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In general (and in your question and example) it makes the text feel friendlier and more conversational. In some contexts, a more conversational tone can make your ideas less persuasive. Whether i...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T04:25:19Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Dale Hartley Emery
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2019-12-08T04:25:19Z (over 4 years ago)
In general (and in your question and example) it makes the text feel friendlier and more conversational. In some contexts, a more conversational tone can make your ideas less persuasive. Whether it works depends on who is reading, and why they're reading. The word "just" in your example has the effect of discounting the thing it modifies. The effect is mild in this case, but I felt it as I read it. In your last paragraph, "actually" is unnecessary. For some reason I can't articulate, it feels hesitant and uncertain to me.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2015-07-08T01:41:53Z (almost 9 years ago)
Original score: 9