> IMHO, If the message is so sensitive or important that it needs encoding,
> I certainly wouldn't even consider routing it.  Delivering such a message
> directly ensures integrity and security.
> But then that's the crux of the argument, isn't it?  :-)
 
not really. encoding is a bugaboo for some folks. it's just one of the 
features for me. i'm especially fond of the clear-signing aspect.
 
it's not a question of sensitivity or importance. it's a question of 
advancing the technology to be all it can be. even a direct msg still needs a 
hook to be encoded or clear-signed if it's going to be done internally.
 
QOFM.
Chris
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