Exclamation marks. (A serious thread)

[4non]

I don't know if anyone's noticed this, but typing an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence (in my opinion) seems to make the entire phrase appear extremely sarcastic.
Is this just me?

Examples include:

• Okay!
• I don't hate you!
• Thanks!
• Lol!
• I'm not a serial killer!

And the list goes on.
Personally, I only use an exclamation mark when thanking someone. I feel as if it makes things seem more cheery and friendly.

Does anyone else have an opinion on this?

 

[J]

It really depends on the situation you use it in. Just have common sense and you can usually tell when someone is being sarcastic or not.

 

[BaccaBoy1999]

I DON'T THINK IT DOES!

 

[Fusionnuggets]

Yeah kinda
!

 

[Pearlyyy]

As JDusk said, it depends on the state in which it is said.

 

[Joshy]

It really depends how they put it.

 

[Mamiamato24]

Exclamation Mark:
The exclamation mark or exclamation point is a punctuation mark usually used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume (shouting), and often marks the end of a sentence.

I wouldn't necessarily say that it makes the phrase sound more happy and cheery, but it's more of an attempt to further convey a message. Saying "I'm not a serial killer." is not as believable as saying "I'm not a serial killer!" because you're putting more emotion into it.

 

[Glade_OS]

I really don't see how it seems sarcastic :3

 

[SnoopSean]

This is why I hate sarcasm, it's so tough to make out and it slows people's conversations and on the internet, you can almost never tell.