Smilies (or Graemlins, as we like to call them) are small graphical images that can be used to convey an emotion or feeling. Let's face it, sometimes words alone do not suffice. Adding a winking smilie, for instance, may help you clarify that you are joking. Use your smilies sparingly, though-- if overused, smilies can be downright annoying.

If you have used email or internet chat, you are likely familiar with the smilie concept. Certain standard emoticons are automatically converted into smilies. Here's the list of currently accepted smilies:

What to Type	Emotion	Graphic That Will Appear
:)	smile
:(	frown
:o	embarrassment
:D	big grin
;)	wink
:tongue:	razz (stick out tongue)
:cool:	cool
:rolleyes:	roll eyes (sarcastic)
:mad:	mad
:eek:	eek!
:confused:	confused
:thumbsup:	thumbs up!
:black:	Black Prowler
:blackflame:	Black Prowler peeling
:purple:	Purple Prowler
:purpleflame:	Purple Prowler peeling
:red:	Red Prowler
:redflame:	Red Prowler peeling
:silver:	Silver Prowler
:silverflame:	Silver Prowler peeling
:yellow:	Yellow Prowler
:yellowflame:	Yellow Prowler peeling
:woodward:	Woodward Prowler
:woodwardflame:	Woodward Prowler peeling
:blacktie:	Yellow Prowler
:blacktieflame:	Blacktie Prowler peeling
:orange:	Orange Prowler
:orangeflame:	Orange Prowler peeling
:blue:	Blue Prowler
:blueflame:	Blue Prowler peeling

Note: you may disable smilies in any post you are making, if you like. Look for the "Disable Smilies" box on each post page, if you want to turn off smilie conversion in your particular post.