[arin-ppml] Policy Proposal: Depleted IPv4 reserves

[Milton L Mueller]

Hi, Michael
I think the critical issue on this policy proposal is the merit of
setting a fixed and relatively small size for the last allocations. I
would like to see more discussion of that. It could make sense, I just
haven't heard enough.

I only raised the question of a plan for v6 migration because I don't
think the distribution of these blocks should be contingent on that.
Let's not get distracted by more banking analogies.

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> > Besides, a "plan" in this context is nothing more than a
> > promise. Is ARIN in any position to realistically assess the
> > credibility or appropriateness of an ipv6 migration plan for
> > hundreds or thousands of small organizations? Is this a good
> > use of its resources? Is it in any position to enforce such
> > promises? If not, what is the point of such a requirement?
> 
> It's like banking. When a small business comes in and asks
> the banker for a bridging loan, is the bank really in a
> position to realistically assess the credibility of the plan?
> Are they in any position to enforce the small business owner's
> promises? No, and no.
>