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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t increase the .COM price
by Sunny Kumar Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Once again, you’re making back-room deals to benefit corporate interests over the needs of all internet users. I am OPPOSED to the removal of price controls. ICANN should represent ALL Internet users and not just pursue its own profits. -- Sunny Kumar Blogger | Affiliate Marketer [image: facebook icon] <https://www.facebook.com/5unnykum4r> [image: linkedin icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/5unnykum4r> [image: twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/5unnykum4r> [image: youtube icon] <https://instagram.com/5unnykum4r> email: 5unnykum4r(a)gmail.com TheGuideX , Connaught Place 110001, New Delhi.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern I was shocked to hear that the proposed amendments to the .com Registry Agreement were discussed only between ICANN and Verisign. This lack of consultation smacks of corruption and is clearly not in the best interests of internet users. Please review any need to go ahead with such a strange and unfair process without involving a much greater number of stakeholders. Yours sincerely Kylie Wallace

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I use the Internet but I am not a .com registrant. 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. FIg Lee Los Angeles

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do not approve Amendment 3 allowing an increase of 24% over the last 4 years of each 6 year period. Though I understand increasing costs of services, there is no reason for that increase to be greater than the rate of inflation. That would be at most an increase of 3.5% over the last 4 years. Please do not do this. Creators and small businesses need the ability to access fair price domains for increased innovation. Thank you for your consideration.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

This is unacceptable and I will have to shut down all my personal websites as well as my small business site of these increases go through as it is already a financial burden for anyone below the middle class who can’t even afford to list their wares on Etsy.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by valantine.n.nyenty＠istconsulting-cam.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

As I have received information from my mail hosting service provider, I am particularly disappointed at this action between ICANN and Verisign and I find it an unethical business practice. I am based in Africa and financial resources in this part of the world is hard to come by and internet access and other activities linked to the internet will be impacted greatly. I do not want to pay more than I am currently paying.. Thanks Valantine Nchemty Nyenty Business Executive Manager & Consultant ( GRCP, GRCA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, COBIT 5, CNSS INFOSEC Professional) IST CONSULTING SARL B.P. 24112 Douala - Cameroon Tel: +237-651780947 +237-656319410 Email:valantine.n.nyenty@istconsulting-cam.com LinkedIn Profile: <https://www.linkedin.com/in/valnyenty> https://www.linkedin.com/in/valnyenty

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dot Com Price Increase
by John Robinson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I'm writing to discourage adopting Amendment 3. The ability to register tlds at a reasonable price is essential for keeping the internet a level playing field. If the dot com tld eventually becomes prohibitively expensive for individuals, we will witness even more corporate consolidation of power. Further, the amendment was drawn up without input from registrars. While the deal with Verisign might seem lucrative for your organization, it would ultimately be detrimental for the internet at large. Thank you, John Robinson 1131 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Oppose .COM price increases
by LJ E Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose the approval of increased prices for Verisign who would 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. Leslie Estes

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please make the public part of your decision
by Lauree Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It affects so many of us, all voices should be heard! Please keep .COM addresses affordable for everyone, making the internet available to everyone. Lauree Ostrofsky, CPC, PCC Author | Founder | Hugger Simply Leap, LLC Hudson Valley Women in Business SimplyLeap.com | HVWiB.com 914-548-3592

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No is NO
by Claudio Bizzotto Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, I oppose amendment #3, which will substantially increase the cost of /.com/ domains in favor of an organization that doesn't contribute to the Internet community in any significant way. Selling out to Verisign behind closed doors? Again? Have some self-respect, ICANN. How can you be so cheap/sissy? Your kids must be proud of you...

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Worst decision
by isah isah Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Consultation is important raising the domain price isn't a viable option and only makes it harder for other generations to enjoy what we have. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future generations....

