Leon Trollski wrote:
"Warren" wrote in message
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Discussion groups are about using words to communicate. Fancy
formatting doesn't contribute anything to the discussion. It has
nothing to do with how long ago Usenet began, or what technology
was in use at the time.


No doubt that is true in the formal sense

You also seem to make the assumption that everyone is using up to
date equipment, and is running software that includes html
capabilities for newsgroup reading. However, since html doesn't
belong in newsgroups, it's unfair to insist that the reader needs
to change their client software because you want to add some
unnecessary fluff. It also causes problems for blind people and
the software they use to read text.


I don't know what assumptions were made. Some folks make mistakes.


If someone really has a problem with adopting the norms of conduct
in the community, then they need to convince the community that
the norms need to be changed. What does html add to the
discussion? Simply believing that others should "deal with it on
their end" when there was no reason to inflict it on them in the
first place doesn't cut it.


OK here's a dumb question, but why can't the servers strip out the
html for except for binary groups?

The servers see the HTML as text because that is what it is.

Just because you have 4-wheel drive doesn't mean you can make your
own exit ramps off the Interstate. You still should be using the
same exit ramps that were put in when the highway was designed. If
you want a new ramp, make your case for it, and let the community
decide. Don't just start driving off the road, and expect others
to "deal with it on their end".

Just because you're another user don't mean you should play cop.
Let the admin decide, complain if you like, but keep your
insufferable holy crusade for worthy topics.

There is no admin in usenet.

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