NavList:
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Re: (ADMIN) clickable links, not a "bug"
From: Bill B
Date: 2010 Dec 10, 19:54 -0500
From: Bill B
Date: 2010 Dec 10, 19:54 -0500
On 10/29/10 5:11 PM, Frank Reed wrote:
Large snip
> Now, on a more positive note, in the very near future, there will be a
> great variety of new posting features that will enable you to do all
> sorts of things including controlling the appearance of links at a level
> far finer than you can get now. In addition, message numbers will be
> available in individually emailed messages (currently they are available
> in the digests and summaries and also on the message boards). And it
> will also be possible for email subscribers to decide just what sort of
> messages they want to receive in individual emails (options already
> available in digests): pure plain text, marked up html messages (in
> other words with clickable links, italic/bold text, etc.), with or
> without attachments. All of these things will be available because I
> code ("program") the NavList messaging system. The engine running all of
> this consists of dozens and dozens of pages of computer code. It's not
> just a matter throwing a switch. Since NavList is a hybrid system with
> many users who absolutely prefer email and others who absolutely prefer
> web-based message boards, this process involves dealing with numerous
> special cases, primarily because email is so diverse and is produced by
> so many different products.
Frank
I've lost track of the new system. I did just register for a posting
code, whatever that is.
If I wish to ask a new question or start a new thread via the e-mail
distribution list these days, how do I do that? (If memory serves simply
changing the subject line was not the way to go.)
Thanks
Bill B.






