[rpd] Require newly created AS-SETs to have hierarchical names AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT01.

[Emmanuel Vitus]

Thank you Frank.

That is actually a useful example.

It demonstrates that AS-SET name collisions are not merely a theoretical
concern and can arise within the AFRINIC service region.

It also reinforces one of the proposal's core arguments, namely that
preventing future collisions is preferable to relying on manual detection
and community intervention after the fact.

My remaining question would be whether AFRINIC staff have visibility on how
many similar cases may exist today within the AFRINIC IRR database and
whether any broader assessment has been conducted.

Le lun. 1 juin 2026 à 10:58, Frank Habicht <geier at geier.ne.tz> a écrit :

> On 6/1/2026 12:31 PM, Emmanuel Vitus wrote:
> > One point of clarification would be helpful. Has AFRINIC experienced
> > documented cases where such collisions have affected operators within
> > the region?
>
> I know of a case where an LIR in Tanzania used AS-BELL in the AfriNIC
> DB, and i notified them that this will clash globally, and the changed
> to a different name for the AS-SET and removed the AS-BELL.
>
> So it was resolved before it affected operators...
>
> Regards,
> Frank
>
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