To:
Edward Lewis <edlewis@arin.net>
Cc:
dns op wg <dnsop@cafax.se>
From:
Randy Bush <randy@psg.com>
Date:
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 14:04:05 -0700
Sender:
owner-dnsop@cafax.se
Subject:
Re: example.com
>> the iesg wonders whether it should be seriously pushing back on >> domain names used as examples in drafts that are not drawn from >> rfc 2606. the opinion of dnsop is solicited. thanks. > No - I think there are more serious problems to be concerned with. > Other thoughts: > I don't think that the value of data elements (such as a domain name) > impact the chance that a document can be clearly used by multiple, > independent implementation parties to produce interoperable code. > > I would encourage the use of the example domains in the ID-nits > document, but label it as an unenforced suggestion. people cut and paste from examples. what if queries are generated to foo.x? how did 192.0.2.0/24 become glowing slag? randy #---------------------------------------------------------------------- # To unsubscribe, send a message to <dnsop-request@cafax.se>.