I was expecting this thread to be about economics :redface:
Yes, the excessive capitalization is annoying, only slightly less-so than the trend a few years back, where cApItalIZaTiOn WaS rAnDoM.
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Yes, it bothers me immensely as it makes it way too difficult for me to read.Does This Irritate Anyone Else?
I have no idea but I wish to hell it would end.[QUOTE]Where Did This Trend Come From?
Really? I'm not sure I agree with this. I just think they are stupid. :tongue:Excessive Capitalisation Is For People Who Feel They Don't Stand Out And They Use Capitalised Words To Try And Make Themselves Stand Out. Understood? :tongue:
With this I agree.Excessive capitalisation and no capitalisation of your own name indicate low self esteem/self image issues.
Yes, the excessive capitalization is annoying,I HATE this form of typing I call it "the kidnapper." In movies kinapping notes always use this type of text. It is effective because it is brief and eye catching, and allows the reader to know the peson who devised the missive is a crazed criminal capable of anything. :tongue:only slightly less-so than the trend a few years back, where cApItalIZaTiOn WaS rAnDoM.There are some thing's I see frequently in post's that are annoying, but there....are....other....things....Yes, the excessive and unnecessary use of {...} is also annoying.that .... make....a....post....nearly....impossible...to....read
IMO Those excuses are as pathetic as the people who make them.I agree that some of the "language mavens" (often less-pleasantly referred to as grammar nazis or spelling nazis) get a little carried away in correcting the posts of others; the two most-often used excuses by the offenders are 1) it's only the internets, not a dissertation, so it doesn't matter, and 2) fuck off, I'll type as I please.
I agree. I would like to believe these people have something worth saying but I honestly have no clue. I also detest those who write in an ebonics like dialect. I don't care if that's how you speak, it's wrong and it makes you look stupid.Sometimes, though, even though I really want to read a post, my eyes and brain flatly refuse to process such poorly constructed posts. Lack of capitalization, excessive capitalization, all caps, no punctuation, over-punctuation, very poor grammar, very poor spelling, text-speak or leet-speak, and absence of paragraphing all make posts exceptionally difficult to read and decipher.
I know there are many who disagree with my opinions; but at least they are written in a clear enough fashion for them to dislike.
In addition, I try to use proper grammar and spelling; because I am aware there are many here for whom English is not a first language. When you post in slang or a dialect it makes it virtually impossible for one not familiar with English to understand.