Let VeriSign's punishment fit (was: "IAB Commentary: DNS Wildcards")

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Delivered-To: dfarber+ () ux13 sp cs cmu edu
> Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:36:40 -0700
> From: Dave Crocker <dcrocker () brandenburg com>
> Subject: Re: [IP] Let VeriSign's punishment fit (was:
>  "IAB Commentary: DNS Wildcards")
> To: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
>
> Dave (and Lauren),
>
> > A marvel of the new IAB "DNS wildcards commentary" doc is that it managed
> > to go its entire length without even once using the word "VeriSign"
> > -- now that's entertainment!  It's an attitude that points up another
> > serious risk.  Attempting to treat this situation as a purely technical
> > matter is a diversion onto the road to ruin.
>
>
> The IAB paper is a diligent analysis of the impact of Verisign's actions. It
> is noteworthy exactly because it does not seek to cloud its analysis with
> political, social, business or regulatory discussion.
>
> As upsetting as the current situation is for folks, let's remember that the
> IAB is a technical body, established to provide technical guidance. In fact,
> on Internet technical matters it is the preeminent body of experts, capable of
> offering reasoned analysis of choices and effects on Internet operation.
>
> Rather than being chastised, the IAB should be given due credit for having
> chosen to treat its role seriously and limit the scope of its comments to the
> areas for which is holds clear expertise.
>
> Slamming what the report does _not_ say, or taking exception to particular
> wordings, is a good way to miss the real content and impact of the report. It
> shows that this type of DNS wildcard use has one massive, negative effect
> after another.
>
> No one reading the list can reasonably be left with any doubt about the
> seriousness of the problems caused by such use.
>
>
> d/
> --
>  Dave Crocker <dcrocker-at-brandenburg-dot-com>
>  Brandenburg InternetWorking <www.brandenburg.com>
>  Sunnyvale, CA  USA <tel:+1.408.246.8253>

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