Re: [ncc-services-wg] Re: [dns-wg] Re: dnsmon / .org

[David Kessens <]

Daniel,

On Wed, Sep 10, 2003 at 03:50:01PM +0200, Daniel Karrenberg wrote:
> 
> I could write a reply rant about the individual points in your rant but
> the main difference of opinion we have is about the mission of the RIPE NCC.  
> This mission is broader than just being a RIR:

While I would like to agree with you, I don't think it is all that simple.

To me it sounds like this whole discussion is avoiding the real
problem:

The RIPE NCC's RIR function is a monopoly. People who need addresses
cannot go anywhere else. They have the option to become a LIR and pay
for all it's services or choose not to receive any ip addresses at all. 

Sooner or later this is going to draw unwanted attention from
authorities. Isn't it better to take preventive action now and make
sure that the monopoly function is sufficiently separate of the other
activities of the NCC in order to avoid this kind of problems ?!?

David K.
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