I would agree with all the discussion about the various RIR's. Something
being "broken" is a matter of perspective so there is no point in
arguing over that.  I think it highlights the need for at least some
kind of standard across the RIR's even if it it is inadequate at this
time.  It seems to be a waste of time to develop all kinds of local
standards.

As for the overall process the "outrage" comes from people who keep
claiming a "consensus" when the truth of the matter is that most people
have no idea what is going on.  Millions of people use the domain and IP
whois databases every day.   There are many automated possibilities for
security and these services are being inhibited by a poor whois system.  
It isn't going to get improved if people can't even figure out what is
going on without spending half their life going through transcripts of
meetings.