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Pricing :: we’re not agree
by Leon Perejaslaw Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please take my vote still have the same price as a basis of Internet growing. Tnanks MfG / BR / L P

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop letting Verisign line your pockets
by Michael Banet Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This .com price increase is so obviously bad for the internet, but real great for your bottom line. Keep Verisign out

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against the price hike
by Samy Achour 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. 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. SIgned, Samy Achour

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DO NOT PASS THIS
by Alexander Lessa Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not support the rise of .com prices. That is interfering with free trade and will disrupt a huge industry.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, Been informed of your proposed changes by my domain name registrar. My domain is an academic one that just has my research work and CV. This is not like a business domain that earns money. Such hikes are bound to hurt me thoroughly, also considering that I don't earn anything meaningful in academia. Please make such considerations before making drastic changes. Thanks. James

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Domain Price Increases
by Chuck Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To Whom it May Concern Regarding apparent price increases without a full and transparent needs justification is totally unacceptable. As a domain holder/buyer, I demand a full, public justification of any price increases over and above a reasonable and customary inflationary increase. Mr. Charles JOnes Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition against .com price increases
by Dan Velasco Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I would like to voice my opinion, I strongly oppose the price hike of .com for the next 10 years that iCANN and verisign have agreed on. This does not benefit the consumer. It hurts the consumer, and it hurts the internet. This price hike is unnecessary. Costs have not gone up, thus there’s no reason to raise prices. The internet belongs to our society, to the people, and it should be accessible. When you increase the price of .com this will snowball into price increases with everything linked to the internet because .com is a big part of the internet. This will hurt and decrease accessibility to the internet by the consumer. And the internet is of and for the people. Plus iCANN has received 20 million dollars from verisign and they have not disclosed what it’s for. It’s only a sign that there is some undisclosed business that will hurt the consumer and only benefit iCANN and Verisign. Please put a stop NOW to this proposed rate hike of 10 projected years. Please save accessibility to the internet. Thank you.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a small business owner and registrant of a .com domain name that is vital to my small businesses success. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The internet is supposed to be a place to allow people to come together and democratize voices, not filter out voices to only those that can afford the luxury. 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. In our modern society, the public interest is regular being railed against by corporations, lobbyists, and special interest groups. Please stand up and support the public interest (fulfill your role and protect against corporate greed). Ryan Richmond, Virginia United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] verisign situation
by Loot n Booty Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

greetings, I realize the people that pay and use the internet have absolutely no control in this matter. it is typical practice in business to create a need for people , suck them in and then screw them to their limits. Wal-Mart is an example of that , but that will be in the near future. all I can say about this that you are doing to us may hopefully get regulated as some of us begin to lobby to the government that this likely is a monopoly and therefore subject to legislative control. that is my hope. but I personally have no hooks in me like the hundreds of millions of registered .coms that you will inevitably fuck senseless, I can drop my .coms they don’t mean enough to me that would allow me to be fucked like that! so you give in to your dark side, take the bait and hope it doesn’t bite you in your own ass! ciao!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against unilateral price increases of .com's domain registration
by Chris Patterson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Objection: ICANN Allows .COM Price Increases
by Updatednet Support Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN 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. Regards, Support

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price Increases
by David Herndon Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please don't increase the price. If prices increase, I would just with to a .somethingelse , just sayin. Thank you for your kindness in keeping internet business affordable. Many blessings to you. -- *In Christ's Service,* *David Herndon* *Lead Pastor* *Church of Living Hope*

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please DO NOT enact this amendment!
by Daniel J. Lewis Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I was appalled to learn about ICANN and Verisign's impending changes to domain registration. I hold almost 100 .com domains, and the new amendment could lead to a 70% price increase for my domains in only 10 years and with no apparent added value. Domains should be getting cheaper, not more expensive! It's also insulting that this was no brought to the Internet community far in advance. It really gives the impression that ICANN and Verisign have conspired to increase their own profits and create a monopoly over the domain market. Please, for the good of the Internet, do not go through with this amendment! Faithfully, Daniel J. Lewis Speaker, consultant, and award-winning host, The Audacity to Podcast™ Get your international podcast reviews emailed to you automatically with My Podcast Reviews™!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Say No to Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Matt Platoff Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I wanted to document my strong belief that ICANN should vote NO to Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. Best, Matt platoff San Francisco, CA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Anger and frustration about changing the cost of .COM
by Steven Hon Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir/Madam, It is out of frustration and anger that I send this email to you. I totally object the idea of raising the cost of .com without notice and the cost of maintaining should be lower instead of higher. Now the proposed price increase is outrageous. Even if there is any special reason for raising the price, it should be very mild and reasonable but iI doubt the reason behind such a move. Please STOP doing this to the whole domain community and don't create any trouble among us. Regards, Steven Hon, holder of stevenhon.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price Increasing of .com domains
by SGC3671 Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

