45268 - Add format class to <blockquote type=cite>

Status: NEW

(MailNews Core :: Composition, enhancement, P3)

Description

[Ben Bucksch (:BenB)]

When we quote an original msg (during a reply), we should carry over the
information about the original data format (plaintext, format=flowed, HTML or
whatever), so the recipient can perform the processing he like on it, e.g.
displaying format=flowed text in a variable width font (even if quoted using
HTML).

Considering that 4.x' editor chokes on <div>s *sigh*, the best mothod is to add
that info ass class to the <blockquote type=cite> around the quote.

Implementation:
- Get the node |InsertAs*Quotation| returns, QI to |nsIDOMElement|, if
necessary, and insert the attribute directly to the DOM.
- We currently don't have the format information anymore at this point. Carry it
through the processing, where necessary.

Comment 1

[Ben Bucksch (:BenB)]

This is IMO polish, so M20. Tell me, if you disagree (i.e. think, it shouldn't
go in as late as M20).

Comment 2

[Ben Bucksch (:BenB)]

Drawing in. Seems like M18 == nsbeta3, and this has to be fixed for N6.

Comment 3

[Ben Bucksch (:BenB)]

Will checkin step 1 RSN: Removing the <div>, that we currently output,
completely, without substitution, for quoting (e.g. what goes to the editor).

Step 2 will be to readd this info as described above.

Comment 4

[Ben Bucksch (:BenB)]

Fix for step one checked in.

Comment 5

[Ben Bucksch (:BenB)]

no time left :(

Comment 6

[Ben Bucksch (:BenB)]

Changing personal priorities. Giving away most of my bugs :-( (reassigning to
default owner).

I will still track these bugs closely. If you need my input, feel free to ask me.

New owner: Please do *not* close these bugs (as WONTFIX or whatever you may
find) unless they are fixed. Rather, reassign to <[e-mail]>, if you
don't want to work on them.

Comment 7

[Eliot Lear]

This bug has been inactive for 2 years.  Is there any chance of getting some
interest in it?  Not flowing quotes causes the mail interface to be considerably
uglier than what was in 4.X.