Re: [Amc-list] Sorry about the HTML

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

The AMC-List does BOTH -- mail list AND forum! Just go to www.amcyclopedia.org, click on "forums", and you get a repeat of everything on the list in a forum format. You have to sign up to the list to post, then set your properties to "no mail". You don't get anything "rammed down your throat" -- read what you want. Of course if you get the digest in e-mail, there's a contents header -- just read the messages that interest you. 

An HTML stripper would be a nice addition, and would accommodate those who don't know how/don't want to change their mail settings. Useless HTML in e-mail is part of the band-width growth. I do understand that there are good reasons for HTML in some messages, such as attaching pics, but I would venture to say that 75% or more e-mails have no benefit from it, other than picturing a smiley face rather than a keyboard portrayal. Just clogs band width! 


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Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:18:35 +0000
From: msproviero@xxxxxxxxxxx

I left the vast majority of the lists I used to belong to in favor of Forums.  Personally, I think you guys are really holding yourselves back from your full potential as a knowledge and experience resource by restricting yourselves to a text list.  The list makes everyone receive everything, the Forum format allows you to *choose* that will be rammed down your throat, lol.

-- 
Frank Swygert
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