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IPv4 Soft Landing Policy | AFPUB-2010-v4-005

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Source facts

Policy ID
AFPUB-2010-V4-005
RIR
AFRINIC
Official status
Unknown
Normalized status
Unknown
Introduced
Unknown
Last source update
Oct 21, 2026
Coverage
Partial

Who actually shaped the debate?

34Total participants
34Discussion contributors
UnknownFormal actors
169Discussion messages
13.4Effective participants
53.3%Top-five discussion share
5People covering 50%
13People covering 80%

Policy evolution

940776bf0ad3df33e0571b30ba73c366c275696d1bb52377856314bf61512e1e
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draft-05
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Archive placeholder replaces a substantive source capture · The newer capture is an archive placeholder identifying the IPv4 Soft Landing Draft 05 page; it contains no operative policy clauses. The older capture contains the policy text and its revision history. This is a reduction in available source detail, not evidence that the exhaustion phases, allocation limits or other provisions were repealed or replaced. A substantive Draft 05 document is needed to determine any actual change between these captures.

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AFPUB-2010-V4-005: IPv4 Soft Landing Policy | AFPUB-2010-v4-005 Details Ref. Name: AFPUB-2010-v4-005
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878 Ipv4 Soft Landing Policy Afpub 2010 V4 005 Draft 05 📦 Archived Content — This page was originally hosted at 878--ipv4-soft-landing-policy-afpub-2010-v4-005-draft-05 and has been preserved locally. This page references content from the AFRINIC archive. Original source: 878--ipv4-soft-landing-policy-afpub-2010-v4-005-draft-05
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Debate timeline

  1. Official version

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  2. Official version

    Official version

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  3. Official version

    draft-05

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  4. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Policy Proposal: IPv4 Soft Landing Policy

    5 Discussion messages · 4 Entities

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  5. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Softlanding Proposal Update

    12 Discussion messages · 6 Entities

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  6. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Soft Landing

    4 Discussion messages · 4 Entities

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  7. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Softlanding Policy

    2 Discussion messages · 2 Entities

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  8. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Softlanding Policy

    2 Discussion messages · 2 Entities

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  9. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Soft Landing Policy

    14 Discussion messages · 5 Entities

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  10. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Last Call: IPv4 Soft Landing Proposal

    5 Discussion messages · 4 Entities

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  11. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] 15-Day Last Call Period: IPv4 Softlanding Policy Proposal

    8 Discussion messages · 7 Entities

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  12. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Updated Version of IPv4 Soft Landing Proposal now Online

    6 Discussion messages · 4 Entities

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  13. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Softlanding Proposal_181110

    2 Discussion messages · 2 Entities

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  14. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Updated Version of the "IPv4 Soft Landing Policy" now Available Online

    65 Discussion messages · 14 Entities

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  15. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Updated Version of the "IPv4 Soft Landing Policy" now Available Online

    2 Discussion messages · 2 Entities

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  16. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Updated Version of the "IPv4 Soft Landing Policy" now Available Online

    101 Discussion messages · 23 Entities

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  17. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Last Call: IPv4 Soft Landing Policy - AFPUB-2010-v4-005-draft-03

    27 Discussion messages · 15 Entities

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  18. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Section 3.8 of AFPUB-2010-v4-005-draft-02 - IPv4 Soft Landing

    14 Discussion messages · 4 Entities

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  19. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] AFPUB-2010-v4-005-draft-04 Softlanding Policy Proposal

    7 Discussion messages · 6 Entities

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  20. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Soft Landing

    4 Discussion messages · 4 Entities

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  21. Public discussion

    [AfriNIC-rpd] Last Call on IPv4 Soft Landing Policy (AFPUB-2010-v4-005-draft-05)

