Just a reminder folks:   As I mentioned in my post to all listmembers 
recently, all posts to WAFlyfishers email list should be sent as plain 
text, not HTML or Rich Text.  This is important since messages sent in 
HTML format can contain harmful viruses.  Indeed, just a couple of 
weeks ago a virus was transmitted via this list containing a virus that 
subsequently infected several list members PC's.  

Unfortunately, I'm still seeing the occassional HTML, HTML Multipart or 
even messages with attachments (which are especially notorious - for 
instance the Love Bug virus).  

Following is an excerpt from my May 26th post on Viruses on the List, 
repeating my cautionary note on using Plain Text mode and the 
instructions for configuring Outlook Express to do so:  
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To send an email message as plain text, just click on the Format button 
on the  message toolbar and select Plain Text.   

To configure Outlook Express to send emails as plain text by default, 
go to the  Outlook Express toolbar and select Tools/Options/Send and 
select Plain Text  under the Mail Sending Format section.   

As I've said before, Rich Text/HTML messages are not appropriate for 
the list in  any case, since not all email clients can read them properly.  
Couple that with  the substantial - and growing - risk of spreading 
destructive viruses via HTML  and Rich Text/HTML mode becomes 
downright unsociable.  Expect to get a  little "reminder" email from me if 
we continue to see HTML postings to the list!   
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Once again, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me 
directly.  

-Wes


Wes Neuenschwander
Seattle, WA
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