[xubuntu-users] mime or plain text

[Victor Forberger]

On 2/26/21 12:57 AM, Ralf Mardorf wrote:
> What are MIME and Plain Text Digests? How do I change which one I get?
> 
> http://www.list.org/mailman-member/node28.html
> 
> Please, digest subscribers migrate from plain text to MIME digest. In
> 2021 there's no valid reason anymore to prefer plain text over MIME.
> When using MIME, it's possible to keep the subject, as well as the
> thread.
> 
> IMO either the default for digest should become MIME or way better, the
> digest option should get dropped completely.
> 

You can change the subject by writing in new text.

I still prefer plain text.

Some say the cause is lost:

https://daringfireball.net/2021/02/apple_mail_and_hidden_tracking_images

https://daringfireball.net/2019/07/superhuman_and_email_privacy

But, I still value and use my plain text.

- Victor

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