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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Pricing
by Logan Matic Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This is a terrible idea it would cause so many people to just ditch .com domains.... If this happens I will personally not be using any .com domains anymore...

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Changes to ICANN Verisign contract terms - I object
by David J Patterson Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As a registrant of a .com domain, I have been made aware of a change in the agreement between ICANN and Verisign, a change that will allow for the increase in the costs to domain registrants. I have not be advised of the benefits I will receive from nthis change. Until such time as ICANN provides an explanation, this would appear to be a profiteering price hike, and I object to this. I will change my view if I am convinced that I will receive tangible benefits from the changes. Thankyou David Patterson for mapleferryman.com Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against the proposed increase of .com domain prices
by Ashwin R S Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello ICANN, I am against the proposed increase of .com domain prices. -- Thanks, Ashwin

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by don＠ethos.nz Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, I am informed that you are doing a deal with Verisign allowing a succession of annual registration price increases in exchange for a 20 million funds injection. This deal will also allow Verisign to compete as a public domain registrar. Naturally, as a registrant I opposed unreasonable price increases. It is reported that this agreement could double the cost of domain registration over the next 10 years. I understand there are around 100 million registered .COM domains. The current ICANN levy is about 18 cents. If ICANN needs to increase funding why wouldn't you increase the levy by 5 cents. That will increase your annual income by more than 5 million. The cost to Verisign of running the .COM registry bears little relation to the number of domains registered. If anything domain registration costs should be reducing as scale amortizes fixed costs. Why would ICANN be taking money from Verisign in exchange for ratifying an agreement to let Verisign expand and profiteer? Are there conflicts of interest? Do ICANN Board Members, or associates, hold stock or options in Verisign? Please DO NOT SELL OUT the public of the world to greedy corporate interests. I would be interested to look more deeply into the ICANN board challenges and considerations. Could you please send me links to Board and Committee minutes where the Verisign agreement is discussed. Could you please send me costings and projections that have been formulated relating to this proposed agreement. Thank you for your work, Kind regards, Don Anderson

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN .com rate increases proposal
by Linda Patrick Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi ICANN, I strongly oppose your 70% rate increases proposed over the next 10 years for .com domain names. I cannot understand why the HUGH rate increases. It makes no sense to me. It sounds more like greed on the part of ICANN. Also why the rate hike meetings in secret. This is after all the public internet, not some secret. Thank you, Linda Patrick *Linda Patrick* lpatrick99(a)gmail.com Create your own email signature <https://www.wisestamp.com/signature-in-email/?utm_source=promotion&utm_medi…>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I object.
by Wendy Dent Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I object to the proposed changes. This to the company and Verisign’s benefit, and will restrict affordable access to .com domains. The 20 million payment from Verisign to Icann smacks of bribery. Forgive typos. Sent from my cell phone.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Now I see why Obama gave you this boon, so you ICANN can wield unbridled power, such as is already evident, e,g, you made these proposed changes in secret, you did not consulting or incorporate the opportunity of feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users in general Verisign apparently has agreed to pay ICANN an extra $20 million dollars during the course of five years to supporI CANN's DNS system apparently without knowing in advance what that actually entails, nor is ther clarity as to who and how the extra $$ money is spent? REALLY? And you expect us to go along with this without objection by the public and regulatory bodies? GO ahead, pull the trigger, I for one will then lead the charge of mass migration to alternates like: https://unstoppabledomains.com/ PS wishgranted.com was registered in 1997 and I personally KNOW EVERYONE IN THIS SPACE, AND MY TAKE IS YOU ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE WITH THIS MOVE IF YOU GO FORWARD WITH THIS CLADESTINE B.S. E.V. GOETSCH

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] doesn´look fair
by MARTIN TAVARES MASTRANGELO Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I´m against prices increase for .com domains it should be discussed with users -- Martin T. Mastrangelo 24 - 988.474747

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN contract
by mark rigby Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi I am a small business owner, I have several small sites that each make up a small wage to provide for my family. Any large increases in fees for domains will kill my business. Surely any increase on such a scale must be moderated by a governing body as it affects a global community. A degree of accountability and responsibility must be shown to such a high volume of affected people. Regards Mark Rigby

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com TLD
by james palmisano Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I received an email from namecheap regarding the price of .com TLDs. I understand that there is a suggestion proposed that potentially increase the price of .com domains. If you could please point me to the pro and cons of this suggestion that would be greatly appreciated. Generally speaking I am not for actions which would increase the amount being paid for services already reserved. Hope this message helps characterize my feelings and if there are any additional questions please let me know. Best Regards James

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