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
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