Re: [PATCH] Improve clarity/uniformity in compose menu's crypto display

[Michael Elkins <me@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:27:53AM -0700, Brendan Cully wrote:
> On Monday, 12 April 2010 at 15:20, David Champion wrote:
> > Improve clarity/uniformity in compose menu's crypto display
> ...
> > -    addstr (_("Clear"));
> > +    addstr (_("None -- press (p)GP or (S)/MIME"));
>
> I like most of this patch, but I'd be inclined to revert this
> line. We don't do inline key hints anywhere else, so it makes the UI a
> bit inconsistent, even if it is friendly. Picture:
>
> Subject: None -- press (s)ubject
>
> I don't think it's clear what makes the security menu more deserving
> of hints than others.

I'm ok with dropping the hints, but I do prefer:

        Security: None

to

        Security: Clear

to indicate lack of security.  Since the term 'clearsigning' is sometimes used 
for inline signatures, stating None seems prudent.

me

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