Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

As a developer I understand this. However there is a certain amount of leeway allowed. On 2/27/2017 10:30 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Tell it to Marketing. Developers only do what they're told. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

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Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

You should be able to disable that. Go to the Tools menu & select Options. In the Option window select the Composition tab & there should be a check box "Check for missing attachments". UN-check the box, click "Ok" and it should go away. On 2/26/2017 9:44 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: So I've been

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

On Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > > As for smartphone annoyances, I basically ignore any updates. If an app > works the way I want, I leave it alone. I find that's critical. If you let the phone update, not only do apps change in annoying ways, but

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

As annoyances go, the attachment one doesn't bother me. But, I agree with the sentiment. There are plenty of other software 'improvements' that have me looking for some heavy object to throw at the computer monitor (fortunately I don't leave any within easy reach). As for smartphone annoyances,

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

The problem is unless you have the word attach, attached, attachment or some other keyword it recognizes you can still send an email without an attachment when you intended to. The annoying part is it reminds you when you use one of those words and you /don't/ want to send an attachment. On

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

Boris probably sent you the same information. But just in case, on the Menu, go to Tools->Options which opens a dialog box. Choose the Composition tab, un-check "Check for missing attachments. Click OK. The first time i did that I had to edit an ".ini" file, but of course Thunderbird called

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so I saw.. and replied.. of course it asked me if I forgot when I did that reply! and as I said privately, I probably should leave it on since I'm actually quite likely to forgot to attach and attachment ann On 2/26/2017 1:28 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: AnnSan :-), I've just replied to you

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

Peter, I find it worth my while to spend the time and get to know the marvels of modern engineering that I live with - be it a cell phone or any other thing for that matter. Having said that, I do admit that if I have to switch from one appliance to another, say the same cell phone - I always feel

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

AnnSan :-), I've just replied to you off-list, as I had to include the screen-shot that shows what has to be done in order to turn this feature off. On Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 8:23 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Yes. > how did you turn it off ? I have Thuderbird too > > ann > > > On

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

Yes. how did you turn it off ? I have Thuderbird too ann On 2/26/2017 9:44 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: So I've been using Firefox for years as my email client, and suddenly an annoyance from the past returned. The attachment reminder. Use a word that includes the string "attach" and Firefox

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Yes, but it's annoying when something you've used literally for years starts working differently. I was just forced by circumstance to get a smart phone. I've only had it for about a month and already an update removed an "unimportant" feature that I'd found to be amazingly convenient in

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Yes that's right Thunderbird. It's been divorced from Firefox for years, but you still remember they were once family. On 2/26/2017 10:18 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: It's really too bad that there isn't some part of the Internet made out of metal and wood, like vintage cameras. Stuff that is

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

Peter, this attachment things exists like forever... It saved my arse few times. Though if course I manage to forget to attach the attachment anyway. Speaking of UX in general, it's mostly improving with some occasional hiccups... Just my cents... On 26 Feb 2017 16:45, "P. J. Alling"

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It's really too bad that there isn't some part of the Internet made out of metal and wood, like vintage cameras. Stuff that is well built and made to last, that you learn how to use and then they become automatic in your hands. The older I get, the more I agree with your complaint, PJ. btw, I