Re: Allocation of IP Addresses

["David R. Conrad" <davidc () apnic net>]

Hi,

> The answer is to have published, objective criteria, consistently applied, 
> with a defined appeal process and accountability.  

See the latest allocation policy draft -- it attempts to do that.
Comments on the draft would be welcome, see:

        draft-hubbard-registry-guidelines-00.txt

> It's hard to play by the 
> rules if you don't know what they are, and one has only to look at the /14 
> allocation to @Home to realize that the "slow start" rules do not apply to 
> everyone equally.

The @Home allocation was done outside of normal registry procedures by
the IANA directly.  InterNIC should not be held responsible for that
case.

Regards,
-drc