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Use Plain Text Email

10 months ago
  • #email
  • #security
  • #plain-text
  • Two main types of emails: plain text and HTML.
  • Plain text emails are preferred in technical communities.
  • Guide provided by sourcehut, a platform using plain text emails.
  • List of email clients that handle plain text well.
  • Instructions for configuring plain text in various email clients.
  • Etiquette recommendations for plain text emails, including bottom-posting.
  • Advantages of plain text over HTML emails: security, simplicity, accessibility.
  • HTML emails are prone to phishing, tracking, and spam.
  • Plain text emails are more accessible for screenreaders and terminal users.
  • Encouragement to use plain text for better communication and security.