[ga-full] Re: (OT) Re: Sunset for sunrise

["!Dr. Joe Baptista" <baptista@pccf.net>]

On Sun, 14 May 2000, Repoman wrote:

> ( Answer to !Dr Joe: Yes I'm new here and grateful to be able to share my simple
> views on topics utilizeing my simple instincts honed by 'hands on brick and
> mortar' as I suspect you are as well.

Yup

> Btw: What the hell is a 'Fud'?My guess: F....unfounded drivel"?)

FUD = Fear - Uncertainty - and Doubt.  A process employed by the Crispy
twins whenever they run out of answers - which is often.  Also ICANN's
main strategy when it's claim to the domain space is challenged.

Here's an example of FUD.  Any time people talk about running their own
root servers, ICANNer's start spreading the FUD.  Saying all sort of
problem will result from that.  However the FACTS dictate that sooner or
later we will all be running our own root servers.

But FUD will always remain FUD.  Simply put the internet serves humans and
if it crashes it will be humans who will find a solution - not
ICANN.  People are by nature self organizing, and should the existing
domain infrastructure crash - which is very possible - people will simply
start up their own root servers and route around the problem.

WHY - you may ask?  HOW - will this come about?

Well - simply put ICANN runs 13 root servers.  All of those root servers
are very vulnerable to attack.  DNS is by default a very insecure
protocol, easily hacked.  Also, there has never been a DDOS against the 13
roots.  If a DDOS is ever launched against the ICANN roots then I gurantee
you that alot of people will not be surfing for a few days.

But the day that happens will be the day we all end up running our own
roots.  I already run my own by the way.

Regards
Joe Baptista

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