Reciprocation of SMTP Trace Record
draft-harrison-email-tracking-00
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| Author | Christopher Harrison | ||
| Last updated | 2005-02-10 | ||
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| Consensus boilerplate | Unknown | ||
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| IESG | IESG state | Expired | |
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Abstract
In much the same way one can track a parcel, this document proposes a simple method for returning the trace record of an e-mail to the SMTP originator (sender) as it passes through relays and gateways; passively, without the recipient's intervention. Delays can thus be explained and important e-mails (or paranoid e-mailers) can rest knowing their message has at least arrived at its destination. Much like parcel tracking, this is more of a gimmick than useful!
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