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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com
by Smiles Digital Arts Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I as a developer and web designer. However small I contribute to the .com use on the internet, I don't support an increment since developing and web designing is part of my business. To some extent I'll be compromised and kicked out of business due to scarcity and fare Upraisals. I've always been fighting to. Convince my clients that the internet is a safe and trade place to be but how would I be the same person confronting them to pay a new generated sum since I won't have to pay it from my side. Hence to my perspective we are likely to bleach loose ends.. Where we are likely gonna have subscriptions for 1 year and clients abandon renewal due to the Unestimated stop on the infractions.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Registry Agreement
by wtf＠ingamelobby.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN wtf did us gamers do to you to be screwed like this? The proposed removal of the present price pin on .com domains suck, the bribe paid by Verisign to screw us sucks, and then you want to provide them with additional privileges? Man you suck !! Get it ???

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by raj patil Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi Guys Please don’t allow Verisign to increase .com domain prices it will have negative impact especially in developing countries where median income is low in dollar terms so it will ultimately cost significantly more to even own a domain for people.Which will have impact on digitalization of economies.So please do consider your step. Thanks Raj Patil Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This is a clear cut shakedown
by Paul Myburgh Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The Amendment 35 of "the Cooperative Agreement" was to lay the groundwork. Turning TLD registration into a money-making scheme, especially .COM which has a long history of neutrality online (being one of the earliest and clearly the most recognizable) is extremely anti-consumer. The reasoning given for this change: *"In recognition that ccTLDs, new gTLDs, and the use of social **media have created a more dynamic DNS marketplace"* is plain and simple completely ridiculous and disingenuous. Yes, more people are buying domains these days, which is great because more people are sharing their projects with the world - but to now decide to capitalize on that, being an organisation that is supposed to provide these services with neutrality and transparency - is a dangerous precedent to set. The fact that more domains are being sold should be enough, as I'm sure there is plenty of additional capital being generated from that, far exceeding the server costs required to provide that service. Domain names are already an unfortunate required step for small businesses and individuals to share their projects with the world- it often involves much deliberation and time because of squatters and now an additional risk of extortionate pricing based on literally no value add! The bottom line: You are trying to turn a *vital global service* which should be *neutral, transparent and provided in good-will to the public* into a source of capitalistic greed. Please do not go forward with this amendment. Show us that you are an organisation with integrity and one we can trust to provide us with such a vital public service in a fair and open manner. Sincerely, Paul Myburgh

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Increase for .com fee
by Peter B Rae Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Sir Unless you are able to explain and justify the proposed increase, there is really no justifiable reason to increase prices where growth in volume far outstrips any required infrastructure improvements or management resources. Please justify or re-consider. You have a global community to take care of. Peter Rae e. pbr2035(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against proposed .com price changes
by Thomas Eley Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to make clear my disappointment with the proposed changes to be made to the cost of purchasing a .com domain name. Domain names are a fundamental right for people to be able to purchase either for personal use or to start a business venture. Increasing prices will have a negative impact on accessibility which in turn will have a negative impact on economic or personal creativity. I would urge ICANN against making changes to the cost of .com domains that could see their price rise by 70% over the next 10 years. Yours Sincerely, Thomas Eley

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Tim Böttger Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to state my opposition to the proposed amendment 3 and the uncertainty with regard to a potential price increase for .com domain holders. Sincerely, Prof. Dr. Tim M. Boettger

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against the proposed price increase.
by Hennie Harink Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Madam, or Sir, I am concerned about this amendment to the Registry Agreement because it will affect me, as a individual who has their own domain name. (allready for over 2 decades ) 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 like me that have purchased their own domain name and are using it for personal use, not commercial use. many may have multiple domain names, if for no other reason than to protect their own names from being used to run a website. I personally have 1 that i use for mail purposes and domics at home 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, Hennie harink

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price
by Rizvi Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a little guy. May be my opinion will have no value :( My request is, PLEASE don't increase the price of .COM -- *Thanks!Rizvi* Notice to Recipient: This e-mail is meant only for the intended recipient(s) of the transmission, and contains confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and please delete this e-mail from your system and destroy any copies. Thanks!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by Nikolay Nikolaev Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I strongly disagree with the changes in Amendment 3 and please keep the .com price as it is. Regards,Nikolay Nikolaev

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