I think it means that the graphic that should appear got corrupted in cyberspace. I use Safari and web mail (Comcast) and I get it occasionally, too. Nate -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: John Baltutis <baltwo at san.rr.com> > On 05/25/06, Richard Ramsowr <r.ramsowr at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > >>From time to time, I'm experiencing an oddity when > > receiving e-mails. A small "place holder" that looks > > like a blue box with a "?" mark in side of it mounts > > where a photo should be. > > > > What going on? > > > > What do I need to do to stop it? > > > > What Have I missed/ > > Depends on the e-mail program you're using and the settings you have for it. > For example, I'm using Eudora 5.2.1 and under settings->Fonts and > Display->Display graphic in messages is unchecked (as is animate animated gif > images), so I get the same "oddity" you do. I detest anything other than plain > text, so it suits my needs. > _______________________________________________ > G4 mailing list > G4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/g4 > > Listmom is trying to clean out his closets! Vintage Mac and random stuff: > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmacguy1984