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Participation concentration
Who actually shaped this RIR?
Across 608 tracked policies, 7 people or organisations appeared in at least two. The five most active accounts produced 27% of the captured discussion, while just 12 people produced half. That concentration shows how a small recurring circle can shape public number-resource rules.
Open a linked profile to follow that person or organisation across policies, messages and changing positions. Every figure remains tied to the stated source coverage.
Recurring people and organisations
- Stacey D. Son2 Policies participated · 2 Discussion messages
- Unknown2 Policies participated · 2 Discussion messages
- Jim Cusick2 Policies participated · 2 Discussion messages
- Unknown2 Policies participated · 2 Discussion messages
- Blake Sorensen2 Policies participated · 2 Discussion messages
- Shane Kerr2 Policies participated · 2 Discussion messages
- Unknown2 Policies participated · 2 Discussion messages
- John M. Brown1 Policies participated · 1 Discussion messages
- Owen DeLong1 Policies participated · 1 Discussion messages
- David R. Conrad1 Policies participated · 1 Discussion messages
Policy records
Start with Policy- ARIN-prop-353
Define Out Of Region Use
Introduced: Aug 2, 2026 · Latest activity: Aug 2, 20261Policy versions - ARIN-prop-352
Harmonize Section 1 and Section 6, Principles and Goals Statements
Introduced: Jul 8, 2026 · Latest activity: Jul 8, 20261Policy versions - ARIN-2025-1
ARIN-2025-1
Under discussion · Official status: Under Discussion
Introduced: Jan 8, 2025 · Latest activity: Jun 15, 20262Total participants - ARIN-2025-7
Make Policy in 6.5.8.2 Match the Examples
Under discussion · Official status: Under Discussion
Introduced: May 19, 2025 · Latest activity: Jun 15, 20262Total participants - ARIN-2026-3
NRPM Section 6.4.1 Retirement
Under discussion · Official status: Under Discussion
Introduced: Jun 11, 2026 · Latest activity: Jun 11, 20262Total participants
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