Re: Should NSF declare victory and leave?

[Robert Mathews-ICICX <mathews () gold chem hawaii edu>]

 On Sun, 27 Oct 1996, Paul A Vixie wrote:
 
> I think this would be a bad thing.  NS needs a watchdog.

    While it is NOT my intention to perpetuate a "all those in favour -
say aye" scenairo within NANOG, I would strongly submit from the
perspective of a business and management consultant, that NSF NOT 
consider such an action.  

    As Paul suggests, there needs to exist a stabilizing agent.  Not only
that, it is my understanding that NSI is in the midst of rethinking a
public offering position.  Any activities from the NSF corner to conclude
their relationship with NSI at this juncture - could have reverberating
effects within the Internet community.  Variables that can extend to the
community, a general course toward stabilization need to be encouraged. 
This to include, carrying the present agreement with NSI to its full term. 


All the very best,

Robert Mathews
ICICX.
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