From: Andrew Gierth (andrew@erlenstar.demon.co.uk)
Date: Tue May 07 2002 - 13:09:06 CDT
>>>>> "Jean-Marc" == Jean-Marc Desperrier <jean-marc.desperrier@certplus.com> writes:
Jean-Marc> Not having a standard is very bad. Usenet is waiting since
Jean-Marc> years for this standard.
Usenet has been getting on pretty well without it, though. The lack of
any implementation moves at all
Jean-Marc> If it's bad, it will push forward to define a better one,
Jean-Marc> since publishing this standard will at the very least
Jean-Marc> prove it is possible to publish a new usenet format.
Publishing a standard which is _incompatible_ with actual practice is
not a good idea at any time, and is specifically not in accordance
with normal IETF procedure.
Jean-Marc> Once it will be have been done, after 15 years without a
Jean-Marc> standard,
We have a standard, and have had for the past 15 years. It simply doesn't
document some features which have become standard practice.
Jean-Marc> it will be much easier to engage into publishing a better
Jean-Marc> one if really needed.
nonsense.
-- Andrew.