welcomeliterally
Welcomeliterally is a neologism used in online discourse to describe a style of welcoming newcomers that emphasizes direct, literal, and explicit expressions of greeting. In practice, welcomeliterally messages begin with a straightforward 'Welcome' and proceed with clear statements of friendliness and inclusion, sometimes accompanied by enthusiastic punctuation or capitalization. The term is applied to both human-authored messages and automated onboarding texts, and it is often used in discussions about online community management, moderation, and user experience.
The origin of the term is informal; it emerged in internet communities as a way to contrast
In usage, welcomeliterally appears in forum threads, chat channels, and social media conversations about newcomer onboarding.
See also: netiquette, onboarding, welcome message, chatbots, automated responses.