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

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

Feb. 10, 2020

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi - I’m writing because I’ve been notified through 3rd party about sudden changes with domains. Changes that could drastically impact the overall price and accessibility of domains like .com (which I am a part of) and make up over 40% of all domains available. I’m not sure WHY something like this is being considered without first consulting the online community and public as a whole…(wait, yes I do.) To make MONEY! But it seems underhanded, crafty and greedy. If anything can be said to prevent this from happening instantly without notice let me know. I’m writing to prevent it. The internet has always been an avenue for distributing information “freely” and it seems every time this idea is forgotten then someone, somewhere, somehow finds a jolly idea to overthrow it for their own good. This can range from small businesses, researchers, teachers, students to large industries. Let’s put a stop to this frivolous action. And wayward spending on things that don’t actually add to the functionality and structure of the web and domain itself. Send us a survey or way to reply before shoving it down our throats, PLEASE! Yours for now and (maybe) for many years to come. William

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do Not Raise Prices
by Shale Design Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please do not raise the prices for .com domains. They are reasonably priced and the proposed changes would make things difficult for small businesses. Thank you for your consideration, Stephen H.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

To Whom it May Concern, I strongly oppose the proposed increase to .COM registrations for the following reasons: 1. I am a registrant of a .com domain name. 2. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. 3. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. 4. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. 5. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry - it has no business dictating the price. 6. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Sincerely, Peter Baynes Christiansburg, VA

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, As a small business I strongly oppose the recent contract changes between ICANN and Verisign which may result in an increase of more than 70% of wholesale domain prices in the next 10 years negatively impacting many businesses by adding cost to what is already a costly endeavor to maintain website and domains. My objection is based on the following: 1. Price Increases Verisign will be allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains by 7% each year in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. After a two year “freeze”, Verisign can increase prices by 7% annually during 2026-2029, then another two year “freeze”. This cycle will continue, meaning that within 10 years, .COM domains could cost approximately 70% more than the current wholesale price of $7.85 — and the sky is the limit. It is not clear how much of these price increases registrars will pass along to consumers, but it is likely that most of these increases will be paid by domain name registrants. The contract does allow for other price increases for certain extraordinary situations, so it is possible prices could increase more than anticipated. 2. ICANN Will Receive an Extra $20 Million With the contract changes, Verisign agreed to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support ICANN’s initiatives regarding the security and stability of the domain name system. There is no explanation why Verisign did this, how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent. 3. Verisign Can Operate as a Domain Registrar ICANN also had rules that the operator of a TLD could not operate a domain name registrar. Although in 2012 ICANN allowed operators of new gTLDs to have domain name registrars, it did not apply to Verisign. The new contract will allow Verisign to operate its own registrar, except for selling .COM domain names itself. To circumvent this, it is also possible that Verisign could act as a reseller of .COM domains, through another registrar. This result is that the company that controls almost 80% of the registrar pricing for domain names will compete directly with all domain registrars, maximizing its control of domain name pricing to the detriment of other competing registrars. While this might result in lower prices to consumers, fewer registrars will harm competition, choice, and domain name services. Verisign’s registrar could also use its dominant position to charge higher prices to consumers, while at the same time raising registrar prices. 4. ICANN Ignored Previous Comments As detailed on Standing Up to ICANN to Keep Domain Prices in Check and pricecaps.org, over 3,500 comments were submitted in support of price controls for the .ORG, .INFO, and .BIZ TLDs. Only six comments supported removing price controls. ICANN discounted the comments that were in favor of maintaining price caps. A number of the comments were submitted using an online tool, which caused the comments to be discounted as “spam” by the ICANN Ombudsman. ICANN removed the price caps, primarily relying upon a biased preliminary analysis from 2009 by an economics professor that did not reference any data. Danny Myint www.cabramada.com

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

Feb. 10, 2020

There should be more stakeholders invited into the process to negotiate the content of an amendment to the .com registry agreement. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop the price
by Wadani Hersi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We can't pay more please stop

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICAAN Proposal
by Michele Boisgilbody Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

It is very important in today's world to be as transparent as possible when making large decisions that impact so many people. Making quiet backroom deals just makes people not trust the involved organizations and angry with the outcomes. Be above board, be honest in your dealings and be forthcoming in your plans. I don't have any issue with companies making money but I do have a problem with sneaky behavior.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] RATE HIKE AN INSULT TO DOMAIN OWNERS
by Reggie VanGleason Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I expect ICANN to operate for the good of domain owners. Your motto is Stewardship and Accountability. RIGHT?? RVG

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increases
by Peter Camenzind Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern, The price increases allowed by the suggested amendment to the .com registry agreement is unfair and unrealistic. The .com registry is and should be a public service. Allowing such large price increases that are not justified by increased operating costs and / or a rise in inflation, is unfair to the .com domain users and only service to line the profits of the .com domain registry owners and operators. As a long-time domain name holder, including 100 or so .com domains, I am strongly against the proposed allowable price increases (which we all know will be pushed to the maximum allowed). Please do not allow this amendment as it is currently stated. Sincerely, Peter Camenzind

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