Re: Thread 3: selection of registrars

[Karl Denninger <karl@Mcs.Net>]

> Karl Denninger writes:
> > > Not so.  NSF only entered into a cooperative agreement to help fund
> > > the process of the InterNIC.  IANA authorized NSI as a registrar.
> > 
> > Then the IAHC, as a delegate of the ISOC (both the IANAs and its parent) has
> > the right to revoke that delegation *RIGHT NOW*.
> > 
> > Which is it Don?
> 
> What is fairly clear is that the IANA is the ultimate source of the
> delegation. What isn't clear is what can be done with the cooperative
> agreement before it expires. 

On the contrary.  If the IANA is the source, it can be revoked by the IANA.
Unless, of course, there is some secret agreement in there that says that
the IANA is giving away rights to public namespace in a format that isn't
subject to call.

Either you're the overseer or something OR YOU ARE NOT.

> Were it clear, things would be
> different. However, we have made it fairly clear what our ultimate
> intent on the subject is regardless of what is practically, legally
> and politically possible in the short term.

Balderdash.  If the IAHC had intent to do this, they would exercise what
they believe their power is in this matter.

Again, either the oversight and ability to call registries back in exists or
it does not.  If it does, then exercise it and create a level playing field.
If it does not THEN QUIT PRETENDING THAT IT WILL EVER CHANGE, OR THAT YOU
HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DO ANY OF WHAT YOU'RE DOING!

> > I will remind you, and the other IAHC members, that if in fact this has
> > happened you are quite possibly in violation of federal anti-trust law, and
> > may be in violation of RICO.
> 
> Your constant harping on this theme really doesn't help the discussion
> much, Karl.
> 
> Perry
> Speaking for myself, and not for the IAHC in an official capacity.

Neither does your hypocrisy.

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