[arin-ppml] [E] Re: Proposal to ban Leasing of IP Addresses in the ARIN region

[Michel Py]

>>>> Owen DeLong wrote :
>>>> Policy Proposal Name: Ban IP Number Resource Leasing in the ARIN Region

>>> Michel Py wrote :
>>> In utopia, I would support this. But in the real world, it's not realistic. ARIN
>>> would not be  able to enforce such thing, and it may be a double-edge sword.

>> Stephen R. Middleton, Sr. wrote :
>> I'm afraid that I must agree with Michel.  I see no effective way of enforcing this policy, either regionally or globally.

> Owen DeLong wrote :
> Completely agree... There was no expectation that this would become policy. The point was to clarify
> the arguments against leasing and get the discussion going in a more useful direction. It has
> achieved that goal and provoked generally the exact reaction(s) expected, especially from ARIN counsel.

Goal achieved. Now, when John spanks you, don't cry.

Michel.