Re: transit across the ixs

[bmanning () vacation karoshi com]

> you might be amused to write a bit of code to see if your ix peers are
> giving you next-hops of other provider(s).  it is clear that a number of
> providers are selling transit across the ixs.  not at all cool.

        Well, that is actually up the the IX operators and
        participants.  Some do think it is cool and a much desired
        feature. Its a really good way to reduce expensive telecoms
        costs. Of course in the US, where bandwidth is free, your 
        castigation of this behaviour may be appropriate.
        

> we can't decide whether to force next hop on their routes, or keep watching
> and de-peer them if they do not cease and desist.  what do others do in this
> circumstance?

        drop peering w/ verio? 
 
> randy

-- bill