> > hmmm. that configuration works fine for me here. > > Ok... But does it also do anything useful? My understanding of what happens > when a resolver starts is that it asks a root server for the list of root > servers and then uses that list from then on. Since this list only contains > IPv4 addresses currently that initial query is also the last one done over > IPv6. yes, that's how BIND works. other implementations (DJB or uSoft) may differ. > > not according to the RIR's. at least in ARIN's case the > > micro-allocation policy seems to have met with approval by the > > membership, which is why we're using a /48 for f-root. if this is a > > bad idea because all kinds of ISP's won't be accepting such routes > > even though they seem to be grouped together in a place where a > > different prefix filter could be employed, then you ought to tell > > the RIR's this and get the microallocation policies altered or torn > > down. > ... > I think this stuff is too important to leave up to individual RIRs. i'm sure there's a correct forum for you to state your concerns. is this it?