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The indiscriminate use of exclamation points negates their effectiveness, and irritates or annoys the reader(s). It gives a frantic or agitated tone to the content. The intent of an exclamation point is to mark an interjection or an exclamation. Think of it this way: just as no one should speak in a loud volume or shout continuously, no one should use an exclamation point at the end of every sentence.
Remarks offered to answer your question, Peter. Nothing more. There is no anticipation or expectation that Tom will alter his style.
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"One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with any imagination and understanding are filled with doubt and indecision." Bertrand Russell, The Triumph of Stupidity
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