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On Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:46:09 -0400 tmbates12 wrote:
> I'd assume that starting the bridge spec out as an RFC would be appropriate
> while we see how much work it'll take, but I'd just like to confirm beforehand.

RFC or PATCH doesn't really matter here. RFC sounds fine