I actually prefer monospace, even for reading, so I wouldn't suggest it's just a matter of wanting to seem "quirky". I understand the frustration with disliking

I actually prefer monospace, even for reading, so I wouldn't suggest it's just a matter of wanting to seem "quirky". I understand the frustration with disliking the font/style someone uses, but people have different preferences. (I could, for example, mention the preference for dark/light mode, or high/low-contrast.)