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The 8-Track analogy is a good one for more than the obvious technical reasons. The people inclined to DEMAND the use of a fax are the same ones that likely had a dozen 8-track tapes 35 years ago that they played over and over until they wore them out. (same ones that threw them out the window on the side of the road strung out a hundred yards)
Stick it in, oriented the correct way and turn up the volume. They see it as effective, simple and foolproof. They generally see themselves the same way. Many of these would be known as anal retentive but are not actually detail minded enough to really be labeled that way. Lawyers/Legislators saw the fax as a good way to horn their power into technology and so "protection/recgonition was brought forward making it a scam artists dream.
With everything there is a price to be paid. Facsimilies have vunerabilities that are often not considered and can be phreaked like other telephone systems with special abilities for faxes. Con artists have special work that is perfect for faxing.
Not meant to hurt anyones feelings.
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