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^ it doesn't matter much to me ... it annoys me, and I know that many other forums consider it bad manners, so I started this thread.

I'd say for me it's a 2 on a 1-10 scale of importance.LOL
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In any case, rather than attempting to heavy-handedly "legislate" forum font manners or "morality," I think "netiquette" should take care of itself.

A little reply like "stop SHOUTING at me" should suffice. The "offender" may not even realise he is being "rude" according to common accepted practice.

Let the "court of public opinion" handle such matters -- I think it generally does the job well.
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Originally posted by el bЖthy el bЖthy wrote:

Originally posted by Fassbinder Fassbinder wrote:

Seriously, I'm not too fond of unusual writings (colourful and italicised espesially), but I really miss the previous El Boethy's manner of typing (bold with increased size, if I'm not mistaken). Those posts were so easy to be read... Actually, they were the only ones I read effortlessly.

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Very nice...Confused
 
 
It (my previous post) wasn't a joke. It's truth.
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^ why do you think he thought you were joking?Wink
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

^ why do you think he thought you were joking?Wink
 
the first clue was probable the series of laughing smileysLOL
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Originally posted by tuxon tuxon wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

^ why do you think he thought you were joking?Wink
 
the first clue was probable the series of laughing smileysLOL


Yes - laughing, not winking. I think he was simply agreeing.Tongue
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

Originally posted by tuxon tuxon wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

^ why do you think he thought you were joking?Wink
 
the first clue was probable the series of laughing smileysLOL


Yes - laughing, not winking. I think he was simply agreeing.Tongue


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Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:


Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:


Originally posted by tuxon tuxon wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

^ why do you think he thought you were joking?

 

the first clue was probable the series of laughing smileys

Yes - laughing, not winking. I think he was simply agreeing.]


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^^ good example of "muppet agreement" right there.LOL

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Originally posted by Fassbinder Fassbinder wrote:

Originally posted by el bЖthy el bЖthy wrote:

Originally posted by Fassbinder Fassbinder wrote:

Seriously, I'm not too fond of unusual writings (colourful and italicised espesially), but I really miss the previous El Boethy's manner of typing (bold with increased size, if I'm not mistaken). Those posts were so easy to be read... Actually, they were the only ones I read effortlessly.

jajajajaLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL Thumbs Up
 
Very nice...Confused
 
 
It (my previous post) wasn't a joke. It's truth.

Hey, I didnt laught at you or what you wrote! I just found it funny, actually I thank you for having said something like that man! Thumbs Up
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Points: 3497 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 30 2006 at 17:29
Originally posted by el bЖthy el bЖthy wrote:

Originally posted by Fassbinder Fassbinder wrote:

Originally posted by el bЖthy el bЖthy wrote:

Originally posted by Fassbinder Fassbinder wrote:

Seriously, I'm not too fond of unusual writings (colourful and italicised espesially), but I really miss the previous El Boethy's manner of typing (bold with increased size, if I'm not mistaken). Those posts were so easy to be read... Actually, they were the only ones I read effortlessly.

jajajajaLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL Thumbs Up
 
Very nice...Confused
 
 
It (my previous post) wasn't a joke. It's truth.

Hey, I didnt laught at you or what you wrote! I just found it funny, actually I thank you for having said something like that man! Thumbs Up
 
OK then... Misunderstanding...
 
It's not too funny for me, though; I have to say: "Unfortunately", due to my pretty bad seeing. Those big letters were really the most comfortable ones to read.
 
I hope I would be saying the same thing had I the normal seeing too.
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Points: 21206 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 30 2006 at 17:43
^ do you know that you can increase font size in Windows, and in the web browser?
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Points: 15535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 30 2006 at 17:45
Really? That is interesting. (sorry about the weird font, but I got Firefox and am finally able to use these things a whole lot easier.)
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Points: 865 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 30 2006 at 21:16
I guess some times you just have to use a lot of uppercase letters to express yourself in situations where lowercase does not suffice(imitating shouting, expressing anger or similar feelings).

But I think most people have enough common sense to understand that consequently typing with caps lock on is annoying for the other members of the forum, and thus reconcider their way of typing. If they don't, we can simply ignore their posts or choose not to take them seriously; like Peter Rideout said: Let the "court of public opinion" handle such matters
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Points: 2567 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 31 2006 at 16:17
HEY MAN! STOP KNOCKING MY EXPRESSIONS!!!!
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Damn it, this thread is epic. LOL
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Yes it is, yes it is. Are different fonts part of the discussion?

Because if they are well .........


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Points: 1091 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 01 2007 at 14:39
i don't think it should be banned...some folks need bold, capital letters. in fact, i like the picture feature here because some folks need to have it drawn out for them.
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