Independent space from ARIN

Tue Apr 15 20:28:54 UTC 2003

bdragon at gweep.net wrote:
> God no, as can be seen with the DNS, free-market leads directly to
> hoarding by those who have the resources, because it is considered
> an investment in a cornered market.

I guess opportunity cost doesn't factor in to your analysis?

> It leads directly to a tragedy of the commons where 90% of the resources
> get sucked up by 10% of the companies, and those who need address space
> get extorted.

Whether or not what you describe would happen, it's certainly not a 
tragedy of the commons. Google should help clear up your confusion.

Bradley