>> the purpose has been for operational use since dirt was invented. the
> The term 'operational use' has never actually been defined. But if we
> were to define it then I suspect it will be more about network
> operators solving technical problems with keeping networks online.
the network is for the users. and they want their mtv. and they can
not have their mtv unless the content providers geolocate them.
A lot of this discussion is about interpreting one defined purpose trying to make everything fit in order to 'get around' a legal review. That legal review is based on the RIPE NCC legal team doing what they are paid for...to protect the RIPE NCC from legal action. If the purpose was so clear we would not be doing this dance. If it's not that clear a legal council making a challenge against the NCC has room to manoeuvre. It makes sense to have a clearly defined purpose. Then there is no argument.
Cheers
denis
Co- chair DB-WG
>> maybe we do not need to make a bureaucratic mountain out of a
>> molehill.
> Welcome to the modern world.
i will resist this bait
randy