[dns-wg] RIPE NCC domain registrations

On 30/06/2015 13:50, Michele Neylon - Blacknight wrote:
> The .int - only a very small set of organisations could register one, so
> there’s absolutely no reason to keep it if it’s not being used.
> 
> The hyphenated domains - is there any “risk” in dropping them? I
> sincerely doubt it
> 
> As for the rest - I’ve no strong feelings either way, but holding on to
> a bunch of domains “just because” is pointless
> 
> And I wasn’t even aware that RIPE would even need to consult with the
> community or members on this kind of administrative matter . .

There's no policy requirement, but it's good practice for the NCC to
consult with the community for something like this.  It keeps one side
honest and the other side well-informed.

FWIW, I'm in favour of dropping all the inactive / registration protection
domains.  There are no compelling reasons to keep any of them.

Nick