Re: Disappointing ARIN - A great advertisement for the USA ?

[John Curran <jcurran () arin net>]

On Sep 17, 2011, at 12:45 PM, Michael Sinatra wrote:

> > One approach would be the use of an option flag on the query to obtain
> > the new hierarchical output  No flag = no output change.  Would that
> > suffice?
>
> I think this would be a good way to proceed.  John, has this been suggested as part of ASCP and does it need to be?  
> If so, I can do it.

No need to submit it; I have the action item.

> We would also need to understand if there would be any disruption to users of whois caused by changing the default 
> output back to the traditional output.

One hopes not, but prudence calls for adequate prior notice so that 
folks can test and plan accordingly.  Expect more information shortly.

/John

John Curran
President and CEO
ARIN