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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM prices
by AJ Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please dot not pass Proposed Amendment 3. I am against the potential increase in domain names, and would also like more transparency in the process. AJ Hoffer

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop the price rise !
by Stefan Hartmann Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Stop the price rise ! Your actions are fraudulent !

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by 36 hertz mastering Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

As a small business owner I would like to voice my concern at the proposed changes to the contract it has with Verisign, Inc. who operate the .COM top-level-domain (TLD). Website running costs are already a large portion of my business and to have these changes forced on us could have a significant impact on my business I find it alarming that this proposal has been conducted behind closed doors without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. In this day and age the price of domains should be becoming cheaper not being forced higher by a monopoly Kind regards Michael Watch -- *36 Hertz Mastering* - www.36hertzmastering.com <http://www.36hertzmastering.com> Digital mastering specialists - *Mastering from £10* *Find us on:* Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/36hertzmastering> / Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/36hertzmastering/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] About .COM fee increase
by Muhammad Aladdin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, My customer already sad about the price of the .COM domains which some times get as high as 20$, now another increase that will harm my business greatly. Thanks

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed .com amendment
by Jon Persson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Your proposed changes are ludicrous and will cripple millions of small businesses and hobbyist websites—particularly in developing economies. Please reconsider! Jon Persson Brand designer, CultMethod e: jon(a)cultmethod.com Get on my calendar | Website | Twitter

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My comment on the contract between ICANN and Verisign
by Alyssa Maac Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I believe that the internet is for everyone. And that it is necessary now. It’s almost a commodity. If a lot of people cannot afford education, they only find the internet as the cheapest accessible place. What would happen if that is taken away too? A lot of websites wouldn’t be able to sustain their content and in the end, shut down. I hope you consider this. Don’t exchange a single huge gain for a long-term loss, as less and less people would get .COM domain. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Abdul Rehman Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] please be more clear and do mathematical explanation for increasing $ for domain registration.
by Keremsah Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I dont agree to pay anything for closed box of how money will spend.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment comment
by Patrick Malone Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I’m not happy about the price increases. I will may the number of domain names that I keep if the price increases beyond current levels. Would like more transparency into what the money is used for.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disgraceful
by Samuel Arregger-Robson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This is an awful policy and will hurt lots of small businesses. The increased prices may also lead to a drop in usage of .com Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No raises!
by William Rufino Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

that's is unacceptable, please don't raise the price of .com domains out of nowhere. *William Rufino* Founder *@* DSDB <http://dsdb.com.br/> Tel: 55 31 88753143 http://dsdb.com.br/ | http://www.williamrufino.com.br/ [image: Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/william.rufino.16> [image: Twitter] <https://twitter.com/williamhrs> [image: LinkedIn] <https://br.linkedin.com/in/williamrufino>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Public comments concerning Amendment 3
by Mitchell Freitas Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It is entirely disappointing to continuously see attempts of major corporations attempt to bypass the opinion and consent of its major users for monetary benefit. I strongly oppose amendment 3 and strongly condemn ICANN officials for taking such steps to pass an agreement that would be detrimental towards the progression of human society by means of the internet and domains. The TLD .COM has for decades been a means for individuals to change their own lives, and shape the direction of society, through what they create. By passing this amendment, and inadvertently allowing the price hikes to registrations of .COMs you are stifling innovation and stifling the dreams of global citizens who use this address as a means of hope for a better life. Do not pass this amendment. Do not move forward with this deal with Verisign. Remember that you serve the global public first, before any shareholder or government. All the best, -- *Mitchell Freitas* *Your Orlando Realtor®* info(a)mitchellfreitas.com [image: Logo] <https://www.mitchellfreitas.com/> 7726 W Sand Lake Rd Orlando FL 32819 Phone +1.407.986.1386 Mobile +1.617.460.4065 www.MitchellFreitas.com <http://www.mitchellfreitas.com/> Orlando Living™ now on Alexa <https://www.amazon.com/Mitchell-Freitas-Your-Orlando-Realtor/dp/B07VL761NM/…> or Web <https://soundupnow.com/stations/Orlando-Living>! [image: Facebook icon] <https://www.facebook.com/mitchellfrealtor> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/MitchellFreitas> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/mitchfrealtor> [image: Instagram icon] <https://instagram.com/freitas.realestate> [image: Banner] <https://www.mitchellfreitas.com/> The content of this email is confidential and intended for the recipient specified in message only. It is strictly forbidden to share any part of this message with any third party, without a written consent of the sender. If you received this message by mistake, please reply to this message and follow with its deletion, so that we can ensure such a mistake does not occur in the future.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against Price Increase
by Danielle Goodman Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This is an unrealistic price increase for a small businesses. I have had my registered .com for over decade, and it is my livelihood. I am against the .com price increase. Please take time to think about the smaller businesses you will be effecting with this price increase. Thanks, Danielle Goodman DGoodman Studios 407.367.8532 dannigoodman.com danielle(a)dannigoodman.com

