Accepting Quote by Jon Postel
“Be conservative in its sending behavior, and liberal in its receiving behavior.”
About This Quote
Source Technical Writing: RFC 791, 1981
Encourages a balanced network approach: be cautious sending data but generous receiving.
In simple terms: Send carefully, receive openly.
Adopt a cautious sending, generous receiving stance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- peer‑to‑peer
- API design
- data sharing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance caution and generosity in digital communication?
- What risks arise from being too liberal in receiving?
Excessive openness can expose security risks.