Re: advisory board & announcement update

[Bart Decrem <bart eazel com>]

Hi Kelly,

Interesting point.  How about if we cross this bridge if and when we get
to it?  ie. let's figure this out if the situation ever arises where
someone gets kicked off and wants a refunds (a fairly low-likehood event
I think).

Martin: I think the membership fee is the same regardless of when you
join.

bd



kelly@poverty.bloomington.in.us wrote:

> On Tue, 08 Aug 2000 15:21:20 -0700, Bart Decrem <bart@eazel.com> said:
>
> >To avoid disputes. You're in a club and you're getting kicked out -
> >so we give you a refund for the time you're not going to be part of
> >the club.
>
> From a legal standpoint, this is a bad idea.  It suggests that
> membership has some tangible value.  My understanding is that
> membership is intended to be a way to show support financially, and
> not intended to provide any substantial tangible benefit to the
> member.  By giving refunds, you create a reliance interest and make it
> sound like you're selling a service instead of running a voluntary
> organization.
>
> Down this road lies lawsuits.  My advice is, don't travel it.
>
> Kelly
>
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