http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/ In 1995 Microsoft released the font Comic Sans originally designed for comic book style talk bubbles containing informational help text. Since that time the typeface has been used in countless contexts from restaurant signage to college exams to medical information. These widespread abuses of printed type threaten to erode the very foundations upon which centuries of typographic history are built. While we recognize the font may be appropriate in a few specific instances, our position is that the only effective means of ending this epidemic of abuse is to completely ban Comic Sans. We understand font selection is a matter of personal preference and that many people may disagree with us. Those who do not share our views should visit the Comic Sans Appreciation Society and the Illustrated History of Comic Sans. We believe in the sanctity of typography and that the traditions and established standards of this craft should be upheld throughout all time. From Gutenberg's letterpress to the digital age, type in all forms is sacred and indispensable. Type is a voice; its very qualities and characteristics communicate to readers a meaning beyond mere syntax. Early type designing and setting was so laborious that it is a blasphemy to the history of the craft that any fool can sit down at their personal computer and design their own typeface. Technological advances have transformed typography into a tawdry triviality. The patriarchs of this profession were highly educated men. However, today the widespread heretical uses of this medium prove that even the uneducated have opportunities to desecrate this art form; therefore, destroying the historical integrity of typography. Like the tone of a spoken voice, the characteristics of a typeface convey meaning. The design of the typeface is, in itself, its voice. Often this voice speaks louder than the text itself. Thus when designing a "Do Not Enter" sign the use of a heavy-stroked, attention-commanding font such as Impact or Arial Black is appropriate. Typesetting such a message in Comic Sans would be ludicrous. Though this is sort of misuse is frequent, it is unjustified. Clearly, Comic Sans as a voice conveys silliness, childish naivete, irreverence, and is far too casual for such a purpose. It is analogous to showing up for a black tie event in a clown costume. We are summoning forth the proletariat around the globe to aid us in this revolution. We call on the common man to rise up in revolt against this evil of typographical ignorance. We believe in the gospel message "ban comic sans." It shall be salvation to all who are literate. By banding together and signing this petition to eradicate this font from the face of the earth we strive to ensure that future generations will be liberated from this epidemic and never suffer this scourge that is the plague of our time. So join in our quest, and BAN Comic Sans. Relevant URLs: http://www.bancomicsans.com http://www.microsoft.com/typography/web/fonts/comicsns http://www.tripwire.net.nz Wed, 2 Nov 2005 06:0:45 CST en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5921779 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition fully. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5918143 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition because Comic Sans continues to haunt me everywhere I go. I hate it because most of my teachers use it on the most tedious and loathesome work I have to do. It is NOT \"comic\" in any way and I hate it! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5914520 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition in full. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5913258 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5911393 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Ariel is best. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5909950 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Hells YES I support this petition to the fullest extent! Put the Sans in Comic Sans! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5908929 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5907048 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Absolutely! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5902673 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Get rid of this shocking font. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5901019 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5892117 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5891834 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Comic Sans sux. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5883353 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Comic Sans must die. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5883010 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. I realy DO. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5869537 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Comic Sans Should not be available anymore :) http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5869383 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5866291 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I am a sound recordist, broadcast sound editor and University lecturer. I am also dyslexic. This dreadful font is used gratuitously, not only in business but also in the academic world. I had assumed, naively perhaps, that its use was due to a somewhat tragic attempt by the user to appear to be a \'fun\' character, but I have since been told that its use is advised in education training (in the UK, the PGCE programme) specifically in order to be \'inclusive\' to those of us with specific learning difficulties. This I find astonishing, since comic sans is possibly the single most difficult font for a dyslexic person to read. In the meantime, as long as people insist on making my life difficult by using this font, I will continue to do whatever needs to be done in order to change the font of their text into a readable form, but the sooner comic sans is officially removed from both work and education scenarios, the easier life will be for those of us who also have to contend with a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5858177 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition, *****es. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5853317 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5845789 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition.