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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dont raise prices
by Dan Williams Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Be transparent.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DON'T YOU DARE!!!
by Larry Omakh Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I heard you pricks are making changes that will negatively impact on .com domain prices. If you do this, y'all dumb motherfuckers are going to get what's coming to you. Assholes.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop increasing .com price!
by Trayan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Stop increasing .com price!

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not support ICANN allowing the rise of .com registration costs in their partnership with Verisign. Please do not allow these cost increases.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Com domain price increase
by Krimoon Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 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. Kareem Connor

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Last month, ICANN 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. This is not a new behavior for ICANN, but it is no less reprehensible. These changes in pricing affect users for years to come. ICANN will receive $20 million, but we have no disclosure of how this money will benefit users or support the domain infrastructure. This is a sweetheart deal that punishes consumers. William Beem

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price changes
by David Blair Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Do not increase the cost of a .com site. I will not renew if you do Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose amendment 3
by Blake Bollinger Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I oppose amendment 3. This should be a fair and accessible internet for all.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Be accountable
by sysop＠wirecom.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As you consider changes to the Verisign .com contract, please be transparent and accountable. That means: 1. Conduct these negotiations in a manner such that the public can understand the motivations and expectations of the parties involved. 2. Let the public know the obligations and benefits that would accrue to ICANN and Verisign under any new arrangement. Thank you. -- Roch Smith, Jr.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Javier Julio Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't do anything to raise prices
by Ricardo Toledo Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Namecheap sent us an email saying that there was some negotiation done with Verizon that could potentially raise prices for them and thus us. If this is the case, please don't do anything that could result in price increases for final users. Thank you. Ricardo Toledo

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Potential price increase for .com
by Eugene Popov Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’m strongly against these changes since they obviously will drive prices up and that’s makes me as a student and young startup-guy very depressed since expenses for maintaining home grown projects will increase from year to year With best regards, Evgenii Popov

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Gradual rise of .COM prices
by Nikita Indik Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please don't let .COM prices to rise. This is a backbone of the internet and should be affordable to ordinary people like me. -- *Make 2020 the year of the customer! *Start by visualizing your customer journeys with our free tool. <http://bit.ly/2Fsklt5>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Price Changes
by James Dos Santos Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi ICANN, This is shocking news that you wish to start the process to make .COM domains inaccessible. How could you make such a decision without consulting more people affected by such a decision? I highly disagree with your quick methods to pass something that affects So many and hope you take some time to hear from the many people affected by making the most popular domain extension unaffordable for the average Joe.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Arlanders Taylor Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I really don't like the fact that the price increase is being made without asking the consumers. You do know that without consumers you don't have a business! The almighty dollar is a two edge sword it cuts both ways! You raise your prices to much you actually loose business! If it's not broken why try to fix it?

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not pass amendment 3 to the .COM registry
by Locke Bircher Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern, I am opposed to amendment 3 to the .COM registry. The price increases are unwarranted, unjust, unfair, and undesirable from all points of view other than Verisign's or ICANN's. Corporate interests are not the domain name system's best interests. Please do not pass or approve it. Thanks, Locke

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Don't be greedy and further reduce the potential of the middle class. Price increases for .com are not acceptable. The internet is one of the few things that can be enjoyed by all socioeconomic groups. Let's keep it that way. Thank you Hal Dougherty

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price Increase proposal
by Bubba Smith Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This proposed action is deplorable. It is harmful to internet users in the short and long term. Further - your expenses are not increasing proportionately.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in prices of. Com domains
by FaYzan kHan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Respected Sir, Madam I am writing this email to request you to review your decision before making any changes because this can effect thousands of users using. Com domains. Most of the people are doing online trading and this will effect their profit because of increase in the operating costs of the website. Regards Faizan Khalil Sent from my Huawei Mobile

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Price increase
by Agli Panci Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I don't agree with the price increase for .COM domains. This increase will affect million of users who need to get a . COM domain. In my opinion this should not be allowed to happen. The .com domains should be cheap and affordable for anyone. Cheers, Agli -- Agli Panci

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop price increase
by Rajeeb Banstola Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Price increase hurts small businesses as well as the whole internet ecosystem. Withdraw the contract.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price increase
by Charles E. Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern, Please reconsider the current price increase. .COM domains are the backbone of the internet and should be accessible to as many people as possible. Sincerely, Charles Ewert

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] release com domains!
by Serge Pet Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Don't harm internet, please. Serge

