[dcc2] CTCP draft : comments needed

[Jesse McGrew]

codemastr wrote:

>Lastly, I think it is a good idea to add a "security considerations"
>section. First off, it is required in RFCs. Even if it says "there are no
>security concerns," it still has to be there. Second, there are some real
>security concerns :P I think it would be wise to mention that CTCPs are
>often used as a method of flooding a client because they result in an
>automatic reply. Therefore, it is RECOMMENDED that a client implement some
>form of flood control with regard to CTCPs.
>  
>
Along those same lines, it should note that clients can't be sure 
they'll receive a response, even to CTCP requests defined in the spec. 
The response may be delayed or suppressed because of flood protection, 
/ignore, /silence, or other factors.

Jesse