Subj : which is why I built my own..
To   : August Abolins
From : Nick Boel
Date : Sun Dec 28 2025 02:11 pm

Hey August!

On Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:58:00 -0500, you wrote:

 > I recall something re a time issue.  But was there an
 > acknowledgement? ..or just an excuse?

Both, I suppose. First it was argued that I was wrong. After I showed 
screenshots as well as what time it actually was on my system, it was looked 
into a bit further, acknowledged, and then I never heard about it again. 
*shrug*

 > What's the big deal with UTF-8 in FTN anyway?  Do we need utf-8
 > emojiis in these messages?

Nothing, really. It's just another advancement in the hobby that could benefit 
others (but doesn't have to), much like ipv6.

 > As-is, my font [Lucinda console] & charset supports French,
 > Spanish, Norwegian, and few others.

Whatever works for you, of course!

Regards,
Nick

.... Sarcasm: because beating people up is illegal.
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