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I use and have used em-dashes my entire life, including online e.g. on Reddit, Slack, and here.

My wife and numerous friends our age do the same.

Among those who studied English at e.g. a college level it's a natural and not uncommon part of professional writing... even online.

At least for those of us old enough to still punctuate and capitalize our texts.



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