    9 Discussion messages · 9 Entities

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Entities

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  1. Owen DeLong
    Discussion messages41
    First activityNov 18, 2010
    Last activitySep 5, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes6
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies18
  2. Tim McGinnis
    Discussion messages31
    First activityJan 7, 2009
    Last activityNov 14, 2011
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stancePropose alternative
    Stance changes7
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies9
  3. S. Moonesamy
    Discussion messages31
    First activityJul 5, 2010
    Last activityMay 30, 2011
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position stated
    Other policies11
  4. Andrew Alston · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages27
    First activityNov 27, 2009
    Last activityJun 10, 2011
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies3
  5. Douglas Onyango · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages25
    First activityMay 13, 2009
    Last activityMay 30, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes8
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies2
  6. Mark Elkins
    Discussion messages21
    First activityJan 8, 2009
    Last activityDec 8, 2016
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes3
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies9
  7. David Conrad · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages17
    First activityFeb 21, 2011
    Last activityMay 25, 2011
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stancePropose alternative
    Stance changes1
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies2
  8. SM · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages12
    First activityMay 13, 2009
    Last activityMay 28, 2010
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stancePropose alternative
    Stance changes2
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies8
  9. Dr Paulos Nyirenda · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages11
    First activityFeb 21, 2011
    Last activitySep 21, 2011
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes1
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies6
  10. James Blessing · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages11
    First activityFeb 21, 2011
    Last activityMay 13, 2011
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes2
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies2
  11. Alan Barrett
    Discussion messages8
    First activityMay 21, 2009
    Last activityMay 30, 2011
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes1
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies11
  12. Graham Beneke · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages7
    First activityJun 25, 2010
    Last activityJun 10, 2011
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes2
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies0
  13. Mukom Akong TAMON · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages7
    First activityDec 4, 2009
    Last activityMay 3, 2011
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position stated
    Other policies2
  14. Leo Vegoda · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages6
    First activityMay 13, 2009
    Last activityMay 25, 2011
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position stated
    Other policies1
  15. Frank Habicht · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages6
    First activitySep 24, 2009
    Last activitySep 7, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport with changes
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes1
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies6
  16. Arbogast Fabian · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages5
    First activityMay 6, 2011
    Last activitySep 9, 2011
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes1
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies0
  17. JP Viljoen · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages4
    First activityMay 6, 2011
    Last activityMay 13, 2011
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes2
    Viewpoint consistencyConsistent
    Other policies0
  18. Scott Leibrand
    Discussion messages4
    First activitySep 21, 2009
    Last activityJun 25, 2010
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stancePropose alternative
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyConsistent
    Other policies3
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    Last research attempt: Sep 25, 2026

    Identity verified: Oct 13, 2026

    Internap · Historical
    Scott Leibrand, Internap
    www.arin.net
    ARIN · Historical
    Scott Leibrand January 2008 - December 2016
    www.arin.net
    Discussion messages
    4
    First activity
    Sep 21, 2009
    Last activity
    Jun 25, 2010
    First explicit stance
    Propose alternative
    Latest explicit stance
    Propose alternative
    Stance changes
    0
    Viewpoint consistency
    Consistent
    Other policies
    3

    First explicit stance: Propose alternative → Latest explicit stance: Propose alternative · Stance changes: 0

    Viewpoint consistency: Consistent

    Across 2009 and 2010 he offers drafting and allocation advice while expressly withholding an overall verdict on IPv4 rationing. Describing reduced aggregation is an impact assessment, not a reversal from support to opposition.

    IPv4 Soft Landing Policy | AFPUB-2010-v4-005

    Assessment: Consistent · Across 2009 and 2010 he offers drafting and allocation advice while expressly withholding an overall verdict on IPv4 rationing. Describing reduced aggregation is an impact assessment, not a reversal from support to opposition.

    I have no definitive opinions either way

    I'll hold off for now on expressing a position on the overall issue

    I have no comment at this point as to whether that is a better or worse overall outcome

    Policy Development Process in the AFRINIC service region | AFPUB-2010-GEN-005 · IPv4 Soft Landing Policy | AFPUB-2010-v4-005

    Assessment: Consistent · Supporting the PDP’s participation rules while reserving judgement on Soft Landing is compatible: one concerns how decisions are made, the other concerns the merits of IPv4 rationing.

    I think this is a good process (and a good summary).

    I'll hold off for now on expressing a position on the overall issue

    1. Sep 21, 2009 · Procedural or neutral

      [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Softlanding Policy

      Conditions:

      Offers technical suggestions while explicitly reserving a policy position.

      I have no definitive opinions either way

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    2. May 14, 2010 · Procedural or neutral

      [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Soft Landing Policy

      Conditions:

      Withholds an overall view on rationing while identifying ambiguities in the draft.

