Re: [squid-users] mailing list format - HTML mail.

I agree. HTML for something like this is more of a nuisance. There is
nothing that is needed with HTML in the email to convey an idea in the
mailing list.

Adam Lang
Systems Engineer
Rutgers Casualty Insurance Company
http://www.rutgersinsurance.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett Lymn" <blymn@baesystems.com.au>
To: "Robert Collins" <robert.collins@itdomain.com.au>
Cc: <squid-users@squid-cache.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 12:57 AM
Subject: Re: [squid-users] mailing list format - HTML mail.

> According to Robert Collins:
> >
> >I was wondering if any of you have any _strong_ view on html mail and
> >mailing lists.=20
> >
>
> Yes, don't do html mail - it is too dangerous and is a damn pain in
> the arse for anyone that chooses to read their mail in plain text.
> Normally if I get sent a HTML message I wrap it in PRE /PRE tags and
> send it back.
>
> >IMO the listserve should either a) reject or b) filter back to plain
> >text html mail.
> >
>
> Reject it - I strongly believe that there is no value in having html
> structuring in a mailing list context. Most people only use the html
> features for annoying non-essential window dressing which don't add
> any value to the message they are conveying.
>
> --
>
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> Brett Lymn, Computer Systems Administrator, BAE SYSTEMS
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Received on Tue Apr 24 2001 - 07:59:36 MDT