[pavel_lishin]

> By making the protocol centralized and stupid-simple, it's also stupid-simple to replace in when everyone is done painting the perfect bikeshed.

But we all know that the more temporary the fix, the more permanent it becomes.

[stebalien]

In my experience, temporary fixes are more likely to "stick" the better they are at addressing the problem. The fact that nobody is satisfied with this fix is a good sign.

[MyFedora]

There is nothing more permanent than a temporary solution.