      I'll hold off for now on expressing a position on the overall issue

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    3. May 16, 2010 · Propose alternative

      [AfriNIC-rpd] IPv4 Soft Landing Policy

      Conditions:

      Accepts either proposed treatment of residual address space, provided it is not stranded.

      I think either solution would be appropriate

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    4. Jun 25, 2010 · Procedural or neutral

      [AfriNIC-rpd] 15-Day Last Call Period: IPv4 Softlanding Policy Proposal

      Conditions:

      Expects the four-/23 limit to drive larger customers to AfriNIC directly and reduce address aggregation, but explicitly withholds judgement on whether that outcome is better or worse.

      I have no comment at this point as to whether that is a better or worse

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    Per-policy stance timelines:AFPUB-2008-GEN-001 · Unknown · No explicit position statedAFPUB-2010-GEN-005 · Support with changes · ConsistentAFPUB-2010-V4-005 · Propose alternative · ConsistentAFPUB-2012-DNS-001 · Unknown · Insufficient evidence to assess consistency

    Total policy messages: 16

  19. Jackson Muthili · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages4
    First activityFeb 21, 2011
    Last activitySep 7, 2011
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stancePropose alternative
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies7
  20. Vincent Ngundi · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages4
    First activityJan 7, 2009
    Last activityMay 23, 2009
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position stated
    Other policies2
  21. Hannigan, Martin · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages4
    First activityMay 6, 2011
    Last activityMay 25, 2011
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies1
  22. Vincent Ngundi · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages4
    First activityMay 11, 2010
    Last activitySep 5, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies4
  23. ALAIN AINA · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages3
    First activityMay 18, 2011
    Last activityMay 23, 2011
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position stated
    Other policies1
  24. Graham Beneke · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages3
    First activityMay 14, 2009
    Last activityMay 25, 2010
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stancePropose alternative
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyConsistent
    Other policies0
  25. Trevor Mwangi · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages2
    First activityMay 23, 2011
    Last activityMay 24, 2011
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position stated
    Other policies0
  26. Martin Millnert · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityMay 17, 2011
    Last activityMay 17, 2011
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies0
  27. Maye diop · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityMay 5, 2011
    Last activityMay 5, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies1
  28. Randy Bush · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityJan 8, 2009
    Last activityJan 8, 2009
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies1
  29. Walubengo J · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityMay 6, 2011
    Last activityMay 6, 2011
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position stated
    Other policies2
  30. Simon Balthazar · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityMay 6, 2011
    Last activityMay 6, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies0
  31. Mam Dawda Gai · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activitySep 7, 2011
    Last activitySep 7, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies0
  32. Daniam Henriques · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityMay 6, 2011
    Last activityMay 6, 2011
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies0
  33. Badru Ntege · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityJun 26, 2010
    Last activityJun 26, 2010
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies2
  34. ata · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityJun 9, 2011
    Last activityJun 9, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport with changes
    Latest explicit stanceSupport with changes
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies0
  35. TOGBEDJI Komlan · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityMay 7, 2011
    Last activityMay 7, 2011
    First explicit stancePropose alternative
    Latest explicit stancePropose alternative
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies0
  36. Miku, E. Cornelius · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activitySep 9, 2011
    Last activitySep 9, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies0
  37. Jaco Muller · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityFeb 24, 2011
    Last activityFeb 24, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies0
  38. Nii Quaynor · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityMay 17, 2011
    Last activityMay 17, 2011
    First explicit stanceSupport
    Latest explicit stanceSupport
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyNo validated consistency assessment
    Other policies3
  39. Ernest Byaruhanga
    Discussion messages1
    First activityJun 3, 2010
    Last activityJun 3, 2010
    First explicit stanceUnknown
    Latest explicit stanceUnknown
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies6
  40. Auwal Tata · Identity unresolved
    Discussion messages1
    First activityJun 23, 2010
    Last activityJun 23, 2010
    First explicit stanceOppose
    Latest explicit stanceOppose
    Stance changes0
    Viewpoint consistencyInsufficient evidence to assess consistency
    Other policies0

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