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[ietf-clear] Re: Make CSV backwards compatible with legacy SPF records?

2004-11-18 07:40:47
 >  Now, the folks involved with CSV (Dave C, John L, Doug O, etc.)
 >  claim that checking the HELO domain against SPF records isn't
 >  as good as doing CSV checks.  


"not as good as" entirely misses the point.

the semantics of the spf record do not match the semantics of the information 
that CSV needs.


Despite having listened to them
 >  explain this, and read their specs several times, for the life
 >  of me, I can't see why SPF checks against the HELO domain isn't

It would be like your telling me you are a physician, and my confirming that by 
finding your name in a list of registered attorneys.

 
d/
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