The smilies were completely on topic.
Let me paint a picture to all of you who need it drawn;
My point was that people who are affected by the internet shouldn't be on it (this is where we start).
an0n's sad smiley designates that my statement, which was on the internet, made him sad (therefore it affected him, however he wasn't really sad, he was proofing my point with super sarcasm).
My happy smiley was a response to his saddened demeanor, reinforcing that I am very much glad when people suffer due to the internets.
Lobo probably got all of the above and laughed, hence the laughing emoticon (after all, I am very funny, due to my high charisma and superior intelligence).
Joshua either didn't get it or he didn't approve (I'm hoping latter), therefore his emoticon.
Flispide got lost and started thinking as a moderator first and as an intelligent human being second (as evidenced by his explanation), an affliction common to most people in the position with the few extra forum buttons.
And a rookie started asking for directions because he got lost on the way to the clue train.
That about brings us up to speed.
If you have any questions, nobody gives a ****.
