🐞 Ubuntu Bug Weekend will start this weekend

[Scott Kitterman]

On Monday, March 03, 2014 16:08:24 Alberto Salvia Novella wrote:
> The 03/03/14 14:59, Elfy wrote:
> > Will you please just use text.
> 
> I normally respect compatibility across systems and technologies, as it
> could be those which only features plain text emails (mainly because
> using GNU Privacy Guard).
> 
> On the other hand, visual representation is very important for humans:
> 
> - Memory retention: http://tinyurl.com/ns2ypqj
> - Cognitive speed: http://tinyurl.com/qxtzf9r
> 
> So text formatting and image embedding seems for me like a mandatory
> feature, also over featuring GNU Privacy Guard.
> 
> But I'll consider using plain text only if you could provide me a
> picture about how you see my emails where you usually read them, along
> with a list of inconveniences HTML format causes to your email usage.

Use of plain text email is standard on many open source project development 
lists, including Ubuntu's.  It is considered polite.  Ignoring the social 
standard is generally considered rude.

If you want to be rude, keep arguing.

Scott K