use of html now acceptable ?

James Knott james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Thu Nov 27 22:59:31 UTC 2003


David J Patrick wrote:
> dave morton wrote:
> 
>> I notice the use of html emoticons (i.e. smileys etc) creeping into
>> technical discussion lists. Is this now considered good form?
>>
>> I don't wish to be labelled a curmudgeon, but let's all try to use
>> "big boy/big girl" grammar and form. Slang usage such as bein', n e 
>> ways etc are best left in informal forums such as instant messaging. 
>> Turn off the html PLEASE.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
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>>
> c'mon Dave; as long as the discussion is relevant and the meaning is clear
> do you really think there's no room the the writer to use his/her 
> personal style ?
> It's not like our clients are reading this.
> You are, IMHO, correct in the attempt to squelch the use of HTML.
> (or should I type hypertext markup language .. ?)

Some people's "style" make the message almost unreadable.


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