[anti-abuse-wg] Changing Whois server behaviour, was Discussion on 2011-06

I would agree with all the discussion about the various RIR's. Something 
being "broken" is a matter of perspective so there is no point in 
arguing over that.  I think it highlights the need for at least some 
kind of standard across the RIR's even if it it is inadequate at this 
time.  It seems to be a waste of time to develop all kinds of local 
standards.

As for the overall process the "outrage" comes from people who keep 
claiming a "consensus" when the truth of the matter is that most people 
have no idea what is going on.  Millions of people use the domain and IP 
whois databases every day.   There are many automated possibilities for 
security and these services are being inhibited by a poor whois system.  
It isn't going to get improved if people can't even figure out what is 
going on without spending half their life going through transcripts of 
meetings.