BAD MSG:
justified as a stop-gap.  They were primarily put in place before MIME
nd 8BitMime came into existance.  However, this does not change the
fact that 8BitMime is currently illegal.  If we can agree on something
that would allow a server to designate if it will receive 8 Bit SMTP
data (as I mentioned, the hello greeting would be a good place) as well
as a time when we can get all mail servers to 8BitMime, then we can
drop this argument once and for all.

Otherwise, this is never going to end.  Saying something that goes
against the spec is not a good idea.  Interoperable means we all follow
the same set of rules.  If that breaks down, we might as well all call
of IETF San Jose and disband the internet groups.

Working together to come to something we can all live with, even if
it means concessions from all parties and extra work for all, is what
we are trying to achieve.  Saying something is already in existance and
will not change won't fix anything.

After all, isn't that why we have this DRUMS group?  To try and figure
out what problems exist and come to a solution that everyone, not just
one small group, can work with?

regards,
Jack