[Nobbc] Message size limit

[wendell bain]

What a Pininfarina! That's code for a pain in......


On Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at 11:15 AM, Ron Engelhardt wrote:

> Apparently there is a message size limit of 5K to the list. Over that
> and approval is needed to post to this list. In order to avoid this,
> there are a few things you can do.
>
> Don't post in HTML format (never a good idea anyway), instead use plain
> text formatting. This is usually an option in whatever email program you
> are using. HTML may look nice but the backgrounds, fancy fonts, etc. use
> bandwith. An HTML formatted message will be many times the size of a
> plain text message. Many people still use dial up connections to the
> internet and HTML messages can be painful for them. This list will strip
> off the HTML formatting but message sizes may still be bigger than if
> formatted originally in plain text.
>
> If you are replying to a message on the list snip off the extraneous
> quoted text. In a long thread, quoted text can add up to over 5K. A few
> sentences from the previous posts are usually sufficient for message
> clarity.
>
> The list will strip off any attachments such as pictures or PDFs. If you
> would like to post pictures, many services are available online to
> enable sharing at no charge or you can use your FTP directory if your
> ISP provides you with one (Sonic.net for one...best ISP in the
> universe). Photos can also be submitted to Tcherek for inclusion on our
> website a;though you should probably check with her before sending
> (tkamstra at sonic.net).
>
> Enjoy tomorrows Marin ride and have a great 4th for those of you not
> attending. See you on the 14th!
>
> Ron
> 58 MGA
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