Re: DNS: Can we do something about noise on this list

Re: DNS: Can we do something about noise on this list

From: Chris Chaundy <chris§connect.com.au>
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:49:25 +1000 (EST)
On Mon, 22 Jun 1998, Stephen Baxter wrote:

> > Perhaps list members can respond to a simple question with a Yes or No:
> > 
> > Consensus 1: DOES THIS LIST SUFFER FROM AN EXCESSIVE NOISE PROBLEM?
> > 
> > Your votes:
> > Larry Bloch: NetRegistry: YES
> 
> Steve Baxter : YES

Chris Chaundy: YES

> 
> I would like to go one step further and suggest a real fix :
> 
> 
> I request that either :
> 
> [please feel free to constructively modify these - the following just seem
> to make some sense for an Australian DNS discussion list]
> 
> o  a new mailling list be formed to talk about Australian DNS issues. This
>    list would have strict rules for discussion including :
> 
>    o  all DNS issues in Australia under .au
>    o  ways to improve the stability of the DNS system
>    o  suggested policy guidelines for .au and below DNS
>    o  global policy that ONLY has direct bearing/influence on .au
>    o  ways to promote competition under .au and other sub domains
> 
>    the list charter would not include discussion on :
> 
>    o  rogue, alternate DNS systems
>    o  anything outside .au that did not have direct implications for .au
>       and below.
> 
> OR
> 
> o  the present mailling list (dns&#167;iia.net.au) adopt a charter similar to
>    this.
> 
> 
> 
> If the IIA are not willing to take a leadership role in this area then I
> am sure that other responsible Internet bodies would like the chance. If
> the DNS is to remain relevant it needs to focus on the realities of .au
> DNS and the issues faced their - not in some farcical .wally-world !

Seconded.
--
Chris Chaundy (Core Engineering Manager)

connect.com.au pty ltd, Level 9, 114 Albert Rd, Sth Melbourne, VIC 3205, Aust.
Internet: chris&#167;connect.com.au   Phone: +61 3 9251-3671   Fax: +61 3 9251-3666
Received on Mon Jun 22 1998 - 11:33:25 UTC

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