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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] comment on Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Patrick Pitman Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To ICANN, I am writing to oppose the amendment that allows price increases for .com domain names. I also oppose changes to allow Verisign as operator of a TLD to operate its own registrar. ~ Patrick Pitman PO Box 358 Livingston, MT 59047 USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Changes to .com framework
by Food Share Network Coordinator Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

While I understand the importance of supporting website security, and we all are interested in having secure networks and platforms, I have some concerns about proposed changes to the .com structure. As a user of a .com website, I have concerns about the potential increases in cost, without any limits on how long these price increases could continue. There are already a number of costs involved in website maintenance, and for a small company, additional costs start to add up. Also, there are non-profit organizations and small community organizations that could be negatively impacted by these price increases. I think a structure for cost increases with smaller and more measured increases, if necessary to support website security, would be preferable. Or perhaps another structure (although more complicated) that has larger organizations paying more, and not having smaller organizations and companies feeling the brunt of these changes. Thank you, Sonja

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] About .com
by Tormaine Rhodes Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To ICANN don't allow this spike in the .com hike to go up as their are many people out their who have domain names with .com will be affected by this change if you allow this to happen. People are going to lose what they have. You all can prevent this from happening. Keep it as is making all these domain names with .com affordable. Thank you! I trust that you will make the right decision. Sent from my MetroPCS 4G LTE Android Device Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM TLD Pricing
by Clint Butler Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

While I understand that money and business generated from that money increases the value of certain things over a period of time I find it silly that ICANN would enter into an agreement without setting in controls that would limit price increases. .com has long been the standard TLD and raising the prices to levels that are inline with other TLD’s like .io for instance would be insane and nothing more than price gouging. If this deal goes through I would probably file a complaint with the FTC and the justice department for price fixing between a small number of TLD owners and ICANN. Clint Butler Digital Strategist Phone: (253) 592-4476 Email: info(a)digitaleer.com Skype: clint.a.butler Website: https://www.digitaleer.com IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] New Agreement
by Mohamed Ali khaskia Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

hi , why do you want to increase .com domains . it's okey you increase the price .. i'm leaving .com domains :)

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Brandon Shenfield Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not support the proposed changes. I fear the changes will unnecessarily increase prices without adding value to the consumers. As a .com owner, I do not see how value will be added to the process. Regards, Brandon

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by Jacob Hammargren Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I don't understand why even the freedom of the internet needs to be controlled by greed and money. Please end this hideous amendment that will discourage future generations from investing in the future of the internet.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] We plead for review on the planned change of .COM domain price
by Nebeokike Sunday Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please, we from poor homes are begging, do not make things more hard and difficult for us. We try to survive by our website. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Just say no to price increase
by Stelmat, Michael Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I object to ANY price increase for domain names. There is VERY little cost associated with monitoring domains and this looks like a money grab for other needs NOT associated with monitoring and releasing domains. If you want additional money for other things, then petition Congress or other government and private entities INCLUDING OTHER COUNTRIES to cover the cost. LEAVE THE PEOPLE ALONE.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No price increase
by Bryan White Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I have one domain that I use for my own personal domain. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Their cost is something in the order of under 25c a domain giving close to a 100% profit. 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, Bryan White

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