Re: Cix 95'

[ATM_Feel_the_Power <joe () net99 net>]

On Mon, 1 May 1995, Robert Collet wrote:

> Karl:
>
> if the preponderence of the membership feels the same way as you do we'll
> obviously not pursue this approach.  What are your thoughts on the
> alternative approach of simply enhancing existing InterNIC operations
> through supplementary funding, e.g., from CIX, ISOC, etc.
>
> thanks
>
> Bob Collet
Its simple, get out of the routing business.  Get out of the Cloud 
business, get out of anything but, the lobby business.  Look at that deal 
in Washington State !  The CIX , totally focused on being a trade org. 
may very well have been able to do something about such actions.  Alot of 
people agree that there is a real need for a good org. to represent the 
Internet providers.  Waiting until June to talk about such matter in 
sunny Hawaii is a lifetime in this business.  RBOC's fighting daily to 
get in to the LD business ,,, Sprint sure is heck is spending $$$ with 
all the right groups to make sure they come out with their fair share.  
So why should the internet be any different ?

Bob,

People don't trust the Cix.  That could always change.  Continue to block 
routes, run a router, talk of being an RA , Why not a focus on the 
Capital Hill area and forget the rest of the nonsense ?

As for the router of last resort, I would say sell it to the highest 
bidder. Before you do, have all members sign it. After all alot of them 
have had their hands on it / in it.  

J stroup