Color and escape codes in text/gemini

[Bradley D. Thornton]

On 12/12/2019 9:02 PM, Michael Lazar wrote:

> 
> My opinion is that ANSI escape codes should be neither endorsed nor prohibited
> in the Gemini protocol. Even prohibiting them would add additional complexity,
> because then servers would need to worry about what's a valid gemini document
> and what isn't. Treat it as a fun little easter egg and leave it at that.
> 

The way we handle this in the BBS world is as follows:

1.) If server is capable, then it checks or asks if the client is ANSI
capable.

2.) If the client supports ANSI (many do, and many don't) then ANSI is
served.

The level of complication is mitigated by this approach, especially with
regards to client implementation.

I would note that many on this list expressed interest and were
supportive of the effort, while using the approach above would not
disenfranchise those not interested.

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