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[Ed Gould]

On Apr 28, 2008, at 10:05 AM, Dave B wrote:

> I don't see the problem so much with having new RFC's. I see the  
> problem as [early] adoption of RFC's rather than adherence to  
> standards.
>
> We have standards for a reason. To level the playing ground, allow  
> for interaction, and to make sure we are all speaking the same  
> language, as examples. Those who choose to deviate from accepted  
> standards and pursue proposed (and potentially flawed) technologies  
> based on RFC's usually do so to force the issue in their favour.  
> Sometimes this tactic works, sometimes it doesn't.
>
> Standards evolve slowly for a reason, most basically to protect us  
> (usually from ourselves!). Technology advances in leaps and bounds,  
> usually profit driven. I prefer to put my trust in standards. They  
> may not be perfect,or exciting, but they are predictable. I guess  
> that is the aircraft maintenance tech in me coming out...
>
> Dave
>
>
Dave:

The problem comes in with as floating target. As long as there are  
new RFC's the code you write will not be valid and in fact be bad.  
There is little hope of ever having code that is stabilized.

Ed