.com domains are about 40-50% of all Domains and changing it would cause a ruckus and troubles to some people and I do not really suppprt that.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed to upcoming changes
by Nick Tapalansky Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Not only is the scale, and lack of ceiling on the price hikes for .com domains absurd, the fact that Verisign can now act as a reseller of these domains, and happens to be paying ICANN $20 million in relation to these upcoming changes, feels like the beginning of the end of a free and open internet (not to mention a deeply concerning bit of insider dealing). Unclear business dealings aside, increasing domain costs will significantly impact registrars for approximately 40% of the internet, potentially reducing the number of registrars able to operate and, therefore, begin culling Verisign’s competition. Increasing cost will also create a higher barrier of entry for content creators around the world when the remaining registrars are forced to pass costs on to their customers. In short, I’m deeply opposed to the proposed changes, and very uneasy about the lack of transparency in the dealings that have brought the changes forward. Best, Nick —— NICK TAPALANSKY Freelance Writer & Editor NickTapalansky.com | @NickTapalansky

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM CHANGES BY ICANN
by Ed Cintron Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, I learned recently that 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). I also learned that ICANN made these changes in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action. I am vehemently against price increases that will harm me as a customer (and the Internet as a whole). I would like to state that in the interest of keeping the internet affordable to all I am opposed to Amendment 3! Ed Cintron

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I fully oppose to the changes made to the .com registry. And there are millions of people like me who are against the changes/agreement made by you people. We request you to revert the changes made

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No one other than Verisign wants increases in .COM prices.
by Tom Sullivan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Just say no!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I'm against this Amendment
by Willy Hanza-Ru Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It is already overpriced fee to make a new domain and by given a lot of power to Verisign you are working against the principle of free market. These increases are unjustified and there isn’t any plan for how the extra money will be used to make the internet safe or even fair for new business. While there considerations aren’t addressed on this amend, I’m opposite of it. Regards, John Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] The internet must remain a resource for the people by the people
by Brian Heston Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The internet is built on open standards and protocols, of which DNS is one of the original and most basic. There is no place for private back room deals in a service like this. It’s understandable that a service this old needs some updates and maybe even a larger overall, but this must stay open and in the public, not behind closed-door deals. This should be considered akin to a monopoly as a single company has control over the most popular top-level domain. Obviously and technical advances for any top-level domain should apply to all TLDs, so there is no valid reason Verisign and .com domains should be any different than others. Do not support this amendment.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN proposed fee increases
by John Kelly Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

In view of access to the internet being a public good , I disagree that verisign can push for fee increases without disclosure of costs , because they are developing an anti-competitive business model, and excessive profitmaking, seeing that ICANN is a non-profit corporation to bring maximum freedom of the internet. sincerely John Kelly Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I OPPOSE proposed changes with Verisign!!!
by Yol Swan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To Whom It May Concern, I am appalled at your attempt to make significant changes to your contract with Verisign, Inc. in regards to .COM domains without consulting internet users or the ICANN community of domain registrars. These changes would significantly increase wholesale prices in the future, which in turn would greatly affect customers like myself who rely on various domains to run a business. The Internet has become an integral aspect of modern life, which means that many people, like me, will renew their domains for many years to come. These proposed changes would make .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody. Furthermore, Verisign already controls almost 80% of the registrar pricing for domain names, so allowing it to operate its own registrar or as a reseller would compete directly with all domain registrars, maximizing its control of domain name pricing to the detriment of other registrars. Fewer registrars would harm competition, choice, and domain name services. I strongly OPPOSE any changes to your contract with Verisign, and hope you will not ignore the unified outrage of the internet community, like you've done in the past, out of arrogance and greed. Sincerely, Yol Swan -- Signature-YS * *<http://amzn.to/1PX77Uk>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop and be kind!
by Doron Hanoch Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please think of all the humans you will affect. Move from a place of care and want to be of service. I appreciate all you do, and would appreciate if prices stayed the same. Thank You, Doron

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Reg proposed increase of prices for .com domains
by Arvind Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, Please do not give Verisign the freedom to increase the prices of .com as proposed in the current amendment! It's completely unnecessary for them to increase the prices: there is no significant operating cost from maintaining the .com registry that warrants such drastic increase. Please do not hand such freedom to them!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against .COM price increases
by Flor Vallejo 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 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. Florencia Vallejo Argentina

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment for Price Cap on Dot Com Domain
by Jonathan Gardner Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, As someone with .com addresses registered, I wanted to record my comment that I do not support your current proposed move with Verisign. It makes me worry about the future of the internet. I support price controls. I am also deeply concerned about the shady circumstances surrounding a company such as Verisign giving you money in exchange for more control. I support you retaining your independence from this kind of corruption. Thank you, Jonathan Gardner

