>From what I have read so far, the monetary payment appears to be one of
the weakest point of the proposal. I suggest that the monetary
consideration in the draft be removed, and that the precise method used
to implement the registration be left to the registry. Specifically, I
suggest in section "
3.2.1 Centrally Assigned Global IDs" to replace the phrase:
- One time non-refundable allocation fee per allocation that is
affordable by a broad spectrum of end users when considered
globally.
By:
- Allocation on a permanent basis, without any need for renewal
and
without any procedure for de-allocation.
I would also delete the phrase: "They should also accept a variety of
payment methods and currencies."
Then, I would replace the paragraph:
The reason for the use of an allocation fee for each prefix is to
allow this service function to operate on a cost recovery basis. An
acknowledged side-effect of such a mechanism is that it provides some
impediment to any hoarding of the these allocations. The
consideration of affordability is intended to keep the cost low
enough so as not create a barrier to anyone needing one. The charge
is one time to eliminate the need for an ongoing relationship with
the allocation authority, while acknowledging the service costs for
both the registration function and the enduring escrow service. The
charge is non-refundable in order to keep overhead low.
By a more neutral:
The allocation service should include sufficient provisions to avoid
hoarding of numbers. This can be accomplished by various ways, e.g.,
requiring an exchange of documents, a verbal contact, or a proof that
the request is on behalf of a human rather than a machine. The
service
may charge a small fee in order to cover its costs, but the fee
should
be low enough to not create a barrier to anyone needing one. The
precise
mechanisms should be decided by the registration authority.
Doing these edits will clearly express our intent, without dictating how
the registration service chooses to operate. For all we know, we may
find a volunteer who runs the service for free.
-- Christian Huitema
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