Capital letters, punctuation, and grammar exist to help codify ideas and clarify communication. Using proper case isn’t elitist or arrogant: it shows that I care about the appearance, mechanics, and legibility of my text.
Marco.org Tumblelog: lowercase vs. Uppercase.
there are two sperate but, as marco points out, related arguments going on here. asthetics vs. function. he’s correct, especially when it comes to reading. no one really reads every letter. capitalization acts as a key for your brain. you see the first three letters, for example, in a word and then your brain actually fills in that word as it assumes you’ve learned it. ever read something out-loud and had to re-read something because you’ve messed up? that is you actually scanning the text - not reading - and your brain translating assumed words into verbal output. lots of times, you’re correct. sometimes though, mr. brain gets ahead of itself and you have to go back and actually read something, translate it in your head and speak it. written out, that sounds like a long process but it’s not and often happens subconsciously.
essentially, when you’re producing something that is to be read (a sign, speech notes, etc.), capitalize each word and your brain and the brains of those reading it will understand it faster and easier. my mom taught me this. thanks, mom.
i’ve written my commentary in lowercase because i’ve made an asthetic decision that, with how jratlee.com is designed, i want to differentiate the text sections. of course, this means it’ll be harder for you to read and probably that less of you will actually do so but i feel okay about that.
irony, right?
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