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imposter · 08-12-07, 01:54 AM

Hey
since a huge majoirty of this website are members who are below the drinking age. and cuz some of us here swore never to drink again, any chance we could add a smiely with a soda instead of a beer? just a thought??? every year or so ill take a sip of beer to see if i like it or not, and every time i usually spit it out. sooo i would much prefer giving a

then a :Beer:. excuse the poor grammar and everything, i have been working for 24 hours.

imp

thideras · 08-12-07, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by imposter

Hey
since a huge majoirty of this website are members who are below the drinking age. and cuz some of us here swore never to drink again, any chance we could add a smiely with a soda instead of a beer? just a thought??? every year or so ill take a sip of beer to see if i like it or not, and every time i usually spit it out. sooo i would much prefer giving a

then a :Beer:. excuse the poor grammar and everything, i have been working for 24 hours.

imp

Hehe, I second the motion

webdevour · 08-12-07, 02:00 AM

Sure why not.

jivetrky · 08-12-07, 02:07 AM

I think it's a good idea as well!

<---Pepsi

webdevour · 08-12-07, 02:20 AM

Can we add this while we're at it?

Hell, here's some for everyone

imposter · 08-12-07, 02:39 AM

Hmm OCF administration will be in huge problems with the law for giving beers to minors

heh

anyway just a thought for you guys =) but the beer is a classic =)

Fr3@k3r · 08-12-07, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by webdevour

Can we add this while we're at it?

Hell, here's some for everyone

theres no damn need for pot smoking references here.

thideras · 08-12-07, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Fr3@k3r

theres no damn need for pot smoking references here.

I'll second that...

squashfx · 08-12-07, 05:06 AM

heck with that guys... lets get drunk!

SeasonalEclipse · 08-12-07, 05:13 AM

it could be root beer.

Super Nade · 08-12-07, 09:39 AM

We have the beer smiley to cater to our younger audience. If they ought not to drink in the real world, perhaps they could sample a virtual drink. Also, in the virtual world, the moment you OC, you are no longer underaged (virtually ofcourse!). So have a

JamesXP · 08-12-07, 09:43 AM

johan851 · 08-12-07, 12:02 PM

Edit: never mind, everyone.

Radical · 08-12-07, 01:43 PM

People aren't being forced to use the beer smiley. And 1. Alcohol is fun, 2. Minors are going to see alcohol and alcohol references everywhere they go, and 3. Alcohol can have beneficial effects if used in moderation. If people are really that offended by a smiley on an internet forum, they need to 1. Step outside, and 2. Think of "beer" as shorthand for "rootbeer"

. I am only posting this because the beer smiley is a classic and must be defended at all costs. That said, I'm not opposed to the addition of a soda smiley.

webdevour · 08-12-07, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by johan851

Even though it may offend someone? The rules here are extremely strict on some possibly offensive topics. As long as we're being legalistic, we may as well stay consistent and go the whole nine yards. What about recovering alcoholics? Or sending a message that alochol is fun to minors?

There's always a chance of someone being offended by something, it's unavoidable.

EDIT: And I wasn't seriously suggesting those emotes for submission, lol.

Soichiro · 08-12-07, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by webdevour

There's always a chance of someone being offended by something, it's unavoidable.

EDIT: And I wasn't seriously suggesting those emotes for submission, lol.

Your post offends me! I demand that a mod delete it or I'm leaving!

And no, alcohol is not fun, at least not if you're not the one drinking it. The number of times I've been insulted/attacked (verbally)/almost involved in an accident (driving) by drunk people is innumerable. However, on the forums here it's all fun. If you can't even differentiate between real life and the internet I think you have bigger issues.

webdevour · 08-12-07, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Soichiro

However, on the forums here it's all fun. If you can't even differentiate between real life and the internet I think you have bigger issues.

Quoted for truth. There's no point in getting upset over something that goes down online.

jivetrky · 08-12-07, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by webdevour

Quoted for truth. There's no point in getting upset over something that goes down online.

But seeing a little smiley face holding a brown rectangle with a white top makes me want to get drunk!

Seeing this one makes me want to start myself on fire:

And this one makes me want to beat my head on a brick wall!

These are all dangerous and should be removed immediately!

Malpine Walis · 08-12-07, 03:41 PM

You know what guys? You can use image tags on the forums. And any time that you see a smiley that you like, you can save it in some local collection and use it as you wish.

thideras · 08-12-07, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jivetrky

But seeing a little smiley face holding a brown rectangle with a white top makes me want to get drunk!

Seeing this one makes me want to start myself on fire:

And this one makes me want to beat my head on a brick wall!

These are all dangerous and should be removed immediately!

I find your post extremely funny!! I love sarcasm

webdevour · 08-12-07, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Malpine Walis

You know what guys? You can use image tags on the forums. And any time that you see a smiley that you like, you can save it in some local collection and use it as you wish.

That's what I do.

OcX · 08-12-07, 04:59 PM

BLOCK THE URL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.ocforums.com/oc_images/im...es/boozing.gif

Problem Solved.

Maybe we could get rid of the Christmas Hat Icons of

&

. Those aren't politically correct, and could be offensive to non-Christians. Maybe the

icon should go since it hints at violence, and we can't have violence on a Discussion Forum about Overclocking your PC and not about your Personal Life.

