Why is using all capital letters when writing on a computer considered rude? Someone says it means you are shouting at the receiver. I say is someone's mind so small that they feel someone is shouting when they receive a letter with all caps. Do they ever think about those of us that use the hunt and peck sysyem and have arthritis that causes pain by putting in caps.If I am yelling at someone they should be able to tell by the wording I use
2006-09-03 11:36:03 · 6 answers · asked by chasccharles 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Sometimes it's hard to identify when someone is yelling even when they're not using capital letters. As far as why is caps considered rude I have no idea. Just something that was culturally accepted in the computer world I guess you could say.
If the person knows you very well they shouldn't mind if your using caps or not.
2006-09-03 11:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all caps in print mean to emphasize the words in all caps, so online it means you are shouting, it's the same as the LOL abbreviations, it is agreed upon now and it's too late to change it
2006-09-03 11:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by whiteknight3273 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The early days of IRC chat where all caps was considered yelling.
2006-09-03 11:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
agree
2006-09-03 11:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by LOST 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it does look like someone is shouting...
DOESN'T IT?????
2006-09-03 11:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I AGREE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-03 11:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by chef spicey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