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir and Madam, I am writing this letter to show my opposition against price increase on .com domain name. I am a registrant of a .com domain name and I don't see a reason for the price to change. Is it going to help individuals who want to have their website on .com or a big company Verisign to get more money out of their business? ICANN should regulate the domain name system in the public interest. Best regards, Andrii Nikolaienko Kyiv, Ukraine.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose this amendment
by Logan Hood Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose this amendment. Verisign is being given a monopolistic privilege to arbitrarily set prices. This amendment has no sound technical or economic basis. Logan M Hood Herndon, Virginia

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] OBJECTION
by Andy P Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The proposed price increase in unacceptable and damaging to the spirit of the internet. This is simply unacceptable and should be cancelled on the grounds of basic morality being breached here. Kind regards, Andy Palmer Kind regards, Andy Palmer

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] NO on Amendment 3
by Amy Kotas Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, I disagree with the proposed amendment 3, which would increase the cost of .COM domains over a period of time. Without a doubt .COM is the most valuable and trusted domain level, and by making it less affordable you are reducing competition. Tech prices typically go down with scale, and there is no justifiable reason to increase the prices. Sincerely, Amy Kotas Brattleboro, VT, USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3
by mechanique＠wmol.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I wish to state my absolute opposition to Proposed Amendment 3 and to any agreement that allows an increase in registration fees of any top level domain that exceeds inflation. According to the Memorandum of Understanding, mid 1998, between the U.S. Department of Commerce and ICANN, ICANN was to be a non-profit entity with a primary focus to maintain the DNS system in the public's best interest and "promote ... development ... of mechanisms to solicit public input..." I am having difficulty understanding how the deal quietly negotiated between ICANN and Verisign, which allows .com registration costs to increase 70% in the next ten years, is consistent with this mandate? Or how the exchange of $20 million from an entity with such a vested interest to that with oversight of that interest avoids a strong taint of impropriety. Chuck Gustafson

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

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern This email is about expressing my opposition for the planned .COM price increase. I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). 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. Nikos Kantarakias Athens, Attica Greece -- ________________________________________________________________ signature text: Nikos K. Kantarakias photography: http://www.nikoskantarakias.com/ http://about.me/nikos.kantarakias ΚΑΤΑ ΤΟΝ ΔΑΙΜΟΝΑ ΕΑΥΤΟΥ ________________________________________________________________

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. 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. I prefer ICANN is to find another way to raise budget and don't solve the problem at the expense of only registrants of a .com domain name. https://domainnamewire.com/2020/01/03/com-prices-are-going-up-after-verisig… Andrey Khlebutin Perm, Perm Krai Russia

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No Price Increase!
by max.mokeyev＠gmail.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Small businesses and web enthusiasts will be negatively affected by any increase in the price of domains. This will have a negative impact on innovation and web security as enthusiasts will be forced to use less secure, obscure top-level domains!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please Reject Amendment 3
by Deanna Cleary Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, I am a small business owner and registrant of many .com domains. I strongly urge you to reject the Verisign increase to the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains. Price increases without reasonable justification will dramatically increase the value of .com domains, drive up business operating costs, and potentially make even having a website cost prohibitive for many small business owners such as myself. Please keep .COMs affordable and stop unjust price hike. Sincerely, Deanna Cleary DNC.media

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

Feb. 11, 2020

The increase in the price of .com domains leads us to think about other alternatives and other locations (countries) where we feel safer and at fairer prices. We regret this situation.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment
by Mahmoud Mabrouk Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN Board, I am writing you to express my objection to the changes contract you have with Verisign, Inc. to operate the top-level domain .COM. These changes in the contract will result in a price increase of the .com domains. As an African student in a third world country, I believe that such an increase will be felt mostly by the already disadvantaged people of developing nations. People in third world countries still lack an equal and free access to the internet. Increasing the prices of the most used domain (.COM) will be a step back in the democratization of the internet in the world. I hope my comment will make you reconsider the changes to the contract with Verisign to not allow any increase in the prices of the .com domains in the forseable future. Best regard, Mahmoud Mabrouk A Tunisian Student

