On Jan 30, 2004, at 3:54 PM, J C Lawrence wrote:
I'm unconvinced that a HELO equivalent is necessary.
there needs to be some kind of negotiation. HELO is pretty worthless,
EHLO is moving in the right direction, but needs to be kicked up a
notch. Let the other side know acceptable usage patterns and other
info, so servers can adjust their sending pattern to the receiving
preferences on a per-connection basis. there also needs to be a clear
authentication, so at least we know who we're talking to. On both sides
(one thing we haven't talked about at all is that we *also* need to
make sure who we plan on sending mail to ought to be allowed to receive
it...)
Its been fun people.
Oh.
rule 1 of groups: when personal agendas and group agendas clash, don't
expect the personal agenda to take priority. but when it doesn't, of
course, blame it on the group. it's their fault.