Oh God did I really just read what I just read? Please tell me that this isn't happening to this Forum? Is it so flooded with these liberal topics now I have to go to XS? Can't get any help at XS so I'm really not trying to go that route. But if this keeps up, I'll be Classifieds Only for OCF in no time.

mdameron · 08-12-07, 07:34 PM

I can't believe I'm reading some of these posts....??? What happened here?

EmAn · 08-12-07, 07:48 PM

I dont care if the admins add a soda one but they do not need to remove the beer one because it has been around for so long i wish it was around longer

jk

cw823 · 08-12-07, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OcX

BLOCK THE URL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.ocforums.com/oc_images/im...es/boozing.gif

Problem Solved.

Edit: In the future I will use my brain before I post - cw823

Moto7451 · 08-12-07, 10:06 PM

I'm pretty sure that the icon is here to stay. I second Soichiro's point about the internet and reality.

Super Nade · 08-12-07, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by johan851

Even though it may offend someone? The rules here are extremely strict on some possibly offensive topics. As long as we're being legalistic, we may as well stay consistent and go the whole nine yards. What about recovering alcoholics? Or sending a message that alochol is fun to minors?

Dude, you need to lighten up a bit.

johan851 · 08-12-07, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto7451

I'm pretty sure that the icon is here to stay. I second Soichiro's point about the internet and reality.

The reality displayed in this forum is selective. We all know that. I don't really think we should outlaw the beer icon, I'm just noting that what we deem offensive and inoffensive is rather...inconsistent. Not worth going into. *sigh*

mdameron · 08-13-07, 12:28 AM

Still can't believe how weak this is. Offended by beer???

Also, you're NOT the "huge majority". http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.p...at+age+are+you

One might argue that that 2 year old poll would appear even more different now, perhaps OLDER.

Plus, the Euro's rarely have an age limit. I'd say get over it and find something else to get PC about.

According to that poll, 60% of us are over 20 years old, 2 years ago. Lets say 2 percent are exactly 20. That leaves like 58% of us over 21, which is partially irrelevant anyway because we have many members here not subject to American law.

benbaked · 08-13-07, 01:07 AM

Beer is easier to type than soda. The o is too far removed on a qwerty keyboard.

08-12-07, 01:54 AM	#1
imposter Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bronx,newyork	:beer: how about :soda: Hey since a huge majoirty of this website are members who are below the drinking age. and cuz some of us here swore never to drink again, any chance we could add a smiely with a soda instead of a beer? just a thought??? every year or so ill take a sip of beer to see if i like it or not, and every time i usually spit it out. sooo i would much prefer giving a then a :Beer:. excuse the poor grammar and everything, i have been working for 24 hours. imp __________________ HeatWare <--Coretemp Slave tester!!!!--> Have one on the house. GET rid of the ads... "Its prefectly good minus all the bad stuff" -Ben333

08-12-07, 02:07 AM	#4
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08-12-07, 02:39 AM	#6
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08-12-07, 02:00 AM	#3
webdevour Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canyon Country, California	Sure why not.

08-12-07, 02:20 AM	#5
webdevour Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canyon Country, California	Can we add this while we're at it? Hell, here's some for everyone

08-12-07, 09:39 AM	#11
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08-12-07, 01:43 PM	#14
Radical Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA	People aren't being forced to use the beer smiley. And 1. Alcohol is fun, 2. Minors are going to see alcohol and alcohol references everywhere they go, and 3. Alcohol can have beneficial effects if used in moderation. If people are really that offended by a smiley on an internet forum, they need to 1. Step outside, and 2. Think of "beer" as shorthand for "rootbeer" . I am only posting this because the beer smiley is a classic and must be defended at all costs. That said, I'm not opposed to the addition of a soda smiley. Last edited by Radical; 08-12-07 at 01:51 PM.

08-12-07, 03:41 PM	#19
Malpine Walis Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Banned Camp	You know what guys? You can use image tags on the forums. And any time that you see a smiley that you like, you can save it in some local collection and use it as you wish.

08-12-07, 04:59 PM	#22
OcX Member Join Date: Sep 2005	BLOCK THE URL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.ocforums.com/oc_images/im...es/boozing.gif Problem Solved. Maybe we could get rid of the Christmas Hat Icons of & . Those aren't politically correct, and could be offensive to non-Christians. Maybe the icon should go since it hints at violence, and we can't have violence on a Discussion Forum about Overclocking your PC and not about your Personal Life. Oh God did I really just read what I just read? Please tell me that this isn't happening to this Forum? Is it so flooded with these liberal topics now I have to go to XS? Can't get any help at XS so I'm really not trying to go that route. But if this keeps up, I'll be Classifieds Only for OCF in no time. Last edited by OcX; 08-13-07 at 01:03 AM.

08-12-07, 07:34 PM	#23
mdameron Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denton, Texas	I can't believe I'm reading some of these posts....??? What happened here?

08-12-07, 07:48 PM	#24
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08-13-07, 12:28 AM	#29
mdameron Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denton, Texas	Still can't believe how weak this is. Offended by beer??? Also, you're NOT the "huge majority". http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.p...at+age+are+you One might argue that that 2 year old poll would appear even more different now, perhaps OLDER. Plus, the Euro's rarely have an age limit. I'd say get over it and find something else to get PC about. According to that poll, 60% of us are over 20 years old, 2 years ago. Lets say 2 percent are exactly 20. That leaves like 58% of us over 21, which is partially irrelevant anyway because we have many members here not subject to American law.

08-13-07, 01:07 AM	#30
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