Paul Iadonisi wrote:
Well, that's not how I took it. I think it's referring more to post
of the sort that say 'give me SPF-Classic/SRS or give me death'.
What is wrong with that kind of post ?
Poor, illogical or emotional based argument is a problem.
flames and abusive argument is a problem.
But was is holding fast to a particular position so long as it is
reasoned and supported a problem ?
It would be a very good thing to get Microsoft on board for this
standard. It is highly likely without their support this standard
will die and the net result will be alot of SPF-Classic
implimentations, and a few big caller-id implimentations - and maybe a
few mixed implimentations.
But the best result for everybody is a universally agreed on
standard. However if the standard results in something that does not
have the support of FOSS
the end result will be atleast as bad.
The GPL and most FOSS licenses are not only a license but the
expression of a set of values concerning software. No one should be
expected to compromise there
values and principles to reach a consensus. We are supposed to
compromise on issues that we do not consider to be core values - even
though the compromises still
may involve sacrifice.