On Jun 23, 2016, at 7:58 PM, Michael Peddemors <[email protected]> wrote: > > On 16-06-22 06:47 PM, Andrew Dul wrote: >> The point of 8.5.2 is to clarify that the community believes that IPv4 >> addresses are to be used on operational networks, not as resources to be >> held for some other purpose (e.g. financial speculation). We ask that >> an officer of the organization to attest to ensure that the organization >> understands the nature of the transaction and doesn't commit its $ in >> support of other goals. I believe having it in section 8 helps >> organizations clearly understand the requirements for transfer. (e.g. >> They don't have to hunt around in other sections for other >> requirements.) I, personally, believe that the base requirement for any >> transfer is that the organization intend to use it on an operational >> network. > > Only concern I have, is that it has no real teeth.. You can always 'make' it > operational, we have seen recent allotments simply rented out to spammers who > want virgin IP space.. boom.. now it is used/operational
Michael - That particular case wouldn’t qualify, as they would have to detail their usage of the IP address space on their own operational networks (if there is a different intent of the policy, the language should be changed to make that quite clear.) I do believe such a provision would have significant teeth with respect to inhibiting IP address blocks as a viable large scale investment opportunity. While those of questionable repute may want work around such provisions, it would be rather difficult to establish a formal vehicle (i.e. fund) for investment in IP resource blocks based on a requirement for the necessary representations and the associated risk of loss of the entire investment in cases of fraud. Other than that circumstance, I agree that it would be fairly straightforward for most operating companies to make reasonable representations based on anticipated needs without significant concern. Thanks! /John John Curran President and CEO ARIN _______________________________________________ PPML You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List ([email protected]). Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: http://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-ppml Please contact [email protected] if you experience any issues.
