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Re: Editing email replies
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Le Wang |
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Re: Editing email replies |
Date: |
Tue, 03 Sep 2002 01:34:25 GMT |
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Peter Davis wrote:
> Well, I know I'm probably in a minority here, but I actually think
> HTML e-mail is a pretty good idea. You can get much more readable,
> and more *meaningful* content with HTML. Typographic conventions of
> using boldface, italics, etc. evolved for a reason ... they improve
> the readability and informativeness of text.
>
> I agree that we're bombarded by HTML spam from users with flagrant
> disregard for email etiquette, let alone typographic design. Still
> that doesn't invalidate the medium.
>
> Sorry. I work for a font and electronic publishing company, so this
> is a favorite soapbox of mine.
There is a tonne or problems with using HTML as a medium for e-mail, as others
have mentioned. But most importantly to me, HTML is gimmicky; I like to
judge the value of any particular piece of mail based on its content, not on
who's able to use the brightest red as their background color. Also, I think
HTML encourages people to take their focus away from phrasing what they have
to say as clearly and concisely as possible; and focus more on the
presentation of their message.
Just my $0.02.
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LE