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Re: Processing after the end of DATA

2010-08-11 10:48:28

On 08/11/2010 05:22 PM, Dave CROCKER wrote:
As specification language goes, I don't know what directives like
"should keep in mind" means in practical terms.

The technical term for that is "handwaving". I got a fine specimen into a finished RFC. A particular kind of probably inadvisable behaviour "causes bad karma".

I am actually hoping for normative language.

I know, but I'm not up to writing politely today. Brokenware has been riling me all week and my brain's affected. Sorry (about both parts).

Arnt