Re: [sig-policy] prop-057-v001: Proposal to change IPv6 initial allocation criteria

[Izumi Okutani <izumi@nic.ad.jp>]

Hi Jonny,


Jonny Martin wrote:
> Hi Izumi.
> 
>>      - Be an existing LIR with IPv4 allocations from an RIR/NIR AND  
>> have
>>        a plan for making assignments and/or sub-allocations to other
>>        organizations within two years. *The LIR should also plan to
>>        announce the allocation as a single aggregated block in the
>>        inter-domain routing system within two years.*
> 
> This proposal looks much better having the requirement for a plan to  
> advertise any allocated IPv6 space.
> 
> I would prefer that that the "plan" to advertise was in fact a  
> "requirement" to advertise, however I'm happy either way.  (And I  
> hope that the 'plan to advertise' is not misconstrued in the same way  
> that the 'plan for 200 assignments' in current policy seems to have  
> been...)
I see what you mean and tried to play with some words, but I felt
putting a word that makes it sound like a requirement gives quite a
strong impression.

I would prefer to leave the phrase as it is and have hosmasters to judge
on the reliability of the "plan" if you are happy either way.

I do see your point and appreciate your input!


thanks,
izumi