Could you please not type your responses in ALL CAPITALS?

Sherrie - posted on 03/31/2010

From my experience some people with learning disabilities find it easier to type in all caps, they aren't trying to yell or get extra attention, it just makes it easier than trying to put capitals in all the right places, let's be patient with with different styles of communicating.

Beatriz - posted on 03/30/2010

I know the feeling, it's not nice to receive a msg like that when all your doing is asking for help or advice.

Elizabeth - posted on 03/30/2010

I'm just shocked that in this day and age people don't know to not write in all caps. It's not like this is 1998.

Corena - posted on 03/30/2010

Yes, there are many things that are more annoying. That doesn't make all caps less annoying.

Ashley=) - posted on 03/30/2010

thanks for the tips:-)

Beth - posted on 03/30/2010

Me too! Thanks Lisa.

*Lisa* - posted on 03/30/2010

Haha I can think of a million things more annoying than people writing in all capitals.

Angie - posted on 03/30/2010

Thank you. This should be on every forum!

Katherine - posted on 03/29/2010

TY Loureen :)

Charlie - posted on 03/29/2010

And here is some more important info for all new members!

Internet etiquette or netiquette guides us in proper behavior on the Internet. There are widely accepted rules of behavior to follow when you're online. It is very important to learn and follow these rules.

As a newbie (someone new to the Internet) you do not want to venture into cyberspace until you are familiar with the acceptable rules of Internet behavior. There are a few tips that can help you feel more comfortable with the new situations cyberspace will throw at you. With a little practice you can become a responsible internet user.

Here are some things to remember anytime you are online:

*Do unto others, as you'd have others do unto you. Be polite and courteous at all times. Remember that you're not communicating with a computer screen, but with a human being who has thoughts and feelings just like you. So, always think of the person on the receiving end of your messages.

* Do not TYPE ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS for emphasis. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING.

*Remember that the written word is hard to interpret. When you speak to someone, that person can hear the tone of your voice. If they can see you, they can take visual clues from your face and body to better understand your meaning. All of this is lost in text, and sometimes responses can come across as mean or rude, even when you did not intend them this way. This is the reason some people use emoticons (visual clues) in their e-mails, it saves a lot of confusion.


* Be universal. This is an international site with mothers from all over the planet with different , cultures and religions.

*Be brief whenever possible. No one wants to read through a lot of unnecessary information.

* Don't flame. Do not send rude or offensive postings. It's bad manners and can get seriously out of hand (flame wars). So don't flame others and if you are flamed, do not respond: .

* Make a good impression. Remember that the written word is the only way you can represent yourself online, so spelling and grammar count. If you are going to be writing a large amount of text for other people to see, make sure you break it up using paragraphs, it will make it easier on the eye for those that will read it.

*Be patient with newcomers. Once you have become an Internet expert, it is easy to forget that you started out as a newbie too. Learning the rules of cyberspace is much like learning a new language; it takes practice, and includes making mistakes. So if you come across someone else's mistakes on the net, don't put them down, just politely point them in the right direction for guidance.

* Be careful sharing to much personal information on the internet ,

* Please be aware of posting naked photo's of your children on circle of mums , this is an open site where anyone can enter and view your pictures .

Loureen Kelly
wtCoM Moderator

Enjoy Circle of mums !!

Katherine - posted on 03/29/2010

this works and so does this to get your point across. Easy on the eyes too :)

Alison - posted on 03/29/2010

Amy, that is such a practical tip. I had no idea it could be so easy!

Ashie, you can't fight the majority.

Iridescent - posted on 03/29/2010

Instead of typing in all caps to make it easier for you to read, consider editing your screen size by clicking crtl and scrolling up or down until it's the right size to read. Capital letters are sharp and pointy and hurt my eyes to read. Sounds stupid, but it's a fact.

Ashley=) - posted on 03/29/2010

I would rather type in caps because my eyes kill to read the same print.Especially if there's a lot of text in the comment..but any way i don't type in caps anymore because i have to text like this and sometimes i use caps in some words to express the point.:-)

Its a pity some don't read the comments in caps because you could be missing out on some good helpful,encouraging,nice or funny advice by someone just like me who didnt do it to annoy anyone.Just a thought moms.:-)

Sharon - posted on 03/29/2010

I use them when I get really really EXCITED about something and want to express it.

Erin - posted on 03/28/2010

It makes my eyes hurt WHEN I SEE A POST ALL IN CAPS.

Joanna - posted on 03/28/2010

I don't even read those responses, in fact, I have a hard time even taking that person seriously once I see a response in all caps.

Katherine - posted on 03/28/2010

Ha ha, we've tried this approach, unfortunately people miss it.

Charlie - posted on 03/28/2010

Yes , it is considered yelling .

Johnny - posted on 03/28/2010

Ditto!