[dns-wg] Re: Re: IPv6 glue AAAA RRs in the root zone

Joao Damas wrote:

> operational problems. No one anticipates operational problems arising 
> from this change if the proper checks outlined in the document are 
> done, but it is nice to have a safety mechanism.

Agreed, fully.

> Imagine there was indeed an operational problem and that the IANA had 
> to initiate a formal discussion, that had to come to a consensus, on 
> what to do about it. A bloody nightmare if you ask me.

Sure, but the 'safety belt' in the policy document is stated much broader
than necessary for the risk posed by AAAA glue RRs. It can be applied
to problems totally unrelated to IPv6. While that may even be technically
useful certain certain circumstances, this en passant introduction would not
have been necessary.

-Peter