im using gmail... not a pop3 client... and as far as cutting the trailing text off.. it does so from my view... clicking on 'show quoted text' shows it 'hide quoted text' hides it... and no... i wont cut the bottom off... if you dont like it... ignore it... simple as that... im not the one complaining about the footer... you ppl are...
the telnet bbs's are are also a dying breed... my point was that this -mailing list- isnt a BBS or usenet.... to which jeff was was comparing it... On 20/08/05, Darren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Samual Acorn wrote: > > >>But as the FAQ says, most top posters fail to clip extraneous text, > >>which is rude and inconsiderate. > >> > >> > > > >then the list shouldnt attach spam (who pays attention to ads anyway) > >and comple subscribe/unsubscribe info... should only attach a single > >link to a webpage with the info... > > > >btw, the days of the dial-in bbs are over (thank god) ... and this > >isnt a bbs or usenet... > >if the extra text bothers you that bad then unsubscribe... > > > >...just my $0.02 > > > > > > > Cut the bloody footers. Simple as that. Set the prefs in your client to > do this if your to freaken lazy. > Nobody really cares where you post, just cut the crap off. > > There is no spam attached, the ad links pay for the list.... and why do > you leave them? > Spam is unwanted mail not links, if you dont wont them unsub. > > You can telnet for example into some bbs's they are not dead dipshit. > Your opinion is vasty over priced. > > > -- > Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > -- --sam http://mephitus.renamon.org/ "When you've done something right, no one will be sure you've done anything at all." -- Futurama -- -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