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

Feb. 11, 2020

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. Paul Garcia Livingston TX

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Regarding Price
by Rana Usman Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I don't think so it's a good decision regarding Price,if it's going to increase it's becomes more difficult to make a new site.hope you re think about it... Thank you.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dissent
by Quinn Curnow Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This proposed period of price increases will disproportionately effect small businesses. I strongly disagree with this closed-door decision & believe it will serve only to limit access to online resources for those who cannot pay. Shame on you. Greedy. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My reasons for dreading .COM price increases
by Milli Thornton Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, I have seen reports that say a deal is being struck whereby *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. * I'm a micro business owner (writing coach and author). To help me run the various aspects of my business, I have a number of domain names. It's already hard for me to to find room in my budget to keep all my domain names afloat. I've been having to let go of some of them already, even without this series of price increases. That means I've had to let go of entire websites. This negatively affects my livelihood. Please keep domain names affordable for the many of us who don't have huge budgets to support our businesses. Thank You, Milli Thornton (505) 234-4156

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

Feb. 11, 2020

To Whom It May Concern: I am adding my voice to the many that ask that you not put small businesses like mine out of business by allowing the cost of domains to be raised without reasonable limits determined by reasonable people in a public manner (rather than behind closed doors). Annual raises by such high percentages are greedy and irresponsible on your part and must be curbed and corrected. Sincerely, ~Bethel Bethel Swift www.bethelswift.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorbethelswift Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethel.swift Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethelSwift

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] umm no thanks?
by spammail Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please, Reconsider .COM price Hike
by Content Hood Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I don't know if you're going to see my comments or even read not to talk of responding to it. I just got a mail this morning from Namecheap about a possible hike in the price of the .com tld name. You see, I'm worried about the possible impact this move would have on small businesses like mine. I'm from Nigeria and over here we are under a scorching bundle of unemployment and underemployment. Running an internet-based business has been the saviour or must of us. By increasing the annual domain name, you're literally taking the only source of hope away from millions of people whose only hope of earning pursuing their dreams is through online businesses. Of course, you may have had your reasons for the increment, but can you please, try to sample the opinions of vendors like NameCheap? That way, our concerns can also be carried along in the decision making process. Thank you for your time. -- Sam Steve Chief Content Marketing Officer Emira Digital Publishing p: +234-08137328279 m: +234-9081761016 a: 41, Ilori Street, Off Agbalumo Junction Oreyeo, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Nigeria W: B: samsteve.com e: sam(a)samsteve.com smartentrepreneurblog.com <https://web.facebook.com/IamSamSteve> <https://www.hubspot.com/twitter.com/iam_Samsteve> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-steve-05bb9b65/> <https://www.hubspot.com/instagram.com/iamsamsteve>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DON'T INCREASE .COM PRICES
by Rika Ko Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I'm writing to ask that you don't increase prices of .com domains. I love my domain, which is a personal portfolio of mine, and with each year that I renew, it becomes harder and harder to feel confident in that choice. I want to continue to support this website economy but I want to stress how important it is to keep the playing field even. Please don't increase the prices of .com domains. Thank you, Rika

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] The cost increase of .com domains will hurt little businesses
by Cliff Stoll - Chief Bottle Washer Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN people: My little business makes mathematical shapes, called Klein bottles. To provide these to mathematicians and students, I use my domain, kleinbottle.com The proposed increase in cost for this domain will hurt my business, as well as many other tiny organizations. Please do not allow this to happen. Best wishes, -Cliff Stoll Acme Klein Bottles kleinbottle(a)kleinbottle.com www.kleinbottle.com 6270 Colby Street Oakland, CA 94618 USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed price increase should NOT be Allowed
by Sami Khan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a lower middle class individual registrant of many .com domain names. All of these are my personal websites. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of around $9 is already far more than justified. Especially for individuals and very small lower middle class business owners like me. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interests. Proposed price increase should NOT be allowed. Samiullah Khan Pakistan

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Feedback
by manny.alvarez＠corelinx.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I just want to say that I'm totally against your new contract deal with verisign without any public consultations. Manny Alva

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] com fee increases
by murage Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I am definitely opposed to these fee increases. I own several .com domains and they are already expense as it is. It is not clear what you are going to be doing with the new fees except gouging the domain owners. M

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not approve amendment 3
by Steve Gray Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not support amendment 3 and do not believe that such agreements promote an open, competitive free-market. But rather simply cause rates to increase for end users, serving no other purpose other than to force end users to pay more in profit to companies (verisign in this case) who are largely disengaged from the end user. How long has verisign held this monopolistic position for now? Over 20 years?

