[8324] in North American Network Operators' Group
Re: Domain Rant. [re: should be in iahc list if it existed]
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Karl Denninger)
Fri Mar 21 15:03:24 1997
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 12:15:40 -0600
From: Karl Denninger <karl@mcs.net>
To: Tim Gibson <tim@taggnet.skyscape.net>
Cc: Paul A Vixie <paul@vix.com>, nanog@MERIT.EDU
In-Reply-To: <Pine.BSD/.3.91.970321125411.8273A-100000@taggnet.skyscape.net>; from Tim Gibson on Fri, Mar 21, 1997 at 12:59:09PM -0500
On Fri, Mar 21, 1997 at 12:59:09PM -0500, Tim Gibson wrote:
>
> On Fri, 21 Mar 1997, Paul A Vixie wrote:
>
> > > I think it is time ISPs take the matter in their hands. I.e. let ISPs
> > > to perform registrations. Root serer operators can ensure uniqueness
> > > just fine.
> >
> > this is definitely where we are headed if the IAHC proposal stalls. i'm
> > already in contact with some of the larger ISPs about this subject.
>
> It's not bad enough that Mr. Postel throws out an RFC process mid stream
> and assumes god mode. Now you are pulling authority out of the air
> aswell? Guys if you want your god mode, play by the rules that you set
> down or go change those rules first! This "group of 7" b.s. is wearing
> very thin and you're only going to find more business consumers of the
> net legally dragging you across the carpet for it.
>
> Tim Gibson
Bingo.
There has already been one Sherman Act related lawsuit filed. Collude with
others and RICO gets added to the mix.
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