Re: [atlarge-discuss] membership fees -> membership donations

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Eric and all stakeholders or other interested parties,

eric@hi-tek.com wrote:

> It is a two tiered problem.
>
> Some cannot pay, that is level one and it is serious.

  Yes of course the old "Shoe Shine boy" argument.  Well
frankly if they cannot afford an minimum fee, than it is very
likely they cannot afford to even be on the internet anyway.
The very tiny chance of exception can of course be handled
by more financially advantaged members paying their fee
for them as a donation...

>
>
> Level two is our legitimacy and getting people who can pay to pay.

  This is a bigger problem really...

>
> Many will not join for free due to affiliation with ICANN problems.
> Donation is truly the correct wording.

  Hopefully joining ICANNATLARGE.COM will not be directly
associated with Joining ICANN, which is presently impossible
anyway...

>
>
> If someone has the trust and desire they would do well to file some non-profit
> status papers and open an account.

  Yes this is way past due frankly!

> Legitimizing is only a matter of
> paperwork.  I note for trademark purposes corps. can be filed for a few
> hundred USD.

  Exactly!  But not the question is whom is going ot pay.  How about
Hi-Tek.com forking up that "Few Hundred"?  As you are now
a candidate Eric, I am sure you can take care of that matter
with a simple phone call...  >:)

>
> Eric
>
> PS. We got my favourite (shoeshine) a new brace for his agent orange leg. Life
> does get better when we try to make a difference.
>
> 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
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Regards,
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Jeffrey A. Williams
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