[FFmpeg-devel] Mail quoting (was: libavutil/log: Add capability to prefix loglines with current time or current date+time)

[Soft Works]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ffmpeg-devel <ffmpeg-devel-bounces at ffmpeg.org> On Behalf Of Nicolas
> George
> Sent: Tuesday, 10 August 2021 16:28
> To: FFmpeg development discussions and patches <ffmpeg-devel at ffmpeg.org>
> Subject: Re: [FFmpeg-devel] Mail quoting (was: libavutil/log: Add
> capability to prefix loglines with current time or current date+time)
> 
> Michael Niedermayer (12021-08-10):
> > if your MUA doesnt color the text to make it easy,
> > maybe you should consider a different MUA
> 
> This is good advice in this specific instance, but I would not consider
> it an excuse for myself not to properly trim the replies I make, on the
> principle that I should not demand many people to change their habits
> just to accommodate mine.
> 
> A little effort by one person is better than a tiny effort by many.
> 
> > for example mutt can color code text based on how many ">" are there at
> the begin
> > in fact mutt lets you write your own rules for how to color the mails
> > I would assume any half decent MUA should be able to do something
> similar
> 
> Mutt also has a short-cut (S by default) to skip until the first line of
> non-quoted text. It is a life-saver when you all do not trim your mails.

I knew you must have some "tricks" in place :-)

softworkz