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   TID: hpt/lnx 1.9 2024-03-02   
   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.   
   --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20250409   
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