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Internet Etiquette? What about UPPERCASE?

IS UPPERCASE STILL CONSIDERED SHOUTING?

I just had an interesting conversation via emails, with one of our fellow Network Creators. We were specifically discussing whether or not UPPERCASE, is still considered SCREAMING or SHOUTING.

Since day one of the Internet bang, I've considered it to be improper, and in fact: SHOUTING. However, during our conversation I actually found one site that said it was considered cool. ;-) LOL! That's a new one on me. But, who am I to say what's considered proper? And HEY, occasionally I use it for emphasis.

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION?

What other Internet Etiquette Rules can you share?

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Permalink Reply by The Douglas Archives

Here is my contribution to netiquette:

Remember that subtle emotions and meanings do not transmit very well over email. Satire and humour is particularly hard to transmit, and sometimes comes across as rude and contemptuous. Particularly avoid sarcasm, which rarely communicates well. Similarly, don't over-react to email or postings you receive. What looks to you like an insulting or mean message may only be an absent minded and poor choice of phrasing, and not meant the way you perceived it.

Be particularly polite when disagreeing with others. Wherever possible, acknowledge good points made, and then respectfully describe the areas where you disagree to produce the most productive conversation.

For those who find this hard to read, try using Ctrl and the + button

Permalink Reply by The Human Touch: Yes, I consider it against "netiquette". I find it annoying and hard to read. BUT in some cases it's okay, like if:

1. You are trying to put an EMPHASIS on a word, phrase, etc.
2. If you are writing an acronym (LOL, ATT, NBC, etc)
3. If you really ARE mad and are trying to convey that.

I actually had a friend send me a LONG email entirely in caps. I emailed her back and requested she not do so again. She is of the same mind as some posters here, and refused. I try not to email her much... I don't want an all-caps reply.

Permalink Reply by Fantasyland

Caps to me is shouting, and sometimes needed for getting a important part to explain. like this.

1. I HAD A BAD DAY
2. I had a BAD day

Permalink Reply by Allan Nelson: Some people just use caps, because they do. I guess they just got used to it this way. Without getting too pedantic, CAPS have much less emphasis than varied type and tend to make the writer look like an idiot according to numerous researches. If CAPS were so get your point accross, you'd find all advertising done exclusively in them, of course you don't find this except for headlines. Constant cap typers do not get taken as seriously in their subject presentations as non constant CAP people, which I feel is not fair. But it's true.

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Permalink Reply by The Human Touch on April 23, 2010 at 5:25pm

Yes, I consider it against "netiquette". I find it annoying and hard to read. BUT in some cases it's okay, like if:

1. You are trying to put an EMPHASIS on a word, phrase, etc.
2. If you are writing an acronym (LOL, ATT, NBC, etc)
3. If you really ARE mad and are trying to convey that.

I actually had a friend send me a LONG email entirely in caps. I emailed her back and requested she not do so again. She is of the same mind as Taxi/Kiki and refused. I try not to email her much... I don't want an all-caps reply. And Taxi/Kiki, I'm not sure what generation you are from, but I'm only 27 so I don't think we are THAT far apart.

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Permalink Reply by JenSocial on April 23, 2010 at 7:08pm

Well said, and well explained. I agree. It's definitely a good discussion to cover.
Thanks for your input,
:-)
Jen

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Permalink Reply by The Human Touch on April 24, 2010 at 1:51am

Thank you... and of course you're welcome:)

BTW I also hate when people aLtErNaTe text! It REALLY makes things hard to read!

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Permalink Reply by JenSocial on April 24, 2010 at 1:58am

Thanks! Yeah the alternate thingy kinda makes me dizzy, LOL!
Nite everyone,
Jen

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Permalink Reply by JenSocial on April 24, 2010 at 2:06am

Here's a thought: I help a lot of fellow Network Creators. If they start a discussion with a question titled and with all CAPS, like this:
I NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE DO SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL! I'm likely not to help them for a while. ;-) And I'm certain that's true of most people. It's just irritating. You're willing to help folks, in fact, you enjoy helping. Then you have some hysterical person, demanding and screaming at you. Get the point?
All my words are meant in a "friends helping friends" way.
Nite Kiki, very late,
;-)
Jen

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Permalink Reply by JenSocial on April 26, 2010 at 6:56pm

Great advice. Thank you for your input.
Best,
Jen

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Permalink Reply by Magic Happens on April 23, 2010 at 6:51pm

Caps to me is shouting, and sometimes need for getting a important part to explain. like this.

1. I HAD A BAD DAY
2.I had a BAD day

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Permalink Reply by JenSocial on April 23, 2010 at 8:27pm

Good examples, thanks Fantasyland.
;-)

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Permalink Reply by Universo de Mulher on April 23, 2010 at 6:53pm

<*** I LOVE UPPERCASE and GIFS !!!!!!! ***

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Permalink Reply by Magic Happens on April 23, 2010 at 6:56pm

l love images, some times a picture says more then words.

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Permalink Reply by Carny Town on April 23, 2010 at 7:02pm

Well, yes, it is shouting. How would everyone know you are shouting without it. But just for the record. I am a dummy. Just barely graduated from High School, BUT if you must give your opinion, why not use proper English where possible and commas, capitalization. I know I sound precious...but that's the way it is.

One thing I feel strongly about. Every conversation box should honor similes. And have them available. It helps a lot to be able to add your feelings to the end of your comments. :)