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RE: 2119bis

2011-08-30 13:02:26
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From: ietf-bounces(_at_)ietf(_dot_)org 
[mailto:ietf-bounces(_at_)ietf(_dot_)org] On Behalf Of HLS
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 1:00 AM
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Subject: Re: 2119bis

I had never thought of this before.  I kind of like the idea, especially 
since SHOULD
has always meant "MUST unless you really know what you're doing"

Such an odd reading.  Does it mean you MUST because you could not
handle it otherwise?

I'm sorry if you think it's odd, but it's correct.  Read RFC2119 again:

3. SHOULD   This word, or the adjective "RECOMMENDED", mean that there
   may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore a
   particular item, but the full implications must be understood and
   carefully weighed before choosing a different course.
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