If you really think the UX of email is the same as the UX of a web-based forge, I'm not sure what to tell you.
You may prefer email over the latter, but I think these days you're in the minority. Your level of derision at this fact doesn't really change anything.
You may prefer email over the latter, but I think these days you're in the minority. Your level of derision at this fact doesn't really change anything.