Online Forum Etiquette

Key · 06-27-2015, 11:44 PM

So, we've all been on forums for most of our lives, maybe. And there are some very specific things that people do on the forums that have sort of become "standard" to forums.

For example:

-When starting a new thread whether it's in the lounge or music forums or whatever forums you're in, it's proper forum etiquette to capitalize the first letter of every word in the thread title.
(see thread title for example)

Are there any other things people notice about things like this, or am I just in the minority? Keep in mind, this is just for fun. I'm not saying this is a legitimate thing.

**Frownland** · 06-27-2015, 11:48 PM

If someone has a different opinion from you, take it as a personal attack.

YorkeDaddy · 06-28-2015, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frownland

If someone has a different opinion from you, take it as a personal attack.

Be sure to be a hypocrite as often as possible

Key · 06-27-2015, 11:59 PM

You're not allowed to write a post unless the sentence starts off with a capitalized word, a period at the end of each sentence, and shows no emotion whatsoever, even when you're using "lol" or "haha". Also, emoticons are bad news.

Moss · 06-27-2015, 11:59 PM

When in doubt, all caps and bold text will make sure your point gets across.

**Janszoon** · 06-28-2015, 12:07 AM

I have have not been on forums for most of my life.

Moss · 06-28-2015, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janszoon

I have have not been on forums for most of my life.

Me either. I actually got through college without owning a computer.

Key · 06-28-2015, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janszoon

I have have not been on forums for most of my life.

Rule #1221121: You cannot write a post on a forum with grammatical errors without being called out.

**Janszoon** · 06-28-2015, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ki

Rule #1221121: You cannot write a post on a forum with grammatical errors without being called out.

It's not a grammatical error, there was just an echo in the room in which I was typing.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 06-28-2015, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janszoon

It's not a grammatical error, there was just an echo in the room in which I was typing.

Oh ****, I broke a rule.

06-27-2015, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Online Forum Etiquette So, we've all been on forums for most of our lives, maybe. And there are some very specific things that people do on the forums that have sort of become "standard" to forums. For example: -When starting a new thread whether it's in the lounge or music forums or whatever forums you're in, it's proper forum etiquette to capitalize the first letter of every word in the thread title. (see thread title for example) Are there any other things people notice about things like this, or am I just in the minority? Keep in mind, this is just for fun. I'm not saying this is a legitimate thing.

06-27-2015, 11:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	If someone has a different opinion from you, take it as a personal attack. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

06-28-2015, 12:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I have have not been on forums for most of my life. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

06-27-2015, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	You're not allowed to write a post unless the sentence starts off with a capitalized word, a period at the end of each sentence, and shows no emotion whatsoever, even when you're using "lol" or "haha". Also, emoticons are bad news.

06-27-2015, 11:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Moss Scuttle Buttin' Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boulder Colorado Posts: 972	When in doubt, all caps and bold text will make sure your point gets across.