05-07-2021, 01:50 PM
Brekkie post_id=25870 time= user_id=976 Wrote:Didn't realise he designed the font - always thought it was just named after him. Would Microsoft withdraw Arial or Calibri in similar circumstances - I suspect not.
He was truly wicked, Brekkie - when you read about the type of "man" he was for the first time, your jaw drops in disgust.
You make a very valid comparison had someone with a similar background designed Arial or Calibri. Someone else earlier also drew a great comparison with Savile, Glitter, etc.
I love the font - still do. In an ideal world, I'd like it to stay for the sakes of continuity and style.
But there would be an inconsistency is getting rid of it and the Gill statue and renaming the Egton Wing of BBC Broadcasting House after John Peel.
That said, I could spend all day pointing out inconsistencies in other's arguments on the subject when I really don't have the answer myself to it.
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