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They're not trying to make a universal standard. People are way too quick to dig out this xkcd.


So, you are suggesting a different standard response.

I think this cognitive trap neglects the lessons of NetBEUI.

Enhance your calm.


Cute, but I am suggesting not having a standard response.


And "not having a standard response" is the antithesis of global communication.

I appreciate your perspective though.

Have a wonderful day.


I usually find that standard responses impede real communication.


The ISO OSI stratifies communication into layers, with lower layers tasked with the role of encapsulating meaningful human content for delivery across the networks. The protocol itself is unaware of its payload content in most circumstances, and this is why most network hardware has minimal complexity yet remains interoperable.

I assure you every packet of content is encapsulated in several standard responses.

Have a nice day =)




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