Just because something has been discussed before shouldn't mean the topic is muzzled forever. Continuous discussion leads to change as it shows an interest. Im getting tired of seeing such arguements being used as a valid reason to put something to silence.
It's already established that CAM/MIC support wont have to break the IRC protocol as it wouldnt have to go through the server one bit other then initial CTCPing between 2 people which is barely a burden. The extra bandwidth is a choice by both people.
IRC is, and has been since 1988, the meeting place for the world for the world. IRC predates the internet! As the internet (and more importantly the use of it) evolves, it would be nice to see mIRC do so as well.
IRC is a text based protocol and this shouldnt be changed one bit however this doesn't mean mIRC can't extent on to it without breaking the protocol. Think about it: i doubt DCC was part of the original design. So mIRC has extended in the past with great success. Why not reinvent itself again ?
In the end of the day it's up to Khaled, as are all decissions, but that doesn't mean it can't be discussed. "It has been discussed before" should NEVER be a reason to put something down. Untill Khaled explicitly states he'll never ever will do this there's no harm talking about this.
I for one am ALL for CAM/MIC support eventhough i dont share the OP's pessimistic view on IRC.
