Campus Journal and HTML Email
The nice thing about plain text is that it looks the same to everyone, no
matter what email client you use or what operating system is running on your
computer. The only real downside is that plain text is, well, rather plain.
While plainness in itself isn't a problem, it is nice to be able to offer
an alternative. So, to that end, the Campus Journal is now delivered in both
plain text and HTML formats. The email we send out each week actually contains
both versions, which will allow your email client to render the version either
a) you've configured it to display, or b) it thinks it can handle.
The downside is that all email clients are not created equal, and their
ability to see HTML "correctly" is not nearly as robust as your
web browser's ability to do the same. In addition, due to various anti-spam
measures taken by email clients and even email servers, there are other obstacles
for HTML email to navigate.
One of the most likely circumstances you will encounter with all HTML email
is the blocking of images. If you open an HTML email and all you see are
empty spaces where the images should be, that is a sign that your email client
(even the web browser-based ones like gmail) is trying to protect you. So,
if your HTML email somewhat resembles Swiss cheese, look above the email
to see if there is a button or line of text that reads something like:
"Click here to download pictures"
Click that link or button, and you'll see the images.
Although we have tested the display of the Campus Journal in various email
clients, we expect there may still be some display issues. Please contact
Rob Sylvan if you have any questions or problems.
We thank you for your feedback, questions and patience as we transition
to this next phase of Campus Journal delivery.
- Campus Journal Staff
PS - Please visit our Subscription
page for more information about receiving Campus Journal via email.
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