Can anyone explain why whois on a Debian server gets a rejection as if
through a proxy server?
Does the Debian command "whois" not connect directly to the various
databases?
$whois 191.96.36.56
% IP Client: 64.25x.xx.xx
% This is the RIPE Database query service.
% The objects are in RPSL format.
%
% The RIPE Database is subject to Terms and Conditions.
% See https://docs.db.ripe.net/terms-conditions.html
%ERROR:201: access denied for 190.112.52.13
%
% Sorry, access from your host has been permanently
% denied because of a repeated excessive querying.
% For more information, see
% https://docs.db.ripe.net/FAQ/#why-did-i-receive-an-error-201-access-denied
% This query was served by the RIPE Database Query Service version 1.114
(SHETLAND)
