I belong to a group (Ford/Jacobsen Tractors) where this note regarding capitalization is sent to all new members... perhaps we can have a similar policy?
Members
So there is no misunderstanding, I have no problem with members using all
CAPS when posting a message.
I know many think that this is a form of hollering, shouting, or so on. but
no where can I find info on the net that supports this. all I can find is
that Shout, hollering is a VERBAL action, not a writing action.
So in short, there are several reasons why a person posts messages in all caps.
- : Could be a visual problem, that cannot be corrected, even using larger print
- : may be a physical problem. Like Arthritis, lost of fingers, or limb.
- : Could be a person is not that great with punctuation.
- : Out in the real world, CAPS are used a lot in the corporate world, and
maybe the person is use to typing that way.
What ever the reason, if the CAPS bother you, just delete the message.
DO NOT post a message telling someone not to use caps. That is more
offensive then the caps are. It is also consider abuse to another member
if you post a public message telling them not to use them
And we all know how I feel about member abuse. It is not tolerated.
So if someone writes in all CAPS, either ignore it, or do the best you
can reading it.
The reason behind this message because I see many times in other groups,
that this creates a problem, and hard feelings. Just let it go.
I have not got involved in the past on this, but from here on now, if a
member does post a message about not using CAPS to someone, I will remove
that member from the group for being abusive
If you belong to more then one of my groups, and have your email set
for individual emails, you will receive a few of this message.
Joe (Owner)