SO is very narrow. I don't like the narrowness of the address SO language. Otherwise, we have guaranteed a tiny little clique a permanent, self-perpetuating position in the Corporation that is all out of proportion to their significance. There are currently only 3 address registries in the world, they are small organizations the principals of which all know each other personally. Moreover, unlike domain name registries, which in a very real sense are subject to competition, the RIRs are almost entirely immune from any form of economic competition.
Addresses are probably the most valuable asset controlled by the corporation.
If you are looking for a possible site for the cultivation of corruption, cronyism and inefficiency, this is it.