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* What does the spec say about multi-selection? Where should buttons like "mark as junk" or "delete" appear when a whole thread, or all mails in a folder are selected? [[User:Thomasstache|Thomasstache]] 16:51, 2 October 2008 (UTC) | * What does the spec say about multi-selection? Where should buttons like "mark as junk" or "delete" appear when a whole thread, or all mails in a folder are selected? [[User:Thomasstache|Thomasstache]] 16:51, 2 October 2008 (UTC) | ||
== Use of "You" ambiguous and potentially not appropriate in all locales == | |||
The new message reader layout proposes the use of "You" in the From/To/Cc headers if they refer to one of the own identities (introduced by {{bug|456818}}). | |||
In {{bug|478466}}, a couple of issues - specifically with multiple identities, but also the use of the phrase "You" itself - have been pointed out. The reporter questions the use of "You" in general based on (0) below, and indeed, there doesn't appear to be any motivation given in either the bug which introduced it nor the main page here. | |||
From {{bug|478466#c4}}: | |||
: (0) Why _ever_ employ the "You" string? What was the reason for implementing this substitution in the first place? So far I ''(bug opener)'' can see only drawbacks and no advantages. | |||
From {{bug|478466#c3}}: | |||
: (1) If an account has multiple identities, or if the Global Inbox is used for more than one accounts, or any e-mail read in Local Folders, the "You" is highly ambiguous and should be avoided ''(note that the current design does not show the e-mail address if only "You" is visible)''. On top of that, problems similar to those reported in {{bug|457304}} apply where the addressee may not match the address ''(this would allow "spoofing" of the recipient(s)="You" real address to a different name without noticing it when displayed, even if it's just for fun)''. | |||
: (2) The other issue is the one of localization, as addressed in {{bug|456818#c12}}. Even in a region where a casual "You" would be considered appropriate, it may not hit the right tone, e.g., in a business environment ''(along with different levels of politeness)''. Is there any feedback yet from the localizers on this point? | |||
For (1), I'd see a possible solution in using "You" only in a folder which is | |||
clearly associated with a single identity. For (2), this may be yet another | |||
preference setting per identity allowing/disallowing the "You" to be applied. | |||
The default may be localizable to reflect different expectations due to | |||
regionally different customs and etiquette. | |||