Re: [libreplanet-discuss] membership confusion, FSF way forward

[Cinder Roxley]

   On September 22, 2019 at 11:04:46 AM:

   Given the extent to which recent discussions demonstrate
   misunderstandings about membership status, it doesn't feel correct for
   the FSF to continue using the term "associate member", as this term and
   the marketing around it (phrases like "Renew your membership!") appear
   to be giving people an inaccurate understanding of their status.

   “Associate membership” is the correct term for what is being offered.
   An Associate Member is defined as "a person who is a member of a club,
   organization, etc. but only has partial rights and privileges or
   subordinate status.” [1]  You would be hard pressed to find *any*
   organization that gives associate members voting rights much less
   selection of board members.  If the term is being misconstrued, the
   blame can be assigned to assumptions made based in ignorance.

   [1] Harper-Collins Dictionary