posting
to SPALS Using
fonts, text sizes and formatting in SPALS mail Fonts and formatted
text generally are a welcome addition to email -- increasing
the range of expressive tools available to people sending
email. However, as a relatively recent innovation for
Internet mail, fonts and formatted text are not compatible
with many older systems -- including email readers that some
SPALS members may be using. The Majordomo that
processes SPALS mail does not recognize or interpret
fonts and formatted text. Generally, this is not a problem
for messages exchanged on the list -- these messages are
sent without alteration to SPALS members. Except for the
SPALS Digest. The way the Majordomo assembles the SPALS
Digest can alter the codes used to represent fonts and
formatted text -- sometimes, corrupting the way individual
messages are displayed in email readers, and sometimes
making entire sections of a message
unintelligible. About 1 in 5 of
SPALS members receives the SPALS Digest. For the benefit of
digest readers, and to ensure that others can read your
messages, please be judicious in your use of fonts and
formatted text.