[dglang]

I worked as a computer programmer for many years coding in COBOL. We had to enter the letters in caps for them to be recognized by the compiler which translated the words into computer executable instructions. We also had to use ‘ instead of “ for our literals.

When I first started programming, we had to literally print the words and letters on paper coding sheets to be keypunched into cards. I’ve developed the habit of printing everything instead of using cursive writing because it is easier to read and I had to do the coding that way anyhow.

I have no problem typing or reading caps because thats how I worked for several years.

I have also suffered abuse from the self righteous individuals who haven’t had my 35+ years experience in working with computers.

The best thing to do is simply ignore them because they know no better.

[Quix]

THANKS TONS.

You have confirmed what I’ve long felt and observed.

I agree with your exhortation. I just prefer to relate to everyone as pleasantly as I can . . . without compromising me being me. Can be tricky at times.

SURE APPRECIATE YOUR KIND MSG.

[Tired of Taxes]

I worked as a computer programmer for many years coding in COBOL. We had to enter the letters in caps for them to be recognized by the compiler which translated the words into computer executable instructions. We also had to use ‘ instead of “ for our literals. When I first started programming, we had to literally print the words and letters on paper coding sheets to be keypunched into cards. I’ve developed the habit of printing everything instead of using cursive writing because it is easier to read and I had to do the coding that way anyhow.

Interesting. That might explain why my father always printed everything in CAPS. He, too, was a COBOL programmer who started out using keypunch cards in the early days.