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

Feb. 11, 2020

First off, it's really disappointing to hear about the shadiness associated with this new deal.. Shady business is not the kind of business I want to associate with at all. I would take on a ".anythingelse" with "NameCheap" in a heartbeat, if it meant lower costs and disassociation with a shady company. I recommend NameCheap to all of my clients, as I work with many entrepreneurs who are just starting up and already have many start up costs, without having to be concerned with higher monthly rates just to have a live space online with their own domain name. If ".coms" become too pricey, ".somethingelse" will just become the next best thing and eventually make it more acceptable to not have a ".com". Please keep things as they are! Jasmin

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition to proposed .com price increases
by Evan Burford Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I wish to voice my objection to the proposed .com price increases The amount of the increase and the frequency which it can be applied over the next 10 years is unreasonable. The changes should be revised to be more in sync with inflation in general. As there is no improvement or change to the service provided, the level and frequency of increase proposed is completely unjustified. Sincerely, Evan Burford

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Increase In Fees
by Ray and Cathy Posner Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not support the proposed increase in fees. They are too open ended without any proper regulation. Dot com domains make up a large percentage of all domains and I feel the proposed increases will effect smaller website owners to the point that they may have to curtail their operations or increase prices, which may result in loss of sales and income. Many websites are run by bloggers and others who run them as information only sites for the benefit of others and these increases may result in people having to shut down their sites due to cost increases. Finally, I don't think it is appropriate that these increases have been inflicted without proper industry consultation. Regards Ray Posner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign agreement
by Glen Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Verisign agreement is a scam. PLEASE DO NOT DO IT. YOUR COMMENT WEBSITE IS BROKEN. IS IT ON PURPOSE??? GLEN GENC

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't raise the prices of .com domain!
by vignesh Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It'll affect a lot of students as well as small business holders in getting the .com domains. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not agree with the amendment. Already .com domains are expensive why do you want to charge us even more. Benjamin

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] You are killing SME /start ups
by Success Frontiers Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I read with dismay with regards to the possible change in the increase in pricing. Such unidirectional decision will affect sme and start up who is working hard to make a living. For SME and start ups, every dollar counts as it is matter of survival.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] against the proposed price increase to .COM domains
by CH, Chan 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. Internet shold be for everyone. People need domain name thus it is a public interest. Thanks Best Regards, CHAN, Chi Hang ---- “I wish that all my life I'd be without a care and flying free. But life is not a distant sky, without a cloud, without rain” - Flying free by Don Besig

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN fee
by Melissa Cathcart Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN has no reason to raise its fees. The fees paid now are already high and there are new domains sold every day. Raising fees on domains is a way of restricting access to the internet for poor people, working class people, and small business owners. This is unconscionable and against the principles of a democracy. Melissa Cathcart 3018 38 Ave S. Minneapolis MN 55406 *The text in this email is large so that I can see it and hopefully you can see it too. *m. cathcart, L.Ac., manual therapist, corrective exercise specialist www.dynamicfunctionalhealing.com 612.735.9993 “Emotional healing requires more than simply changing how you feel. Your emotions are merely symptoms of the problem - not the problem itself. Even when they hurt.” * ― Jessica Moore * “The road to health is paved with good intestines!” ― Sherry A. Rogers “Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason.” ― Novalis The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information, including patient information protected by federal and state privacy laws. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. This E-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521.If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution, or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please reject changing the terms of .com distributorship
by Chris Dieringer Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The internet doesn't need more corporate domination gating participation in the web.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Please maintain the current prices of .com domains…

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments on .COM
by OLATUNDE YINKA Olagunju Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Decisions taking without prior consultations especially with the stakeholders and end users may create bottleneck which may eventually kill businesses. Several .COM users may eventually forgo the domain if prices are outrageous over the years. Engr. O.Y. Olagunju LAUTECH ICT Sent from my iPhone *Work hard in silence, let success be your noise...

