[NNTP] MODE READER

[Clive D.W. Feather]

Pulling this one bit out.

Mark Crispin said:
> As far as MODE READER goes, the very existance of that command is a 
> protocol design wart to work around an implementation design bug.  NNTPv2 
> should make it MANDATORY that MODE READER is a no-op in any NNTPv2 
> compliant server; in particular it is NOT required of a client, and does 
> NOT change any server protocol modes.  The sole purpose of MODE READER 
> should be to try to communicate with pre-NNTPv2 servers.
> 
> You can't claim to draw a line in the sand between old cruft and new 
> goodness if you leave behind these warts.

As far as MODE READER is concerned, I personally agree with you. However,
server implementers will tell you otherwise. If you want to argue for this
change, please do so and let's see what happens.

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