[mhandley]

But that's an RFC, so it carries (very slightly) more weight than an Internet Draft. In the real world, what matters is whether it's implemented: https://www.blug.linux.no/rfc1149/writeup/

[oefrha]

> In the real world, what matters is whether it's implemented

Yes, RFC 2324[1] is also serious business because it’s implemented in the real world. Or at least I have implemented HTTP 418 I’m a teapot. (I’ve also seen gross violations where some APIs use HTTP 418 as their custom error code instead of complying with the RFC.)

[1] https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc2324#section-2.3.2

[pc86]

> I've also seen gross violations where some APIs use HTTP 418 as their custom error code instead of complying with the RFC.

I know a lot of people disagree with the IETF's policy of imprisoning those who fail to comply with the RFC, but personally I don't think they go far enough.

[numpad0]

Also those joke RFCs are too thorough to the point they all work and that could strengthen impression that RFCs are “official”

[gmueckl]

I always glance at the date of an RFC after reading its title... the joke RFCs are too damn good and I certainly don't know all of them.

[saber6]

RFC v draft is really not truely accurate IMO. There are plenty of examples of drafts in production that haven’t made it to RFC status yet. :)

[45ure]

It has been implemented, there is a fair bit of evidence on /r/birdsarentreal. The Birds Work for the Bourgeoisie.

[giancarlostoro]

Is there some video of this being implemented? I would love to see it.