Re: [Ltru] Issue #61: Problem with MAY in 3.5 on Description errata(Apps #13)

[Kent Karlsson <kent.karlsson14 at comhem.se>]

I agree.

    /kent k

Den 2009-06-09 18.35, skrev "Peter Constable" <petercon at microsoft.com>:

> I also don't think a change is necessary.
> 
> I agree with Randy: this use of MAY is indicating an optional activity that
> must be anticipated by implementations. I think the wording could be better;
> e.g. something along this line:
> 
> "The Description field MAY be modified. Modifications for errata corrections
> or clarifications of intent might be considered acceptable by the community,
> but attempts to provide translations or transcriptions of entries in the
> registry itself will probably be frowned upon by the community or rejected
> outright, as changes of this nature have an impact on the provisions in
> Section 3.4 (Stability of IANA Registry Entries). Note that, since
> modifications are possible, the Description field is not guaranteed to be
> stable."
> 
> 
> A change to the text I've given here would be editorial, not technical, in
> nature. I don't consider it necessary or highly important, but would be open
> to that change should the editors be so inclined.
> 
> 
> 
> Peter