Re: Which SMTP element?

Alex Rousskov wrote:

> Given the above, I think MTA is an appropriate first target. Since we
> are OPES, we should be looking for an intermediary here. Targeting
> MUAs would be like targeting browsers in OCP/HTTP profile, right? The
> latter is not theoretically inappropriate (nobody can clearly define
> what an intermediary or "edge" is), but also not important enough for
> OPES right now.

I'm *no* expert on SMTP or email in general, but I would tend to agree.

> Moreover, could we try to simplify the charter by removing all other
> SMTP agents from it? Can we just hope that OCP/SMTP profile with a
> focus on MTAs will be applicable enough to MSAs and MDAs? We can
> always add MSA- or MDA-specific features later, right?

Sounds ok to me. Anyone any strong feelings?

-Markus