Re: RFC 5952, the errata, and real-world usage

Randy Bush <randy@psg.com> Wed, 30 May 2012 09:50 UTC

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Subject: Re: RFC 5952, the errata, and real-world usage
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> Obviously. An erratum that attempts to reverse a clear WG consensus
> that the person doesn't like is a misuse of the errata system.

that is not exactly what occurred.  and blame is not very interesting
anyway.  i have asked the rfced if they can do a derattum.  others migh
support this if it is questioned.

randy