It always had a complete disregard for international members. Remember how they distrusted us so much that they asked us to go through so many hoops just to join? You had to 'physically mail' a photocopy of your credit card to them.
Personally speaking, I felt that FunPub treats international members/fans with some level of disdain like if we are automatically people who don't matter or are not to be trusted. A very 'merika! attitude. Given the unprofessionalism we have seen over the years, wouldn't surprise me if it were true.
Oh well. Given the success of fan organized cons and how they are supplanting Botcon, wouldn't surprise me if a better alternative Fan club rises and they would likely have much more interesting exclusives too.