Use “netiquette,” or common writing practices for online communication. For example:

1. Avoid TYPING IN ALL CAPS. Some people read this as shouting, even if that is not what you mean to convey.

2. Avoid unnecessary symbols, abbreviated words, texting shorthand, and replacing words with numbers (e.g. Pls don’t rplce wrds w/#s).

3. Avoid repeating letters or characters like this: reeepeeaattingggg chaaracterrrss

4. Avoid excessive punctuation if possible (e.g. !!!!!!!! or ??????)