The relatively fixed setting and serialized storytelling allowed for much richer character development. Of note, the Ferengi, who were a shallow "capitalism run amok" species on TNG, become an in depth and semi-honorable group who would eventually be worthy of inclusion in the Federation.
Thought I'd picked a relatively legible typeface, but then I may just be more used to seeing frilly fonts. Teach your kids cursive, if only to mess with them, considering its uselessness in modern living.