From 3c851bd67991a154f94f9fead46f28ddeb8ef9c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dave Abrahams Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:32:55 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add long lines admonition [SVN r30618] --- discussion_policy.htm | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/discussion_policy.htm b/discussion_policy.htm index a450121..ef6a59c 100644 --- a/discussion_policy.htm +++ b/discussion_policy.htm @@ -97,6 +97,15 @@ If you use tabs to indent your source code, convert them to spaces before inserting the code in a posting. Something in the processing chain usually strips all the indentation and leaves a mess behind. +

+ +

Limit Line Length

+ +If you put source code in your postings and your mailer wraps long +lines automatically, either keep the code narrow or insert the code as +an (inline, if possible) attachment. That will help ensure others can +read what you've posted. +

Don't Overquote