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It's just so interesting to get all these viewpoints. I love these kinds of discussions because they challenge the way I think about things. Which is always good.
I used yWriter when I was a windows user. I couldn't give a fig about foofy* either, though. To be honest, I don't see what's so ugly about it. It didn't really do it for me. I couldn't be bothered with all the bells & whistles (which I totally understand that others find mandatory) like word counts and whatnot.
When I moved to mac (long, boring story) I missed all the wonderful win apps that were around (but don't say that in a mac forum because...omg ouch!) and I still think that mac lags behind in range of apps. And I loathe the app store with a burning hate.
So, when I first mac'd, I used Word to write my first short story. By the end, I wanted to punch it in the face, if it had one (for the same reasons Simon lists). And I'm a Word lover. But, without alternatives, I carried on.
Somewhere along the line, I discovered Scrivener Gold (when it was free). It suited my workflow. I still only use a fraction of its functionality. I didn’t want characters, scenes, locations, items etc of yWriter (which to be honest, overwhelmed me with stuff). I just want to be able to move stuff around or even remove it without losing it. I've tried other programs (StoryMill and...others which I've forgotten), but Scrivener just suits me. I'm afraid I'm rusted on to Scrivener now.
And I think I'm the only person ever to think mind mapping programs the most annoying software in the universe (big call, I know). My old IT colleagues loved them and I used to spend "brain storming" sessions rolling my eyes. But again, that's just me.
* best word ever.
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