On Mon, 2002-07-29 at 11:37, david@aminal.com wrote: > On Mon, Jul 29, 2002 at 01:46:01PM -0500, Stephen Waters wrote: > > I don't like the term "fees" because it can imply "dues" required for > > participation in the organization. So, I respectfully request that we > > refer to "donations" from here on out. > > > > Looking out for Eric's shoeshine boys, > > -s > > > > Many organizations use a 'suggested' membership fee, and will accept any > amount (sometimes including nothing) as the actual membership fee. > > The reaction to such a scheme is often positive, it seems that if an > organization is attractive enough to join, most people will pay a > (reasonable) fee even if they are not compelled to do so. > > I'm not quite ready to debate the symantics of 'fee' vs. 'donation', > though. :-) "including nothing" is fine by me. But that shouldn't be hidden in the fine print somewhere where our non-English speaking friends cannot find it (which would discourage membership). I just want outward recognition that USD$5/month is highway robbery in some countries. :) -s
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