LET'S JUST GO AROUND

[Scott Bradner]

>  we need an RFC2026 expert here

since my name is on it ...

> this means that 1814 is *not* binding in any way

nor are any IETF "standards"
the IETF states that X is a good idea, an implemented good idea
or a widly adopted implemented good idea ( proposed, draft and standard)
for technologies - it can also say "good idea" actually a bit stronger
than that - for process & polict - that is what a BCP is

Scott