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't increase the price
by Max Spiess Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi,.com is the most used tld in the world. Many people use them because of the acceptable price.So many people need their domain to make great projects. You could send out a contest which is the best .com website. This would be great publicity and you don't have to increase the prices.You are a very big company, you don't need that but people need their domain!Thanks________Max SpiessDesign ExecutivePowerPointVorlagen.atGroisbach 85AT-2534 Alland, Niederösterreichwww.powerpointvorlagen.atmax(a)powerpointvorlagen.atMobil: +43 681 813 64 524Wir erstellen Ihr individuelles Angebot für einen Auftrag mit PowerPoint! Von einfachen Präsentationen über Werbefilmen bis zu interaktiven Inhalten - lassen Sie sich kostenlos beraten und kontaktieren Sie uns: support(a)powerpointvorlagen.at

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No .com price increase
by Craig Duncan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, I disagree with your decision to increase .com pricing. This decision will not only make it more difficult for a small business to keep it's overhead down, it will make it more difficult to start a small business. If you make this platform inaccessible it will only expand the gap between wealthy established businesses and their budget conscious new competitors. The decision to raise .com pricing will, in the end only have a negative effect on all consumers and the world economy. Please reconsider your decision. Best regards, Craig Duncan

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase proposition
by John Dionysiou Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir / Madam I want to respond to what I am hearing about the suggested 70% increase in domain name pricing over the next 10 years. I want to express my agitation at this unfairness. What is the reason for such increases? I believe in the freedom of business and the right to make money, and the internet is one of the last places where there is easy access to people to do this. I also believe that you should be able to adjust your prices but why so much? Please receive this as a complaint and a huge thumbs down John Dionysiou

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Changes
by gary＠upcountrycommunications.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It has come to my attention that there is an intended change to the pricing of the .com address. I do not believe this is necessary or productive and will be harmful to small business as a result. If this takes place it will no doubt force small business owners to rethink and change. This all costs time and money better spent on advancement than lining pockets of the already have. Gary McKay Up Country Communications Inc. 10 Carpenter's Wharf Road Wickham, NB E5T 3Y5 Phone: 506-651-6171 <mailto:gary@upcountrycommunications.com> gary(a)upcountrycommunications.com <http://www.upcountrycommunications.com/> www.UpCountryCommunications.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Voting against .com increases
by Castle Holdings Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

You've clearly hired Ajit Pai because your delusional tripe of an organization has pulled a dirty trick right out of the FCC playbook. I do not support price increases for com biz org or any other TLD for that matter. It's time to disband ICANN. First you create gTLD rush that no one asked for to line your coffers, then you become addicted to cash flow and want bribes from Verisign against all prior arrangements over the past 30 years. ICANN must go. We will be donating to any candidate who leads the cheer against you.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment Problems
by Dan Mort Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, It is sad to see that the very organization in charge of overseeing domain names is making decisions without informing the public, behind closed doors. Domain names are essential to businesses trying to start up, sometimes with so little money that they can barely afford hosting to go along with the domain names. Increasing the price, or even ALLOWING the increase of price of .com domain names 8 out of 10 years is plain ludicrous considering .coms are already at the top of the list as far as pricing is concerned. While I do understand the need to make money and the spam associated with having domain names for cheap, that is just the cost of doing business. What I don't understand is why can we not make some of the hundreds of new TLDs released over the last few years equivalent in price to the .com domains. This would solve a lot, and I mean A LOT of spam issues that people are facing, and you would still see an increase in profits if that is what your ultimate goal is. You should be here to protect your users, not your sellers. This isn't about YOU, this is about US. The dreamers and every day believers that are trying to make something of our lives and start a business in this already tough business landscape filled with regulations and dream crushing corporations. Of all things to worry about, we should not be worried about paying more just to keep our website address. If you'd like to see additional profits, why don't we fix the "premium domain parking," increasing only new TLD pricing, or focus on creating a new way to measure/issue domain authority to good, law-abiding users. There's PLENTY of other things you can be focusing on. In no way is this warranted or fair to the every day user. The internet is not something that should be controlled by agencies like yours in the first place... this abuse of power in charging more and more is an example of how money hungry, inconsiderate corporations operate and think only for their own selfish benefit now today. I truly hope you read this and consider other alternatives. Something like allowing price increases serves no benefit to the consumers you serve. But unfortunately it doesn't seem like you're not in the position to care because you will benefit either way. Well hear this loud and clear, WE CARE, and this is UNJUST. Thank you for your time and consideration. Dan Mort

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] More over site, fewer costs increases.
by Roy Skeen Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Greetings, My name is Roy Skeen and I am a business owner in Baltimore, MD with a .com website for my construction services. Keeping .com access affordable has allowed me a space in the global marketplace in a way that would not be possible if the price increases every year for the next 8 of 10 years. We would ask that you: 1. Make all funds and contracts to Verisign transparent and public, as they are serving a public good. 2. Restrict price increases per year and with the number of years. As a business owner, we need to be able to price these expectations into our prices. 3. Please reconsider this proposed deal for the good of all businesses, rather than just one. Thank you for your time and consideration. Roy Skeen 319 E. 27th St. Baltimore, MD 21218 admin(a)55builders.com www.55builders.com Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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

