On 2024-07-04, jeremy ardley wrote:

> The problem is mostly because users have email software that automatically
> uses mixed format. That's not their fault as they are probably unaware of the
> problem.

And lots of MUA only show HTML version, hiding the text copy and the
problem.

> Unless there is a compelling reason to accept mixed format ( HTML ) I can't
> see why the list can't filter submissions to text only - which is the list
> policy anyway - and by doing so provide education to users about what the list
> format is.

Perhaps because users needing "education" usually don't read policy and
don't read MUA options... Or just perhaps some mails could be HTML
only.

PS : for your eyes (almost) only : don't reply to list AND to author as
it creates duplicates :)

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