I’m not yet sure what parts of this I agree or disagree with, but it’s an interesting read and the historical context is fascinating. Definitely follow the link to the 1992 draft spec.
Originally shared by Brett Slatkin
I shit you not – SPACEJUMP was once an HTTP verb.
http://www.onebigfluke.com/2013/08/lets-remove-verbs-from-http-20.html