(Non)-Uniqueness of Net Names

  > 1) Should we remove the uniqueness requirement for net names in the
  > Merit and InterNIC/whois databases? 

This is worth cosidering seriously. Withou a whole lot of consideration
I tend to be in favour.
We should require uniqueness within some local domain such 
as an organisation or site.

  > 2) My understanding is that RIPE's database does not require existence
  > or uniqueness of net names. Is that correct?

No, we require exitence and uniqueness, although uniqueness is not
checked thoroughly for blocks.

  > 3) Do net names serve any useful purpose? 

Yes they do! As with all names they make it easier to talk about 
the object named. 

  > Should we get rid of them altogether?

So this answer is no.


  > What other people or organizations should be consulted in this process?

I'll copy the RIPE local registries group.

Daniel