[Kde-pim] Bug 262386 - allow HTML by default

[Anne Wilson]

On 12/05/2011 08:31 PM, Ingo Klöcker wrote:
> On Monday 05 December 2011, Torgny Nyblom wrote:
>> On Monday 05 December 2011 19.21.06 Anne Wilson wrote:
>>> On 12/05/2011 06:52 PM, Torgny Nyblom wrote:
>>>> On Sunday 04 December 2011 20.47.33 Torgny Nyblom wrote:
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'd like some input on whether this bug should be granted or 
>>>>> not.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The request is for setting "Prefer HTML to plain text" to
>>>>> true as default. The other part of the report is a no go
>>>>> (load from internet).
>>>> 
>>>> Pro: * More aligned with what most people expect. * Most mails 
>>>> are shown as expected. * ???
>>>> 
>>>> Con: * Text fans need to change a setting if they do a fresh 
>>>> install. * ???
>>>> 
>>>> Some points I have missed?
>>> 
>>> The reason that we have preferred plain text all these years?
>> 
>> What is that reason?
> 
> The reason is that we prefer plain text over HTML. Why? Because!
> 
> Apparently, others prefer HTML. Why? Because!
> 
> It's a stalemate. There is no easy solution like simply changing the
>  default.
> 
> BTW, did you have a look into KMail's Settings dialog? It gives a
> good reason for not using HTML. The frequent security updates of all
> major browsers show that this isn't just an academic argument but a
> very real one.
> 
> If you want to change the "default" then add a corresponding option
> to the first start wizard. If the wizard is aborted (which is what
> most experienced users will do) then it should default to off.
> 
In my creative sewing group there are several ladies of "mature age" who
have many years experience of using Windows.  From time to time they
talk to me about their fears regarding Internet usage.  They
half-understand the dangers, but have no understanding of what they can
do to protect themselves.

While I accept that they must be allowed to put themselves at risk if
they insist, I see it as a moral duty to make the safest option the
default, while clearly stating the risk at the time of offering the
option to change to html.

Anne
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