No All Caps
It is proper netiquette to refrain from using all capital letters in internet correspondence. All capital letters denote shouting in internet communication. Shouting at other users is not acceptable.
Good internet etiquette prohibits using all capital letters in communication. '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.
I was taught to stay away from people who are loud. It often times means they are bad people. Everyone avoids loud people. Using all caps is being loud on the internet. Users who use all caps are avoided. This is a universal rule of netiquette.
The attention that a person gets from using all caps is not positive attention. It is negative attention. People that use the internet regularly are put off by all caps. People who do not know any better, newbies, may be attracted to it.
Internet Etiquette
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.
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 to bully a reader. This is not acceptable in a civilized cybersphere.
It does not matter what form of internet communication you are using, shouting is not acceptable. There are caveats and exceptions. Subject lines, headings, and advertisements are often in all capital letters for readability reasons.
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.
Netiquette
It proper netiquette to refrain from using all capital letters, 'all caps', in internet communication because it is unacceptable to yell at people in a civilized society or cybersphere. Do not digitally disrespect others by using all caps. It is rude.
Everyone could use a little netiquette!
FAQS
Is Netiquette digital etiquette?
What is the effect of spelling mistakes?
Why should send only a few emails?
Answer: Netiquette is internet protocol. It comes from the combination of network and etiquette. Therefore, netiquette is the social code of the internet because the internet is a network and etiquette is a social code. Top
Question: What are Netiquettes?
Answer: Netiquettes are the various social codes of internet etiquette. Each site has its own netiquette. Netiquettes are the multiple social codes of the internet. Top
Question: Who created Netiquette?
Answer: Netiquette is a term made popular by this site, NetworkEtiquette.net. It existed prior to the creation of this site, but was not defined. I, David Chiles, created the definition of netiquette for this site that is the most widely used definition in the world. Its use began on list serve networks.
The netiquette rules contained in this site are based on my own internet experience and education. No one helped or advised me. Top
Question: Is netiquette the same as digital etiquette?
Answer: Netiquette is a form of digital etiquette because it is derrived from the words network and etiquette. Since a network is a group of computers that can communicate it is digital.
Netiquette includes all forms of network communication, not just internet communication. Since, cell phones are network computers they have been included in the WiFi, wireless, section of this site. Top
Question: Are the Rules of Netiquette Law?
Answer: No, the rules of netiquette on this site are not designed to be legally binding in any way, shape, form, or fashion. Netiquette is social not legal. It is good netiquette to follow the law.
Furthermore, many legal jurisdictions have laws that overlap the rules of netiquette contained in this site. However, I have not consulted any law making bodies or lawyers about the rules of netiquette contained in this site.
The laws regarding the internet and its use are based on the jurisdiction that governs your actions. I do not claim to have any knowledge of the laws of any specific jurisdiction you may reside in.
Furthermore, my rules of netiquette are not binding in any way, everything is situational. This means that you are free to disagree with me or my rules for any reason, it is your perogative. Top
Question: Do spelling mistakes and grammar errors lesson the effectiveness of a message?
Answer: Spell check and proofread your messages because grammar errors diminish the credibility of the message. Spell check messages with a software program and proofread messages by rereading them before sending them through or uploading them to, the internet.
Using a spell check program is not complicated, it's good netiquette. Spell checking a message before you send it into cyberspace (internet) is good netiquette because everyone makes spelling and grammar mistakes. All humans make mistakes when they are composing documents. Making mistakes is natural. The purpose of spell check software programs is to check your spelling.
Using a spell check program is the first step in the proofreading process because it is an automated step that can be done before you read the message for clarity and double check for quality. Reading a message for clarity is required because spell check programs only identify misspelled words, not misued ones. Double checking for quality means asking yourself if your intended audience will appreciate the message. Top
Question: Whether or not it is acceptable to use all captial letters on the internet?
Answer: 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. Top
Question: Whether telling the truth benefits you online?
Answer: Accurate information enables others to communicate with you effectively. It allows your cyber connections to make a real connection with you. Those who access your profile know your status. The average person on the street may never know the information a cyber friend knows because the network provides the information to users. Top
Question: Why should I be myself online when I can be somebody else?
