[rpd] RPD Digest, Vol 222, Issue 91

Mon Jul 20 11:54:06 UTC 2026

Hi Noah,

You may disagree with the use of writing tools, but you cannot dictate
which tools participants may or may not use. What matters is whether
contributors stand behind their submissions and whether the arguments are
relevant.

As for traffic, an active policy discussion will naturally generate
messages. The answer is sensible moderation, threading, and consolidation
where appropriate, not asking selected participants to stop speaking.

The co-chairs can manage the process. Individual participants do not have a
mandate to silence others.

Regards,

Nonhlanhla

On Mon, 20 Jul 2026, 12:02 pm <rpd-request at afrinic.net> wrote:

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>    1. Re: [Last Call] Draft Policy Proposal - Hierarchical Names
>       for New AS-SETs (AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02) (Hendrik Visage)
>    2. Re: Request to Pause the AI generated posting (Noah)
>    3. Re: [Last Call] Draft Policy Proposal - Hierarchical Names
>       for New AS-SETs (AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02) (Bubacarr Sowe)
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> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:50:45 +0200
> From: Hendrik Visage <hvisage at hevis.co.za>
> To: Taye Medoye <daniel.medoye at gmail.com>
> Cc: rpd at afrinic.net
> Subject: Re: [rpd] [Last Call] Draft Policy Proposal - Hierarchical
>         Names for New AS-SETs (AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02)
> Message-ID: <E98B1C66-C6FE-448E-B418-73340636A429 at hevis.co.za>
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> Dear Daniel,
>
> Thank you for the considered note, and for recognising the rationale on
> squatting and name overlaps as justifiable.
>
> One clarification on process: this proposal is DRAFT02 at Last Call,
> meaning the PDP discussion phases your message calls for have already
> run their course ? Last Call is their conclusion. The earlier rounds
> are in the list archive https://lists.afrinic.net/pipermail/rpd/ should
> they be useful - Reference the first draft call on
> https://lists.afrinic.net/pipermail/rpd/2026/014746.html
>
> You write that you object "subject to alternative and more acceptable
> rationale." Could you say what specific rationale would move you to
> acceptance? Happy to address it directly.
> Regards,
> Hendrik
>
> ---
> Hendrik Visage
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> On 20 Jul 2026, at 11:08, Taye Medoye wrote:
>
> > Whereas the Organization?s guideline on Policy Scope & Exclusions
> > permits
> > any desired alteration or amendment to an existing policy framework,
> > it is
> > required that such an exercise would require critical deliberations
> > and
> > discussion to ensure a convincing and realistic position for the
> > proposed
> > policy change or amendment to stand the test of time. This view also
> > aligns
> > with the policy statement which guarantees *that Number Resource
> > management
> > policies are developed through an open Policy Development Process
> > (PDP).*
> >
> > In regard to the draft Policy proposal on bordering on the above
> > captioned
> > subject-matter, projected for discussions on the Forum, l have taken
> > note
> > of the justifiable rationale which forbids the unauthorized creation
> > of
> > names that could lead to either a flat or arbitrary name, and its
> > consequences of potential squatting or accidental overlaps; and the
> > fact
> > that the requirement currently applies strictly to AS-SET objects to
> > the
> > exclusion of other IRR objects.
> >
> > I have equally taken note that the AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02 requires
> > newly created AS-SETs to use hierarchical naming to avoid name
> > collisions
> > and improve route filtering, the fact remains that any alteration or
> > amendment or new creation to existing policy framework would need to
> > be
> > subjected to extensive discussions as is the guideline on this forum.
> >
> > Therefore, l hereby object to a creation of names as is being proposed
> > subject to alternative and more acceptable rationale that necessitates
> > acceptance of the proposal.
> > *Daniel Taye Medoye*
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> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:55:25 +0300
> From: Noah <noah at neo.co.tz>
> To: Phetulo Dhlamini <phetulodhlamini at gmail.com>
> Cc: rpd List <rpd at afrinic.net>
> Subject: Re: [rpd] Request to Pause the AI generated posting
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> On Mon, 20 Jul 2026, 12:33?pm Phetulo Dhlamini, <phetulodhlamini at gmail.com
> >
> wrote:
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> > Hi Noah,
> >
> > You don?t speak for the whole PDWG . People disagreeing is not a reason
> to
> > silence people .
> >
>
> You are absolutely right. I dont speak for the PDWG...
>
> I made assumption based on offline discussions I have had with an ecosystem
> that participate in this WG which is really surprised by the coordinated AI
> posting from your peers who I mentioned earlier.
>
>
>
> >> Can I kindly request that you pause your AI generated posts for now so
> as
> >> to reduce traffic on rpd list.
> >>
> >
> Can i kindly request that you and your peers pause the endless posting for
> now as we wait for feedback from the co-chairs.
>
> Noah
>
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> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:01:42 +0100
> From: Bubacarr Sowe <buba at sowe.me>
> To: rpd at afrinic.net
> Subject: Re: [rpd] [Last Call] Draft Policy Proposal - Hierarchical
>         Names for New AS-SETs (AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02)
> Message-ID: <80a2afb9-07c4-4878-81ff-70f4603080e5 at sowe.me>
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> Dear PDWG,
>
> I support the adoption of this draft.
>
> Hierarchical AS-SETs? solve a problem. We need this and such a draft
> should be adopted without difficulty. I don't see any benefit in not
> adapting it.
>
> Lets not resist for the sake of resisting but understand why
> hierarchical AS-SETs are important. MANRS site has more on this here:
>
> https://manrs.org/2022/12/why-network-operators-should-use-hierarchical-as-sets/.
>
>
>
> Please don't load this list with AI puke, its annoying, stupid and the
> repetitiveness is an eye sore. You may enjoy your AI output? but that
> may not be the case for most of us, that is for your Facebook post.
>
> Mailing lists like this solves real problems and people make decision
> base on the discussions but if we fill this list with some garbage from
> ChatGTP or whatever, we will kill the spirit of the discussion, the
> human engagement and the results that define our community and the
> internet.
>
> Thanks,
>
> BS
>
>
> On 16/07/2026 23:09, Hytham El-Nakhal wrote:
> > Dear PDWG,
> >
> >
> > The Policy Development Working Group (PDWG) Chairs have initiated a Last
> Call for this proposal, following rough consensus at the AFRINIC-37 Public
> Policy Meeting held in hybrid format in Nairobi, Kenya on 24 June 2026.
> >
> >    *   Proposal Name: Hierarchical Names for New AS-SETs
> >
> >    *   Proposal ID: AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02
> >
> >    *   Proposal URL:
> https://www.afrinic.net/afpub-2026-asn-001-draft02.html
> >
> > Last Call closes on: July 31, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
> >
> >
> > Please note the staff observation regarding implementation constraints:
> due to the current prioritization of the MyAFRINIC v2 deployment, physical
> database implementation of this policy will be scheduled once the MyAFRINIC
> v2 deployment is concluded.
> >
> >
> > As always, we kindly request that all participants adhere to the AFRINIC
> Code of Conduct<https://www.afrinic.net/code> to maintain a respectful
> and professional environment on the mailing list.
> >
> >
> > Kind regards,
> >
> >
> > Haitham el Nakhal
> >
> > AFRINIC PDWG Co-Chair
> >
> >
> >
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