[rpd] [Last Call] Draft Policy Proposal - Hierarchical Names for New AS-SETs (AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02)

[Seun Ojedeji]

Hello Christian,

I am unsure what valid opposing view has been made. I only saw some posts
suggesting this does not need to be done via policy which does not negate
the fact that implementing via policy is not a bad thing.

Last call is to check for any significant objection to a proposal with
reason. I don't think that has occurred yet on this policy so normally
Co-Chair will declare his decision after last call which is either to move
the policy for ratification or send back to the list.

There is no option for a policy to pass last call conditionally unless you
are suggesting that you do not support moving the policy forward and in
that case a reason will be required.

Regards


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On Sat, 25 Jul 2026, 9:41 am Bope Domilongo Christian, <
christianbope at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi PDWG,
>
> I beg to offer a possible way out.
>
> For several days now, we have seen two opposing views on how best to
> address AS‑SET name collisions from AFRINIC Routing Registry. Both
> positions raise legitimate concerns, but the way the arguments are being
> expressed is now having negative effects on the PDP process itself.
>
> In many technical communities, when multiple valid solutions exist, the
> group often pauses, lets the current call for comments conclude, and then
> works toward a compromise that can be broadly accepted.
>
> May I suggest that we allow the Last Call to end, and afterwards explore
> an acceptable compromise between the two views? This may help us converge
> without prolonging the current disagreement.
>
> RFC 7282( On Consensus and humming in the IETF) Security Consideration
> reads:
> “He who defends with love will be secure.” — Lao Tzu
>
> @christianbope
>
> On Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 17:10, Hytham El-Nakhal <hytham at tra.gov.eg> 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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