Comments on: The Point Of The Exclamation Point In The Digital Age

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 10:08:36 +0000

I agree with Clara. Recently I have started to notice how some people constantly use the exclamation mark after EVERY sentence. I think that’s overuse. I feel like the person is trying too hard and wants to create a image for others to see of that person. It is like constantly yelling. It can get annoying for me.

By: T R

T R — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:57:04 +0000

I definitely agree, certain punctuation can really alter the way people perceive your message. I try to omit excessive exclamation points in regular speech, but I use it when thanking people so as to not come off as sarcastic or unfriendly.

By: ShoeFloozie

ShoeFloozie — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:02:39 +0000

I’ve definately noticed this. As a writer, I’m obsessed with correct punctuation and grammar. This is my craft after all. I hate to use exclamation marks in my writing because I was always taught that the words you write should be exclamation themselves without using the mark. However, as part of my day job as a communications officer, when working on social media projects, exclamation points are valuable. Social media requires colloquial, friendly and casual tone and is altogether way more fun because you can get away with breaking all the rules your English teacher taught you, am I right?!? Just so long as the world doesn’t revert back to txt spking, *shudder* I’m cool with it.

By: Clara

Clara — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:16:37 +0000

That said, when tweeting/texting and you don’t have a lot of space, exclamation points are sort of the quick-and-dirty way to convey emotion. There’s a time and place for them, that’s all.

By: Clara

Clara — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:14:54 +0000

Exclamation points are beginning to drive me crazy. Every day I catch up on my bloglovin’ feed and see posts like this:
“I woke up this morning and the weather was so nice! It feels like autumn! I put on these shoes! Aren’t they cute? Even my boyfriend likes them! We made pancakes this morning – they were so sugary and delicious! Here’s a recipe! Don’t forget to add syrup! Then this afternoon I went to the gym! Wow! What a busy day! I need a nap!”
You sound like you’re on cocaine. Stop.

By: Morganvsmorgan

Morganvsmorgan — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:06:39 +0000

I don’t think I’d always assume someone was sarcastic using a period, especially if they used it all the time – but I admittedly use them a lot more when I’m sending cranky messages…haha.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:04:28 +0000

I’m definitely an exclamation point addict. It just seems friendlier to use an exclamation point in certain circumstances.

By: Noémie @ THE SUN WAS HIGH

Noémie @ THE SUN WAS HIGH — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:44:42 +0000

I must admit that I’m guilty of using the exclamation point too much. I’m trying to reduce my use of it, but it’s a bit hard to get rid of an habit you’ve had for quite a long time. In person, I am very expressive (class clown!), but I can also be the absolute master of sarcasm. I tend to use question marks and exclamation points to express my non-sarcastic attitude towards something. I should work on this…

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:06:15 +0000

I think writing overall has suffered recently – punctuation, grammar, using the appropriate words in context, all of it. This isn’t just limited to social media, but the immediacy and brevity required for Twitter and text messages certainly aren’t helping…they’re probably making the problem even worse.

By: Kathleen Lisson

Kathleen Lisson — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:54:40 +0000

I feel guilty responding to comments on my blog with “Thanks.” or Thank you.” It does seem a little standoffish. So I end up using exclamation points.