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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Gerard Robbins Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Gersrd Hackensack, New Jersey United States I think price hike is ridiculous!!! Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Brinesha Sims Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no businessdictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Brinesha Sims DALLAS,TX

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] FW: Upcoming Price Hikes for .Com - Voice Your Opinion!
by onedomainmaster＠gmail.com Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am opposed to any price hikes on .com domain names. The prices are already too high. Making them higher, when there is no fixed or variable cost that ICANN or VERISIGN have to cover is just unfair profiteering. Ron Creatore From: NameBright Notifications <notifications(a)namebright.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 11:02 AM To: onedomainmaster(a)gmail.com Subject: Upcoming Price Hikes for .Com - Voice Your Opinion! <http://cdn.mcauto-images-production.sendgrid.net/b80df5216fef7b31/2cd56521- db37-40bc-b9e6-8b988a9b2f18/225x57.gif> Dear NameBright Customer, The organizations which oversee .com pricing, ICANN and Verisign, are considering a plan to dramatically increase the cost of owning domain names. If adopted, the price you pay for .COM domain names could increase 30% over the next 4 years, and even more thereafter. If you oppose paying more to register and renew domain names, it is important that you share your opinion now during the public comment period, which ends soon. Two easy ways to make sure your voice is heard are: 1. The Internet Commerce Association has made submitting comments easy at https://www.internetcommerce.org/comment-com/ 2. Send an email directly to comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20(a)icann.org <mailto:comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20@icann.org?subject=My%20Opinion%20on %20the%20Proposed%20.Com%20Price%20Increase> with your thoughts on prices being raised. If we act now, we can steer ICANN away from these unjustified price hikes. Thank you for your attention to this very urgent matter. Regards, NameBright 2635 Walnut Street Denver, CO 80205 Unsubscribe - Unsubscribe Preferences

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My Opinion on the Proposed .Com Price Increase
by Michelle Miller Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

To Whom It May Concern, If prices are going to be increased, please send very good reasons why. Of course, I would object to a 30% increase. That is egregious. I do understand gradual increases however. It is hard enough for business owners to exist as it is, please do not do something that would make it even harder on us. Sincerely, Michelle Miller CEO, MM FITNESS LLC Owner and Founder, My First Workout® www.myfirstworkout.com<http://www.myfirstworkout.com> www.mmfitness.com<http://www.mmfitness.com> michelle(a)myfirstworkout.com<mailto:michelle@myfirstworkout.com> 850-545-9284

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by John Cragun Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I oppose Amendment 3. I'm not against price increases if required for inflation or other legitimate purposes. I'd also like to see better explanation and accountability of the funds to be received by ICANN through this agreement with Verisign. This could set a dangerous precedent for other domains to follow suit which leaves the consumer powerless. John Cragun

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My Opinion on the Proposed .Com Price Increase
by Ron K. Steele Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello, I own more than 10 domain names. I do not want to see any price increases to domain name purchases or domain name fees of any kind. I think the current structure of making people pay high prices for good domain names and making people pay again monthly or annually just to keep the names they already paid for is some what of a crime. Please consider your morales, values, ethics and good ole human decency when debating whether or not you should raise prices. And the why behind it all. Regards, Ron Steele - OwnerCell: 615-589-2444Email: ronksteele(a)gmail.com "Let there Be Light and Love" This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination, printing, copying or other use of, or taking any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please contact me immediately, and delete the material from your computer system.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Albert Valera Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current cost of .com domains is more than adequate to cover the cost of registration. Please do not increase prices. Albert Valera Austin, Texas United States Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Kelvin | Namecheap.com
by Kelvin Aigbefo Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Dear Madam, or Sir, I am concerned about this amendment to the Registry Agreement because it will affect, not just me, buy any individual who would like their own domain name. I am 100% sure that no corporation will object to the 28% cost increase every six years as they earn money off their domain name and paying almost any amount would be acceptible to them. However, there are a great deal of small businesses that would see this as a burden as well as individual users out there that have purchased their own domain name and are using it for personal use, not commercial use. Several of us have multiple domain names, if for no other reason than to protect our own names from being used to run a website. I personally have about 6 that I use to protect myself and my family while also allowing my children to be able to have a domain name that is exclusively theirs. 20 year Cost analysis: $ 7.85 / year 2018 $10.29 / year 2023 (31% increase over 2018) $13.49 / year 2029 (72% increase over 2018) $17.68 / year 2035 (125% increase over 2018) $23.17 / year 2041 (195% increase over 2018) I am aware that the 7% is a maximum per year for each of the four years and, theoretically, there could be no increase or a sub 7% increase some years, however, I have little faith on this being the norm and, most certainly, CANNOT plan on it being any less than the full 7% in any fiscal plans made. I understand it would be extremely difficult for you to create a regulation that would charge businesses more and individuals less, however, that may be what is required at this time. This would leave a loophole for businesses to have an individual register their domain name, however, no corporation of any size will be willing to leave their domain names in private hands. This would also allow fledgling businesses (aka startups) to keep their costs low at first. Remember, many businesses have been started in individual's garages. You may also assume that all ".com" domain names are used for, or are supposed to be used for commercial purposes, however, this is not the case today. If this had been defined and enforced from the beginning of the internet, this would be a non-issue, however, to start enforcing it today would cause many many individuals to lose their domains. Yes, there are other top level domains they can move to, however, that doesn't alleviate the fact that they would be losing an asset they had invested much time, money, and resources acquiring. Please keep the annual fee very low or consider a more flexible charging system for the .COM top level domain that will keep it accessible to individuals and small businesses. Thank you, Kelvin Aigbefo Cc: Andrew Farnsworth

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Beth Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am firmly opposed to the proposed Amendment 3 to the .com Registry Agreement. It appears that the deal was brokered to financially benefit both ICANN and Verisign with little transparency to the proceedings and with no apparent public benefit. The current reimbursement rate of $7.95 seems already more than sufficient to recoup operating costs. Elizabeth Harvey-Forsythe Acton MA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Jeff Weijohn Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Jeff Weijohn Washington United States Sent from my iPhone

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