R: Re: I agree.

[Paolo Cavallo <ton0621@IPERBOLE.BOLOGNA.IT>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Craigen <dcc@ESCAPE.CA>
To: <PHYS-L@LISTS.NAU.EDU>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: I agree.


> Speaking for myself on the two basic issues: 1) the day phys-l starts
> accepting attachments will probably be the day I unsubscribe
> 2) I have no problem with html email and find it to be beneficial in
> many cases.  However, for the sake of those who for whatever reason do
> not have it available, I will refrain from using it.  Those who use
html
> mail should do so realizing that they are not addressing the whole of
> phys-l.
>
> Widespread use of html mail on phys-l would serve the purpose of
purging
> the ranks.  Of those who can't read it a few would upgrade and most
> would leave.  If this is what you want, go ahead and send html mail.

I agree with every word in Doug's post, except for putting the "blame"
on people not upgrading. Is the listserv that "needs" upgrading: my
software is quite capable to manage html, but what I get from the
listserv is html no more. Why on Earth should we put such a pressure to
upgrade on a FREE service?

I expecially agree with the rejection of any kind of attachment on a
list: traffic problem would be enormous! In Europe fast home connections
are still quite rare, so I would be forced to unsubscribe. So much as to
USA egemony via technology?

Paolo Cavallo