Don't use quills anymore, but if it's a quick note, to myself or to anyone else, it's a pencil or a text email. If I want to display my vast knowledge and vocabulary, I'd write a book. If I wanted to display my graphics and design skills, I'd build a wed page and forget about any 'message.'
Different tools for different tasks.
I have one 'gentleman' who feel compelled to create 'messages' in 72 point text or to insert a web page instead of a link to same. What's the point?
Nor do I include appropriate background music when phoning friends/companies/politicians/enemies. Same analogy, IMHO, neither the graphics/fancy fonts nor the music would really add anything to the message, which, I think, is the whole point of the exercise. Just because something
can be done, is no reason to do, despite of what Nike says.
Obviously, YMMV.
However, Sir (Quill)Dragon simply asked for opinions wish were offered. I know I am in the minority, but I use a Mac, too!
It's a choice and that's mine. You are perfectly free to select a different choice, whatever you prefer. And, as long as we have a choice, we can all get along together.
Frankly, using plain text makes absolutely no demands on anyone. On the other hand, extraneous graphics can sometimes confuse simpler mail applications and is certainly wasted on screen readers.
Now, get back to creating/editing your very well done "
FML News."
And be very careful about 'pulling chains!' Especially when one wears a suit of ancient design made of small, interconnected loops of metal...somewhat related to the subject of a "chain
letter."
