Subject: Re: [OAUTH-WG] similar to a certificate? intro of proof-of-possession-02

From: Mike Jones <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 03:43:42 +0000

The confusing language about “conceptually similar to a certificate” was removed from -03.

Thanks again for your review comments.

                                                            -- Mike

From: OAuth [mailto:[email-masked]] On Behalf Of Brian Campbell
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2015 6:28 PM
To: oauth
Subject: [OAUTH-WG] similar to a certificate? intro of proof-of-possession-02

It says, "The asymmetric key mechanism described above is conceptually similar to a certificate." near the end of https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-ietf-oauth-proof-of-possession-02#section-1
That kinda jumped out at me. I mean, I kinda see the point but it also seems like a pretty broad statement and potentially one that could be interpreted in unfavorable or unintended ways.
Perhaps it should be left out? Otherwise maybe elaborate a bit on what is and what isn't similar to a certificate?