Dec 12, 2008 17:12
Why do people insist on having 24987 exclamation marks when they are typing/writing loudly? It's like "Hey dude!!!!!!!!". Stop that. You don't need that many. Here's a tally to help explain how to use an exclamation mark:
! - One is to indicate that you are either quite shocked, surprised or talking louder than normal. This is the green zone of expression.
e.g. "What!" "Oh wow!" "Hey!"
!! - Two is the same as one except twice as much. This is the yellow zone of expression.
!!! - Three is the peak of surprise/shock/volume. Anymore than this and you are officially an idiot. This is the nuclear zone of expression and cannot exceed this!!!.
There are exceptions. Two of which I can think of:
1. You are being sarcastic/taking the piss.
2. Your computer is being incredibly laggy.
You have been warned.