Yes, Ma Bell.

To the extent that there is confusion (and to a lesser extent disappointment) details are important.

It is surprising to me that a site frequented by so many programmers would question the need to get the minutia exactly right.

There is a fundamental idea here – (a meme?) - that at least a target audience would have a similar subconscious response to a symbol. The importance of getting that non-verbal message right is worth the effort of refining it.

My sole reason to bother with the comments on this article was to address the Ma Bell image I received.