Why can't I use [tags] when I draft a message

The "act like a trained monkey" method of adding rich content to the posts is a real turn off?

Why can't I use an OPTIONAL and traditional method of using [tags] to add rich content to the messages? If the syntax for this forum software is different... I can easily relearn it... if the OPTION is made available.

I feel that the "purty button" and input in the floating layer method... and the subsequent pain should an edit be required... and the fact that content like an image completely fills the tiny little (and yes I have selected the full page opiton) input panel adds up to a complete waste of time and presents a total turn-off to some end users.

It's like someone just read "Facebook for Dummies" and implemented all the worst of the good ideas.

best regards,
mike