Good way to tell a user why my web app doesn't support Internet Explorer [closed]

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As you all know internet explorer sucks:), so I will probably never want to write code for it.

Are they some nice text out there that explains to a random visitor why he shouldn't use Internet Explorer?

E.g. http://www.ie6nomore.com/ and http://code.google.com/p/ie6-upgrade-warning/ are nice but doesn't explain to the user why he shouldn't use IE.

Thanks!

Edit: yes all IE versions, IE9 is still behind the alternatives, see http://people.mozilla.com/~prouget/ie9/ and http://people.mozilla.com/~prouget/ie9/ie9_vs_fx4.html

Edit-edit: I'm NOT asking if I should or not support IE, I'm only asking for a kind text explaining why Internet Explorer shouldn't be used.

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Millions of employees of large corporations have no control over the browser on their machine. The companies don't allow them to change browsers (no admin rights on their machines).

If you anticipate that any of your users may attempt to use your website while they are at work, you will surely antagonize them (and reveal your ignorance) by telling them to change to a different browser. There is no "nice text" that you can use that will change their situation.

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Tell them

"The developer of this site is a very tenacious guy. Though a lot of people told him that he will exclude about 50% of his possible audience, he still refuses to support Internet Explorer since he is convinced that this thing sucks and likes to participate in this holy war."

At least, that statement will be honest.

By the way, I recommend reading Joel's article Martian Headsets, perhaps this will give you a different view on your topic.

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According to StatCounter IE still commands around 45% of market share. No matter whether it sucks or whatever, would you like to shoo away half of your customers.

Based on your website and demographic, it could be that IE is used by more than half of your user base. You got to support them!