[dns-operations] conspiracy theories?

[Kim Davies]

On 21/04/2008, at 5:39 PM, T.Suzuki wrote:

> For example, AC,IO,SH,TM were in dangerous state for several years.
> In some years, AC and IANA did not know this problem.
> Then, IANA should have known it in Aug 2005.
> Finally, the mistake was corrected in May 2007.
>
> Is this a conspiracy ?
> ;-)

I'm not quite sure what kind of conspiracy this would suggest...

As perhaps sub-optimal as it may be to some, IANA does not proactively  
change root zone delegations if it notices a mismatch or error in a  
delegation. We are reliant on top-level domain operators to confirm  
timely updates to delegation data with us. Many TLD operators have  
expressed a strong view that it is in their prerogative how they  
configure their authorities, and IANA's role should be limited to  
performing a minimal set of technical tests only when change requests  
are being evaluated.

kim