Folks

I actually wanted to join auDA.  Notwithstanding my views about auDA, it is
the process we have and we need to make it work at stellar distances above
current levels.  This can only be done by a sound, professional membership
base.

When I looked at the grades of membership I worked out that by default I was
a demand class member, but that doesn't really describe much. I sought
clarification of what it meant and received no reply

If you look at most other membership based organisations they are usually
providing some form of an identity with the organisation.  What does being a
demand member mean?  I didn't proceed because I could not see any link
between the grade of membership and what I was looking for.  However, I have
a cheque for $100 for membership when I can find a relevant identity with
auDA.

I happen to agree that membership should confer some privileges, and maybe a
separate mailing list is one of those privileges.

Maybe, this list should discuss what are the different levels and type of
membership including privileges that auDA should have.  For my 5c worth, I
am suggesting the following as somewhere to start.  This does not give one
group any more privileges than another, but it does give an opportunity for
those who are in the same boat, so as to speak, to link up.

Service provider - large organisation
Service provider - small organisation
Service user - large organisation
Service user - small organisation
Service user - individual
Interested Party

Have a great Easter

Rgds


Adrian



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-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Wright [mailto:newsstuff§network.au.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 27 March 2002 4:18 AM
To: dns§lists.auda.org.au
Subject: RE: [DNS] DNS List


Jon

I'm not sure what you are really suggesting?

Are you suggesting that among current non-members there should be some kind
of natural, assumed or perceived attraction or value in this list -
especially after the dribble and verbal diarrhoea, defamation and slander of
recent weeks??

I really don't think that an auDA membership drive should be based upon
permission to subscribe to this list!

If you really do propose a (sic) "Gentleman's Club" style approach to this
list (To the exclusion of all but financial members), then may I suggest
that certain current financial members, must surely begin to act with
appropriate accord.

I do somehow think that the peak representative body of the industry should
represent all the industry; and not just the voices of the few who are
financial members.

There you have it - exactly 2.2 cents worth :-)

Phil Wright


>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jon Lawrence [mailto:jon§jonlawrence.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, 27 March 2002 12:07 AM
>To: dns§lists.auda.org.au
>Subject: RE: [DNS] DNS List
>
>Hi Dassa
>
>I just don't see why auDA directors and staff should have to spend time
>and effort administering a mailing list that includes people that are
unwilling
>to be financial members of the organisation.  Presumably people could be
>admitted to the mailing list as soon as their membership applications were
>received to avoid any undue delay.
>
>I feel very strongly that the success of auDA is dependent on it having
>a broad membership base.  I probably don't even really need to mention the
>glaring example that is ICANN of what can happen to an organisation without
>an effective or broad membership base...I think this is one of many ways
>in which to create real incentives to people to join to increase that
membership
>base.
>
>There are currently 152 members listed at auda.org.au.  This list has 311
>subscribers.
>
>regards
>jon



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