[ncc-services-wg] 2012-07's direct engagement option

* Randy Bush

>> Both the LIR option and the DAU option gives you certification for your
>> legacy resources.
> 
> do you not read my messages, or do you just pretend to ignore them?

I do read them, but perhaps I have an idea where the confusion comes
from... When I say «LIR option» above, I refer to the one specified in
section 2.2 of ripe-605, where the legacy holder becomes a LIR and
maintains direct control of his own legacy resources.

This options has a total yearly cost of €1600, assuming the proposed
2015 charging scheme is accepted by the GM, and no sign-up fee.

I am *not* talking about option in section 2.3, where the legacy holder
would engage with a sponsoring LIR for €50/year. I assume that when you
state that you «do not wish to be beholden to an LIR», you are not
talking about *your own* LIR (in the context of option 2.1 or 2.2), but
only an external sponsoring LIR (in the context of option 2.3).

So assuming option 2.3 is out of the question, and that you do not
currently have an LIR (making 2.1 out too), you're left with two options
to get your legacy resources certified, as far as I can tell:

Option 2.2) Become LIR - €1600 cost for year 1, extra services and
resources provided in addition to the legacy stuff
Option 2.4) Become DAU - €3600 cost for year 1, no extra services,
strictly legacy-related services provided

Who would go for option #2.4 and why?

And if the answer is "no one", why do we need option #2.4?

Tore