Domain Rant. [re: should be in iahc list if it existed]

Fri Mar 21 18:15:40 UTC 1997

On Fri, Mar 21, 1997 at 12:59:09PM -0500, Tim Gibson wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 21 Mar 1997, Paul A Vixie wrote:
> 
> > > I think it is time ISPs take the matter in their hands.  I.e. let ISPs
> > > to perform registrations.  Root serer operators can ensure uniqueness
> > > just fine.
> > 
> > this is definitely where we are headed if the IAHC proposal stalls.  i'm
> > already in contact with some of the larger ISPs about this subject.
> 
> It's not bad enough that Mr. Postel throws out an RFC process mid stream 
> and assumes god mode. Now you are pulling authority out of the air 
> aswell? Guys if you want your god mode, play by the rules that you set 
> down or go change those rules first! This "group of 7" b.s. is wearing 
> very thin and you're only going to find more business consumers of the 
> net legally dragging you across the carpet for it.
> 
> Tim Gibson

Bingo.

There has already been one Sherman Act related lawsuit filed.  Collude with
others and RICO gets added to the mix.

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