Answer: Use good netiquette and be yourself online because it's the right thing to do. Cyberspace is bigger than you and disrespecting the cybersphere ruins the domain and your reputation. Doing rude or disruptive things online that you would not do in reality is trolling. Rude and disruptive things are not socially acceptable in reality or on the internet. Top
Question: Whether it is acceptable to flame?
Answer: Netiquette, network etiquette, which civilizes the cybersphere, is the social code of the internet because the internet is a network and etiquette is a social code. It is bad netiquette to flame others or respond to flames because they are personal insults that amount to bad data. Top
Question: Whether or not spam is acceptable?
Answer: Spam is unwanted communication from someone on the internet without their permission. Unwanted email messages, pop-up links, and instant messages are spam. Advertising emails with links track user data without permission. Pop-up links are a form of advertising that open a new browser window with an advertisement, which can infect your computer. These forms of spam allow viruses and spyware to infect your computer to stop it from functioning or steal your identity. Top
Question: Whether or net you should send a lot of email messages?
Answer: Be conservative in email you send. Email is official communication from the sender via the internet, whether it is personal or professional. There are many formatting options available when composing messages. Top
Question: Whether anyone cares what time you send a message?
Answer: Do not send email late at night. Email is date and time stamped when sent and recieved. Top
Question: Whether or not to buy things on secure websites?
Anwer: Shop secure websites. Secure websites use security certificates purchased from third party's to encrypt the data you transfer when you process a transaction. Top
Question: Whether or not discretion is appropriate on the internet?
Answer: Use discretion online. People search the information for personal and professional information. Personally, it is unsafe to share location information publicly. Professionally it may affect your employment status. Top
Netiquette TV
All Caps Netiquette Rule
Rules for netiquette prohibit the use of all caps in online communication. This video contains a comprehensive explanation of the second core netiquette rule, do not use all caps. David Chiles provides the explanation.
Cast
Ladies
Roberta Netiquette (Roberta Netiqueta)
Gentlemen
David Chiles:
Netiquette is a hobby of mine. I am developing it with this site.
Ladies
Roberta Netiquette is the head of the Board of Trustees for The School of Netiquette. Her morals, ethics, reputation, and standards are the highest. Roberta AKA "Mommy Netiquette" does not judge because she is so nice. Her mother "Grandma Nettie" Netiquette, is the nicest woman in the world. Top
Selena Cyber-Safety is the most beautiful women in netiquette. Please be advised that she did not get so beautiful by accident. Her great looks take time and preparation, just like staying safe on the internet. Selena demands safety and her friends are thankful.
Ms. Cyber-Safety is a young business professional taking online classes at The School of Netiquette. This semester she is taking Internet Communications. In her spare time she is a volunteer care giver for elderly patients.
Selena Cyber-Safety's cyber friends include David Chiles, Wendy Wireless (Real Friend), and Nancy and Yoko Netiquette (Classmates). They are a happy circle : ) All of her friends are part of The School of Netiquette.
Selena Cyber-Safety is going to be a cast member in the new web series that I, David Chiles, am creating. It's going to be called Cyber Friends. Top
Wendy Wireless is the most valuable player on the netiquette team. She is responsible for sharing more netiquette than any other character. Her mobility is her greatest asset. She is every where.
Ms. Wireless is a busy woman. She is tenured faculty at The School of Netiquette. Currently she is teaching SQL and Java Programming. She is the faculty advisor for the Wi-Fi Club and head of the Wireless program.
Wendy Wireless's cyber friends include David Chiles, Selena Cyber-Safety (Real Friend), and Nancy and Yoko Netiquette (Associates). They are a happy circle : ) All of her friends are part of The School of Netiquette.
Wendy Wireless is going to be a cast member in the new web series that I, David Chiles, am creating. It's going to be called Cyber Friends. Top
Isabella's vision of the world is what started the world wide web. Isabella Internet is the inspiration and guidance of good people on the net. She see's mobile commerce in the future. Top
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.
Nancy Netiquette is a Full Time Student at The School of Netiquette, part time waitress at the Netiquette Lounge, and Raver. Nancy is taking a full load this semester, Internet Communications, Pre-Calculus, Speech, and World Writings.
Nancy Netiquette's cyber friends include David Chiles, Selena Cyber-Safety (Classmate), and Yoko Netiquette (Cousin) and Wendy Wireless (Associate). They are a happy circle : ) All of her friends are part of The School of Netiquette.
