I cannot thank you enough for the webpage. In just a few days i've been able to understand so much code i didn't before.

Thank you man!!!

This will help you to visualize what your code does: https://pythontutor.com/javascript.html

You can post it, but marking your post as having spoiler content and using markdown formatting so it doesn't lose indentation and other things and it's easier to read.

Oh sorry i didnt know about not being allowed to post it here. Thanks for the help tho

Because that removes every ! in the string. Read about regular expressions and what each flag does. Also check this out: https://docs.codewars.com/training/troubleshooting#post-discourse

i thought using replace would replace every ! character automatically

i dont undestand a thing goddammit

A problem with your code is not a kata issue, please use Question label next time, and read this first: https://docs.codewars.com/training/troubleshooting