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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi Owen,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I think private registries are a good
idea.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I think Benson's proposals would have led to
them, but were voted down by the ARIN community.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>One of the reasons given was the lack of oversight
which would result from the implementation of Benson's proposals.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>To my mind, such oversight can only come from a
higher level. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The proposed private registry after all,
would be on the same level and performing the same function as the
RIRs.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>ICANN is the higher level, in my mind, based on
their clear approval responsiblity for new RIRs, and their predating the
RIRs.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>ICANN has a policymaking apparatus which is being
appealed to by the writer of the letter which started this thread.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Here is a document I found which proposes that
ICANN adopts a set of requirements for those who wish to provide private
registry services:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=f><CITE><FONT color=#0e774a></FONT></CITE><SPAN class=gl><FONT
size=2 face=Arial><A
href="http://www.icann.org/en/correspondence/statement-ip-address-registrar-accreditation-policy-31mar11-en.pdf">http://www.icann.org/en/correspondence/statement-ip-address-registrar-accreditation-policy-31mar11-en.pdf</A></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I just skimmed it, but
if the community decided that Benson's proposals suffered only from a lack of
oversight, and required action at a global level, then perhaps they will add
their voice to the support which I offered.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If the action happens
at this level as a result of an informed decisionmaking process at ICANN, then I
am happy because it will expedite the appearance of competing
registries.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>And why do I want
competing registries? Is it because ARIN charges too much, or their website is
hard to navigate?</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Is it because I wish
to take my business elsewhere as a statement against ARIN staff? Is it their
response time?</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Is it because I am a
buyer who requires more than officer attestation for determining the right to
sell addresses?</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Is it because I am a
buyer who does not wish to sign an LRSA or RSA?</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Is it because I choose
a 5 year planning horizon? </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Do I want to transfer
out of region?</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>No, none of those
reasons, although are all, in my mind, potentially valid reasons for somebody to
change registries.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It is because I think
a competing registrar would naturally reduce barriers to
transfers.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>And that is my
underlying goal. In fact, ARIN could probably pull the rug out from under a
private registry by beating them to the punch and removing restrictions for all
transfers.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(I think needs
analysis should be done on free-pool allocations, though. I hope that goes
without saying.)</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2 face=Arial>As for the talk about
the perils or benefits of free markets, I will leave that aside in the belief
that the readers have internalized our different
perspectives.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial>Regards,</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=f><SPAN class=gl><FONT size=2
face=Arial>Mike</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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