Use Plain Text Email
10 months ago
- #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.