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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
also when i am in a really bad mood i find a good round of swearing to be cathartic and this is most effective in capitals as well, but i do try to generally be polite and even-tempered. this is not always easy so i find that avoiding capitals can keep bad temper in check, or at least somewhat attenuate its expression.
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I have to say, this is the best explanation of not using capitals that I have ever heard/read. It was almost enough to convince me to forgo capitals as well.
But not quite.
Madam B., try "parsimony."
(Not that I object in any way to setting up a fund to buy you a dictionary, Cybook, etc. I am hardly in a position to do so, after the kind efforts to help me achieve llamahood.)