On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 10:05 AM, David Huberman < [email protected]> wrote:
> John, we're on the same page here, I think. > > > I am not for or against the present approach, but want to understand > > the community thinking on why enterprises should be prevented from doing > > transfers and subject to architecture-specific constraints in order to > > receive approval. > > No one participating in the RIR system should be prevented from doing any > bona fide transfer. In the 8.3 world, network operators must be free to > buy > and sell IP addresses as it fits their business plans. If we can agree on > that, can > we agree that any mechanism which forces a company to do multiple transfers > or buy multiple blocks is a disservice to the community? > I suspect the challenge here is that not everyone is in agreement about what constitutes a "bona fide" transfer, as opposed to a land grab. If we look at land allocations in california as any indication, humans will warp and twist any well-intentioned plan for their own greed and profits. I think at the heart of the matter is the question of whether or not a potential IP monoculture is allowed to develop, somewhat akin to the broadband monoculture that is emerging in the US. One could happily point out that eliminating all competition simply "fits their business plan" -- but is that really best for the community? I don't think all business plans are created equally, and don't think that that the simple existence of a business plan should provide carte blanche to do as one wishes. I find myself still torn over using historical data vs forward projections. I agree that historical data is flawed for new entrants; but I've been the victim of horribly and glaringly optimistic forward projections as well. I suspect over time I'll find myself coming to the stance that, like other limited spectrum resources, we may need to look at forward projections with a periodic review, and the ability to claw back mis-allocated resources if the projections do not end up conforming to the local space-time-continuum reality-curve. (ie, if your projections were crack-smoking fantasy, you may be denied renewal of your assets, and they may be allocated to someone else). Still not quite firm enough yet to be at the policy proposal stage, though--but watching the debate is helping gel some ideas together. Thanks! Matt
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