EDUCATE YOURSELF

[SophiaGrace]

I like watching lectures on academicearth.com

P.S. Typing in all caps online makes the person feel like they are yelled at. o.o

See thread title.

 

[LGH1288]

I like watching lectures on academicearth.com

P.S. Typing in all caps online makes the person feel like they are yelled at. o.o

See thread title.

I'll check out academicearth.com! FYI I like my thread titles in CAPS; it makes them easier for me to read and find on the forum. I've always done it that way, always will I wrote one post recently in all CAPS not to "yell" at the person but as a way to convey EMPHASIS of how strongly I felt. However, your point is well taken! Since people can't read minds they should communicate and ask questions for better understanding. Posting on the internet doesn't hold a candle to human vocal inflection

 

[SophiaGrace]

Well, if you look up Netiquette in a search engine and come across an article on the subject it usually does mention the use of CAPS. Just thought I'd mention it.

http://www.livinginternet.com/i/ia_nq_basics.htm

 

[LGH1288]

Well, if you look up Netiquette in a search engine and come across an article on the subject it usually does mention the use of CAPS. Just thought I'd mention it.

http://www.livinginternet.com/i/ia_nq_basics.htm

Thanks for the link, but I'm well aware of the USUAL meaning of using CAPS. I'm not a newbie to posting on the internet. I'll always welcome anyone to ask me to clarify anything I post. So, let's get this back on topic and continue EDUCATING OURSELVES

 

[tangerinedream]

Itz the internetz who care about proper punctuation.

That is an explanation, not an excuse.

What is more annoying is people who type like they are texting when they are not!

Dear God yes.

 

[SophiaGrace]

Confession time:

I get the possessive pronoun its and it's mixed up. At least until now I have.

I don't typically use punctuation online unless it's a question.

In the past I know I said could of instead of could have. I wonder if I still make that mistake. o.o

And I think I confuse effect and affect.

That treatment was effective.

I was affected by that disease. (did I make a mistake?!?! Someone please correct me.)

I also get confused by the punctuation signs : and ;. When do I use those things?!?!

 

[tangerinedream]

And I think I confuse effect and affect.

That treatment was effective.

I was affected by that disease. (did I make a mistake?!?! Someone please correct me.)

Yes, those are correct. The fast-and-dirty rule for effect/affect is that most of the time, you will be using "effect" as a noun (impact) and "affect" as a verb ( to influence).

"What was the effect of your job loss?" (noun)

"How did losing your job affect your family?" (verb)


I say most of the time, because "effect" as a verb is usually used in expressions like "to effect change," meaning to cause change, and "affect" as a noun deals with emotion:

Three months into his tenure as Governor, he has still failed to effect change." (verb)


"Dr. Swerdlov was concerned about his patient's flat affect; she spoke in a toneless, almost emotionless voice and her facial expressions lacked her usual liveliness and animation." (noun)

You used adjectives up there in your examples, which make things a bit murkier, but remember that

"effective" = able to produce a desired result"
"affected" = "influenced," "touched," sometimes "harmed," depending on the context


English is fun!!

 

[SophiaGrace]

Hmm very interesting. o.o I'll have to figure out a way to remember what you've said.