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Re: [Nobbc] Message size limit-oh my

To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Message size limit-oh my
From: "Steve Lehmann" <sand@frii.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 13:55:36 -0600
lions and tigers and bears-oh my.
steve.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Engelhardt" <nobbc@sonic.net>
To: <nobbc@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:15 PM
Subject: [Nobbc] Message size limit


> 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@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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