So here we have
20040907-21:41:31 mengwong(_at_)dumbo:~% dnstxt bluebottle.com
v=spf2.0/pra a:209.223.237.194 a:209.223.237.195 mx -all
Setting aside the spf2 vs spf1 thing for now, I'm somewhat
dismayed to see people doing a:1.2.3.4 when the correct
syntax is ip4:1.2.3.4.
Should we change the spec to say that if the argument to an
"a" mechanism is obviously an IP address, we interpret it as
ip4 / ip6?
Here's one no vote to that question. I don't think it's a good
idea to try and guess what people meant when they they don't interpret the
spec correctly even if it may seem obvious.
I'd say it's better to educate people how to use the syntax
as it is specified or perhaps there's a way to re-word the spec
that makes the intent clearer?
I suspect the confusion is between the SPF "a" mechanism
and the DNS A RR record.
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