Does anyone actually use Word as an e-mail editor?

I was just reading this post about why this guy doesn’t accept Word attachments via email.

Please don’t send me Microsoft Word documents
http://www.nothingisreal.com/dfki/no-word

I found it amusing, as I too have received my share of needless Word docs.

The whole thing got me thinking… what’s a GOOD reason to use Word as an email editor? Are there any practical applications? (I understand its use as a word processor, even though there are alternatives, but why would you need it for email?)

Also, do you mandate an email editor for your users? Do you ban the use of Word as an email editor even though it’s an option in Outlook?