Feb. 11, 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. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Peter Bentley London

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] A troubling development.
by Roger Dottin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The fact that this "agreement" was made in secret, without proper consultation is cause for great concern, aside from the abhorrent contents. I for one am not in agreement, as are most of those affected. This agreement needs to be shredded, and the process restarted in a transparent manner, with proper consultation. Thank you for your attention.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] dotcom price increases
by Paul Codd Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, As an entrepreneur and owner of several .com domains I was very disappointed to hear that ICANN has secretly agreed to a contract change which could see prices rising by as much as 70% over the next decade. This will stifle the earliest and rawest kind of start-up innovation which has made the internet the dynamic and vibrant place it is today. By placing barriers to poorer and disadvantaged people from staking claim to the domain names they feel represent their new idea or start-up business is not in anybody’s long term interests, including ICANN’s. Furthermore the lack of transparency regarding what the proceeds of any funds from Verisign will be used for is deeply worrying and smacks of poor integrity or outright corruption. Thanks, Paul Codd -- Paul Codd Co-founder, Commercial Director Cheesecake Energy +44 (0)7719 222 192 | www.cheesecakeenergy.com <http://www.cheesecakeenergy.com/> Cheesecake Energy Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Company number 10317962. Registered address: Ingenuity Centre, Triumph Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2TU. VAT number 329047793.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop the Verizon agreement
by Kathleen “Katie” Engelman Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

As a non-profit, your selected leaders have an obligation to share what the plans are for the $20 million agreement with Verizon. It appears no thought was given to transparency with the public. Shame on you. Stop this agreement and the outrageous price increases that are being planned. > Kathleen "Katie" Engelman, Esq., GRI > Engelman Law Firm, P.A. / Luxury & Beach Realty > engelmanlaw.com / katiesellsflorida.com > 727-688-3044 > katengelman(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN changes
by tom davin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This change is wrong. The domain space is undergoing changes, and I believe a policy that increases prices with inflation is fair. But why not add a fee to the resale of domain names, not their original purpose? Don’t discourage the growth of the market, discourage domain squatters.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't do it
by Victor Hugo dos Santos Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

We only have a few domains .COM, but increasing the price is ridiculous today when the tendencies in the industry is decrease the prices. -- -- Victor Hugo dos Santos http://www.vhsantos.net Linux Counter #224399

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Price Increases
by Bellalife. Enrico Sogari Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

What you are trying to do is disgusting, I’m utterly disappointed. That’s what evil ppl do in a monopoly position. Best Enrico Sogari

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Celebrities Are Our Homies Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, As one of ICANN Community I definitely refuse increasing the price of the .COM domain name, it will appreciated if hear from ICANN Community and Internet Users. Thank you so much

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increase
by Michael Marosi Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do not increase the .com price as it will adversely affect current registered clients and reduce profit margins for businesses like mine that are fully dependent on such services for our commercial viability as an entity. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Shivansh Singh Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please don't do that, we can't afford that type of home in domain names

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment changes
by Peter Jarosak Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The proposed changes will allow prices to double in 15 years from 2026. With the clause that major DNS attacks can allow a price increase even in years that it was not going to raise, you only need to hire a firm at 7% cost of next year’s price increase to break even and not get caught. This seems like it is written for businesses and no longer considers those that could barely afford to own a single domain name to start a business or communicate about the world around them in an environment that is theirs to control and not owned by a business with 50 page privacy policy. How many small businesses or people in poorer countries will be restricted from ever compete in the .com domain? You should not allow exceptions to years that there will not be a price increase, especially terms where business could take the short term loss to create in order to have higher profits moving forward. The terms in should be more like 1% every 3 years or something similarly low so that you are not creating a domain extension that is economically out of reach for 1/2 the world. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] no increase request
by Mis Palabras Con Letras Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Good Morning, I am against the increases they plan to apply to domains. Some pages, like mine, are small and have no income, so any price increase is a major problem, which may have an impact on the existence or not of the web. Please think carefully about these changes that can affect many people who have no profits. Thanks for listening. Greetings, *María José Guillén* *Mis Palabras con Letras* *Twitter: @misPconL* *Instagram: @mispalabrasconletras * *mispalabrasconletras.com <http://mispalabrasconletras.com> *

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Ali Shan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increase
by Ben Sutton Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 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. An increase in .com prices would detrimentally hurt my business. -Ben

