What is it about Emoticons that is so endearing?

[Sulkdodds]

I'm watching you.

 

[AKIRA]

I like and

Those make me smile

 

[Doppelgofer]

i have :frown: as my avvy cos i hate ALMOST everything

 

[kirovman]

I'm watching you.

The eye of Shens! D:

 

[JFry]

Not a big fan of the smileys, tbh.

 

[Geogaddi]

I love well-placed smileys almost as much as I hate stupidly placed ones.

, :|, , and :O are a few of my favorites.

and of course D: but if that ever gets a graphic it'll suck D:

also if you would prefer me to not hate you, don't ever use any of these smileys:
:afro: :monkee: :flame: :bounce: :sniper:

and use of this one is allowed twice a year, no less:
:farmer:

:bounce: Samon :bounce: