Re: [PLUG] bouncing html sent to this list ?

[Michael Leone <turgon@mike-leone.com>]

On 20 Aug 2001 00:43:49 -0400, pinkee@cavegirl.org wrote:
> On Sun, Aug 19, 2001 at 10:52:34AM -0400, Arthur S. Alexion wrote:
> > 
> > Hmmmm......
> > 
> > " enforcing netiquette is a good idea"
> > 
> > enforcing etiquette -- Isn't that an oxymoron?
> > 
> > There must be many ways to achieve this without being draconian and 
> > rude.
>  
> What is either draconian or rude about making minimum requirements to
> using a public forum? HTML is rude, IMO. So is not trimming your posts.

Arthur's point is .. as you say - that's YOUR opinion. Which, in some
eyes, you're advocating forcing on other's as required behavior.

I think that - if possible - stripping the HTML attachment; letting the
remaining plain text portion through; and sending back a "Please don't
use HTML to a mailing list; it's rude" message would be the best
solution all around.

 
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