> On Saturday 13/01/2024 at 3:59 pm, John Levine via mailop wrote:
> > It appears that Randolf Richardson, Postmaster via mailop
> > <[email protected]> said:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> It might work to put a gold border around checked logos and a
> >>> black/red dashed
> >>> line around non-validated logos.
> >>
> >> That's actually a better solution than what I suggested.
> >
> > Extensive experience says that doesn't work. If you show something at
> > all, people will believe that it is real. And no amount of MAY BE
> > FORGED or DRAGONS WILL EAT YOU IF YOU CLICK HERE will make any
> > difference.
>
> Why not go all-in on the multimedia experience? Play ominous music
> and issue a stern warning (e.g. Robbie the Robot) if the user attempts
> to reply or select links. Or play instructional videos by a selection
> of popular influencers.
Hooray for YouTube and TikTok helping to keep the bad guys away! 8D
> Too bad the mail client can't generate odors or flavors or reach out
> and poke users, in addition to sights and sounds. All of which would
> also be cryptographically signed. Must be a lack of standards.
That smells like we're all going to need olfactory updates, and if
Microsoft manages any of it they'll be installing at the worst
possible times, such as while doing live presentations on stage; when
the food on the stove is burning; when finally getting a Rhinoplasty
operation in South Park, Colarado, USA; etc. =(
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Randolf Richardson, CNA - [email protected]
Inter-Corporate Computer & Network Services, Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
https://www.inter-corporate.com/
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