Jackie, Unfortunately this is a discussion that arises on a fairly regular basis. Two main issues with HTML and attachements is the fact that this is an international list and there are still many subscribers who access the internet via dialup (for some there is no choice, for others it is a financial situation). Second, it is a well known fact that HTML and attachments have the potential for harboring a virus "hidden" within the message. Although the majority of us do have excellent anti-virus software installed on our computers, we should not be "forced" to have to put our anti-virus software to the test. Unfortunately, every time this discussion arises, there are certain individuals who basically respond that they will post in whatever format that they choose to post in and they display a total lack of concern/regard for everyone else on the list.
Ron Bernier Woonsocket, RI From: "Jackie King" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: 9/16/2012 4:04:12 PM Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] attachements, plain text >Let me make it very easy because I used to be on the other end - > >There are still some 19 million Internet users (recent survey) in the >United States that cannot get high speed internet access. For them, >attachments can be a real pain. I remember one night on another list >waiting almost a half hour for a message with an attachment to >download - and of course, on my service, I had no other way to get to >other messages until that downloaded. For many its not just a matter >of what we would like to see. > >For some it is also a matter of fees - there are some people who still >get charged for the amount of bandwidth downloaded. For them it can be >a pocketbooks issue. It's not a matter of trying to exclude likes - it >is a matter of trying to include folks. > >I now have my high-speed, but only because I moved. > >Jackie > >On 9/16/2012 2:46 PM, RHS Consulting wrote: >>Interesting opinions. Looks like the plain-texters have it. But >>wait a minute. There are many of us out there that detest plain text >>in body or attachment, and I happen to be one of them. To force us >>out of the picture smacks of unilatetral bullyism, and we wouldn't >>want that, would we? Stick to what you prefer and like best. >>Richard / HTML Always Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
