J.D. Falk wrote:
> On Jan 11, 2011, at 4:12 AM, Eliot Lear wrote:
> 
>> 2.  The mechanisms in DOSETA were designed for DKIM.  If we are generalizing 
>> along the lines that Dave has mentioned, I would prefer that DOSETA in 
>> particular not advance to draft status, as it ought to be tested in at least 
>> two separate applications for a time.  Otherwise we run the risk of 
>> ossifying something prematurely.
> 
> This is a good point.
> 
> But also, speaking of ossification, seems like it'd be far more annoying in 
> the long run to create DOSETA as something entirely parallel to DKIM, and 
> have DKIM not reference it -- in other words, two nearly-identical parallel 
> specifications.
> 
> It's not an easy or obvious decision, and I appreciate that we're having a 
> frank and friendly discussion about it.

There comes a time when it's best for all to just admit that the train has left 
the station.
I may well have supported this 3 or 4 years ago even with my disinclination for 
stacks of specs.

Mike
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