Re: [Freetype] Could people avoid sending attachments to the list?

[Sander van der Wal]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Pedriana, Paul" <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 10:42 PM
Subject: RE: [Freetype] Could people avoid sending attachments to the
list?


> Is there possibly an option with the list server
> to filter away attachments for those who don't
> want them? I think most professionals, especially
> those like us doing graphics work, have nice
> computers with broadband connections. It's
> unfortunate to have to reduce the traffic to the
> lowest common demoninator because some people are
> still using modems or have other reasons to want
> small emails.

Mmm.. imagine somebody on a GPRS network. Every byte has to be paid
for. And it is leading eadge technology...

The point is, *not* sending stuff hurts nobody.

> I understand and respect the needs of those who
> have these limitations; I just wonder if there
> might be a solution (like optional filtering) that
> would give us the best of both worlds.

Another option migth be a separate list for binaries/images, if the
filtering options isn't feasable.

Sander van der Wal