I held out like you are doing for many years, but gave in about 7 years ago and to compensate, I omit the period when I write "Mr" and "Dr" (like the Brits do).

I held out like you are doing for many years, but gave in about 7 years ago and to compensate, I omit the period when I write "Mr" and "Dr" (like the Brits do). I also gave in and started top-posting in email messages.