Re: Excessive use of bold text

[tbontob]

Originally posted by Quikngruvn:
Methinks you give people who use all caps too much benefit of the doubt. Most times I've seen all caps used, my impression was that the person was too clueless to turn off the Caps Lock.
Quikngruvn[/QB]

You make a good point.

But, the typest can see that he/she is typing all in caps just as the shouter can hear he is shouting.

Both continue with their offensive acts when they could stop.

My young daughter would be clueless.

Most of the individuals we are talking about do not fall in the same Category as my daughter since they are aware on some level of what they are doing but have made the choice to continue with their behaviour.

[ November 10, 2002, 05:07: Message edited by: tbontob ]

[Quikngruvn]

Originally posted by tbontob:
My young daughter would be clueless.

Perhaps, but she (most likely) doesn't know better.

The people I'm talking about being clueless should know better, but don't realize what effect their all caps/shouting is having on the listener.

The people you are talking about do know better, and shout anyway.

But it's really just a question of semantics, since, except for your daughter, they're all pretty annoying.

Quikngruvn

[Kamog]

HOW ABOUT BOTH BOLD *AND* CAPITALS?

Oh, now, that's REALLY annoying!

[KirbyEF]

If someone types their whole message using ALL CAPS or bold that is excessive, but there is nothing wrong with using it for emphasis or headings.

KirbyEF

P.S. bold...bold...bold...bold...bold...bold...bold...b old...bold...bold
P.S.S. ALLCAPS...ALLCAPS...ALLCAPS...ALLCAPS...ALLCAPS... ALLCAPS

[mlmbd]

As I have a sneaking impression that most of this is directed at me. And, bye the bye, I am not angry, annoyed, upset, disgruntled, mad, or anything else. With the fact(s), that they (caps and or bold type) are annoying, being brought to my attention. They are your opinions. And everyone is in titled to them. Since is seems that the use of emphasis is questionable and or annoying. I shall, cease and desist. Except for my Lurk Report. Then anyone that finds bold face or caps offensive, in any form, can just not read it.

My deepest apologies, for offending, upsetting or annoying!!

mlmbd

[Kamog]

Originally posted by kirbyef:
If someone types their whole message using ALL CAPS or bold that is excessive, but there is nothing wrong with using it for emphasis or headings.

That's a good point! I agree totally.

[Quikngruvn]

Kirby: Exactly.

mlmbd: I was hardly offended or upset by the boldface, but it can be a little hard on the eyes.... Anyway, the Lurk Report is your baby, so run with it!

And this is why I love this board-- that things can be worked out civilly without flames! (I was about to say maturely, but I can't even type it with a straight face. )

Quikngruvn

[ November 10, 2002, 16:15: Message edited by: Quikngruvn ]