Are exclamation points overused in our emails?

A Boston Globe writer tackles the issue. Plus, Ben Franklin offers a few suggestions for Webster’s Dictionary, Shakespeare had a writing partner (maybe), and more.

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Stop exclamation point abuse! If you’ve ever received a “Thanks!” email, you’ll want to read this. Boston Globe writer Christopher Muther provides a considered rant against overuse of the exclamation point, but concludes that it does have a place in our email conversations. Read the story here.

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