[members-discuss] Membership Fee Question

Dear Azer,

Thanks for your nice and detailed answer. This is what i was looking for during asking my question. 

I don’t understand people act aggressive and harsh, this list is made to discuss and share ideas / questions. 

Wish you a nice day. 





> On 24 Feb 2020, at 20:26, Azer Karyagdy <azer at karyagdy.com> wrote:
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> Hello,
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> In 2019 wide discussion was initiated about project of current charging scheme. And according project voting result most members agreed to pay for whole year and waive quaterly payments. 
> Termination fee is compensation to RIPE because RIPE yearly budjet should not be changed during year. 
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> Best Regards, 
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> Azer
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> ----- Исходное сообщение -----
> От: "Ali Vargonen" <ali at vargonen.com>
> Кому: "James Brooks" <jbrooks at inlandnet.com>
> Копия: members-discuss at ripe.net
> Отправлено: Понедельник, 24 Февраль 2020 г 20:03:12
> Тема: Re: [members-discuss] Membership Fee Question
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> Hello, 
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> Thanks for sharing your opinion James. 
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> There are lots of organizations that don’t charge you 1 year, if you are not using their services for 1 year. And if you terminate earlier, you pay a penalty fee ( early termination fee). 
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> Also second time i see ! , maybe in polite business communication , its new rule to use !!! which i am not used to. I will adapt. 
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> Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 
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> On 24 Feb 2020, at 19:38, James Brooks <jbrooks at inlandnet.com> wrote: 
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> It is a "Membership"! I am not aware of any associations or organizations where a membership is pro-rated if you do not stay a member for the duration. Any benefits that you receive as a member are perks for being a member. 
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> Mahalo! 
> James K. Brooks
> Treasurer/Controller
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> On 2/24/2020 7:39 AM, Jetten Raymond wrote: 
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> Why would you want to be a member for 10 days ? 
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> From: members-discuss <members-discuss-bounces at ripe.net> on behalf of Ali Vargonen <ali at vargonen.com> 
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 5:15:07 PM 
> To: ' members-discuss at ripe.net ' <members-discuss at ripe.net> 
> Subject: [members-discuss] Membership Fee Question 
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> Hello, 
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> I would like to ask you about the membership fee costs of RIPE, today I learned something new. 
> Maybe it was something common and I was not aware of it. 
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> As a member, you need to pay the full amount for the annual year 2020, if you just use the services for 10 days and terminate your membership with Ripe, so if you use services for 10 or 365 days you will be charged the same amount. 
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> I asked if it is possible to make it at least Q based, but this is not an option, 6 months based, not an option. 
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> You need to pay full year and it is not based on the number of days or (Q based) you are a member of RIPE in the year. 
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> Interesting information for me, I do not think its fair, but everybody could think differently. I would like to get your opinions about it. 
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> Is it fair to charge a member, who will not be a member in Q2 + Q3 + Q4 for the annual year? 
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> Kind Regards, 
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> A.V. 
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