Reverse netiquette

[author_by_night]

I've been wondering when one should mention a breach of netiquette on the web.  I have a tendency to be blunt, and tell people not to use "u" if they do, or that all caps is screaming. But it's occurred to me that perhaps that, too, is a breach of netiquette.[Poll #1297928][Poll #1297928]

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[author-by-night.livejournal.com]

Interesting thoughts.

My only problem with that is, if everyone on the forum is silently disliking the person, then is it fair to watch them continue to embarrass themselves? But then, maybe it's still up to the mod or admin?

ETA: Reading that comment of course makes me question my own question... since is it the same thing as telling someone nobody likes the cookies they bring to the office, or is it the same thing as telling someone walking into meetings late is distracting?

[gileonnen.livejournal.com]

I think the work metaphor might be a little strained, though, because work is a place you have to be. Try setting it in a bar instead, or a bowling alley.

[author-by-night.livejournal.com]

True enough.