[ih] theory and practice of RFCs?

[Miles Fidelman]

Hi Folks,

Something I've been wondering about lately - that I hope folks here 
might have some perspective on:

Early on, RFCs were what the acronym implies - requests for comments.  
Today, they're much more like standards documents, with a formal process 
for review and distribution.

For those who were there at the very beginning - what was the general 
model and practice for requesting, receiving, and discussing comments?  
How did that change over time?  If one wanted to pose an idea for a new 
protocol, and solicit feedback, how would you do it today?

Thanks!

Miles Fidelman

-- 
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice, there is.   .... Yogi Berra