[ncc-services-wg] RIPE Database Proxy Service Issues

as i am not a european or a ripe member, i generally try not to make
non-tecnical comments on ncc policy.  but, in this case, i am employed
by a current user of this service.

>> It seems to me that the deadlines have been removed for now and the
>> playing ground has been set up so that we can engage in proper
>> discussion.
> The demand for RIPE NCC membership (with waived fees for at least 9
> months) still stands.  I think it inappropriate for this demand to
> remain until the issue is resolved with the ripe community / ripe ncc
> membership.

imiho, there are at least two issues.  first is the one you address,
that the game was changed after the members' approval, that is a
violation of trust, and should be completely revoked, not just pushed
ahead with a cost suspension.

the second is the contractual issue.  i understand the ncc feeling it
needs a contractual relationship with bulk data users.  this is needed
to ensure respect for the data.  the confusion here is that this need
not be the membership contract.  in fact, i wonder if (i confess to not
checking) the membership agreement protects the bulk data.

randy