Thanks for sharing your experiences, bgalbrecht. It's great to know that at least withing countries that does have VIP program, you don't lose your subscription and points.
I've been switching between US and Germany, where there is no VIP program. Despite the claim in
terms and conditions, you don't actually lose the point. Still does not mean that I won't lose the VIP status though...
I may go ahead and do it at some points. Will report back if I find out about it.