RE: [RFC 1464?] RE: Alternative to TXT or new RR was: Comments on draft

> Whether there are too many people maintaining the registry information
> is separate concern from whether a registry is needed.  
> Moving Protocol
> Number Assignment to a function of the IETF rather an IANA is 
> a decision
> well beyond the scope of this group.  A registry is a vital function
> that must be employed to ensure the function of past and future
> protocols.
Designing protocols to minimize the load on IANA has always
been a concern in the ietf.