Does it look bad if I publish an IEEE journal article without "Member, IEEE" next to my name? I am the second author of three, and the only one who does not have an active membership.  I have little need for the other services provided by IEEE, as I already have access to XPLORE through my work.
Nope, and I doubt anyone would notice or care.

Everyone can be a member, all it takes is a bit of money.