2006-09-05 12:55:59 · 15 answers · asked by justagirl 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's an accepted protocol on the internet to use either proper punctuation or all lower case. All upper case is when you're yelling or emphasing one word.
It's a matter of intent versus impact. You may not think you're yelling, but if everyone who reads you message thinks you are, then you are.
2006-09-05 13:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Myrna B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Then why is shouting bad etiquette ? Perhaps because most of the time it is unnecessary and makes people uncomfortable. So with writing in capital letters.
2006-09-05 20:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by rabi k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because writing in all capital letters is known as shouting.'
2006-09-05 20:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In electronic media, typing in all caps in considered shouting. It's also very hard on the eyes, not to mention a total breakdown of grammar.
2006-09-05 21:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the internet, typing in caps is taken to mean you are shouting. However, I do an occasional word in caps just for emphasis.
2006-09-05 19:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by LL 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read this link and you will find out why it is rude to ask questions in all caps!
2006-09-05 23:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says it is rude?
maybe your cap key is stuck on?
caps are usually used for emphasis, as if one was shouting, so may be that's why someone has told u it was rude.
2006-09-05 20:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by KAT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actually hurts my eyes a bit to read in all caps.
I don't think it is rude as much as it makes you look stupid.
2006-09-07 00:00:29 · answer #8 · answered by Katherine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not rude so much as obnoxious.
2006-09-05 19:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you already know why, it's because they think your shouting.
2006-09-05 20:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by nicknacpattymac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