The use of various punctuation marks in an attempt to make a statement made via instant message seem more stern or serious. Often used by women when holding conversations online to make one feel ashamed and/or guilty.

Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.