Re: [ietf-smtp] smtp improvement?

Dave Crocker <dhc@dcrocker.net> Mon, 14 September 2020 19:30 UTC

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On 8/14/2020 3:21 PM, Brandon Long wrote:
> What problems are you trying to solve with these?

Indeed.  Proposals should always provide a clear and compelling (or at 
least strong) statement of need, which divides into a statement of what 
the problem or opportunity is and a statement of community support for 
doing something about it.

The latter might not be readily available, but its essential before 
making progress.

d/

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Dave Crocker
Brandenburg InternetWorking
bbiw.net