At 23:40 31/10/2002 +0100, Erik Nordmark wrote:
Hi,> >The defined syntax rules for declare certain ASCII domain names illegal > >(such as *.example.org). Where is the check for illedgal names assumed to > >be performed? For IDNA it probably makes sense to only apply this types > >of checks (setting the UseSTD3ASCIIRules flag) when verifying domain name > >registrations and not do such checks in the clients. > > This is an IDNA question, not a idn-uri question. As far as I remember, > the idea was to have the checks done on the clients, too (with some > leeway for unassigned characters to stay forward-compatible with > new character assignements). The reason for this was to create > pressure on registries to follow the rules.
I am surprised that you indicate that certain ASCII domains will be illegal. I can see why unix people may be unhappy about "*.example.org".
I trust that most high ASCII will be allowed - "�" (e-acute) for example since software such as BIND9 handles them.
I am also concerned that a group discussing a protocol is suggesting that the protocol is designed to "create pressure on registries". A protocol is a stand-alone technical facility, not an instrument of policy.
Regards
Steve Dyer
CentralNic Ltd
