February 2020 - comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20@icann.org

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disagree with raising .com prices
by Brent Anderson Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi ICANN, I own a few .com domains. Given that each domain is ultimately represented by a few entries in a few databases, and that domain name accessibility includes keeping them highly affordable, I urge you to not give in to increased prices for Verisign. Those few bytes on disk cost fractions of a fraction of a penny to maintain per year for most domains. What is the demonstrable reason for needing to increase these fees? If Verisign can’t maintain .COM affordability and accessibility at reasonable prices, then should they be the steward of .COM moving forward? I grew up without much money. Even at $7-ish/year, it was a tough sell for me when I first bought a domain. Countless others face the same problem. Why raise prices and put up barriers to future internet growth without a demonstrable need to keep .COM well-maintained? Is Verisign or ICANN hurting for funds and thus needs to squeeze more from customers? The end-game for moves like this is the irrelevancy and disruption of ICANN and companies like Verisign, in favor of decentralized/federated protocols that don’t abuse trust. The internet is built of federated websites linking together, not of large centralized corporate interests. Please align your incentives, profit-structure, and stewardship of the domain name system with the realities of the internet’s structure - including keeping .COM prices low for all to enjoy a presence on the internet using a well-recognized and accepted TLD. Sincerely, Brent Anderson

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop these harmful changes.
by Ojay Morgan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern, As an independent artist who mostly freelances and uses my website ".COM" as my main source of income. Changing the prices it takes to maintain my site could cost me dearly. I won't be able to keep it up with price increases and hiring a web developer to constantly update my site and make sure it's certified. Please help the people who count on you to do the right thing and keep prices the same - if not, lower. With thanks, Ojay -- OJAY MORGAN • *ZFK <http://www.zebrakatz.com> *

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Nobody asked for this, jackasses! (Don't raise .COM prices!)
by Megan Fuentes Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hey you greedy bastards, Even though I don't have a .COM domain for my actual website, I do own one, and I don't appreciate it your brilliant decision to drive the price of them up. In addition, I work for and with many people who do have .COM domains—all of them small business owners. Which this country was built on, I'll have you know. Don't make it even harder for small businesses to get off the ground. Don't make life miserable for people who've done nothing to you just because you want to line your own pockets a little more. In short: don't be dicks. - M <https://fuentespens.ink> <https://instagram.com/fuentespens> <https://twitter.com/fuentespens> <https://pinterest.com/fuentespens> <https://medium.com/@megan.a.fuentes> <https://goodreads.com/fuentespens> <https://amazon.com/author/meganfuentes> <https://www.etsy.com/shop/MGNPaper> <https://www.redbubble.com/people/fuentespens/shop> <https://paypal.me/MeganFuentes>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop This Shady business Practices
by Rakib Hossain Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Stop This Shady business Practices

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Unhappy About .COM Price Hike
by Fasih Ahmed Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, I got to know through internet that ICANN & verisign have signed a closed door deal with each other which will impact .com domain in future. Possibly 50% price hike are expected for the renewals. The hike at this point in time and in future is absolutely unacceptable for individual users and user like me may seek for alternative option upon .com domain renewals. Would advise ICANN to reconsider the decision and avoid price hike for domains. This will directly impact retail & freelance community who may seek alternative option if the hike decision persists. Fasih Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] More transparency please
by Jeremy Bell Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Myself and my stakeholders would request that more clarity be given on why increases are needed and exactly where every dollar is going, to determine if this a genuine thing to bring improvements to every level of domain infrastructure including benefits to final domain owners, or if it’s just to increase revenue for ICANN and any other potential beneficiaries. Also, maybe some explanation on why other ICANN members weren’t party to the agreement? -- Jeremy Bell CEO blackout.games

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM INCREASE COMMENT
by Liam Betsy Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, Do not do this deal! We do not accept the increase of .com prices. It should be accessible for everyone budget. This is internet, it’s not in your control. Sincerely, Liam

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Absolutely wrong
by Carlos Salinas Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Increasing these fees in order increase revenues for no reason is an atrocity to the entire world. Whoever is at the top of these organizations are only doing it to increase salaries at the top.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Objection to pricing increase
by Guy Barry Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This is clearly not in the interests of millions of small business owners. It appears that ICANN and Verisign have colluded to fix the costs of providing registration without any kind of public consultation, or considering the negative impact this might have on small businesses. I strongly object to the prices based on the steep ramp in price, and because this appears to be self-serving rather than in the interests of the owners of the domains. Guy Barry EMAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email may contain private or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us, then delete all copies and attachments.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Avoid .COM Price Increases
by Cristobal Vega Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi there, I’m a student of mexico doing personal projects and your last .com increase will affect my work career. Please reconsider this. Have a nice day. :D

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