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment to Registry Agreement
by Kristin Greene Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern: I am writing to express my concern to the amendment of the Registry Agreement. I understand that this change may not affect large companies so much as they have the wherewithal to weather such changes. However, I am new female startup. I believe this change will affect women going into entrepreneurship and hamper new women owned businesses. A fellow signee posted an analysis: 20 year Cost analysis: $ 7.85 / year 2018 $10.29 / year 2023 (31% increase over 2018) $13.49 / year 2029 (72% increase over 2018) $17.68 / year 2035 (125% increase over 2018) $23.17 / year 2041 (195% increase over 2018) The current prices are more than fair and no one is interested in an increase except for Verisign. In addition to affecting businesses, this will hamper people who invest in domain names for their own personal reasons – perhaps to blog, journal their adventures, or even protect themselves from someone else getting it and hurting their reputation. I would hope that you wouldn’t want the domain names to become another thing that divides those who have the resources and those that don’t. I’m not saying to not make money, but it would be great if we could enable as much access as possible. Thanks for the consideration of keeping the annual fee as is. Kind regards, Kristin Greene Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign should not be allowed to increase the wholesale price for domains
by Ali Shan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

If the prices are increased than the ordinary businessmen that are regularly coming online to host their websites will deviate from doing this and the income of ICANN will be decreased and it will also effect the developing economies and under privileged regions.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment comments
by Boss MobileGames Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, as a consumer the main issue with the amendment is the 7% price increase for 4 out of 6 years (coincidentally the upcoming 8 years), this seems so far above any type of inflation rate. Combined that there is no detailed explanation on the necessity or allocated spending on infrastructure upgrades that warrants such increases. Not only does this seem bad for a consumer like myself, but all in all for the overal market I am unsure if this is the way to go, the internet is still upcoming in many parts of the world and keeping the accessibility as best as possible can only mean good things overal. Anyway, you do you, but if there are many worried reaction I hope you would reconsider and go over all amendment points very critically. Regards, Arno Bos

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com - Disapproval of price increase.
by DAVIS CHANDY Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Do not increase .com price. Buy back .com from Verisign. They are not capable of running.com and free internet with its true ethics. Kindly do not sell your dignity and integrity for money. How come we trusted you guys? This shows board members of ICANN cannot be trusted. Soon you will be focusing only on money making and nothing else. Shame on you. Sincerely opposing, Davis Chandy.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN January 3, 2020 Verisign contract terms change announcement
by Tim Kuechler Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, As an owner of .com domains I do not agree with ICANN's decision to allow Verisign the wholesale price increase schedule for .com domains as announced January 3, 2020. Furthermore, I question what the $20M payment from Verisign to ICANN will be used for and how that will be monitored and made public. I consider the changes announced to be harmful to Internet .com domain stakeholders such as myself, and I would like these changes to be reversed, and a public consultation to be held and a formal review process where alternative contract terms that are not harmful to Internet stakeholders such as myself can be considered and implemented Tim Kuechler, P. Eng. ------------------------------ IMPORTANT NOTICE - AVIS IMPORTANT ------------------------------ Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. Recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. Sender and sender company accept no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. This email transmission and any accompanying attachments contain confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. Any dissemination, distribution, copying or action taken in reliance on the contents of this email by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please immediately delete it and notify sender at the above email address. Le courrier electronique peut etre porteur de virus informatiques. Le destinataire doit donc passer le present courriel et les pieces qui y sont jointes au detecteur de virus. L' expediteur et son employeur declinent toute responsabilite pour les dommages causes par un virus contenu dans le courriel. Le present message et les pieces qui y sont jointes contiennent des renseignements confidentiels destines uniquement a la personne ou a l' organisme nomme ci-dessus. Toute diffusion, distribution, reproduction ou utilisation comme reference du contenu du message par une autre personne que le destinataire est formellement interdite. Si vous avez recu ce courriel par erreur, veuillez le detruire immediatement et en informer l' expediteur a l' adresse ci-dessus. ------------------------------ IMPORTANT NOTICE - AVIS IMPORTANT ------------------------------

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't increase prices
by Ashley - Nose Graze Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please don't increase .COM prices. Keep .COM accessible and affordable to all.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Come on ICANN
by Zac Diesel Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This change reeks of dirty politics. Please be better than this. We have enough of this stuff in the world already. Kill this amendment!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase of .COM domains
by Anderson Rairt Timana Solier Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It's ridiculous that your organization, called a "non-profit organization" makes a deal with Verisign to increase the price of the .COM domains to receive money. I don't know if you remember what the purpose of your "non-profit organization" was but even a blind could see this is no one of them. You're limiting the freedom of internet by making .COM domains restricted for a certain group that will pay for them.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN
by J. Eliasson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN, what do you think you are doing? Stop it!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop ICANN .com price increases
by Theodore H. Smith Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi... I don't believe that there is a good reason to be increasing the .com prices, other than corporate greed. In fact I know there isn't. Also, these sort of deals work against the spirit of the Internet, which originally was about openness... a time when prices of domains was very much cheaper and technical specifications for everything were open. Now we have secret deals made affecting everyone, done behind closed doors. How did that happen?

