[Amps] Why no images allowed?

[Mike McCarthy, W1NR]

Space for the archives is one issue but it is also to squelch spam,
viruses and phishing, which usually use binaries or malware embedded in
HTML.

Mike, W1NR

On 08/13/2010 02:02 PM, Bill, W6WRT wrote:
> Are there still security or other reasons why the reflector will not
> allow .jpg images to be attached to emails? Especially on this
> reflector, having the ability to display schematics and pictures would
> be a great help, I'd think.
>
> I believe this policy went into effect back when everyone had very low
> speed modems and then it made sense, but those days are pretty much
> gone. 
>
> What do you think?
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
>