I don't mind paying for services I use, but I really dislike being gouged for things I didn't ask for. Ever-increasing fees and charges on top of charges is ludicrous. Worst of all, losing quality exchange options so RCI can rent out the deposited week smacks of usury and fraud.
When I first started in timeshares, I joined RCI to get the (presumed) most from my timeshare options. I've since bought and sold a few timeshares, until I've leveraged myself into a situation where I own resorts I'll actually use, and one bi-annual week to rent or exchange. With the independent exchange companies out there, I have no further need of RCI or their misleading, extortionistic practices. When my RCI membership expires, I won't be renewing it. Not dealing with them in any way, shape or form is the only way to fight back.
Timesharing is supposed to be about increasing vacation options, not about lining the pockets of a deceptive conglomerate who thinks we're all stupid.
Dave