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop price Increases
by Matt Kornegay Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, I do not agree with this consideration in change of policy or contract to raise prices or whatever else is considered that would hurt or prevent others like myself from being able to afford .coms because of high prices or increases. I politely ask you not to make a decision to do this and to leave the current pricing as is. Thanks, Matt Kornegay

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in .com costs
by Rocky Yuan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not agree in the increase in costs that come come the new amendment

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign deal
by Mark Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The private deal between ICANN and Verisign was not made in public interest. Please revoke this agreement for the betterment of all. -- Mark Eckenrode

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This is horrendous.
by Moofie Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Up to 70% price increases over the next couple years. Cuz why the hell not? Please consider my message along with many others you will be receiving - DO NOT DO THIS. It will be horrible for the consumer, registrar, and internet in general.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase
by Tim Corey Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This proposed increase is ludicrous.With all the additional millions of.com’s that are being registered one would think that this would more than adequately compensated for the cost of living in any information. Please do not implement this. Regards, Tim Corey

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I DONT AGREE
by Charles Jackson Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a small business who uses a domain controlled by icann I do not agree to anything that would otherwise raise the cost of a .com domain. I feel domains are already getting expensive and out of reach as “Premium” domains reach the thousands. When I was a kid you could buy a domain for a dollar but now they are reaching 10-599 per year this is insane for something you can never hold and essentially are renting forever.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed .com price increases
by Hale Turner Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I understand that ICANN has made changes in secret without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users - regarding price increases for .com domains over the next decade. .com domains make up 40% of all registered domains on the internet. Proposed price increases could add 70% to current prices. With other price increases, this could make .com domains inaccessible for many people and more expensive for everyone else. Alongside these contract changes, Verisign has agreed to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support ICANN'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. ICANN was created in part to introduce competition between domain name registrars, *but now ICANN itself is at the heart of the problem, without considering any input from Internet users on these critical decisions. * *The four issues of concern are:* 1. Price increases for .com domains 2. ICANN will receive an extra $20 million to support ICANN’s initiatives regarding the security and stability of the domain name system. There is no explanation why Verisign did this, how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent. 3. Verisign can act as a domain registrar. The new contract will allow Verisign to operate its own registrar, except for selling .COM domain names itself. To circumvent this, it is also possible that Verisign could act as a reseller of .COM domains, through another registrar. This result is that the company that controls almost 80% of the registrar pricing for domain names will compete directly with all domain registrars, maximizing its control of domain name pricing to the detriment of other competing registrars. While this might result in lower prices to consumers, *fewer registrars will harm competition, choice, and domain name services. * Verisign’s registrar could also use its dominant position to charge higher prices to consumers, while at the same time raising registrar prices. 4. ICANN ignored previous comments regarding price controls for the .ORG, .INFO, and .BIZ TLDs. The proposed .com price increases will have a significant negative impact on internet users/ domain owners. It is important that there is transparency with the industry regarding price hikes and potentially reducing choice and domain services. There needs to be adequate consultation with the key groups who will be negatively impacted by this decision. Sincerely Haley Turner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop the Verisign deal
by Lite Developers Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The Verisign deal is just an act of selfishness from ICAAN's end. You should always think of the masses. I do hope ICAAN have a change of mind. Thank you.

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

Feb. 10, 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. W. Max McMahon Gainesville, FL United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concerns
by Michael Lenaghan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’m concerned about the direction ICANN has been taking with .org and, now, .com. Those TLDs are sanctioned monopolies. Can consumers count on ICANN to protect their interests?

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against the Amendment 3
by Dev Is Funny Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a registrant of several .com domain names. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Oliver Sosa Dev Is Funny CEO & Founder devisfunny.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t raise the price
by Mike Cher Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Don’t raise the price. Affordable low price for all people. Even for low and poor people who need website and want to start small online business

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop
by therannmann2000＠gmail.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

don't

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Vincent Koc Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I oppose the changes proposed as it creates additional fees for a large number of small businesses.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] verisign deal
by Martin Damaske Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Stop this - it is outreagous Martin Damaske Patrimo & Comp GmbH

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop this price hike
by Ajithkumar Chandramouli Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Small businesses and small sized NGOs completely depend on affordable domain names and hosting. While hosting prices are getting more and more affordable, the domain prices increase every year. While quality of domain owners and websites matter, there should be other yardstick rather than the price. Please revoke this decision. Ajithkumar https://logicalscience.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Dellice Mensah-Eliason Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please Avoid .COM Price Increases To Whom It May Concern These recent decisions by only ICANN and Verisign will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, I believe these decisions needs to be reversed. The proper organizations, boards and consumers of the .COM services needs to be involved in these important decision making processes. Thanks, Dellice. Consumer of a .COM Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] STOP THE .COM PRICE INCREASE
by J. Ryan Melogy Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

