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/#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. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5841921 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Comic Sans is a way too large font, it\'s not a good font in any situation! It will be more ridiculous to read an important things as: warning board, letter from the office/work, etc. When I was at work, we got a warning brief from our manager and he used Comic Sans!! It gave me the feeling that he\'s not serious at all! People who think that the supporters of \"ban comic sans\" are stupid are just the people who don\'t know anything about typography. they just have no idea how ugly this font is, imagine you are reading a book in comic sans, WON\'T IT HURT UR EYES, HUH?!? Maybe you think that the book really has 200 pages, but try using another, better font-type, the book will have less than 200 pages! Comic Sans just takes spaces and wastes the papers! Of course you can set the leading between the text, but it will take more spaces! Just ban this font, it\'s ridiculously ugly! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5840571 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST HELL YES I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5835119 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Yay, finally is somebody doing something against that! :) http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5834242 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5827033 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Let\'s put the sans in Comic Sans. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5824058 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5821544 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5819972 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition... http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5819895 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. A LOT. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5816949 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5815184 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. BAN COMIC SANS!!!!! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5815175 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5814133 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5809168 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Utálom a comic sans-t, pusztuljon! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5809042 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5801390 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5791952 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition wholeheartedly. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bancomicsans/#sig5789606 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition.