On Feb 18, 2008 11:05 AM, Rod Beck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > <snip> > Markets have proven to be excellent mechanisms for allocating resources > fairness is a distinct issue) and might be the medication required given the > apparent hoarding of IP addresses. > > Nor is the trading of IP addresses inconsistent with ARIN ownership. > > Regards, > > Roderick S. Beck > Markets have a history of efficiently allocating resources, this much is true. My concern is when IP allocations are based on fiscal merit instead of technical merit. Also, don't forget speculators within a market. Do you really want the price of IP blocks bid up by "IP day traders"?
-brandon

