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RFC 2119: The RFC should also address the word "can" and "might,"...

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Comment by Stephen Vance
Submitted on 2/28/2005
Related RFC: RFC 2119
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The RFC should also address the word "can" and "might," particularly in contrast to "may." "Might" should be deprecated (shall not be used).The distinction between "may" (is allowable to) and "can" (is able to) carry a distinction that can be important. This is especially true in higher-level, more heuristic requirements and guidelines.