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They're definitely not recommended because it'll be "hell" if you ever decide to move your code from one server to the other where short tags are not supported and they can't be enabled. If you're looking to share your scripts, then you should use the full syntax. It'll save you lots of headaches.
Even though <? may be easier than <?php it would be a pain if you have to a bulk find and replace on all of the short tags. Just use full syntax, get into the habit of it and you'll be okay.
Even though <? may be easier than <?php it would be a pain if you have to a bulk find and replace on all of the short tags. Just use full syntax, get into the habit of it and you'll be okay.