Jilora.9524 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, kharmin.7683 said: There was a previous discussion on the emojis over here: https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/95016-about-the-new-forum-emoji-reactions-just-as-bad-as-the-old-thumbs-up-or-thumbs-down-vote/?do=findComment&comment=1356028 Gee, thanks. I'm sure everyone appreciates this. I guess we all can stop commenting. And that's not even the same thing. That's some paranoid dude thinking people are logging into alts to troll him with the confused emoji Edited September 13, 2021 by Jilora.9524 added something 7 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crono.4197 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Yep, I think most people just use the confued emoji as a "what the..." or "dislike" button, At least that's what I use it for. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharmin.7683 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jilora.9524 said: Gee, thanks. I'm sure everyone appreciates this. I guess we all can stop commenting. And that's not even the same thing. That's some paranoid dude thinking people are logging into alts to troll him with the confused emoji I didn't say that it was the same thing. However, the topic of the confused emoji was discussed there, so perhaps some others might like to pop on over there and see what others have said about it. 2 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyncale.1629 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I think you should simply be able to see who gave the Emoji by mousing over it. But I guess this would be too scary for some people. I think we would quickly dig up a few trolls who are responsible for most of the Confused emotes, for instance the person who is going to give me a confused emote for this post. 5 2 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilora.9524 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, kharmin.7683 said: I didn't say that it was the same thing. However, the topic of the confused emoji was discussed there, so perhaps some others might like to pop on over there and see what others have said about it. I really wish that was your intent but I already know you set the wheels in motion to get this thread merged with that one instead of just letting us talk about because God forbid 2 similar threads are active on these forums at the same time. Edited September 13, 2021 by Jilora.9524 5 2 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharmin.7683 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Jilora.9524 said: I really wish that was your intent but I already know you set the wheels in motion to get this thread merged with that one instead of just letting us talk about because God forbid 2 similar threads are active on these forums at the same time. Then you assume incorrectly. I have made no such suggestion, report or request.\ EDIT: You also assume that I have some authority to get things merged or that I am the only one on the entire forum that would possibly do so. This is also an incorrect assumption. Edited September 13, 2021 by kharmin.7683 Clarity 4 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson.4036 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Definitely made my morning more fun laughing at all the confused responses in this thread. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliamRationem.5172 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I don't know what these guys are talking about. I just got the confused emoji because I like funny faces. 1 5 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadrine.4352 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, mindcircus.1506 said: The irony is the childish and passive-aggressive way the confused emoji is being used shows that a clear Thumbs Down would be far less mean spirited. I agree with that, but I still do not like the like /dislike system. It causes a copycat scenario in many people, let a post stand on its own merit. If you disagree with something someone said then open a dialog as to why, or ignore the post. Dont take a passive aggressive route that allows you to be mean without repercussions. Game companies that put this type of system in actually make their forums more aggressive than if they would have left it out, and just allowed people to report bad behavior. This kind of what is known as the facebook system seems innocuous at first, then it becomes malignant the more its used. Open dialog is always better than passive aggressive upvote/downvote/ridiculing and trolling. 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadrine.4352 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gibson.4036 said: Definitely made my morning more fun laughing at all the confused responses in this thread. This is why the system is useless outside of being mean spirited and trolling. Edit.. I see my point has been made for me. Edited September 13, 2021 by Zuldari.3940 3 1 2 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xianvar.6075 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I've been using it as a raised eyebrow/squint/"come again"/"wait what?" mostly because, well, the confused emoji displays the lovely disbelieving oO that's also used in text-based emojis. I feel like calling it "confused" actually does not fit its display on the forums, because actual confusion in emojis usually gets displayed less... disbelieving. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Moderator.3419 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hello Everyone, Just a reminder to keep it civil and avoid attacking each other. Regards. 1 3 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilora.9524 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Forum Moderator.5021 said: Hello Everyone, Just a reminder to keep it civil and avoid attacking each other. Regards. We just attacking each other with confused emojis 9 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadrine.4352 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, Forum Moderator.5021 said: Hello Everyone, Just a reminder to keep it civil and avoid attacking each other. Regards. The only thing uncivil as you can see is people using the emote to troll comments that are not confusing but plainly stated. This is why the facebook type systems lead to more discord than they lead to camaraderie. 