On Fri, Sep 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM Owen DeLong via ARIN-PPML <[email protected]> wrote: > Why does the NRPM have to match ARIN internal terminology? > While I would encourage ARIN to adopt a better internal use of terminology, I > don’t see that as relevant to the policy process at all.
Hi Owen, Can you explain how it would benefit the community for ARIN to use one set of terminology in the NRPM and a different set of terminology in its communication with registrants? ARIN uses "ISP" in its software and operating practices, and occasionally "LIR/ISP." If we want to zero in on a different term of art, I think we have to expect the organization to harmonize on that term. Consistency is just good communication practice. Zeroing in on a term other than ISP will incur a cost in changed documents, modified training and updated software. On the other hand, adjustments to the NRPM definition of ISP that don't particularly alter ARIN's practices, and harmonizing the NRPM on that term, carry a negligible cost. Regards, Bill Herrin -- William Herrin [email protected] https://bill.herrin.us/ _______________________________________________ ARIN-PPML You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List ([email protected]). Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: https://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-ppml Please contact [email protected] if you experience any issues.
