Email and Instant Messaging; Capitalizing Your Own Name
There is a strong trend in online correspondence to not capitalize ones own name. Typically this is done all the time in Instant Messaging because generally folks do not capitalize anything or because it just takes too long. So be it. But when it comes to online email correspondence if you capitalize your message as properly punctuated then you should capitalize your name too.
Many people these days mostly college kids, and youth are not capitalizing their own names as to not appear conceited or arrogant? But in doing this with adults they are sending a message that they are unimportant, a push over or they the individual is not important; including themselves and others.
When people do this in their online correspondence, it is very detracting, ugly and mean spirited. In fact it is really a socialistic comment and a statement of condemnation against the individual. I am completely offended. But, even if you do this, well I still value you and your ideas, thoughts and concepts, even if you are saying in a way you do not value me? Interesting.
So, perhaps this allows you some incite into what others might think. It may be considered socialism 101 academia social network etiquette but is completely sends the wrong message everywhere else. Weakness is no to me admired or desired. Much of the real world works on "Survival of the Fittest" and personally I would rather associate with strength, conviction, intent and people with strength of character, dedication and perseverance.
I assume YOU are all that and more. Did I make a mistake in my assessment? I don't Thiiiink Soooo! Therefore be wise and capitalize. I hope this article makes perfect sense and propels thought in 2007.
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