[anti-abuse-wg] abuse email address validation - VOTE

Shane Kerr wrote:
> Frank,
>

>
> It's not inconceivable that the RIPE NCC could implement manual checks.
> (I think APNIC actually already has staff that follow up to correct
> contact information.) If these were done only when a problem is
> reported it could be hundreds of checks per year, not thousands;
> probably an extra 2 or 3 staff, so only increasing the RIPE NCC's
> operating budget by a few percent.

Im not talking about manual checks, those are automatic checks.
All checks I described are automatic checks, the last once
are only a bit more complicated to implement.

You can start with the oldest objects and run these tests
in a couple of days over the whole db.

If a automatic test fails, simply mail the customer email address
(that is known only by the NCC) and the mantainer (if there is one)
and the address in the changed-by field (well there IS one)
and wait ... the NCC could send a reminder a week later and if
nothing happens, a big notice could be shown, when the LIR logs
into the LIR portal next time.

> Such a policy wouldn't satisfy people concerned with intentional abuse,
> but it is a necessary step.

Thats what I mean, start with the easy things.

> Personally I support both automated methods of checking contact

So thats a +1 ?

> information (like you propose) and manual methods of checking and
> updating contact information. I'm not sure how easy it would be to get
> consensus though. :)

Well, there is no harm to the members, its just reminders.
I would love to know, if one of my objects has a not working
email address.


Kind regards, Frank

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> Shane
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