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[Laughingmonsta]

Please do not shout (using caps!) its rude!

[Laughingmonsta]

Yes it is a well known internet etiquette rule

[Weez]

I personally find it much easier to have an online discussion when people don't use all block capitals. For one thing, it's difficult to read, seeing as most everyday writing is done in a combination of both upper- and lower-case (with the majority done in the latter). Even if you don't really care about internet etiquette, surely you can see my point. And if you are versed in internet etiquette, which an increasing number of people are these days, then Laughingmonsta is as usual correct - it looks like you're SHOUTING YOUR HEAD OFF instead of "talking" at a normal volume.

[Red Momma]

I personally find it much easier to have an online discussion when people don't use all block capitals. For one thing, it's difficult to read, seeing as most everyday writing is done in a combination of both upper- and lower-case (with the majority done in the latter). Even if you don't really care about internet etiquette, surely you can see my point. And if you are versed in internet etiquette, which an increasing number of people are these days, then Laughingmonsta is as usual correct - it looks like you're SHOUTING YOUR HEAD OFF instead of "talking" at a normal volume.

With you all the way on that one and if guests don't have any manners, please stop using theboards.

There is more to discussion than shouting to make a point, besides it makes you look uneducated.