Yes, I understand that. The problems arising from the 'pre' tool include a messsed-up the font, and the 'pre' toll (from my experience) only allows one to add spacing, which may or may not result in centering the image and/or text depending on the size of the forum readers' varying monitors.
"This is supposed to be a happy occasion! Let's not bicker 'n argue 'bout who killed who!" -Monty Python & The Holy Grail, Scene 22.