From Chris Adams: This isn't meant to be a pick on you (we've got some SWIPs filed incorrectly that we are working on). I've just run into more and more cases where ARIN (or other RIR, but I'm typically interested in ARIN info) info is out of date. Maybe ARIN should periodically send an "are you there" type email to contacts (like some mailing lists do). If that fails, mail a letter with instructions on how to update your contact info, and if that fails, delete the invalid contact info - I'd rather see no contact info than bogus info.
Chris, If you read PPML, there is a HUGE push via Owen DeLong's Policy 2003-1a to help with some aspects of the whois Contact.. his policy is mainly based on the abuse contact, But I think may get extended to all contacts eventually... Owen- Wanta jump in here??? And-- if you feel strong enough to be flamed on the ARIN PPML list propose a Policy based on your comments.. I for one agree with you.. just give 2 or 3 tries.. If it fails once - retry 24 hours if it fails again retry 48 hours. If it fails again.. 3 strikes and your out in the old ball game (add in the music from "take me out to the ballgame") Later, J That's my 10 cents worth- ya know inflation gets us everywhere...