2 1 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilora.9524 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Zuldari.3940 said: The only thing uncivil as you can see is people using the emote to troll comments that are not confusing but plainly stated. This is why the facebook type systems lead to more discord than they lead to camaraderie. 31 of 33 posts have confused emoji. You took it personally and edited your post which will result in more. I got a whole bunch. They just emoji's. Sure I wish the confused was deleted cause it is being used improperly but can't take it personally when 95 percent of comments get them 3 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadrine.4352 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Jilora.9524 said: 31 of 33 posts have confused emoji. You took it personally and edited your post which will result in more. I got a whole bunch. They just emoji's. Sure I wish the confused was deleted cause it is being used improperly but can't take it personally when 95 percent of comments get them Im not taking it personally, just stating a fact. Its used for trolling and mean spiritedness, whether or not the person its being used against cares or not. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilora.9524 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Zuldari.3940 said: Im not taking it personally, just stating a fact. Its used for trolling and mean spiritedness, whether or not the person its being used against cares or not. Some do yes. Some are confused. Some use it as a dislike/disagree. Unfortunately we can't disable just the reaction notice w/o the someone replied notice 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcShriek.5829 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 hours ago, misterman.1530 said: You don't. But that's what I meant when I wrote it: I pictured a bunch of people standing in a line to sign something. That's all. You are correct, however, probably would have made more sense to use "cue". I thought Cue was shorthand for BBQ, 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khisanth.2948 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 The reactions are best ignored. A ways to have a bit of fun maybe. As for trying to interpret any meaning out of them they are about as useful as reading entrails to predict the future. 3 hours ago, Witch of Doom.5739 said: Straight answer, IMO most seem to use the confused reaction because there is no "Dislike." Which is another thing that's confusing. If you can have a "Like" you can have a "Dislike." Guess too many people got their widdle feelings hurt?? I think that was first removed in the previous version of the forum when one of the ANet posts got a lot of thumbs down .... 3 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnox.5128 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) This reaction system is freaking stupid in the first place. People will use Confused and Sad as makeshift downvotes and then sometimes not reply at all, never contributing anything to the conversation except some lame passive-aggressive non-explanatory emoji. If I had it my way, I'd strip the entire Reaction system out. People can post something if they have something to add. Edited September 13, 2021 by Arnox.5128 5 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CafPow.1542 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 i'd react with confused when someone makes a stupid statement. like... nerf core Elem cause Nekro has a shorud or something like that. usually for some nonsense pvp-QQ. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlKamui.5120 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) Basically, trolls or people who disagree with you use it to make it seem like you just said something stupid. It makes the forums toxic imo, because people can do it even without contributing to the discussion. For a game that handles toxicity in-game very well, it's weird that they added negativity-enabling reactions. Should just be "Like" and "Thanks" imo. Even "Haha" can get toxic. Edited September 13, 2021 by HowlKamui.5120 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson.4036 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 It's 2:25 Eastern time, and I count 145 confused responses to a thread with 47 posts. We're averaging a little over 3 confused per post, with a record 11 confused for one post, and one moderator warning to not get personal. You have made my Monday. I love you all. 3 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notebene.3190 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Tyncale.1629 said: I think you should simply be able to see who gave the Emoji by mousing over it. But I guess this would be too scary for some people. I think we would quickly dig up a few trolls who are responsible for most of the Confused emotes, for instance the person who is going to give me a confused emote for this post. What if for each 😕 or 😢 used, a 🍆 is earned? Adding to your idea, you could click on the name to go to their profile, and if you see (🍆 13,257) you'd be like, "Oh". 🤔 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HnRkLnXqZ.1870 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 In most cases it is disagreement, in a few rare cases it is real confusion. Receiving those emojis means someone has read your post, thought about it and has made themselves an opinion about it. So they basically disagree with you, but do not feel the urge to express their discontent in words. Whether this is helpful for the discussion or not lies in the eye of the beholder. In my opinion, disagreement without reasoning is a silent agreement. They could write something on their own or at least thumb-up someone else's text, who disagrees with you. It is a discussion board after all. Some of our members respond with a text containing only "No." - which has the same level of helpfulness. Consider it as an achievement. Every confused emote means, someone has read and thought about your post. ^^ 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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