[anti-abuse-wg] Definition of Abuse - Terminology used in the definition

On Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:03:32 -0700
"Ronald F. Guilmette" <rfg at tristatelogic.com> wrote:
> ox <andre at ox.co.za> wrote:
> >(4) Sanctioned
> >An action, event or situation originating from the authoritative
> >holder of rights to a resource that gives permission, or permission
> >is granted by direct implication, which authorises that situation,
> >event or action.   
> 
<snip>
> That fact that you still clearly either can't or won't comprehend that
> the "authority" you speak of has to come from somewhere convinces me
> that you are now -deliberately- failing to understand.
> 
> Authority for Internet number resources begins at IANA, and then
> devolves down to the Regional Internet Registries.  The fact that

No, with respect, you are wrong.

Resources could also be domain names, email addresses, all Internet
resources and - all Internet resources already have 'authority' as it
has to be delegated, assigned or allocated. very simple, very easy.

I think, for the non technical Internet users, this definition may have
to define 'authority' ? 

As, if I am the registrant of a domain name, for example, I have the
authority to issue an email address

If I am a RIR, same logic

Which is why my definition, and terminology definitions, has to "work"
technically

I received my first spam email in 1987 - even that email fits into the
definition I am proposing, I was the victim of an AS fraud, in the
early 2000's - even that fits into the definition. My main NetBSD
system was hacked in 2002, even  that fits into the definition

So, please read through all of the terminology, if you think something
does not work, do not simply give up, or be worn down - say directly,
succinctly, in one paragraph - not long winded, please - as long winded
makes it difficult sometimes to grasp the "gist" (right word?)

What we have, from what I can tell, is perfectly fine so far:
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Definition of abuse 
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"The non sanctioned use of a resource to infringe upon the usage rights
of another resource"

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Terminology used in the definition
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(1) Resource
Any Internet Resource

(2) Use and Usage
Any direct or indirect action involving a resource

(3) Rights
The correct assignment or allocation of a resource by he authoritative
holder of such a resource which results in the entitlement to use 
such an allocated or assigned resource

(4) Sanctioned
An action, event or situation originating from the authoritative holder
of rights to a resource that gives permission, or permission is granted
by direct implication, which authorises that situation, event or
action.   

(5) Infringe
An action, event or situation which limits, reduces, undermines or
encroaches upon the fair use of a resource


Andre