diff --git a/xep-0288.xml b/xep-0288.xml
index 29d794eb..bae2ef28 100644
--- a/xep-0288.xml
+++ b/xep-0288.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines a protocol for using server-to-server connections in a bidirectional way such that stanzas are sent and received on the same TCP connection.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0288</number>
-  <status>Deferred</status>
+  <status>Experimental</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
   </author>
   <revision>
     <version>0.2</version>
-    <date>2010-11-11</date>
+    <date>2011-12-12</date>
     <initials>ph</initials>
     <remark><p>Minor clarifications about the implications of bidi and dialback.</p></remark>
   </revision>