[as112-ops] List subscription policy

[Grant Taylor]

On 7/7/26 3:33 PM, Matthew Pounsett wrote:
> Hi folks!
> 
> When I took over moderation of the list, the stated policy was that
> subscribers are expected to be current operators of AS112 instances, or have
> an intention of setting up one (ore more) imminently.

That sort of surprises me.

I've been advocating and privately running AS112 systems for years.  But 
none of the instances are full official AS112 systems advertising to the 
Big Bad Internet.

As such, I suspect that I would not have been allowed to join the list. 
Which disappoints me.

> Often those requesting subscription never respond to the request for info.
> Occasionally we have subscription requests from people who are simply
> interested in the project.

Are the archives visible without subscribing?

> Does anyone have an opinion one way or the other on whether the subscription
> policy should be changed?

I feel like keeping the mailing list closed to just groups announcing 
AS112 to the Big Bad Internet will end up artificially limiting exposure 
of the project and potentially even tarnish the spirit behind it.

I think the Internet community at large benefits from people running 
AS112 servers, even if they are not full blown BGP announcements.

If the consensus that you need to be advertising AS112 to the BBI, then 
so be it.  I'll see myself out.



-- 
Grant. . . .
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