QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy QUOTE: Originally posted by Bergie Originally posted by 4884bigboy Dear Bergie or any addministrator guy, I got a new e-mail address and updated my profile but I haven't been getting any newsletters that I checked off (i.e. railroading, scale model trains). Is there a problem? Help! I wonder if Yahoo is blocking our e-mails to you. We'll look into that. Since we send so many e-mails, some ISPs thinking we're spamming and block our e-mails. We had that problem with AOL a few months back. We had to contact them and confirm our e-mails are opted-in to at the users request. We'll check Yahoo. Erik I suddenly stopped getting my E-mail Newsletters about 3-4 weeks ago. Do I have to do something to Yahoo to fix it? Jon in the UK Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 2:52 PM Actually, I could have sworn that I did specify plain-text (no HTML) messages once before when I signed up at trains.com (I always specify this when I join mailing lists) but I got the new format anyway... Right now there seems to be no option in my account settings to disable HTML e-mails like there are in virtually other similar e-mail newsletter distribution I belong to. I'm not sure what's meant by "changing HTML settings on my computer" in this context- surely changing anything on my personal machine won't change what the trains.com computers send me. Having users disable HTML rendering in their e-mail client (if that's what's meant above) isn't a real solution either as some of us may want to receive plaintext from some sources and HTML from others- and I have yet to meet a mail client that allowed one to specify that mail some addresses may display HTML and others may not... And some users (namely web-based e-mail such as Hotmail, et. al.) may not have the option to disable HTML in e-mails at all. So, basically, there ought to be a way to specify, server-side, that HTML not be sent in the first place; most subscription services I belong to have this option, but if trains.com has it I must be missing it. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 5:44 PM So much better...thought I'd got the wrong site first of all! Should imagine that your sponsors will be happy, it shows up clearer. Welcome to the 22nd century!! Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 9:07 PM I really like the new HTML format. It's more interesting to have graphics included along with the text. I found myself going thru more of the newsletter then I did before. It's a great improvement. Ron Bergeron [:)] Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 29, 2003 2:12 AM much easier to read,nice job. thanks. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 29, 2003 4:51 AM Dear Erik The HTML format looks much more professional. Much easier to read and scan for items of particular interest. Perhaps a "would you prefer text only" link at the top for those who wi***o change their preferences. Unfortunately some of us are wedded to dial-up connections (I live in the UK) so a choice video sizes and qualities will be needed for some time. Have you considered a DVD edition with a collection of videos? Best regards Richard Howell Reply Edit lcomotv Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: US 2 posts Posted by lcomotv on Saturday, November 29, 2003 7:27 PM The new format is great. It makes it easier to read and find topics of interest. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 30, 2003 7:32 AM Personally I prefer the simpler format. Loads faster, reads faster. If anything looks interesting I can always click the link for more info. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 1, 2003 7:33 AM Unfortunately, my e-mail format does not fully receive html formatted mail so I I don't really like it. In addition I prefer reciving e-mail that is easily readable with the option to go to a full blown web page if I want to. I receive sufficient quantities of e-mail (not spam) but business and personal related that html pages often are a bother to navigate. So, my preference is text format with the option to go to the web page format. Thanks Kenny Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 1, 2003 11:45 AM Verrrrry smooth. As others are saying, it's easier to read...and yes, make it wider. Am I blind or is MR Express not in this 11-26 edition?? Reply Edit Bergie Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: US 1,431 posts Posted by Bergie on Monday, December 1, 2003 1:22 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by fiatfan The new format is fine. I also agree about increasing the size of the video clips. But (and you knew there was a 'but' coming, didn't you), what happened to MR Express? I enjoy the brief articles. They have given me some great ideas. Please continue with them. MR Express took the week off last week. It will be back this week. Erik Erik Bergstrom Reply Bergie Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: US 1,431 posts Posted by Bergie on Monday, December 1, 2003 1:23 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by leweckard Looks great! Will Trains be updated as well? Hope so. Lew Eckard If all goes according to plan, the updated TRAINS version will go out tonight. Erik Erik Bergstrom Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 1, 2003 5:13 PM Love the new HTML format. It is a lot easier to read and offers more graphics on the main page. However, where did MR Express scoot off to, can we expect to see the editorial comments and extras coming back in the future? Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 12:35 PM HTML,HTM,POP,STMP,FBI,TV,CSR,CSI, etc. or whatever; any color graphical format is better than text-only for ease of readability. Excellent Format. Keep up the GOOD WORK. Reply Edit kurtwamser Member sinceMay 2003 From: Pewaukee, WI 4 posts Posted by kurtwamser on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 4:38 PM more professional,easy to follow,could be widened Reply timthechef Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: Brunswick MD 345 posts Posted by timthechef on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 3:36 PM The new format looks great. Much more intersting than the text only. Great job, Keep up the good work. Life's too short to eat bad cake Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 10:04 PM Kudos for doing up the HTML e-mail format! [8D] Reply Edit 123 Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! 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QUOTE: Originally posted by Bergie Originally posted by 4884bigboy Dear Bergie or any addministrator guy, I got a new e-mail address and updated my profile but I haven't been getting any newsletters that I checked off (i.e. railroading, scale model trains). Is there a problem? Help! I wonder if Yahoo is blocking our e-mails to you. We'll look into that. Since we send so many e-mails, some ISPs thinking we're spamming and block our e-mails. We had that problem with AOL a few months back. We had to contact them and confirm our e-mails are opted-in to at the users request. We'll check Yahoo. Erik
Originally posted by 4884bigboy Dear Bergie or any addministrator guy, I got a new e-mail address and updated my profile but I haven't been getting any newsletters that I checked off (i.e. railroading, scale model trains). Is there a problem? Help!
QUOTE: Originally posted by fiatfan The new format is fine. I also agree about increasing the size of the video clips. But (and you knew there was a 'but' coming, didn't you), what happened to MR Express? I enjoy the brief articles. They have given me some great ideas. Please continue with them.
QUOTE: Originally posted by leweckard Looks great! Will Trains be updated as well? Hope so. Lew Eckard