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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increase
by addubinski＠gmail.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please delay the .com price increase
by Chris Adams Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The proposed price increases for .com are significant and while the stated purposes sound plausible, the justification is weak. I would like to see a more detailed explanation for why these costs are necessary and cannot be funded out of the already significant revenues raised before such a large increase is approved. Additionally, having Verisign in such a position with uneven competition should call for a detailed oversight plan. Chris

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Unfair Price Increases
by Julia Paterson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Good Day, I am writing to register my disagreement with the proposed increases to domain prices. The fact that these changes were made IN SECRET WITH ONE COMPANY speaks volumes to the lack of honesty and integrity with the whole process - especially when it affects MILLIONS of users - those who are trying to make a living online - ensuring their families are taken care of. With jobs disappearing pretty much every day due to automation, etc., many are turning to the internet to literally feed their families and keep a roof over their heads. By increasing prices so drastically over so many years, you have basically decided to take food out of children's mouths and clothes off their backs. How noble of you - NOT!! Would you like that done to your loved ones? I doubt it!! It is hard enough to start and grow any kind of business - and building a successful online business requires a LOT of training and knowledge - as well as YEARS of hard work!! I think it appropriate for you to cancel this very unfair agreement that not only lines ICANN's pockets, but also VeriSign's - thereby allowing budding entrepreneurs a CHANCE at success without undue and unfair pressure right from the initial launch of their business. Think again about how YOU would like to be "penalized" year after year with such high increases. ~Julia Paterson~

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Keep '.com' pricing affordablr
by Stephen Gubbins Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir / Madam, The potential for price hikes in your new legislation has the potential to Jack up the cost of a com domain to the $70-80 range. This puts it out of the price of ordinary people, meaning only big players / Corporations will be able to afford to purchase them. Many small businesses will end up losing domain names (& their online branding) when renewal prices start increasing exponentially. Please ensure the pricing is kept affordable, so it doesn't destroy online entrepreneurship. Regards, Steve Gubbins Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase of .com domains
by Florence Scheepers Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I received an email from Namecheap.com (where I purchase my domains) that ICANN made contract changes with Verisign, allowing Verisign to operate as it's own registrar for non .com domains and to increase the wholesale price for .com domains. This concerns me as it's gives more power to Verisign over other domain registrars as well as increasing the price of domains for companies like Namecheap. Of course, having a cheap domain is nice, but it’s important as a consumer to shop in a fair and competitive market. If Verisign can increase wholesale prices of .com domains to companies, fine, but to learn that Verisign will also be a registrar as well, sounds unethical. I certainly wouldn’t buy from Verisign (even for a cheaper non .com domain) if it’s simultaneously screwing over other companies. Although it sounds like the deal is done, I hope you consider limiting Verisign’s power over registrars or at least be transparent of ICANN's motives and reasons for the change in contract. Thank you -- Florence Scheepers- Personal and Group Training B.A. Psychology (hons) Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP) Nutrition Coach (Pn1) RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Functional Aging Specialist Agatsu Kettle bell Level 1 CPR Level C Contact: (306) 262-4589

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com
by K. Gretchen Greene Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I run two very small businesses and have .com domains that I use as portfolios to show work samples. I need the continuity of keeping the same domain because old clients or prospective clients (that take years to become clients) have the old address but even small price increases are a big deal because I’m not making much or sometimes losing money trying to get the businesses going. Please keep prices down. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed to new changes
by Michelle Matos Imbert Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I don't agree with the changes proposed. Everyone has a right to have access at an affordable fixed rate if not free.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] What is ICANN doing
by Ajay Christopher Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I heard the prices were going to increase for the. Com registrations, do consider everyone's else's option on this too. This will be rather unfair to make these sudden changes behind closed doors and then presenting to us like law. Regards, AJ Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I own many .com domains. Those gave me a broad area to communicate with the world. I used them to do my business and just share the information with the world. Price was the main factor to achieve that and ICANN is doing a social service to the world. Increasing may cause indirect influences to these domains in the future. Cost is going to be high and high. just think about it. not just me, BILLIONS of domains. -- Thank You, Lasantha Indrajith

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don’t allow prices to increase
by Kitty Cat Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I would like to keep my domain names without the threat of prices rising 70% over the next 10 years. Please don’t allow this to go forward. Thanks Cat Nadeau Sent from my iPhone

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