[members-discuss] [RFC] Motion/Proposal for Amendments to RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025

Hi Denys,

Thank you for bringing forth this motion, I do not disagree with it on 
it's premise. I also fully agree with the call for RIPE to reduce its 
budget accordingly.

I would recommend one addition to your proposal.

"We suggest that RIPE NCC implement a weighed voting model based upon 
the number of resources billed to a LIR. This would ensure that a LIR is 
equally represented directly in relation to it's financial contribution 
to RIPE."

If such a motion is added, I'm sure those who will pay substantially 
higher amounts will not object to having one vote per billed subnet or a 
similar implementation.

Daniel~

On 4/11/24 2:19 PM, Denys Fedoryshchenko wrote:
> Dear RIPE Members,
>
> I am writing to propose amendments to the "RIPE NCC Charging Scheme
> 2025" for discussion. Below are the details of the proposed changes:
>
> Proposal for a Proportional Charging Model:
>
> We suggest that RIPE NCC implement a charging model based on the number
> of IPv4 subnets allocated to each member. This model would replace the
> existing flat fee structure, aiming to distribute costs more equitably
> among members according to their usage of number resources. Such a
> model would ensure that charges correspond to the scale of each
> member's operations and resource needs.

NO


>
> Reduction of Annual Budget Based on Current Economic Trends:
>
> Given the economic downturn affecting our industry, we recommend that
> RIPE NCC conduct a thorough review of its annual budget to identify and
> reduce non-essential expenditures. Prioritizing core activities is
> crucial, especially in light of the decline in LIR membership numbers.
> Adjusting budget allocations to current economic realities will help
> stabilize the organization and alleviate financial pressure on its
> members.

YES


>
> Furthermore, I have reviewed the archive and identified 41 unique email
> addresses that participated in discussions about this charging scheme.
> It appears that a consensus of at least 21 affirmative votes should
> prompt RIPE NCC and the relevant working group to consider the
> community's stance seriously.
>
> Accordingly, I propose a motion to include the following options in the
> charging scheme discussion:
>
> A) Maintain the current budget

NO

> B) Reduce the budget, possibly in proportion to the decrease in LIR
> numbers.
YES
> C) Introduce fees for LIRs based on their allocated IPv4 resources.
NO
>
> I suggest conducting a non-binding poll to gauge preferences on these
> options. While I am not authorized to initiate official voting,
> gathering responses could help us understand whether the demand for
> significant changes represents a majority view or just a few vocal
> opinions.
>
> Please reply to this email with your vote: YES or NO after each option.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Denys Fedoryshchenko
>
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