Accepting Quote by Jon Postel
“Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send.”
About This Quote
Source RFC 1855 (1995) on Internet etiquette
Advocates a balanced approach: accept broadly but send narrowly, promoting efficient communication.
In simple terms: Accept widely, send narrowly.
Practice selective communication.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- email management
- online discussions
- content curation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you broaden your acceptance?
- How to decide what to send?
May limit openness.