Well, I suspected Eric's editorial comments were partially tongue-in-cheek, because based on my (admittedly little) knowledge about them, the L-Soft guys seem to be huge standards geeks. "Ahern, Shannon" wrote: > > [opinion] > > Well-said. > > Shannon > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael Shannon [mailto:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 4:12 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Prepending of extra spaces to subject line with exchange > 2000 > > > > > To my knowledge, the only product that does not deal with > > this properly is Outlook. Since Outlook is, by definition, the Internet > > standard, we have changed LISTSERV to stop indenting the subject line in > 1.8e. > > > > [opinion] > > hmmmm...that's a scary thought. It'a analagous to saying AOL is the > Internet standard for ISPs because they have the largest subscriber base. > How many people on this list would put their hands up for that one? > > It's somewhat depressing to see pioneers like L-Soft having to bow to > another company's 'standards' simply because said company managed to jam > enough dubiously compliant MUAs onto desktops (over which they've already > had their wrists slapped for blatantly using suspect methods of so-called > 'distribution'). > > Perhaps if enough Outlook users complained then the developers of *that* > product would be forced to change their code to match every other MUA on the > face of the earth. > > Anyhow, that's my two bob's worth. > > [/opinion] > > -- > Chazzozz!! > > Michael Shannon > Webmaster > [log in to unmask] > > "Before you can grow old and wise you must first survive being young and > stupid." - Ancient Proverb > > Note: Opinions expressed on this list are my own and do not reflect the > views, opinions or position of my employer. If swallowed, seek medical > advice. -- Al Iverson -- http://www.radparker.com -- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Support Minnesota Jazz -- Disclaimer: All of my opinions are mine alone.