[BULK] Re: [address-policy-wg] 2007-08 New Draft Document Published (Enabling Methods for Reallocation of IPv4 Resources)

Shane and all,

  ROFLMAO, your probably right!  >:)  I never ceases to amaze
me that when there is something that a lawyer doesn't understand
completely, far too often their advise is to advise in the paranoid
rather than just plane old caution.  Maybe that's because they are
worried that they may have to actually defend their client(s) or
admit that they are not up to the task to do so competently and
don't know how to become competent to do so.  But than again
IT law is relatively new, and is seemingly always changing in a
fairly rapid manner..

Shane Kerr wrote:

> Michael,
>
> On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 09:34:36AM -0000, michael.dillon at bt.com wrote:
> > The policy proposal that we are discussing, wants to make a
> > fundamental change to the character of IP addresses. I think it is a
> > good idea for the whole community, not just the board, to get some
> > expert legal input into the decision making process. As long as IP
> > addresses are not property, we can regulate them strictly and
> > arbitrarily. But if the character of the addresses becomes more
> > property-like, by allowing them to be traded, does this create more
> > limits on what RIPE can do in its policy?
> >
> > As far as I can see, we need expert legal advice to find out the
> > answers to such questions.
>
> I disagree. In fact, I can already predict what the lawyers will say:
>
> - We're not sure, because this is all new.
> - But be scared - very scared!
> - And you definitely need more lawyers.
>
> So, I suggest we should NOT worry about whether or not IP addresses
> are property, but rather adopt policies that allow ISPs and other LIRs
> to get on with the business of running the Internet.
>
> As I said before, I support the proposal. :)
>
> --
> Shane

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