On 31 Jul 2026, at 13:08, denis walker <[email protected]> wrote:
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> The rules of the game are set by policy. Policy is set by the RIPE community.
> It only takes a handful of people saying yes and the rules are changed. Then
> ALL resource holders, LIRs, End Users MUST obey the new rules. If you
> persistently break the rules you can be closed down and have resources taken
> away. To me, that sounds like a definition of absolute authority.
>
> But let's get to the core of your issue here. Do you have a problem with
> limiting malicious abusive behaviour on the Internet? Or are you just arguing
> over any point to slow the process down and ultimately prevent any policy
> from addressing this problem?
>
> EVERY time we have looked at this issue over the last couple of decades,
> 'someone' creates background noise, finds problems, develops arguments
> against and ultimately prevents any action from being taken. A couple of
> people even said it in this thread. This WG has a reputation for not taking
> action. This has to change. That's why I'm suggesting a very simple policy.
> Here's a list of bad things. You must not do these. Do you have a problem
> with this?
Who would investigate claims? Who would judge?
The RIPE NCC has a good structure for handing things out when conditions are
met. But taking them away is much more challenging and expensive.
Even if a policy proposal along these lines was accepted, implementation would
probably require higher fees, which might be a challenge.
Regards,
Leo
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