Re: [Ianaplan] control and negotiation (was Re: draft-ietf-ianaplan-icg-response-02 working group last call)

[Miles Fidelman <[e-mail]>]

Brian E Carpenter wrote:
> On 05/11/2014 05:10, Peterson, Jon wrote:
>> Insisting on the transfer of domains, marks, and identifiers to ourselves
>> is not likely to prevent the contingencies we're concerned about - it is
>> more likely to precipitate them, by turning this process into a
>> confrontation. I think we would need a very different mandate as an
>> organization to take this step. It is both reckless and unnecessary.
> Exactly.
>
>     Brian
>
>

Acting on the assumption that NTIA going away changes things - it 
strikes me that the IETF needs to step up, and assert itself, and assume 
the responsibilities that go with being the standards body it purports 
to be.

Ultimately, the overall plan that reaches NTIA has to be very clear about:
- who does what
- how everyone is held accountable

Being wishy washy, is unbecoming and unproductive.

Miles Fidelman



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