Hallo Rob!

 RS> If it's a problem for you, then switch software?

Why would I do that?  The FTN schtuff I have working strips out NOTHING,
even if it is obviously wrong.  I refuse to mess with other peoples
messages.

 RS> "bugs" can be fixed, so long as someone has the source code.

As well as the willingness to fix it.

 RS> So find out what software is stripping the 0x8d's and start a
 RS> campaign to get that software "fixed".

That is why I am posting here in this particular echo.  Whoever/whatever is
responsible is not saying, not that it would really matter since there is
no mechanism to force anyone to correct their "bugs".

Het leven is goed,
Maurice

... Huil niet om mij, ik heb vi.
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