[address-policy-wg] On use of the word "sold" (was: 2012-01 New Policy Proposal (Inter-RIR IPv4 Address Transfers))

On Apr 5, 2012, at 8:28 AM, Sascha Lenz wrote:

> [I've already given my statement - considering that as 'side-track' discussion more or less]
> ...
> well, at first, just to state the obvious once more
> 
> a) For RIR-managed resources...
> 
> ...this is basically true. 
> 
> b) For pre-RIR resources...
> 
> ...RIR policies cannot be applied. Anyone can really sell this stuff, they seem to really own those.

That may be regional difference (or not), as in the ARIN region 
we run a single registry with a single set of policies which 
apply to all resources.  These policies not only include what 
fields (e.g. abuse poc) are present and publicly visible, but 
also policies that affect how resources may be transferred,
subdivided, etc.  We actively defend (including in courts as 
needed) ARIN's ability to operate the registry accordingly to
the policies developed by our community, and have never been
directed to change the registry contrary to these policies.

If your 'obvious' statement is true for RIPE, then it is likely
something which has been established on a regional basis.  I do
not know if that affects consideration of the 2012-01 proposal
but note it for sake of clarity.

FYI,
/John

John Curran
President and CEO
ARIN