[rpd] RPD Digest, Vol 222, Issue 111

[Fundiswa Nadia Maseko]

Dear Jordi,

Kone's point is not that every RIR must follow the same procedure. Rather,
his point is that the same technical outcome has been achieved elsewhere
without making it binding policy.

That makes the choice of mechanism relevant.

A policy process should not be used simply because it is available. The
appropriate approach is to use the least powerful mechanism capable of
solving the operational problem. If AFRINIC can implement hierarchical
naming as an IRR operational change, then proponents should explain what
additional technical benefit policy provides.

Policy introduces enforcement, precedent, and rigidity. Those costs require
justification. Saying that "the community prefers it" or "the community
wants to move faster" does not explain why an operational matter should
become a policy obligation.

Kone also raised specific factual examples. Those examples deserve direct
responses. Suggesting that only those with extensive experience across all
RIRs may question the proposal risks turning expertise into gatekeeping
rather than evidence-based discussion.

The central question therefore remains: what can mandatory policy achieve
here that an operational implementation cannot?

Until that question is clearly answered, I support Kone's position and
remain opposed.

Regards,

Fundiswa
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