RE: HTML formatted email

<snip>
>shouldn't we just
> be using a
> dial-up BBS like the old days?
</snip>

Speaking of BBS, the guy who created them, Jim Ellis, died June 29th.  The
obit outlined his accomplishments pretty well. If anyone is interested:
http://www.postgazette.com/obituaries/20010629ellis0629p2.asp

Phil

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-midrange-l@midrange.com
> [mailto:owner-midrange-l@midrange.com]On Behalf Of Boling, David E.
> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 12:03 PM
> To: 'MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com'
> Subject: RE: HTML formatted email
>
>
> We are PROGRAMMERS, but not snails!  At sometime we have to try new tools.
> WHEN the list should change is the question, not IF it should change.  Why
> do we even have a list, not everyone has email, shouldn't we just
> be using a
> dial-up BBS like the old days?  Wait not everyone has a pc or
> modems, maybe
> we should only use print.  Wait not everyone reads English, so
> print is out.
> I only know a few people that don't use a html email client, and
> they better
> start smelling the coffee or they're missing out anyway.  I'm
> sure there are
> still people using text browers as well, I just consider them techonogy
> adverse.
>
> Maybe I'm a little extreme in my opinions, but I do think HTML mail has a
> place, I use it all the time and that's where the world is going.
>
> David Boling (bolingde@co.rowan.nc.us)
> Information Systems Director
> Rowan County Information Systems Department
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Corbett [mailto:corbett@asresources.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 9:46 PM
> To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange. com
> Subject: re: HTML formatted email
>
>
> Yeah, what is the deal with HTML formatted emails anyway?
> As for me, I get kinda aggravated when someone sends me a yellow
> or speckled
> or whatever email.
>
> Why????????  What is the point????????
>
> If your email client won't let you turn it off, there's are dozens of them
> that will !!!
> For pete's sake, you are PROGRAMMERS!  Technical folks...and you
> don't know
> how to turn this off ????
>
> I can only think of only one word for it - CRAYOLA.
>
> Take a hint, look at the serious posters, eg, Al or Brad or several
> others...see any html tags?
>
> AS/Resources, Inc.
> William A.(Tony) Corbett
> IBM Certified Specialist - AS/400 Developer
> http://www.asresources.com
> corbett@asresources.com
> 404-784-4737
>
>
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