Re: ARIN?

[Kim Hubbard <kimh () arin net>]

> At 06:53 AM 11/6/98 -0600, Karl Denninger wrote:
>
> > Why should ARIN be able to put someone's business model into the trash can
> > because of technical complience issues?
>
> The same way that Auto Insurance companies can revoke your license in
> California. They simply revoke you insurance policy after you gather 3
> point agaisnt you driving record. According to CA-DMV, you license
> immediately becomes suspended for lack of insurance. Notice that the legal
> suspension limit is more than 6 points. However, the over-arching
> requirement is liability insurance. Thus, placing the control with the
> insurance companies (hell, I never said I *liked* living here).
>
> ARIN seems to be operating on a similar principle as the DMV.

I don't recall ARIN ever revoking or suspending addresses.  I'd be
interested in any examples where ARIN has done this or are you just
making assumptions here?  

Kim Hubbard
ARIN

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