Re: [YA] Fwd: Class B Purchase

["Roeland M.J. Meyer" <rmeyer () mhsc com>]

At 09:19 AM 10/6/98 -0500, Karl Denninger wrote:
> On Tue, Oct 06, 1998 at 07:28:17AM -0500, Brett Frankenberger wrote:
> > :: Karl Denninger writes ::
> > > Oh, I'm quite certain  that the "registries" will recognize a court
order,
> > > which, if they refuse to recognize a reassignment, is precisely what they
> > > *should* be forced to recognize.

> > I think it's at least possible that some major providers would refuse
> > to accept that route, in spite of the fact that ARIN's database would
> > claim that it's valid.  Since ARIN has no enforcement power -- networks
> > can accept or reject whatever routes they like -- what then?  Does the
> > buyer then get a court order ordering every provider to accept the
> > route?  Even if you can get such an order (and I'd be skeptical), it
> > won't guarantee you reachability from outside the USA.

> Collusive behavior is a big, big problem Brett.  I'd love to see exactly
> this kind of thing take place - it would be hilarious to see some of those
> providers try to defend THAT.

It might be hilarious, but the only winners would be the lawyers.

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