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am vehemently opposed to the planned cost increases! @û§†!ñ

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign deal
by Paul Kim Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Yet another backroom deal made in the shadows, and execs at ICANN get a nice fat bonus while us consumers get price increased to death. This deal needs to be subject to government oversight as a public utility. Repeal the deal. Sent on the run

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

Feb. 11, 2020

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose the proposed amendment 3 to the .com registry agreement!!!!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.This proposal would cause a significant change to our economy and our be a detriment to the future generations' growth. By drastically hiking up prices, this is limiting what resources would be available online. It would not only affect the exponential evolution as a society we have achieved through the approachable sharing of information through the internet, but it also will recanvas the type of businesses online that could afford to stay online. This encourages an wildly unhealthy shift in the economy and threatens the very evolution we have worked so hard to gain through the greatest means of communication we have to this day.Hailey ArsenaultSpokane, Washington United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] We are AGAINST allowing Verisign to increase prices
by Network Operations Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

There is no reason to allow Verisign to increase wholesale registration prices on .COM domains. The current pricing is more than adequate to support Verisign.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Prices Changes
by PinkFloydEffect＠Aol.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I understand prices have to change with the economy, but this is a monopoly!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Contract
by James Keller Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN's primary principles of operation have been described as helping preserve the operational stability of the Internet; to promote competition; to achieve broad representation of the global Internet community; and to develop policies appropriate to its mission through bottom-up, consensus-based processes. https://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/mou-jpa/icann-mou-25nov98-en.htm To whom it may concern; I received an email from my registrar Namechaep.com in regard to the Verisign contract and I would like to say that I do not agree with it. From my research it seems that my voice will not be heard anyway by ICANN, but still felt it was important to state my views. It states on Wikipedia that ICANN “It is a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable and public purposes." It does not appear that the contract between ICANN and Verisign.inc is for the “Public Benefit”. Increased prices will eventually paid by that very Public that you represent. It also states, “ICANN's primary principles of operation have been described as helping preserve the operational stability of the Internet; to promote competition; to achieve broad representation of the global Internet community; and to develop policies appropriate to its mission through bottom-up, consensus-based processes.” This contract also does not appear to fit ICANN’s own Philosophy. I don’t believe it will “promote competition” it seems it will put the control of the most widely used TLD .com in the hands of Verisign.inc. As far as a “bottom-up consensus-based processes” I read through many of the already posted comments and did not read one that was for the contract, which to me would mean that the contract would not go through. I can only hope that ICANN can uphold its Motto of “One World. One Internet” and do what’s best for the people that they represent rather than make decisions for the profit and interest of few. Sincerely, James Keller

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments on Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by r.parker＠whoozie.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The foundation of unbridled innovation underpinning the Internet begins with the low cost of entry for the basic TLDs. While your financial models may indicate that raising domain prices will not affect business costs much, you're neglecting how the existing, very low cost of entry could be considered the one of the lowest cost barriers to entry in the history of free enterprise and free expression. Ratcheting up the fees for domains will begin to affect innovation immediately. In the long run, raising the price of a domain will stifle innovation. You may not think so but the low cost of domains allows for an infinite amount of very low budget experimenting and testing. While most of this activity goes nowhere, this still leads to ideas that do spurn innovation and business expansion. We're already treated to significantly higher costs for the so-called vanity or boutique TLDs, please don't ruin the foundation of the Internet but raising the cost of ordinary domains. Don't go down this route. The consequences will not be good for the entire planet.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I'm a small-time freelancer
by David Nunga Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do not make it harder for small time businesses like me to maintain a .COM address. We, the internet users would like more transparency about this agreement with Verisign. Sincerely, David

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Is this an Open Web?
by DawnB Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it concerns, Shame on you and the mockery the closed door deal with Verisign makes of your "bottom-up, consensus-driven, multi-stakeholder model". Regards.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3 Change
by Ben Lobach Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do not make this change. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against .com price increases
by Shellie Zhang Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Keep the internet affordable and accessible. Down with shady price increases. -- ______________________________ *Shellie Zhang* (she/her) *Events & Exhibitions* *Division of Labour <https://artgalleryofburlington.com/event/division-of-labour/> | *Art Gallery of Burlington | Burlington | January 10 — March 29, 2020 *Abundance <https://artspace-arc.org/exhibition/abundance/>* | Artspace | Peterborough | March 6 — April 18, 2020 *Email* | shellie.zhang(a)gmail.com *Website *| www.shelliezhang.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My Opinion on the Proposed .Com Price Increase
by Khurram Shahzad Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir, I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. With time, the price should be reduced, you are doing more. In a country like ours, this is already equivalent to a salary of about 2 to 3 days. Khurram Shahzad *Manager Operation* KTech IT Solution Co m: 03216153090 a: Pacca Garha, Near Umer Shaheed Graveyard, Sialkot - Pakistan. w: www.ktitsc.com e: info(a)ktitsc.com <http://facebook.com/ktitsc>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] comment
by Tony Nameless Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I recently bought a name with .com If price was any higher then it was, i many others would not buy it, driving already cheap hosting services out of business. Is that what you want ? No competition ? Monopoly ?

