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
:(	sad
:*)	embarrassment
:D	big grin
;)	wink/sarcasm
:p	razz (stick out tongue)
:cool:	cool
:rolleyes:	roll eyes (sarcastic)
:mad:	mad
:eek:	eek!
:confused:	confused
:evil:	evil!
:dead:	dead
:embarrassed:	embarrassed
:bigsmile:	a big smile
:crying:	crying
:angry:	angry
:shocked:	shocked!
:bounce:	a bouncing green monster ...
:devil:	devil!
:haha:	laughter
:lick:	licking your mouth
:smoke:	smoking
:wink:	wink
:munky:	a little creature ...
:wave:	wave goodbye!
:freak:	freakshow smiley!
:crap:	crap ...
:sun:	sunglass dude
:ahwell:	oh well ...
:nerd:	nerd smiley!
:zzz:	sleeping
:nosmiley:	no more smilies please!
:vomit:	someone throwing up!
:wow:	WOW!
:blink:	my eye is half closed ...
:shades:	another guy with sunglasses
:moreangry:	this one is angry
:sad:	and this one is sad
:bnce:	bounce ... with a twist
:hat:	someone dressed up for halloween!
:evileye:	the evil eye ... (courtesy of Josh)
:hairy:	a hairy sucker
:funface:	funny face
:love:	a smiley in love ... aww
:smlove:	two smilies in love
:ninja:	a little ninja
:shy:	shy guy
:sick:	a sick fella
:silly:	and a silly one
:val:	a little kiss
:kiss:	another kiss!
:moose:	a moose smiley!
:up:	thumbs up!
:down:	thumbs down!