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You're still over-generalising. What is wrong with these scenarios, for example?
Scenario 1: Standard medieval/fantasy setting.
> tell bubba hi there, how's it going?
You scribble down a note to Bubba which says 'hi there, how's it going?'.
You take a carrier pidgeon from the cage across your back and tie the note to its foot.
The pidgeon springs from your shoulder and flies off.
Scenario 2: Standard medieval/fantasy setting (based on Raeven's post).
> tell bubba hi there, how's it going?
You scribble down a note to Bubba which says 'hi there, how's it going?'.
You pass the note to a nearby messenger boy along with a copper coin.
The boy runs off through the crowd.
Scenario 3: Fantasy setting where PCs all possess telepathic powers.
> tell bubba hi there, how's it going?
You send a telepathic message to Bubba saying 'hi there, how's it going?'
Scenario 4: Modern day setting.
> tell bubba hi there, how's it going?
You send Bubba an SMS on your mobile phone which says 'hi there, how's it going?'
Scenario 5: Futuristic setting.
> tell bubba hi there, how's it going?
You send Bubba a message through your cybernetic modem, asking 'hi there, how's it going?'
That's a different problem entirely, and one which relates to numerous aspects of the mud. It can be handled reasonably well with tells, although parts of the game are not as easy.
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