No All Caps

Do not use all caps on the internet because it is shouting. All caps is considered shouting on the internet. Shouting is not polite. Therefore, it is bad netiquette to use all caps on the internet because shouting is not polite.

Using all capital letters in electronic communication is like shouting at someone in person. It is a common technique used by HUSTLERS to get attention. No one likes to be yelled at, but every once in a while you have to shout at someone to get their attention. Therefore, using all caps is bad netiquette because it's shouting, but is acceptable for certain reasons. It is acceptable for website heading to be in all caps, but not personal messages.

All Caps is popular on classified advertising and auction websites because it is a good way to make your ad stand out. I do not recommend responding to ads with all caps.

In reality, shouting at someone is done to get their attention through intimidation. Shouting breaks the standard level of volume and tone a voice should carry to force someone into doing something. This is not socially acceptable in a civilized society because it is a use of force not reason. Shouting at people is unreasonable in most cases. It raises the case that standard text should carry. It is not acceptable in a civilized cybersphere. Therefore, it is bad netiquette to use all caps because it is unacceptable to yell at people in a civilized society or cybersphere. Do not digitally disrespect others by using all caps.

How come I can't use ALL CAPS?

Using all caps means you are a Troll. Do not use all capital letter words on social networks, in e-mail messages, on discussion board chats, or through any form of personal internet communication.

A troll is someone who causes trouble on the internet. There are many ways to get this label. The most common way is to post comments that are personal attacks or use all caps inappropriately. I recommend staying away from classified advertisements and auction items listed in all capital letters because it distracts your attention from the things they are trying to hide. If their advertisement or item was good enough to sell on its own it would.

Based on my experience classified advertisements on Craigslist that have all caps draw attention to the benefits of whatever is being advertised very well. However, they hide major defects and deal breakers. I have had a similar experience on eBay. In conclusion, it is common for people to have bad experiences with people who use all caps.

Everyone could use a little netiquette!

Netiquette TV

Do Not Use "All Caps"

Vivian Video and Ted Tweet

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Standard YouTube License

A network somewhere in cyberspace where users are playing the game of netiquette. There are reporters courtside watching all the netiquette.

Vivian Video and Ted Tweet are netiquette reporters. Ted Tweet is an anchorman for the Netiquette TV Sports. Vivian Video is an anchor woman for Netiquette TV Sports. They give commentary about the netiquette game being played on the network. They are courtside with the Netiquette TV camera crew.

The reporters and fans are looking for the netiquette fundamentals. It is great to see the core rules of netiquette being used in the game.

Vivian Video and Ted Tweet do spot some violations. They comment on violations of the the second core rule of netiquette, do not use "all caps" because of some troll activity.

Vivian Video: She is just getting her start in the cyber world. Until now no one has had enough bandwith to truly appreciate her. She is slowly but surely gaining ground on all the text out there on the internet and hopes to have more content.

Ted Tweet: He is moving pretty fast. He says what he needs to say in 140 character or less and is on to the next thought. There is a lot of action in his life. He is working on a way to find more video projects.

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Cast

David Chiles:

I am a web designer and real estate agent. Netiquette is a hobby of mine. I am developing it with this site.

Nancy Netiquette:

Ms. Netiquette is the star of my netiquette animations. She has the netiquette name. Her character plays many different roles in many different forms because netiquette plays many different roles in the many different forms of internet communication.

Betty Blog:

Betty Blog is a very opinionated person. She always speaks her mind and dresses in her own style. She knows to ask questions and question authority. She is not one of those people who just goes with the flow. She demands clarification.

Nathan Newbie:

Nathan Newbie is a quiet shy type. He knows to lurk before he leaps on the internet. This character appears in many of my animations because Nathan Newbies character does what he is told, which is great netiquette.

Vivian Video:

Ms. Video is just getting her start in the cyber world. Until now no one has had enough bandwith to truly appreciate her. She is slowly but surely gaining ground on all the text out there on the internet and hopes to have more content.

Wendy Wireless:

Ms. Wireless is the most valuable player on the netiquette team. She is responsible for sharing more netiquette than any other character. Her mobility is here greatest asset. She is every where in my animations.

Ted Tweet:

Mr Tweet is moving pretty fast. He says what he needs to say in 140 character or less and is on to the next thought. There is a lot of action in his life. He is working on a way to find more video projects.

Harry Headmaster:

Mr. Headmaster is the headmaster of The Virtual Academy. This is a separate and distinct school from the Netiquette School. Harry Headmaster is from the old school in a new school world and is slowly learning how to adapt.

Yusef YouTube:

Yusef YouTube is down to give all the trolls out there some real netiquette. He is not scared of lies. Nancy and Yusef make sure the everyone knows to tell the truth. It's good netiquette.

Sara Social Media:

Sara Social Media is a MySpace Model with the brains of slashdot contributor. She embodies everything good about Social Media and is not afraid to tell you about it.

Terrance (Terry) Troll:

He is a little troll with no real friends who starts flame wars for no reason or cause. The cyber sphere is trying to find him something positive to do.

Thomas (Tommy) Troll:

Thomas is a real Troll. He does not like anybody unless he is scheming in some way. Thomas Troll will start a flame war with anyone for any reason. He has many different profiles because he is banned from so many networks.

Cafe Joe:

Cafe Joe is the cyber bar tender. He knows everything there is to know about the internet and he is willing to share it with big tippers.

Fred Facebook:

Fred Facebook is the biggest guy in Social Media. He and his rules dominate the internet. Facebook is often the number one ranked site on the internet.

Mathew (Matt) MySpace:

Matt MySpace is trying to find himself right now. He is torn between free content and content regulation for better curation.

Larry LinkedIn:

Larry LinkedIn is the consumate professional. LinkedIn has good netiquette built into the system. Larry follows the rules of professional netiquette in addition to all the other rules. He is the man.

Edna E-commerce:

Edna E-commerce is as steady as she comes in the internet business. She follows her clicks and ships to the bricks. The rules for her segment of the market follow the Uniform Commercial Code with a layer of netiquette on top.

Cindy Smartphone:

Cindy Smartphone is no dummy. Ms. Smartphone is the most organized well put together character in the cast. She has great rules for applications and knows when and where to use here phone.

Tammy Tablet:

Tammy Tablet is hot stuff. Ms. Tablet knows everyone wants her and she uses that to get what she wants. Ms. Tablet is very free with herself, so everyone likes her.

Funny Cartoon Characters of Famous People

Female Republicans: Women whose views on immigration appear to be racist.

Hilary Clinton: Strong women and past President. Oops, I mean first lady. No I mean secretary of state. Has anyone seen Casino? Hillary is boss!