Dear RIPE NCC members,
The Executive Board has been following this discussion and we can see
general agreement for a change in the way brokers are listed on the RIPE
NCC's website.
The question is whether the RIPE NCC should remove the list entirely, or
otherwise take steps to improve its approach. There are pros and cons
with both options.
Removing the list is straightforward and would spare the RIPE NCC a few
headaches. However, it is worth considering whether the current model
provides some incentive for brokers to play by the rules and what might
happen if this incentive is gone.
Conversely, it's clear that some brokers are still spamming RIPE
Database contacts. Is this the only problem we are seeking to eliminate
here, or are there others? Could an updated set of terms or a stricter
approach by the RIPE NCC help to mitigate this?
Before the board makes its decision, we would like to hear your thoughts
on this list.
Kind regards,
Christian Kaufmann
RIPE NCC Executive Board Chairman
