Mail Header Registry Jacob Palme gave a summary of a draft protocol to register message headers. The principle purpose of the registry is to avoid semantic ambiguities in headers. Jacob defined homonyms as a header with multiple interpretation, and synonyms as different headers with the same or similar interpretations. A goal of establishing the registry is to avoid both homonyms and synonyms in message headers. It will be possible for anyone to register a header.
Registrations are subject to peer review before they are accepted.
The draft describes the review method. The chair solicited opinions from the WG attendees whether such a registry would prove beneficial. The rough consensus is it would be worthwhile. The chairman accepted the document as within the WG's scope. He will modify the charter accordingly and submit it to the Area Directors.