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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concerns about the .COM price developments
by Alexander Thomas Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Dear ICANN representatives, I am very concerned about the changes in the contract between ICANN and Verisign and about the creation of this contract. It does not seem to me to be an appropriate way of proceeding for an institution committed to the free Internet. Non-transparent negotiations and large payments not bound to a specific purpose (here $20,000,000!) have the potential to cause irreparable damage to trust. Furthermore, domain names are an integral part of the free internet and especially .COM domains are an important basis for small and medium sized companies, self-employed persons and start-ups all over the world to participate in the free, worldwide traffic of goods and services. - And this is not the only, but in my opinion the most important innovation that has been made possible by the Internet. There is no question that all parties should benefit from this traffic. A drastic price increase over a long period of time, however, has the potential to permanently destroy the Internet as we know it and its possibilities for participation - and what will remain, as always, is us, who have the majority of all privileges on our side anyway. So please keep in mind that the internet is not only Microsoft, Google and Amazon, but also Bob's Auto Parts Market and this small, highly innovative start-up of some students from the Czech Republic, which wants to offer its services worldwide and therefore relies on the recognized .COM domain! Thank you very much. Best regards, Alexander Thomas -- Alexander Thomas Geschäftsführer Mail: alexander.thomas(a)abtom.de ABTOM UG (haftungsbeschränkt) MAtthäusweg 7 12355 Berlin Geschäftsf. A.-B. Thomas Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg HRB 143804 B

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Re: [Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] price increase
by Rollin Dubois Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

To whom it may concern, I am a consumer of domain name for a long time, I intended to keep using your service for more years and I don’t want a price increase, such things inconvenient for my family and business. Please leave the current price and don’t change anything. Thank you. Sincerely, Rollin Dubois Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] New pricing model for .com Domains
by Christian Bartsch Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

We were always assuming ICANN had a mission statement and wasn't just about financials. The new pricing model seems grossly unfair especially since there is no free trade, but a monopoly in place. This picks up where the story of .org ended. We urge you to re-consider your standing. i.A. Christian Bartsch | Vice President of Acquisitions Turbine Medien GmbH | Hammer Straße 216-226 | 48153 Münster | Deutschland bartsch(a)turbine.de | www.turbine.de tel. +49 (0) 251 3965992 | fax. +49 (0) 251 9756700 Sitz Münster, HRB 6794 Amtsgericht Münster Geschäftsführer: Christian Becker & Phil Friederichs

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

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello, My name is Arif Sengoren and I am associated with the secondary market in domain names. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Isn't it? Best regards, Arif Sengoren Ankara, Turkey

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

Feb. 12, 2020

Do not agre to such a “Tax” increase.

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

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Victor Akinwumi Omidiora Nigeria

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Not to .COM Price Increases
by Ana Corzo Gonzalez Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I own several domain names. An unjustified increase in their prices would affect me and many other people as well. There is no explanation how ICANN will spend the additional $20 million dollars, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent. Don’t abuse your position of power to get rich fast at the expenses of common people like us. Regards Ana Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disagreement of Change to the contract with Verisign, Inc.
by The North Dawn Ltd. Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello I would like to comment about your recent agreement with Verisign, Inc. The agreement was considered a closed door decision. As a organisation for public interest, it is vital to listen to the public voice. I am writing to *disagree* of the following changes. 1. Price Increases 2. ICANN Will Receive an Extra $20 Million 3. Verisign Can Operate as a Domain Registrar Kind Regards Cindy

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by Roman Ljubimov Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Tommaso Cantini | Bizionaire Consulting 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. Pierluigi Bizzarri Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy *BIZIONAIRE CONSULTING* *CEO* *www.bizionaire.it* <http://www.bizionaire.it/> Le informazioni contenute ed allegate al presente messaggio sono di carattere strettamente confidenziale ed indirizzate unicamente al destinatario sopra indicato. Qualora non foste il destinatario Vi invitiamo cortesemente a cancellare il presente messaggio ed ogni documento ad esso allegato dal Vostro sistema ed a volerci avvisare immediatamente a mezzo posta elettronica. Sono vietate la duplicazione e la divulgazione da parte di chiunque salvo il/i destinatario/i. Internet non permette di garantire l'integrità dei messaggi ed io declino ogni responsabilità al riguardo.

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