Just for the record, all caps or yelling is a legitimate way of adding emphasis in in email posts and does not really contravene etiquette is it is used in that fashion for a phrase or sentence. It is only a breach of etiquette if the whole message is written in caps. If we are going to insist on the rules of etiquette, we really should know what those rules are shouldn't we? :-) -----Original Message----- From: owner-epson-inkjet@leben.com [mailto:owner-epson-inkjet@leben.com]On Behalf Of Walter Miale Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 7:52 PM To: epson-inkjet@leben.com Subject: Re: Yelling via e-mail >>DO YOU HAVE TO YELL???????????????? >....To e-mail in all caps is rude according to the standard >rules of e-mail etiquette. Am I the only one whose sense of humour was activated by the original post? Etiquette (like grammar) is not meaningless convention but exists to serve a purpose. We say Please not mainly because our mothers taught us to, but in order to show deference or respect. Shouting may importune the ear drums or convey a sense of urgency false or real, or may constitute pushiness or intimidation. Using caps can do most of this, too, but like shouting it can be perfectly harmless or appropriate, depending on context. If I were to shout in her face or to interrupt an actual forum to holler across the room, "HEY LINDA, WHY HAVENT YOU SAID ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR TRIP? IM DYING TO KNOW ABOUT IT!!" I can see why folks might frown or remonstrate, but in this case.... If nobody minds, I'll go back to lurking now. Walter - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions. - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions.