On 2/8/2010 11:11 AM, Andrew Richards wrote:
>> The alternative requires that a copy of the message still be at the
>> server. That works in only some MUA-based models. Often/typically, the
>> entire message is downloaded to the MUA's site and the server no longer
>> has a copy. Hence, it's too late to enjoy merely passing a citation
>> back to the server.
>
> I wish to imply that it would become a requirement for the server to hold a
> copy if it wishes to implement this functionality
That creates a massive barrier to adoption. Huge implementation overhead.
>> The challenge is the "few days". It means that the mechanism fails
>> after a few days. Is that acceptable? Why?
>
> Reports of spam are most useful the fresher they are
while no doubt true, it is not a clear to me that it's appropriate to make it
impossible to submit older reports.
d/
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Dave Crocker
Brandenburg InternetWorking
bbiw.net
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