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Re: [Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement - Vote against
by Elisa Fu Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 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.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Bad Proposal
by Nick Schiwy Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I am a registrant of a .com domain, among others. I am opposed to this increase in the .com domain registration cost. This is much more than a modest increase and amounts to no more than a money grab. ICANN is meant to work in the interest of the public. This is not in anyone's interest but Verisign and ICANN. Nick Schiwy Maryland, US

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by Kevin Heenan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Nothing good ever comes from secret mettings and agreements where there is no limitation set to what percentage increases can occur or what timeframe exists for said increases. This is a misquided amendment and it should not be ratified. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Mabroor Alavi Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] To whom it may concern....
by Celestial Finesse Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

According to my current knowledge, the .COM TLD is the TLD of choice for most business owners given it is yet the most familiar among internet users. Among other things, and albeit subtle, it assists in building trust between online businesses and their customers. Internet businesses take on and maintain a plethora of business expenses in order to retain a professional online presence. Price increases to TLD's (especially .COM), incrementally or otherwise, places that much more of a strain upon small businesses and other modest (but legitimate) enterprises that seek to explore the worth of capitalism over the world wide web. While many of the details and responsibilities of the parties involved may yet elude my awareness and comprehension, as a small business owner, I request that if at all possible, the .COM TLD does not undergo an initial or renewal price increase (incrementally or otherwise). Thank you for your service and consideration. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] The price increase is unjustified
by Mansoor Jadoon Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This is not a community decision and should not be implemented as it exploits the internet users' right.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increasing .com pricing
by Paul Dammers Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do not increase the .com pricing Respectfully, Paul Dammers

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am not on agreement with the changes to .com prices
by enorita1967 Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3 comments
by Barry Lawrensen Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am concerned about the content of Amendment 3, with the repercussions of restricting the freedom of speech on the Internet, with the potential increases in costs of .com top level domains. Corporations will only take more control of the Internet with their ability to pay higher domain registration fees. Please reconsider the far-reaching implications of this amendment, and allow the registration of .com domains to be available for a reasonable price. I am also concerned about the potential conflict of interest that Verisign would put itself into as a registrar, even indirectly. Internet security is already challenging, and by keeping their services separate from registration, there is additional protection that would be lost with their expansion to becoming a registrar. Thank you. Barry Lawrensen

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain increases
by nludick＠mweb.co.za Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Good day I do not understand the reason for a 7% increase per annum over 8 of the next 10 years. Surely inflation in the markets where you operate is around 2%. So this increase is more than 3 times what should be reasonable. It is really tough to run an online business and run away expenses makes it all much more difficult. I suppose you want to take this online opportunity and do it with what the USA did with insulin. You know insulin was donated by its founder, so except for the production cost there should be no exceptional markups on the cost of the product. Like with insulin, if you get on this wagon, in 30 years only the rich will be able to own or run an online business. Surely the internet was meant for everybody. Absolutely cover your costs, but please don't destroy small businesses with greedy increases. Regards Noline Ludick

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3.03 icann
by Natasa Repovz Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, I disagree with the price raise of .com domains. The money would be better spend monitoring internet trolls and mistakes, or working towards better content - aka. restrict "empty domains" , black and grey hat games. Best regards, Natasha Reopovz

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] comments
by Robert Burns Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

If the information I have received is accurate, ICANN and Verisign have agreed to significant changes to the contract that governs your relationship, changes which will have dramatic consequences for internet users by allowing Verisign to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years. ICANN made these changes in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. Although ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action, I nevertheless hereby register my objection to your deal. Verisign agreeing to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support ICANN's domain name system initiatives (with no clarity about how ICANN will spend the money or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure) is no justification for the important effect you are forcing on internet users. Sincerely, Robert Burns

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Unacceptable and unilateral decision
by Manoj Oswal Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The decision to make. Com expensive which is a major tld is unacceptable. Over the years the cost of it infrastructure has crumbled. The cost of maintenance is much lower. The reason for the increase is unexplained. I strongly suggest that the increase in price is scrapped. Manoj Oswal India

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Regarding amendment 3
by Niels Nankler Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please don’t don’t do this. The internet has, over a very short period of time, gone from being something free and hopebringing, to transform into what it is today - an Orwellian Big Brother-machine for some three tops companies. I seriously don’t see how this amendment helps in looking out for individuals all over the world. Best regards. /Niels

