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joebrent

Tiny Font Size

**Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:39 pm

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It is perhaps overused, but there is no need for you to read it if you have no interest. Typically it signifies mumbling or whispering, so if used correctly, I see no problem with it, as much as it is used. Not trying to harp on you or anything, but I just feel that it is another tool. Personally, like it. I think every example I've seen of it being used has been correct.

Mind you, when someone posts only in small text, then I think that's annoying, but in general, if the main point is in normal font, and the "aside" is in small text, I have really no problem with that. It could just be me though...

**Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:46 pm

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I'm with Joe. Bugs the snot out of me. I don't have time to copy someone's teeny letters (assuming I can work up the dexterity to select them; they look like specks on my screen) and paste them into a text editor so I can see what they say. I appreciate things which help me streamline my time, not muck it up.

**Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2005 5:31 pm

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Addie, I so love the way you say things. Very Happy

**Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:06 pm

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You mean... it's not just me that hates that?! omg!

/me feels validated!

**Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:08 pm

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Posting in huge bold words in all caps is equally annoying Twisted Evil

**Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:11 pm

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Fine, I can take the hint. Geez, I was only doing it because the other, cooler kids were doing it.

**Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:39 pm

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**Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:02 am

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**Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:28 am

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Hmm.

I dunno, I don't have any problem reading the size 10 font, and I sort of like it as an aside indicator.

**Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:49 am

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I keep my font size pretty small to begin with, so having to muck about with either the page settings or ye olde cut & paste was beginning to get on my nerves a bit.

**Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:27 am

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Omnie · Entrenched Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 772

I hate the teeny tiny looks-like-dots text that you just CAN'T read ever, but I like slightly-smaller-than-normal text. It serves its purpose, just like bold, italics, and the like. It's only annoying when you have to go out of your way to read it. Although I suppose if you normally use very small text...

So, is this readable/annoying?

**Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:38 am

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**Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:42 am

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My tiny font critique of your huge font critique about tiny font was simply a joke.

**Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:58 am

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