Security Considerations - Discouraging, ignoring, or encouraging actions related to security all send signals, regardless of their actual effectiveness [1] - Physical security measures, like door locks, deter most opportunistic threats, even if they don't stop determined attackers [1] - The focus is often on "locked-door" security or traffic signs, rather than absolute security, especially in areas like mempool and relay policy [2] - The inability to stop all attackers shouldn't prevent efforts to mitigate common behaviors that could harm node operators or the network [2] Network Policy - Discussions around mempool and relay policy are more about guiding behavior than ensuring strong security [2] - Alternative methods, even if weak, can send a signal and deter unwanted behavior [2]

Whether you try to discourage something, or do nothing, or try to encourage it -- or seem to do these things -- each of these actions or non-actions sends a signal, often a much more powerful signal than the actual security of your effort warrants.Think about locks on your door. Would they stop a skilled and determined robber? No. Do they stop most unwanted visitors? Yes. Most predators just want dinner, and they will choose the least risky prey they can find.Since this debate mostly lies in the area of the ...