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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:01 PM
    Capitalizing Every Word
    What's Up With Some People Capitalizing Every Word In A Sentence? :D

    I've noticed this in some posts, and I'm wondering if it has a special meaning in cyberculture, similar to the way using ALL CAPS signifies shouting. I have to admit it's slightly annoying to read and very annoying to type! :p
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:04 PM
    Hi Orange,
    I capitalize letters only when I am trying to emphasize that particular word, like this for example: You are VERY right about that! :)
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:05 PM
    They imagine it to be like we would imagine italicizing... I'm convinced that most of them just don't know they're "shouting".

    When I see all caps, I immediately think "newbie to e-communicating".

    Heck, I should probably be kindly letting them know that it's impolite... but frequently don't.
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:05 PM
    PS to Cgirl: Me TOO :D
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:06 PM
    Rickj-
    Or they forgot that their caps lock is on :)
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:10 PM
    I think you guys misunderstood me. I didn't mean ALL CAPS... I use that myself to emphasize things. I meant when people capitalize the first letter of each word in a sentence. Like this:

    I Have A Problem With My Boyfriend Aand I Hope You Guys Can Help Me Out.
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:11 PM
    Hehehehehe It Seems That There Is A Setting Within This Site Where By A Complete Answer Typed In All Caps Comes Out Having The First Letter Capitalised And The Rest As They Should Be.
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    The sentence above was written with the caps lock on ;)
    This ONLY works if the WHOLE post is typed in CAPS.
    One small letter and it all falls apart.
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:12 PM
    >I think you guys misunderstood me. I didn't mean ALL CAPS... I use that myself to emphasize things. I meant when people capitalize the first letter of each word in a sentence.
    Hmm...I guess maybe they just have a lot of time on their hands then, that's the only explanation I can give for that one!
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben
    Hehehehehe It Seems That There Is A Setting Within This Site Where By A Complete Answer Typed In All Caps Comes Out Having The First Letter Capitalised And The Rest As They Should Be.
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    The sentance above was written with the caps lock on ;)
    This ONLY works if the WHOLE post is typed in CAPS.
    One small letter and it all falls apart.
    OHHHH... OKAY THANKS CURLYBEN, THAT EXPLAINS IT...

    :D
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:19 PM
    See it completely messes up when you put something else in the same sentence ;)
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:20 PM
    Im Just Testing What You Guys Said
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:21 PM
    Yea, It Did Type Normal When I Had My Caps On...
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben
    SEE It COMPLETELY MESSES UP WHEN YOU PUT SOMETHING ELSE IN THE SAME SENTENCE ;)
    Errr it doesn't work for me lol oh well no biggie
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:23 PM
    Im Trying It Again
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Cgirl
    Im Trying It Again
    DON'T QUOTE OR IT MAKES A RIGHT MESS

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    THE SAME HAPPENS IF YOU USE EDIT
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:24 PM
    I guess i'm confused... but that's ok, i didn't mean to post so many quick answers, i'm just checking out what curlyben said
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Cgirl
    Im Trying It Again
    Roflmao!

    The message i've entered was too short apparently so i'm trying one last time.
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by cgirl
    i Guess I'm Confused...but That's Ok, I Didn't Mean To Post So Many Quick Answers, I'm Just Checking Out What Curlyben Said
    Now Lets See If This Works

    Everything Is In Caps Including The Quote.

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    OoooOoOoOoOoooooo now that's cool in a sad techie geeky way ;)
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:27 PM
    Oh Okay No Quoting
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:27 PM
    lalalalalalalal It Doesn't Work For Me...oh Well. I Tried
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