First They Came for the IRC bots and I did not speak out because I did not run a bot. Then They Came for the IRC servers and I did not speak out because I did not run an IRC server. ...skip a few years... Then They Came for the DNSBLs and I did not speak out because I did not run a DNSBL.
Anyone who doesn't think that's an operational issue, just wait until it bites you on the ass.
Let's add a very important line: "Then They Came for the OC-3 or smaller connections and I did not speak out because I run fat OC-12 - OC-48 pipes" It's my guess that the "top providers" that ignore cries for help because they can sink the traffic (and bill for it) without breaking a sweat will one day find themselves without a plan and without a clue when the Kiddiez come pounding down the door with something that can saturate their pipes and bring a major customer down. I hope we don't have to wait until that time comes around to figure out how to cooperate.
Now we have clear evidence that there are no less than three who understand the threat.
Heh. Why things like this don't scare everyone on this list sh*tless is beyond me. If anyone ever sees garbage coming out of 8059, hit the abuse@ address or peek at Jared's list for phone info. Charles