And we ask that if you are going to download for extended periods of time, think about doing so late in the evening or overnight to help keep modems free during peak hours. File Attachments One of the best features of current e-mail programs is they allows files to be sent as attachments . In many ways, this is a good thing. This saves on long distance phone bills and printing costs. But attachments can also present a problem for people who pay by the hour for Internet service, because some attachments can take a long time to download.
Unwanted attachments can be quite annoying and also just plain time-consuming.
So the best rule of thumb if you're going to send an attachment is get permission first , especially if the person you're sending it to is not expecting it. We agree there are lots and lots of things that are really cool and interesting to checkout on the Internet. But the truth is not everyone has the same sense of humor, tastes or opinions. It's easy, while sending e-mail, to not pay attention to the subject headers. However, this can cause problems.