> I don't know why so many people are cavalier about this. Proper capitalization is part of proper spelling, which is important for clear communication. Whether it's 37Signals, Github, or Javascript, it irks me every time.
So, presumably, is the proper use of articles, but how many people do you know who insert 'The' before all and only weak proper nouns? (For example: Is your alma mater University of Blah or The University of Blah? I'll bet you don't know; I didn't.) I'm on your side, and I like to make this distinction; but it's obvious that we have to draw the line somewhere or spend so much time on pedantry that we have no time left for meaning, and I don't have a problem with people who choose to draw the line before worrying about internal capitalisation.
So, presumably, is the proper use of articles, but how many people do you know who insert 'The' before all and only weak proper nouns? (For example: Is your alma mater University of Blah or The University of Blah? I'll bet you don't know; I didn't.) I'm on your side, and I like to make this distinction; but it's obvious that we have to draw the line somewhere or spend so much time on pedantry that we have no time left for meaning, and I don't have a problem with people who choose to draw the line before worrying about internal capitalisation.