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] STOP .COM Price Increases
by Kevin Spriggs Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To All Who Should Be Concerned: To you, it may seem a small thing to arbitrarily put a monetary stranglehold on the greatest economic force in the history of mankind. But to small operators like me, ICANN's ambitious .com enrichment amounts to a sequestration of opportunity for the benefit of big business and ICANN. I implore you, do not extort the lifeline of your monopoly. If you had competition that would be a different situation, but as things stand, your proposed rate hikes is a plan to enrich yourselves at the expense of millions who have .com integration in their small businesses. Kevin Spriggs

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Vote against increasing prices on .COM registries.
by The Golgi Clinic | Experts In Natural Medicine Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please vote NO on increased prices on .COM registries. Thank you. Warmly, Dr. Teresita Martinez The Golgi Clinic | Experts in Natural Medicine

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Joe Abdou refuse the increase
by Yasoo Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

"I am a registrant of a .com domain name. No one other than Verisign wants increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Joe Abdou Sterling VA Best Regards Best Regards

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against .com price increases
by Shellie Zhang Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

-- ______________________________ *Shellie Zhang* (she/her) *Events & Exhibitions* *Division of Labour <https://artgalleryofburlington.com/event/division-of-labour/> | *Art Gallery of Burlington | Burlington | January 10 — March 29, 2020 *Abundance <https://artspace-arc.org/exhibition/abundance/>* | Artspace | Peterborough | March 6 — April 18, 2020 *Email* | shellie.zhang(a)gmail.com *Website *| www.shelliezhang.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed fee increase
by Midwest Laser Products LLC Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please stop the proposed fee increase for .com domain names. Thank you!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increasing .com
by melvin＠melvincilie.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I'm not happy to hear that .com is going to get more expensive. You are forcing people to switch over on cheaper domains. It's good to know this, because my next domain will not be .com I do hope you can reconsider. Regards, Melvin. Sent from my Huawei Mobile

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't Raise Prices
by Joseph Hutchinson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Don’t raise prices for domain names. Doing so will stifle small business and individuals who want to have their place on the internet. The internet should be accessible to all. Best, Joe Hutchinson

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment against the decision of changing .COM's operator
by Kittanan Jamnongrit Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear committees of ICANN, My name is Kittanan Jamnongrit from Thailand, and I am writing the email for commenting against the change in .COM’s operator to Verisign. First of all, this decision was made between two organizations closed-door, without doing public hearing before making this change. It was unacceptable and heartbreaking when I heard this decision. Even though Verisign is one of a trustworthy organization in the industry, however this deal is more harm than good. As a .COM domain user myself, the current price point is fair and competitive. However, with this deal, we could not able to expect the price changes that would be happened within next 10 years or so. Today, many organization who would like to start new business with domain registration knew that .COM domain is the most well-known domain alias in the world, and most of people always looks for .COM domain at first when they would like to learn more about the product that just heard of. And with the competitive pricing, there is more chance that new products and service will be announced to the world. Although, the decision that the ICANN made might have goodwill, like spam protection. However, there is a brunch of ways to combat against this problem, like addressing purpose of domain registration. Finally, I would like the ICANN to be more transparent about on-going decisions, so the community will be able to discuss and suggest what is right or wrong alongside the organization. I hope that the organization will consider my points and adjust the agreement accordingly. Best Regards, Kittanan Jamnongrit

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't do it
by Daniel Bank Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please no

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Please stop fleecing working class people who are trying to make their way in the internet age. Domains should be affordable and accessible to all people in the internet age, not just the elite.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose raising prices and oppose this amendment
by Steve Sharp Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose raising prices and I oppose this amendment. This amendment is bad and should be banished for eternity! ~Stevenson Sharp

