Mark's question

1. Does the typeface an author uses affect the way you judge the work?

Sometimes. If there is a reading that is in a very fun, curly, or different font, I would probably be more inclined to read it. I think that anytime people see something that is more appealing to the eye than the typical font or graphics they are more likely to spend more time looking at. I don't think that I would judge the material any differently if the typeface was different, but there is just a greater chance I would pay closer attention and actually enjoy following the reading. Likewise, if the typeface was very generic and boring, it would be harder for me to follow and I'd actually get distracted easier. When it comes down to it though, I think it all depends on the content of the material. If something is horribly written, it would not matter what typeface it was in, I would still not like it.