2003

Not bad Klatuu.

Iben

on Jan 02, 2003

If the puke Icon was removed Maybe it could be replaced with anouther animated icon.One that is funny .But I haven't got any ideas yet on what it would look like.

Ande

on Jan 02, 2003

WOM I was not aware "the Boss" said no on a previous occasion. He does not strike me as one who has trouble expressing himself. I'm sure all the skinners who have this icon displayed in their comments thank him profusely.

WOM

on Jan 02, 2003

I can't remember why they decided to leave it but everything that has been sugested ie. ratings and icons were rejected.

Jafo

on Jan 02, 2003

WOM...I don't remember any specific reference to the removal or not of the 'puke' icon...but I certainly would endorse its removal....it's asinine and puerile.....and certainly unwarranted in skin comments....

WOM

on Jan 02, 2003

Jafo, like I said, it's been some months back and things start running together, but I think frogboy didn't want to remove it. Might have been another admin, not sure at this time. But why don't you bring it up. It is very tasteless in skin comments. It's the cowards way out. To easy to put that icon than explain why.

Iben

on Jan 02, 2003

Here is an example of the puke icon in action.Is this a bad way to use it?
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=1&SkinID=2927

WOM

on Jan 02, 2003

Like that or this:
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=9&SkinID=168

Bangkokboy

on Jan 02, 2003

the emoticons were really meant to augment and narrow the interpretation of expressed words. ( is that blatant barb serious criticism, or just good-natured teasing ?) words alone are woefully subject to misinterpretation in direct proportion to the reader's paranoia quotient, and the degree to which he takes himself too seriously. not that i've ever felt insulted, mind you...

JamMeister33

on Jan 02, 2003

( is that blatant barb serious criticism, or just good-natured teasing ?)

Now that seems to be the main complaint does it not?
That has surely been my downfall in popularity with certain people.
Hey, Hello!
I'm kidding...
Is that so hard to accept?
Is that so demeaning to you?
Hello!
Grow up.....

JamMeister33

on Jan 02, 2003

Now that's really cool... wow, I'm impressed.

Iben

on Jan 03, 2003

I knew someone would do that sooner or later.

Iben

on Jan 03, 2003

I can't stop laughing

Djcplatinum

on Jan 03, 2003

Hey LOSER! Just change U'r name from WOM to MOM!

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