Are the staff looking into the possibility of adding additional emoticons? I think 3 rows of alternative emoticons would give more of a variety for all, all being the community. Size restrictions would be enforced and the submission process of emoticon sets should be moderated just so things don't get broken/expanded because of oversized emoticons.
Maybe the community could get involved by submitting emoticon packs (whilst keeping the default emoticons).
What do you think Paul? insane suggestion?