I too hate acronyms used indiscriminately, and respectfully, I see no reason why I should be tasked with looking them up or learning them. What you're really doing is akin to whispering to one person while you're in a group of three or four.
...and hey Americans, nobody outside the Excited States knows the difference between MA, MI, and ME. It took me years to realize that those and other two-letter things were states. I have no reason to try to memorize fifty unclear symbols to know where you are.
Speak English folks!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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