WHY DO ALL CAPS MAKE ME LOOK LIKE A MORON?

I think its ok to use slang because if you chat alot I don’t think you would want to type the whole word out. But for caps I agree its hard to read and it look like you’re yelling when they all caps. Anyways its a free country you could do anything you want you cannot stop them from doing it.

Firstly, I already did have “Free Speech” even thought I don’t own any of that -LOL-. Secondly, thats your opinion not mine…so leave my opinion alone:)

I don’t know if I am right but when I fisrt become a member the ”Rules” doesn’t say anything about slang or caps unless you guys just made this up… so what i’m saying is people could do anything they want with their typing. And woops cross out the “free country” part.
Well…If some people can’t understand “slang” then they should ask you guys.
Since this site is about smart people answering dumb people’ question:D right?

CAPS ARE SOOO ANNOYING! And yes, I did that on purpose, because I am EMPHASIZING that I have a strong dislike for it. However, like many people stated in this thread, it is acceptable in certain terms.

Once in a while, I find myself using slang on the forums. I use shortcuts such as (but not limited to): lol, btw, b/c, cuz, ppl, and dunno, perhaps a few others.

i find myself typing in all lower case letters a lot, because, it is sometimes easier to do that if you are in a rush, like I am most of the time. sometimes I will do a quick post or two before I have to catch the shuttle to class, so I just type all lower case.

i also find that I leave out apostrophes in certain words such as dont, cant, and wont, but, I am educated and I know to end my sentences in periods, and use commas where necessary. I just choose not to.

So, now that I’ve stated my reasons for using such tactics, I am wondering…do you guys really hate it that much when I use shorthand? Or, is it understandable, because I am not abusing it?

PS: My personal opinion on why people use the number 2 instead of spelling it out, is because they probably are lacking knowledge in which to use.

Let’s have a grammar lesson!

Two-the spelling of the number
To-use if you are going someplace, in the present or future (i.e.: “I am running to the store quick,” or “I am going to Jim’s house around 3:00”
Too- use when you are referring as besides or also (i.e.: I would like to come, too), an excessive degree (i.e.: these pants are too large for me), very (i.e.: Tony didn’t seem too interested in that movie), or the word ‘so’ when used second (i.e.: “I did not hit you!” “You did too!”)

I’m not lecturing. Just please use common courtesy to the others reading the thread. And now that you are educated in the English language, try to practice. It will benefit you in the long run. 🙂

EDIT: Darn spell check, I try to type in lower case letters, and it automatically changes the lower case “i” to upper case “I” but you get the idea…

Uhh, it’s not about “Free Speech”, either, in case you haven’t read your own posts, so let’s get back on topic.

I don’t like people who use all caps.

There, we’re back on track.:D

Just because they don’t understand your snide hip slang doesn’t mean they’re stupid, you should be more considerate and sensitive to people that don’t speak english as their second language. How would you like it if you didn’t understand an australian slang word (a country that also speaks english by the way, so that just shows that native language doesn’t mean there isn’t unknown slang) and someone called you dumb? Sounds rather rash and unintelligent to me.

And Second of all, this site is not about smart people answering dumb peoples questions. This site is about people coming together and helping eachother out. What one person might be smart in another might be uneducated in, but that same uneducated person still has things they can help with. And really if you want to get down to it, BBB is about helping people out and being informed about Instant Messengers in particular. The rest of it is just perks.

Thirdly, I know that people would definately appreciate if you restrained from calling ESL(English as a second language) people “stupid” for not understanding slang. You might be a “Cute” bomber chick but looks are only skin deep and you’re obviously not very thoughtful or sympathetic to call them such things.

well… I was being sarcastic but at one point you guys are right “i was not being thoughtful to whatever I said.

Caps lock key= I think its use for when you’re feeling mad or when you feel like yelling.