Nancy Netiquette is going to be a cast member in the new web series that I, David Chiles, am creating. It's going to be called Cyber Friends. Top
Yoko Netiquette is a really really good woman. She is the kind of girl you study with. Yoko Netiquette does not go to bars. She has a good head on her shoulders and makes good decisions. Yoko practices good netiquette.
Yoko is a full time student at The School of Netiquette Majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Business Communication. Her class load includes Business Calculus, Internet Communications, Speech, and Accounting.
Yoko Netiquette's cyber friends include David Chiles, Selena Cyber-Safety (Classmates), and Nancy Netiquette (Cousin) and Wendy Wireless (Cyber Friend). They are a happy circle : ) All of her friends are part of The School of Netiquette.
Yoko Netiquette is going to be a cast member in the new web series that I, David Chiles, am creating. It's going to be called Cyber Friends. Top
Maria Netiquette es una de las latinas más bellas del mundo, ya que la belleza viene de dentro. María puede hablar varios idiomas, incluyendo, Inglés, español, alemán, francés y ruso. Sus cerebros que coincida con su buena forma. Top
Noreen Netiquette is in the netiquette family. She is the one in the family with the most friends. Everyone Likes Noreen Netiquette. Top
Ms. Anti-Virus has the highest ethical standard. She has seen it all because of her access, but she has never crossed the line. Ms. Anti-Virus is beautiful inside and out because her character matches her good looks. Top
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. Top
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. Top
Gretchen Gamer is large and in charge. She knows how to play the game from all angles. She can manage the team, coach the players, dominate the inside, and run point. Gretchen has got her fundamentals down because she is a smart player. Top
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. Top
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 her phone. Top
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. Top
Sara Social Media is a MySpace Model with the brains of a computer scientist. Sara embodies everything good about Social Media and is not afraid to tell you about it. Top
Takako Tweet is no newbie. She has been around the internet for a while doing a lot of tweeting. Now, that she is maturing, Ms. Tweet is bringing order to every domain she is in. Top
Roberta é o líder de netiqueta, porque ela ama a socialização. Ela é uma assistente social de profissão, porque seu número único desejo na numerologia três. O fato de que seu nome é Roberta significa que ela é uma mulher famosa. Nenhum homem pode contrariá-la ou não acreditam em Deus. Top
Nathalia é a mulher mais amada na família Netiqueta. Todo mundo poderia usar um pouco de netiqueta e todo mundo poderia usar um pouco de amar. Top
Gentlemen
Nathan Newbie is a quiet shy type. He knows to lurk before he leaps on the internet. Mr. Newbie does what he is told, which is great netiquette. Top
Hector Humanity is nice guy who does the right thing no matter what. He does not have the brightest smile, but he does have the kindest heart. Hector follows his heart with his actions. Mr. Humanity will tell you something if you need to be told. Top
Victor Video is a winner, it's in his name, victor. Mr. Video has won many awards for his video and is an avid gamer. Mr. Video enjoys Role Play Games and interactive media. Victor Video is confident because he wins. Top
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. Top
Mr. Headmaster is the headmaster of The Virtual Academy. Harry Headmaster is from the old school in a new school world and slowly learning how to adapt. Top
Yusef YouTube is down to give all the trolls out there some real netiquette. He is not scared of lies. Top
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. Top
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. Top
Matt MySpace is trying to find himself right now. He is torn between free content and content regulation for better curation. Top
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. Top
Toshi Technology is a nerd. Mr. Technology has always been into computers. He carried a camera before they were on phones and before they were digital. Top
Graham Gray Mail is the cool guy in class with all the friends. Mr. Gray Mail has tons of social friends, which makes him very popular. All his friends want a good deal on something. Top
Eric is cool. He is on a first name basis with everyone because he uses email so informally. Most of his email is personal. Top
Newman Netiquette is the youngest member of the netiquette family. As the youngest member of the family Newman has the most rules. This makes him a nerd. Top
Labeeb Laptop is a really cool guy who means business. He has been working on and around computers his whole life. Top
Martin Mobile is a geek who loves to help people. He is the 'go to guy' when you need something done that is technical. Top
William Wireless is a good guy. Mr. Wireless is always trying to help people by making them aware of mobile phone netiquette and other internet safety tips.
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. Top
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. Top