I hate Word with a passion. My reasons might annoy or even anger some, so I'll spare the details.

I have no use for a Word Processor at all, so I cannot really be much use as a voter except to say that if I really needed a WP I see no reason why I shouldn't use OpenOffice.

For text I use Notepad, for Web I use Programmers Notepad & Dreamweaver.
For other textual writings and communications I use email (and forums).