Doesn't it make sense to have a common document in the usual format (RFC) which every newbie can consult when in doubt? I much prefer that to any sort of "comm

Doesn't it make sense to have a common document in the usual format (RFC) which every newbie can consult when in doubt? I much prefer that to any sort of "common institutional memory" that is nevertheless only talked about on random forums. People die, other people enter the field... hello subtle incompatibilities.