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases-LEAVE THE PRICES ALONE!!!
by George Oakley Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increases
by The Graduate Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, I write to you to let you know that I'm incredibly dissatisfied by ICANN's .com price increases- as a small business owner this is entirely unacceptable, especially without consulting the community which it affects before making any such decisions. Should you proceed, this is nothing short of abusive and immoral. If you continue to increase prices at unattainable rates for the common entrepreneur, you not only create space for business monopoly for the wealthy and powerful, but also largely inhibit smaller scale innovators from creating and contributing their talent to the world. What a stale, dangerous, and boring place this would be without them. I do hope that you will listen to the people whose livelihood this will affect the most. *Vivi Dailly* *Creative Director* ___________________________ www.thegraduatemag.com @thegraduate_mag The Graduate Mag Ltd. The Graduate is an online magazine championing art and design graduates across the UK. If you would like to be featured please get in touch.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] TLD Price Cap Changes
by Christopher Carey Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] price increases w new agreement
by Sue Berk Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM cost increases
by Marc Parsons Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am writing to voice my concern at the proposed changes and potential cost increases in .com registrations for domain users. I would ask that there be full disclosure as to what the $20M increase in payment to ICANN is to be used for, and why the annual cost increases in existing domain prices are required? It would see a public comment period and full disclosure is warranted for what is arguable the management of the “public domain”. Thank you, Marc Parsons What's happening? Last month, ICANN, the organization that oversees domain names, announced significant changes to the contract it has with Verisign, Inc. who operate the .COM top-level-domain (TLD). ICANN made these changes in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. Although ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action, we are focused on leading the fight against price increases that will harm our customers (and the Internet as a whole). This is a crucial time to raise our voices given that .COM domains make up 40% of all registered domain names online. What does this change mean? Wholesale registries charge providers a set fee per domain name per year. According to this new agreement, Verisign will be allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years, and the increases don’t stop there. This will mean that .COM wholesale domain prices can grow by more than 70% over and above current prices over the next decade. The contract also allows for other price increases, which could drive prices up further, ultimately making .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody. Why is ICANN doing this? Alongside these contract changes, Verisign agreed to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to supportICANN's domain name system initiatives, without any clarity about how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure. ...

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase.
by Edmond Sze Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Why? Please stop the greed. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] NO to the .com price hikes
by Jorge Noguera Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The normal effect of technology spreading is lower prices and more reachability, that’s why this make absolutely no sense. If the company in charge can’t stand his commitments then probably you need to look for another company as a new TLD. I said NO to the .com price hikes. -- Jorge Noguera Dávalos *Analista de Sistemas Informáticos* Asunción, Paraguay

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't increase the rate
by Ahmad M. Agha Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do increase the rate Most of the service we include free domain with it any change will affect us directly in the future

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed changes
by Donna K. Fitch Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The rise in prices proposed for .COM domain names will have a devastating effect on me and my business interests. As a frequent purchaser of domain names, I will be much less likely to try new ventures if the price continues to go up and up unchecked. I currently own about 10 .COM domain names for various projects, from graduate school to freelance jobs to personal portfolios. The prices as they currently are make it easy for me to purchase one, try out the project, and maintain or discard as suits my needs and those of my potential clients. This proposed action hurts freelancers and small business owners at the expense of large corporations. I respectfully ask you to reexamine these price changes for .COM domain names and consider the good of the internet as a whole rather than short term gains. Thank you, Sincerely, Donna K. Fitch donnakfitch.com, aetherexcursions.com, dkfitchportfolio.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Unfair market advantage and pricing for domains
by Yahoo Marcela Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Good morning, as a .com domain user I find the price increases proposed and worked with Verisign to be in detriment of users like me who mainly blog, put out content for many people to improve and support their daily lives. On the other hand I would like you to show me who within the regular American population receives a increase of a 7% annually in their paycheck for 4 year straight? Sound ludicrous to me more so, when the increases will continue after a two year freeze for another 3 years. On the other hand what is ICANN doing specifically with the extra 20$ million dollars received for this agreement that benefits the users in terms of the security and stability of the domain name systems? The most significant change is that Version can operate as a domain registrar which will place Verisign in a very advantageous position since this company controls almost 80% of the registrar pricing for the domain names that will compete directly with all domain registrars. Clearly an unfair market advantage harming competition. I do not want this to happen because many .com owners will be harmed with this unilateral decisions for many years to come. Thanks Marcela Hede

