actually now that i think about it. what the fuck is the point of email being like that. its styled after physical mail, but is that really necessary anymore? why not abandon it for something that doesnt try to be a simulacrum of real life, something actually suited for the way we communicate on the internet. the way email is used incentivizes this corporate style of writing too, with so much filler and nonsense that is just a waste of everyone’s time.

irc... irc... irc

@eris i think email is good for exactly those reasons
like it's definitely not the best for what it's used for right now but i think the idea of "send me a message and it'll reach me" is a thing that instant messaging is kind of parallel to and nothing's come close to beating against email
it is Your Address
devoid of context of other messages . just like sending a letter

same thing with irc not having good history. like .yeah? we got used to it but you don't record all of your talks and calls for later right. so why do you need it for irc if it's mundane. if it's important, email it