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Re:What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet on Monday October 20, 2025 @04:18AM (#45641205)
I’ve updated the post accordingly and mentioned more names, Jibal. I also referenced our conversation here, thanks again. The revised post should be visible now, though sometimes clearing cookies helps if it doesn’t show up right away
Re:What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet on Sunday October 19, 2025 @03:30PM (#45637153)
That’s exactly how you learn the depth of a specification.
Re:What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet on Sunday October 19, 2025 @02:48PM (#45636816)
Sure thing, I will. Thanks again for your previous comments. I’ll do my best to include them in the post.
Re:What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet on Sunday October 19, 2025 @02:23PM (#45636580)
Thanks a lot for sharing these informations. I’ll update the post accordingly within 24 hours after I’ve read them.
Re:What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet on Sunday October 19, 2025 @01:54PM (#45636287)
You must have some amazing stories from back then! I’d love to read them if you ever feel like writing about it.

Thanks for reading my post. If you notice any incorrect information, please let me know anytime and I’ll update it

Re:What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet on Sunday October 19, 2025 @12:49PM (#45635664)
"It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead."
Re:What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet on Sunday October 19, 2025 @12:44PM (#45635629)
Wow, never heard of this one before. Thanks for sharing!
Re:What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet on Sunday October 19, 2025 @12:40PM (#45635587)
Nowadays, my friend, people just copy, paste, or vibecode everything. If you (or anyone) think they’re not forgotten, you’re one of the few who still read and understand the RFCs. Said that in the post too.