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

Feb. 11, 2020

With all the respect to the ICANN organisation that greatly impacted the Internet development, I don’t see any economical or legal reasons for the .COM zone domains prices grow up.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Your proposed amendment states that it is in the public interest to raise prices on .com registration but fails to explain how that serves the public interest. I disagree that this price increase serves the public at all, especially in light of the $20 million kickback from Verisign to ICANN. Sincerely, Thomas Hlavenka

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. ritesh kumar singh Ranchi Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop .com increase
by sabminsk Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, I am concerned at the news of planned increases in the .com domains. Keep these affordable! They are the backbone of small online businesses.Thank you, Sabine

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Price Increase
by by akj Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, As a small business I simply cannot afford annual price increases. Please consider us when making decisions that also affects our money, as yours increase.Thank you,by akjWebsite: www.byakj.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/byakjcollection/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_akj/

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendments not Acceptable - .com
by hasnain＠apmoa.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Recant Amendments not Acceptable

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Always an excuse to hike up prices. Given all other domain extensions the dot com bubble is about to burst
by Andrew K Fletcher Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I strongly protest about your intentions to hike up prices for doing absolutely nothing in return! It is imperative to be open and forthcoming about all future changes and to let those of us who own / rent domain names so that we can express our opinions and I’m grateful for being notified by Namecheap about this underhanded move of yours. Shame on both companies for trying to hoodwink us into allowing your hands in our already far too deep pockets! Andrew K Fletcher Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increasing.com domaine rates
by Cory Perry Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi my name is Cory Perry and I own a small business. I am opposed to rate increases. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 303-521-8799 Perrysbodywork(a)gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear reader, How about we don’t give one company monopoly of such an important tld. This will drive traffic to other tld and gets business more in trouble Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Raise fee
by Ace Cobra Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Im an owner of three .com that i use for recreational purpose. 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.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM is priced fine.
by Bidyut Mukherjee Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I'm writing to pitch in my opinion on the recently proposed changes which will result in a price hike on .COM domains. I think this is NOT a good idea. This TLD has been the top choice of nearly half the webpages on the web. That speaks of its popularity, and how much importance it holds. One of the key traits is its accessibility and affordability, especially compared to most other TLDs. Individuals have been able to make use of their .COM websites and open up their content to the world much more easily than other lesser known domains, and the newer, more expensive, custom domains (like .DANCE, .XYZ, etc). With the proposed changes, you'll be killing the easy access that public has enjoyed, throwing in a lot of confusion, all over just another business deal. We consider ICANN to be more than just another corporation out to make profits off of people's compulsion. Please do the right thing and nip this price hike plan in the bud. Thank you, A personal .COM user

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't Allow
by Kemal Deniz Doğan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Increasing the price of .COM domains is not an honest policy. Just forcing people to pay more and loose their goals, dreams and entrepreneurship spirits. Don't allow monopoly. Please find an other playground.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increase
by Robert Ejiegbu Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To Whom It May Concern, I am completely against the decision to allow Versign to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years. As a .com owner, this will directly affect me as well as others trying to establish an online presence with an established domain. Please reconsider this decision.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price Increase
by Matthew Velie Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I dont know why the price increase is necessary especially at this level. The costs for running a .com hasn't increased like this in the past and there is nothing to show that it will. This is pure corporate greed.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Andrew MacKinnon Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not agree that the proposed amendments to the .com TLD will benefit the internet as a whole or myself. It does however benefit a rather small portion of an already overly wealthy population. The existing rules were put in place to protect the internet. They were thought out carefully and weighed. Do not remove them.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t do it it’s a bad idea
by Eulond Kelly III Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Don’t do it it’s a bad idea unless you can tell me what that 20 million gets you. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] About up to 70% surge of annual prices
by Ihor Stefurak Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello there. As the owner of multiple .com domain names, I would like to let you know I disagree with your recent steps toward getting extra $20M by signing a deal with Verisign. You can't make this without a discussion with the internet community. Please think twice before you do it behind closed doors. Thanks. Sincerely, Ihor Stefurak

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] pls keep it affordable for everyone - do not increase the costs
by laurent Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Paraphrasing another user I have the same concerns: I'm not a big company, just someone sharing some thoughts to the world. Don’t make the .com an exclusive thing by increasing the prices.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Oppose
by jr＠overheadbridge.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This change will force many "mom and pop" .com domain holders to abandon their domains. I for one will lapse several that I keep for personal reasons, however this increase will outweigh the reasons for keeping. Jessie

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop Amendment 3
by "Carlos G. Hernández" Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concert, please stop the Amendment 3. I urge you to consider the impact that it will have on internet users, particularly those who are not backed up by big companies with large budget. Don’t contribute to create an unfair, undemocratic and closed Internet, where only the few privileged will have the control and benefit from it. Greetings, Carlos Hernandez

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No increase
by ukimariuki＠outlook.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Do not increase prices leave them as is Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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