When the average amplitude is non zero then the problem arises is
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here's three, there are others.
it doesn't work well with transformers.
it charges up line capacitance and makes the line harder to drive correctly.
it wastes energy
Ther's no universal show-stoppers to this as evidenced by the popularity of
signalling schemes like RS-232, RS-488, MIDI, and Analogue Telephone.
but