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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Webmaster Xenogeny.net Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I have been working with computers since 1980 been on the internet since 1999 (I am 78 years old). I have seen many changes over the years. Mostly in charging for things the were free. Promising use of software for life and a few years later having to upgrade for a fee. It has become a capitalistic nightmare. Domain names have become a for profit monster. Humans charging thousands of dollars for domain names they bought only for speculation. Your proposal to increase the wholesale price to registrars of .COM domains is of no help at all. --

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Tony Jones Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam I have a large portfolio of dotcom domains, over 1500 and any price increase would have a negative impact on the maintenance of my portfolio and therefore I have to object to the proposed price increases Kind regards Anthony Webb-Jones United Kingdom

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise prices
by Lindsay LaShell Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello! I'm a business owner who owns several .com domains. Raising the prices of these would have a dramatic impact on my clients' opportunities and I'm strongly against them. Thank you. LINDSAY DAYTON LASHELL (She/Her) Founder + CEO [image: Diamond and Branch Logo] <https://diamondandbranch.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=lindsay&utm_campa…> ------------------------------ T. 619.251.8099 SCHEDULE A MEETING <https://calendly.com/lindsay-lashell> [image: LinkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylashell/> [image: Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/diamondandbranch/> [image: B Corp Logo] We are proud to be a certified B Corp

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] no price increase please!
by linda sparkman Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Please do not increase fees on .com addresses! We need the internet to remain available to everyone! Best regards, Linda Sparkman

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Lee, Jason Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

To whom it may concern: Domain names need to be kept cheap to keep costs down. This decision directly affects all businesses around the world including small businesses of countries who already struggle to pay and to start their business. Increasing the costs may place businesses in third world countries out of reach and inaccessible to the global marketplace online, forcing them to not have unique branding and website names. Best regards, Jason Lee

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My opinion about the situation with the domain COM
by Іван Лендєл Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

At the time of writing my comment on the situation with the com domain, there are already over 8 and a half thousand hits from other people who care. I do not know their motivation and competence, but I believe that these things are important for the perception of the written text. Speaking of me, I am an education lawyer and own more than 40 domain names (their number changes from time to time) in different zones. It does not allow me to call myself an expert, but I understand what is being said and these changes will affect my projects and costs. To begin with, I would like to announce my disappointment with ICANN's actions in recent years. Unfortunately, it is not the first time your organization is taking actions that are for its own benefit, not the well-being of the Internet (for example, the situation with the removal of the price threshold for org domains, and now its sale). Such global issues cannot be guided by similar motivation. In the end, the continuation of such policies and actions that show signs of corruption will inevitably lead to the loss of patience and mass protest. Chaos and criminal cases will not do anything good for society. I urge you to be transparent and legitimate in your actions, and most importantly, have an understanding of the consequences for the whole world. The com domain is the most popular and is used not only in the US. THE PRICING POLICY MUST CONSIDER THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF RESIDENTS OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. Accessibility should be a top priority, not a monopoly abuse. In the end, if people can't afford to buy domains, Verisign will lose a lot of customers and profits. CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE ACQUISITION AND EXTENSION OF DOMAINS, THAT IS WHICH I CONSIDER THIS PART OF THE RIGHT TO ACCESS THE INTERNET. Work on it has been going on for many years and there are some changes, but given the current realities, international organizations must finally consolidate it. Such a document can regulate a wide range of issues regarding the activities of individuals and entities on the Internet. In particular, the right to access domain names (especially for personal use and NGOs); rules of fair play in the domain market; price rises in line with objective needs. Not only ICANN can initiate such things, but it would be more logical for you to do so. The web cannot be a completely commercial project, since the Internet has long become the property of all mankind. Therefore, indignation and protest are a natural reaction. Think of your high purpose and stop ignoring the views of people, NGOs and market participants.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Changes
by Sandra Reynolds Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am concerned about increasing prices for what are basically necessities. Small businesses and individuals who use domain names can have significant impact on their budgets with increases. The big question is what are these extra monies even going to be used for. Basic infrastructure is already there; business flow is already established. It seems unless some major changes are taking place, increases and large payments should not be needed. Most scary is the fact that many changes being made in companies, especially those of this nature, end up being a larger invasion of privacy. For these reasons, and a variety of others, I strongly oppose the amendment.SincerelySandra Reynolds Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Andrew Donaldson Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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 business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Regards Andrew Donaldson Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by yvoznyuk Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, The .COM prices already high! They should not increase without further explanation from Verisign and ICANN! These price hikes should have a better government regulations! Regards, Yuriy

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Sophia Knapp Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

As a small business owner I strongly oppose the price hikes in domain names. 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 business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Sophia Knapp Los Angeles, California United States Sent from my third eye

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