Why are people so touchy about online communication?

Question

I can understand people getting upset about people flaming, posting rude remarks, etc. But some rules of "netiquette" seem a little silly to me. For instance, why is it such a big deal if someone TYPES IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS? I know, someone in the early days of chatrooms decided that was yelling, and now everyone's uptight about it. But maybe that's just the way the person likes to type. I mean, I have known some people that handwrite everything in capital letters--and it was just the way they wrote, no hidden meaning, threat, or rage hidden underneath.

Also, people tend to get antsy when someone rites n chatspeak. u no, cuz dats jus kool, u no. Yeah, it looks silly, but is it really worth getting upset over? I guess you could argue that it shows a lack of language skills. It might, but still, you're making an assumption. One again, maybe that's just how the person likes to write when chatting online. It doesn't mean they don't know the rules of grammar, spelling, etc.

Answer 1

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PEOPLE ARE SO PICKY!!!!!!!! And I'm not yelling...I just like doing capitals. It's something that people do....u know like the whole "Take the 'god" out of the pledge" or other things like that.....

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I know it is said capital letters mean you are yelling in this communication medium; really though, in writing, capital letters mean emphasis or used at the beginning of proper names and places and that is how I use it on here and when someone uses all caps, to me, it is just what they wanted to do. I don't get offended.

Reading what you call "chatspeak" is like forcing my brain to read hieroglyphics or communication from someone relating like a baby or an uneducated individual. I don't get upset over it but it is retarded.

Answer 4

Some people are just really sensitive about that, perhaps they were raised to be formal and perfect. There is nothing we can do about it, and if that is the way people grew up and if they are always used to it like that, we cannot change them. I think it may be irritating, because it makes it hard for some people to understand the language.

Answer 5

It doesn't bother me if someone types in capital letters or not. The reason i don't is because when I'm chatting and i want to yell at someone they know I'm pissed when i do use capitals. THAT OK WITH YOU...........lol :-)

Answer 6

Simple.

This is a written form of communication; we have no non-verbal clues to help us understand the writer.

Therefore, a common set of rules is crucial.

Answer 7

Well, I'm sure glad you got that off your chest.

Answer 8

erm, who cares? it's just manners, so deal with it. Whiner

Answer 9

I dunno, I suppose it's because of lack in communication skills or it may just be a personality thing.

Answer 10

all I have to say, is good question