This screams of entitlement. If you can't afford $250 a year for ARIN, you probably shouldn't be starting a new business. Sorry
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Darin,
Please remember ARIN covers more than just the relatively prosperous United States.
There are places like Jamaica, which are also in the ARIN region, where the average
annual income is $2,337.
Having to put aside 11% of your annual income for ARIN registry fees to start a business
is a big decision.
I don't think you'd like it if we called you "entitled" for not wanting to shell out 11% of your
annual income for ARIN fees to start a business.
While NANOG by name does narrow the focus to just "North America", we should all remember
that even in North America, wealth is not distributed equally. There are communities that very
much need the economic development that new businesses can bring, where a $250/year annual
fee represents a significant headwind. Rather than pooh-pooh their concerns, we should instead
strive to see the world through that entrepreneur's eyes, and address their concerns, rather than
brush them aside.
Thanks!
Matt
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