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Re: Independent space from ARIN


From: Bradley Dunn <bradley () dunn org>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:28:54 -0700


bdragon () gweep net wrote:
God no, as can be seen with the DNS, free-market leads directly to
hoarding by those who have the resources, because it is considered
an investment in a cornered market.

I guess opportunity cost doesn't factor in to your analysis?

It leads directly to a tragedy of the commons where 90% of the resources
get sucked up by 10% of the companies, and those who need address space
get extorted.

Whether or not what you describe would happen, it's certainly not a tragedy of the commons. Google should help clear up your confusion.

Bradley


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