[lir-wg] rfc-ignorant.org

> The IP address block 194.78.245.172/30 has a WHOIS contact, 
> RD3539-RIPE, which lacks an email address.

> wripe -t person
% This is the RIPE Whois server.
% The objects are in RPSL format.
% Please visit http://www.ripe.net/rpsl for more information.

person:        [mandatory]  [single]     [lookup key]
[ ... ]
e-mail:        [optional]   [multiple]   [lookup key]
[ ... ]         ^^^^^^^^

  And if we would make it required (I would not object, btw!) - 
  how about registering the.pope at holy.see.vt ;-)

  When and how would we check the usefulness of the eMail entry?

  And how to deal with race conditions for new sites/networks?
  
  Puzzled.
  Wilfried.