On Dec 22, 2011, at 4:10, Alan Gauld <alan.ga...@btinternet.com> wrote:
> On 22/12/11 03:34, Alexander wrote: > >>> We request, and advise where possible, on setting up email >>> in plain text, but we do not insist > >>> It's a frustration to most folks who were brought up on >>> plain-text email. >> >> I'm glad I came across this thread. I've been following a few posts >> here and there, and now that Alan has posted I feel comfortable >> exchanging emails for this mailing list from here on in rich >> formatting. > > Notice I didn't say we encourage it. If you can send mails in plain tesxt you > will avoid many problems, particularly in code formatting issues. You will > also avoid frustrating those who might help you. > > But, if you can't figure out how to send in plain text we would rather you > posted RTF than not post at all! > > But if you ever want to grow as a programmer and use any of the more advanced > technical mailing lists you will find them less accomodating. > So avoiding plain text may work here but will ultimately be limiting to your > learning. > > -- > Alan G > Author of the Learn to Program web site > http://www.alan-g.me.uk/ > > ______________________________ Ah I know of what you mentioned. On an GNU Emacs mailing list I was advised to avoid anything but plaintext. It just seems so archaic. But I'm a novice and will learn why eventually. Alexander. _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
