Re: [Asrg] who has the message (was Re: Consensus Call - submission via posting (was Re: Iteration #3))

[Dave CROCKER <[e-mail]>]

On 2/8/2010 11:11 AM, Andrew Richards wrote:
 >> The alternative requires that a copy of the message still be at the
 >>   server. That works in only some MUA-based models.  Often/typically, the
 >>   entire message is downloaded to the MUA's site and the server no longer
 >>   has a copy.  Hence, it's too late to enjoy merely passing a citation
 >>   back to the server.
 >
 > I wish to imply that it would become a requirement for the server to hold a
 > copy if it wishes to implement this functionality

That creates a massive barrier to adoption.  Huge implementation overhead.


 >> The challenge is the "few days".  It means that the mechanism fails
 >>   after a few days.  Is that acceptable?  Why?
 >
 > Reports of spam are most useful the fresher they are

while no doubt true, it is not a clear to me that it's appropriate to make it 
impossible to submit older reports.

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   Dave Crocker
   Brandenburg InternetWorking
   bbiw.net