Re: [Phys-l] Allowing inline pictures / attachments

[Stefan Jeglinski <jeglin@4pi.com>]

> However, we will need some max cap on message size
> to avoid flooding mailboxes regardless of the above (to prevent huge
> photos or dissertation length attachments etc).  It'd be nice to get some
> subscriber feedback on this.

Attachments have been the demise of every list I've seen that allows 
them, unless it is a list that is specifically designed and run by 
cognizant administrators to do this (like a pictures mailing list or 
something). Things go well for a while, but sooner or later something 
bad happens. Of course, you could say the same thing about off-topic 
posts as well :-)

My personal preference is for a straight text list, no attachments. 
It's rare that one can't get across what he or she wants in this way. 
If attachments are really that necessary, they can be supplied on a 
web site with an URL reference.

And... while I was able to see John's characters just fine, with I 
think one exception that I don't quite understand (using Eudora on 
OSX 10.4), I suspect there will be a large percentage of users that 
have problems with it one way or another. So while it can and should 
be allowed, I unfortunately have to fall on the side of discouraging 
extensive use. The lowest common denominator list-lurker is just not 
there yet it seems, and sometimes through no fault of their own.


Stefan Jeglinski