[members-discuss] [ncc-announce] [GM] Consultation on RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2024

On 07/03/2023 11:35, Simon Jan Haytink wrote:

> To help with discussion and to provide something tangible for members to assess, we are putting forward two draft models for members to review. These models can be summarised as:
> 
> Model 1: A “one-LIR, one-fee” model based on the current RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2023  that also charges for independent resources, ASNs, transfers and changes in business structure such as Mergers & Acquisitions.
> 
> Model 2: A category-based model that charges per member (not per LIR account) and is based on resources registered and that also charges for independent resources, ASNs, transfers and changes in business structure such as Mergers & Acquisitions.
> 
> In order to allow members to form an opinion based on their own situation, we are providing an Excel sheet that will allow you to calculate the fees you would pay under each of the draft models. It is important to be aware that at this stage, the numbers assigned for each item are indicative and would be reviewed in light of the discussion with members. We plan to review these figures following consultation with the members, and giving input on those figures would greatly help to arrive at a good model.
> 
> You can download the Excel sheet from:
> https://www.ripe.net/participate/mail/member-and-community-consultations/member-calculator-charging-scheme-2024.xlsx

Have to admit, very cleverly done.  Present model 1 which is the current 
model and then present model 2 which everyone will hate due to its 
increased membership costs.  So when discussion arises it will be model 
1 vs model 2 and everyone will select model 1 which is what RIPE wants 
to begin with.  :-)

I'd like to suggest model 3.  Same as model 1 but membership fee is 
1800€ and all the rest is the same.

Regards,
Hank