[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread] 

List:       kde-pim
Subject:    Re: [Kde-pim] Bug 262386 - allow HTML by default
From:       Ingo =?iso-8859-1?q?Kl=F6cker?= <kloecker () kde ! org>
Date:       2011-12-05 20:31:16
Message-ID: 201112052131.16816 () thufir ! ingo-kloecker ! de
[Download RAW message or body]

[Attachment #2 (multipart/signed)]


On Monday 05 December 2011, Torgny Nyblom wrote:
> On Monday 05 December 2011 19.21.06 Anne Wilson wrote:
> > On 12/05/2011 06:52 PM, Torgny Nyblom wrote:
> > > On Sunday 04 December 2011 20.47.33 Torgny Nyblom wrote:
> > >> Hi,
> > >> 
> > >> I'd like some input on whether this bug should be granted or
> > >> not.
> > >> 
> > >> The request is for setting "Prefer HTML to plain text" to true
> > >> as default. The other part of the report is a no go (load from
> > >> internet).
> > > 
> > > Pro: * More aligned with what most people expect. * Most mails
> > > are shown as expected. * ???
> > > 
> > > Con: * Text fans need to change a setting if they do a fresh
> > > install. * ???
> > > 
> > > Some points I have missed?
> > 
> > The reason that we have preferred plain text all these years?
> 
> What is that reason?

The reason is that we prefer plain text over HTML. Why? Because!

Apparently, others prefer HTML. Why? Because!

It's a stalemate. There is no easy solution like simply changing the 
default.

BTW, did you have a look into KMail's Settings dialog? It gives a good 
reason for not using HTML. The frequent security updates of all major 
browsers show that this isn't just an academic argument but a very real 
one.

If you want to change the "default" then add a corresponding option to 
the first start wizard. If the wizard is aborted (which is what most 
experienced users will do) then it should default to off.


Regards,
Ingo

["signature.asc" (application/pgp-signature)]

_______________________________________________
KDE PIM mailing list kde-pim@kde.org
https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-pim
KDE PIM home page at http://pim.kde.org/

[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread]