Michael R. Brumm <me(_at_)michaelbrumm(_dot_)com>:
I have thought the use of TXT was the biggest ugliness in SPF since day one.
You'd rather have something that looks pretty than something that
works well across all platforms?
I see claiming a new RR as a slight incrase in short-term pain for a big
long-term gain. The draft Meng referenced is very clear about the reasons.
If so, then lets just create our own "SPF" record. Sure, it will cause a lot
of server upgrades, client library changes, and other headaches, but a
TYPE#### record is just plain ugly! (tongue planted firmly in cheek)
In fact I think that's exactly what we *should* do.
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<a href="http://www.catb.org/~esr/";>Eric S. Raymond</a>