Subj : Re: -- No Subject --
To   : August Abolins
From : Charles Pierson
Date : Sun Nov 22 2020 12:19:17

Hello, August Abolins.
On 11/22/20 9:41 AM you wrote:

 AA> The various “, ’ ” chars (the opening double-quotes, and the 
 AA> closing double-quotes and the apostrophe) in the document do not 
 AA> translate well in fido system readers. It doesn't in Synchronet's 
 AA> online web thing, and it does not in GoldEd at Veleno either.  The 
 AA> chars interfere with reading the article comfortably.

Interesting, they look fine in this one.  Good to know for future reference.

I'll adjust accordingly in the future.
 
 AA> BTW, they looked perfectly fine with Telegram!  ;)

I've no doubt it does.
 
 AA> It's too easy to cut/paste from the web and plop it in Fido. A 
 AA> dump into Notepad has solved the special characters problem for me 
 AA> (Windows). Maybe there is an equivalent notepad app for your 
 AA> smartphone?

There are plenty of note and text editors around for Android.
 
 AA> Not to make light of the subject, but you committed Subj-suicide - 
 AA> that is, no subject.   ;)

It happens occasionally.
 
 AA> On topic.. Over the years, I've been close to people dealing with 
 AA> suicide - those in contemplation, survivors and as the end result. 
 AA> It can be a very dark place for everyone inter-related.

I have as well. It's a tragic for all concerned.

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