Re: [spring] Spirit and Letter of the Law (was: Question about SRv6 Insert function)

Ole Troan <otroan@employees.org> Thu, 05 September 2019 21:58 UTC

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Subject: Re: [spring] Spirit and Letter of the Law (was: Question about SRv6 Insert function)
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Fernando,


> On 5 Sep 2019, at 21:54, Fernando Gont <fgont@si6networks.com> wrote:
> 
> On 5/9/19 22:30, Ole Troan wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 5 Sep 2019, at 21:03, Fernando Gont <fgont@si6networks.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> We have wasted way too much time and energy with all the methafores and
>>> curious interpretations of standards by folks pushing and/or supporting
>>> EH insertion, really.
>> 
>> Pot calling kettle black?
> 
> Not really.
> 
> Since this whole EH-insertion debate started, it has all been about
> pushing it forward no matter what.
> 
> The spec is clear. If you want to change it, make a strong case for it.
> BUt do not try to circumvent the IETF consensus on the topic.

Straw man attack. 

I think you have repeatedly made your point. 

O.