Re: [ietf-smtp] [Emailcore] Proposed ESMTP keyword RCPTLIMIT

[Dave Crocker <[e-mail]>]

On 3/15/2021 8:58 AM, Ned Freed wrote:
> However, I did have another idea here: It would be possible for a server to
> indicate that a limit change has occured through the use of a special 
> enhanced
> status code - probably limited to ones on successful repsonses. This would
> instruct the client to reissue EHLO at the next opportunity to obtain 
> updated
> limits.
> 
> I think this is overengineered and opted not to include it, but I'd like
> feedback from others on the point.


I'll amend your assessment:  I think this would be /extremely/ 
overengineered.

Specifying mechanisms for highly nuanced behavior is worthwhile when 
there is a well-understood problem, widely viewed as being substantial, 
and therefore, there is good motivation for adopting the added complexity.

Most of the time, enhancement mechanisms, like this, already have 
significant adoption barriers.  So keeping them as simple as possible is 
to be highly preferred, over making them more nuanced.

d/

-- 
Dave Crocker
Brandenburg InternetWorking
bbiw.net