[governance] Big Porn v. Big Web Ruling Could Spell Trouble for ICANN / was Re: new gTLDs

Tue Aug 28 06:42:18 EDT 2012

>
>
> Just FYI and AFAIK, there is no existing org which has responsibility for
> peering.
>
>  True
>
>>
>> It is not unusual to have discussions on any of these aspects. I agree
>> that there is not alot of space within the IGF to have sufficient
>> discussions and "air time" on these. I do know that Packet Clearing House
>> along with ARIN and ISOC  on Peering and IXPs which I thought was very
>> relevant to the issue of "Access".
>>
>> There are some diverse challenges globally and it would seem to me that
>> the IGF is a fantastic place to raise and share best practices lessons so
>> that when these stakeholders return can leapfrog. I agree with you in this
>> regard. That does not mean however that there are no discussions on other
>> aspects. I will just use two examples, to make my point.
>>
>>    - Whois Look Ups is a significant issue especially when it comes to
>>    accuracy of records and at the end of the day it becomes incumbent on
>>    Registrars to properly manage these.
>>    - Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 etc [poor anti dumping laws, and
>>    general lack of awareness can make Telcos in the Pacific region vulnerable
>>    targets especially when procuring supposedly v6 compatible equipment that
>>    do not meet certain standards.
>>
>>
> Do you have any evidence of this? I have always suspected that this is a
> red-herring when I have heard this idea being touted in Africa.  Lots
> (much/most) of routing gear has been v6 ready for over a decade.  CPEs
> excluded.
>
> From personal experience, which is why I like how RIPE NCC publish a list
> of vendors on their site.
> --
> Cheers,
>
> McTim
> "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route
> indicates how we get there."  Jon Postel
>


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