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[Petite Abeille]

> On Jun 11, 2020, at 14:03, James Tomasino <tomasino at lavabit.com> wrote:
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> A 'spirit' is intentionality, the heart of what a spec is trying to communicate. The tools and syntax serve this end.

I would venture only concrete implementations have actual intentionality. On the other hand, how many angels can dance on the head of a pin?

> If you are referring to yourself with the why_specs_matter link, then I would suggest a useful "asshole" would identify these concepts that are contrary to the intentions of gemini and recommend solutions in the spec to prevent them rather than circumventing those intentions.

Exactly.

[2020-06-11T11:55:23.337Z] <@tomasino> ugh, Petite Abeille again

Did I overdo it? Apologies.

Still, shooting the messenger do not change the facts on the ground.

Gemini has 3 basic moving parts: URI, MIME, and TLS.

To be useful -as in actionable- the spec should be cognizant of their reach and define clear boundaries if necessary.

A prescriptive specification is fine, a touchy-feely one less so.