> 1) Should we remove the uniqueness requirement for net names in the
> Merit and InterNIC/whois databases?
This is worth cosidering seriously. Withou a whole lot of consideration
I tend to be in favour.
We should require uniqueness within some local domain such
as an organisation or site.
> 2) My understanding is that RIPE's database does not require existence
> or uniqueness of net names. Is that correct?
No, we require exitence and uniqueness, although uniqueness is not
checked thoroughly for blocks.
> 3) Do net names serve any useful purpose?
Yes they do! As with all names they make it easier to talk about
the object named.
> Should we get rid of them altogether?
So this answer is no.
> What other people or organizations should be consulted in this process?
I'll copy the RIPE local registries group.
Daniel
