HS>> If matching MSGID address and ORIGIN line address is a must, then
HS>> the gating software must add logic to "change" the
msgid.  We all
HS>> know that isn't the case and I don't see that happening.

ML> right... any modification of the MSGID is broken behavior... since the
ML> MSGID is supposed to contain a valid return address in the originating
ML> network... if it is modified, then everything changes...

But where does it say in FTS-9 the address has to the "Originating
Network"?

Why does it have to be that way? Whats the logic?

What I say, it should be a "Primary Contact" address.  There should be
no stipulation (and they isn't anywhere in FTS or FSC) that it has to
"match" something.

Yes, in fidonet, it should "default" be an "valid address" in the
originating network.

But authors are already using the MSGID to contain an internet address
and my software is read-aware of this.

I personally like the idea that a MSGID should be a "primary contact"
point.
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