Norman If you’d like to propose the policy then it would be discussed etc., What Brian was trying to do was to help set your expectations. Also bear in mind that RIPE policy may not be the only way to address your concerns and issues, though in the case of *some* actors blocking their entire network seems to be about the only sane solution. Regards Michele -- Mr Michele Neylon Blacknight Solutions Hosting, Colocation & Domains http://www.blacknight.host/ http://blacknight.blog/ http://www.blacknight.press - get our latest news & media coverage http://www.technology.ie Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072 Direct Dial: +353 (0)59 9183090 Social: http://mneylon.social Random Stuff: http://michele.irish ------------------------------- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd, Unit 12A,Barrowside Business Park,Sleaty Road,Graiguecullen,Carlow,R93 X265,Ireland Company No.: 370845