[dbwg] WHOIS Modification - Part 1 of 2

[James W. Laferriere]

	Hello Ginny & All ,  If I had my druthers ,  #4 & yes multiple
	Comments: lines .  Tnx ,  JimL

On Wed, 20 Nov 2002, ginny listman wrote:

>
> A discussion took place on this mailing list, with further discussion
> during the Database Implementation Working Group Meeting at ARIN X in
> Eugene, Oregon, regarding separating the city, state/province and postal
> code from the address line. This would facilitate parsing the postal
> address. This can be done one of three ways:
...
> Suggested format #4:
>
> OrgName: Ministry of Colleges and Universities
> OrgID:   MCU-1
> Address: Government of Ontario
> Address:  Corporate Planning and Services
> Address:  Ministry of Colleges and Universities
> Address:  8th floor, mowat block
> Address:  900 Bay Street
> Address: Toronto Ont M7A 1L2
> Country: CA
>
> Although format #1 was not suggested at the meeting, it is similar to the
> format for multi-lined comments. Format #2 was the preferred method at the
> meeting, mainly because people were focusing on a single line street
> address. Format #3 was suggested at the meeting, but consensus was against
> it. Format #4 was not suggested at the meeting, but if implemented, begs
> the question, "Should the 'Comments:' label be repeated?"
>
> Prior to implementing this change, ARIN is soliciting further comments.
> Which method is preferred? Will it be necessary to provide advanced notice
> before making the change?
>
> If no additional comments are received before December 6, ARIN will begin
> to implement format #1. It should be noted that time of release of these
> changes depends upon the method selected.
>
> Ginny Listman
> Director of Engineering
> ARIN
>

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