Re: [tlug] Nasty Problem: searching for strings that span newlines

[Josh Glover <jmglov@example.com>]

On 15/01/06, Michael(tm) Smith <smith@example.com> wrote:

> For the some of you who choose to use an MUA that doesn't support
> message threading correctly, either instead choose to use another
> MUA that correctly supports threading or quit asking others to
> change their behavior in order to work around the deficiencies in
> the MUA you've chosen to use.

Is this the original Smith, or a copy? ;)

I understand your point completely, which is why I specifically said
that I personally have no right to ask Jim to alter his
standards-compliant behaviour because I choose to use Gmail.

At the same time, as Ian pointed out, many TLUGgers are not living in
a perfect world, and some tradeoffs have to be made.

I personally like the fact that Gmail keeps all of my mail centralised
and backed up. That is much easier on me. However, I now have to
accept the deficiencies of the Gmail client (at least, until I finally
get around to writing WebMutt).

Jim can do what he pleases, I was just suggesting that more than a few
TLUGgers might appreciate threads with a consistent subject line.

As I pointed out, if Jim chooses to continue his posting style (and I
know that this is his style, because I know him from another list),
those of us with brain-damaged MUAs can always resort to using the
TLUG list archives.

-Josh