"authority" to route?

[Jim Mercer <jim () reptiles org>]

Hi,

Is there a common practice of providers to vet / validate requests to advertise
blocks?

Who is the "authority" when it comes to determining if a request for routing
is valid?

Is it the WHOIS data maintained by the various RIR?

It seems I'm playing whack-a-mole to get some routes shut down for some
blocks I've taken over admin for.

If I email the contacts for the AS in WHOIS, and get no response, or a
negative response, should I start going to their peers?

Some practical advice would be appreciated.

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Jim Mercer     Reptilian Research      jim () reptiles org    +1 416 410-5633
"He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless dead"