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain Pricing
by Justin R Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Don’t be greedy. Don’t change our domain prices! New domains are created daily with plenty of profit, there’s no need to hurt small business owners and people hosting blogs. Hosting prices are high enough and they actually provide a service. Once a domain is purchased, the service provided is complete, and the DNS handles the remainder of the work. Our politicians are doing enough to try and control our internet, don’t become the opposition.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't increase the fees for domain names
by Nitesh Shail Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

In accordance to your contract with verisign the direct impact will be increase in domain name prices. There are millions of people in developing countries that trying to take their businesses online and every penny matters to them. I strongly object is amendment and price increase. Please ensure that going online and using domain names is as affordable as possible. Best regards, Nitesh

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment on Proposed Amendment 3
by Brandon Teska Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, As a small business owner, I oppose Amendment 3 as this will result in an increase in cost of .com domains over the next decade. This will stifle innovation and development especially for small, new companies. Also, there is no clarity on how ICANN plans to spend the funds that Verisign has agreed to pay. As internet citizens, we need to be informed of these plans. Thank you, Brandon Teska

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I come from a developing country here in Africa, and developing countries are starting to embrace technology. Increasing the prices for.COM domains could mean some businesses may not be able to get to the internet. I think this change is not good for the overall state of the internet community. Please do not make the changes.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] NO to amendment 35!
by debrablack＠2tim47.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I won't go into detail. You already know it. This needs to stop. Do not raise our costs. Do not conduct your activities in private and then give us only a short public response time. Do not pretend these things will benefit the public and society. Raising costs renders this inapproachable to a large population around the world. Many are looking to ecommerce for economic survival. Stop amendment 35! Debra Black Post Office Box 684 Bellingham, WA 98227 Owner of 2tim47.com and thefaceofgraceproject.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't raise the price of .com domain
by Travis Smith Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi. I run a web shop in Canada. Many of my clients are small fish in the big internet sea — they need a domain for their new business, or for their organization, or for their pet project. They don't have much money, and the price of a domain can be a real detriment to their pocketbook. I don't see why the price of a domain needs to climb so quickly, or why this process is happening behind closed doors. Please reconsider your price increase agreement with Verisign. Thank you. Thanks ∞ Travis Smith President *Hop Studios* o. 604-408-5722 <1(604)408-5722> c. 604-616-6065 <1(604)6166065> w. hopstudios.com skype:TravisSmith twitter:@nep <https://twitter.com/nep>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not increase.com price
by ms.bidarmanesh＠gmail.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please dont harm small business and developers Do not increase .com price You dont have a reasonable situation for do this

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I understand why but... this is hard to take.
by Cats Meow Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I went thru the hassle of letting Windows have access to my Gmail account just so that I could participate in this discussion. Then, once I knew which email to sent, I disconnected. Btw, it's: comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20(a)icann.org Anyway, I didn’t want to at first, because hassle, but then I realized that if I let this hassle deter me, it means my desire for convenience scored a victory for you, because that’s what you’re hoping for, right? That the hassle of switching to other dot extensions would be too inconvenient and most of us would just pay more. It's a pretty good strategy. But, anyway, I won’t be one of the “most”, even if I could afford the increases comfortably. Instead, with every dollar increase, I will use it as impetus to increase my capacity to deal with “hassles”. See, 30% of my dot coms are just redirect domains and domains maybe I will use properly in the future. With every dollar increase, I will… minimize (as in minimalism) and get rid of some of them. Once, I’ve culled the 30% (with your encouragement), I will use further increases to… diversify to other dot extensions. Or heck, just switch everything to Facebook or Instagram. Social media is gobbling up most of the traffic anyway. Besides, smartphone screens are so small that people can’t even see if the site has a dot com, and well – considering the extremely limited character space, it’s probably prudent to go with dot extensions which forms the last bit of the website’s name. Ex. Instead of Amazon.com, it’s just Ama.zon . Minimalism applies to domains as well, don’t you think? And hassles and inconveniences can be turned into opportunities for self-betterment.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I have .com domains that are running my business assets online. I am against the proposed increase of price to .COM domains — only Verisign wants this increase, and being merely a manager of the .COM registry has no business dictating price. Given the vast volume of registrations the current rate is already far more than justified. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest, not that of corporations. This is an attempt for a governing body to make an increased profit rather than use the funds properly to maintain a safe and reliable internet surfing environment. David Matlock

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against Amendment
by kweku＠gocreatestudio.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am not in support of the proposed amendment. Kindly drop this as it's going to make business and things more expensive than it's already is. Thank you.

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