At 14:08 02-12-2008, Dave CROCKER wrote:
I like the approach, but a) suggest avoiding use of normative words,
like 'may', and b) suggest the second sentence be even less
directive, for example:
I understand what you are suggesting in (a). I could not find a
replacement for the normative words.
The DKIM specification advises that if a message fails
verification, it should be treated as an unsigned message. A
report of "fail" permits the receiver of the report to decide how
to handle the failure. A report of "neutral" pre-empts that choice.
Agreed.
I've suggested purely objective language that lays out the
mechanical implication of the two choices. Frankly, I think that
that is plenty. If there is consensus to say more, I
suppose an additional sentence could be included:
Hence a report of neutral ensures that the message will be
treated as if it had not been signed.
I think that it is plenty too.
Regards,
-sm
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