Hi Ben, Job, Theo, Thanks for you reply. We have updated the document to use lowercase “manifest” throughout.
The current files are available here: https://www.rfc-editor.org/authors/rfc9829.xml https://www.rfc-editor.org/authors/rfc9829.txt https://www.rfc-editor.org/authors/rfc9829.pdf https://www.rfc-editor.org/authors/rfc9829.html AUTH48 diffs: https://www.rfc-editor.org/authors/rfc9829-auth48diff.html https://www.rfc-editor.org/authors/rfc9829-auth48rfcdiff.html (side by side) Comprehensive diffs: https://www.rfc-editor.org/authors/rfc9829-diff.html https://www.rfc-editor.org/authors/rfc9829-rfcdiff.html (side by side) Ben, we have noted your approval on the AUTH48 page <https://www.rfc-editor.org/auth48/rfc9829>. We will wait to hear from your coauthors before continuing with the process. Thank you, RFC Editor/sg > On Jul 14, 2025, at 2:50 PM, Ben Maddison <benm@workonline.africa> wrote: > > Hi Sandy, all, > > Thanks for the review and guidance. > > On 07/11, Sandy Ginoza wrote: >> Hi Job, >> >> [...] >>>>>> Manifest vs manifest (6487 and 9286 seem to use "manifest" except where >>>>>> it's part of a specific name.) >>> >>> Personally I think "Manifest" would be clearer for the reader, because >>> lower-case manifest can also be a verb. But, I also understand a >>> desire for some consistency with 6487/9286. >>> >>> If 9286 wouldn't exist, what would've been the recommended approach from >>> your professional editing perspective? >>> >>> There also is another RFC publication coming down the pipeline >>> (draft-ietf-sidrops-manifest-numbers), this provides an opportunity to >>> establish a new 'norm' (should we opt to go for Manifest in this >>> document). >> >> In general, we recommend against overcapitalization because it can >> detract from readability. Regarding “manifest”, when read in context, >> we do not think readers will be confused. If you disagree and think >> some instances may be confusing, please let us know. > > I agree that the lower-case form is preferable here. I believe confusion > with other possible uses of the term "manifest" is minimal in this and > similar future documents. > > I have re-read the latest version, and have nothing further to add. > Please take this as approval to proceed to publication from me. > > Cheers, > > Ben -- auth48archive mailing list -- auth48archive@rfc-editor.org To unsubscribe send an email to auth48archive-le...@rfc-editor.org
