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Re: [ietf-dkim] Alternative text for semantics of multiple signatures

2006-04-05 10:16:45


Arvel Hathcock wrote:
 > the case of a should does not change its semantics.
 > if the text specifies behavior, it is being normative.

Are you saying a 'SHOULD' and a 'should' have essentially the same meaning?


No.

I am saying that they have *exactly* the same meaning.

English does not distinguish semantic based on case and the IETF usage does not change the English. The relevant RFC that specifies the use of these normative words does note that they are often in upper case, but it does not specify any distinction between upper and lower case.

d/


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