Re: Why are we here? What are our goals?

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.