THE ONLY THING I KNOW ABOUT ICANN IS THAT YOU ARE GOING TO RAISE THE PRICE OF MY DOMAIN AND GIVE THE MONEY TO A HUGE CORPORATION NAMED VERISIGN. PLEASE STOP THE PRICE INCREASE. JOHN RYAN

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't increase the price of .com domains
by nonconformist Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dot Com Price Hike - Disagree
by Sibipaul Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN... I'm a DOT COM Domain Owner... I strongly disagree with the price increase... kindly keep the price low.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I just want to let you know that I oppose your recent changes to your .COM contract with Verisign. Thanks to your greed and graft, domains are already way more expensive than they need to be. Stop trying to squeeze the consumer more! I know that ICAAN hardly cares who I am or what I think, but if someone reads this I want you to know that I will oppose *anything* that increases your profits, and I'll support *any* attempt to replace ICAAN with an institution that is run, not-for-profit, in the people's interest. If you guys want more money, try innovating something.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I strongly object to the actions you are seeking to take with Verisign which will increase costs for .com names. In addition, you should not have done it without notice and comment.
by kit kaufman Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No to price increase
by Harmanpreet Singh Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Totally against .com price increase
by Alejandro Perea Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This seems like a very dumb way to make more money. This might represent a small expenditure to most people in the first world, but this could represent something to emerging ideas in other places in the world. These people shouldn't have to be filtered by that.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Good afternoon, Please reconsider the decision for increasing .COM prices for small businesses, independent web designers, musicians/bands, ETC. This is not fair for the people who are doing start ups as well. This decision is unfair and is not warranted. Please do not increase the prices for .COM domains. Thad Watanabe Independent Web Designer

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] verisign deal
by Martin Damaske Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN .com prices
by Aya Borucki Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I am not happy about ICANN’s plans to possibly raise the price of .com domains each year. please do not go forward with this decision

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Public Comment on Amendment 3
by David Barkhordari Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, Don't abuse your monopoly status. Prices in the technology sphere should go down over time, not up. You may think no one will notice, but we are watching. DON'T DO IT! Regards, David Barkhordari Los Angeles, CA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com increase
by Belinda Perez McDanel Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’m writing to protest prices increases to .com This is unfair singling out companies for profit. An increase every year for seven years only puts undo pressure on new business development. Please don’t. Belinda McDanel Aspiring business owner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] stop price increases
by Chuck Moidel Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please keep .com prices low and under control. Don't allow Verisign to raise prices. -Charles Moidel

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Keep prices low
by roger＠rogerdcook.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price increase
by Application (Public Email) Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I'm writing to express my objection to unconsulted price increases and operational model that goes against consumers and businesses. As per this article - https://links.namecheap.com/e/evib?_t=9a766a4fa5294d089b01463bac20344b&_m=1… I would express my objection to price bullying, non transparency, anti competitive behaviour and monopolization. It is sad and regretful to see such abuse of position. Sincerely, Mo She App Group Limited

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment on >com Proposal with Verisign
by Jack Heape Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Don't know if this comment will have any effect on ICAAN decision making, since ICAAN completely ignored the comments on the .org fiasco when 98% of the comments were negative in regards to their actions. This decision to raise prices 7% a year to basically line the pockets of one company is ridiculous. A $1billion dollar revenue increase to up one company's bottom line and ICAAN only gets $20mill out of it? Pretty shady. -- Jack Heape

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not agree with .com price increase. This is unfair to all their customers. We all know that having a website is not cheap, there are additional costs to having and maintaining a website such as hosting services, security certification, content management systems and time invested. Domains serve the purpose of allowing individuals to share helpful information across the world from their own personalized website at an affordable low price as it is now. Bumping up the price will make it less accessible and more expensive for us. There are many informational websites such as Wikipedia that are free and run off donations to keep the website live, these websites teach us valuable information and to increase the domain price is a slap on their face. It it unclear in the amendment on how the money that Verisign agreed to pay ICANN will be spent and who will ensure the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure. It is interesting to know that this amendment rose after President Trump has addressed in the State of The Union that we will be implementing high speed internet across the country and in rural areas. So why the price increase when most likely there will be an increase use of website users? It sounds like a greedy business move to me. As a customer, professional web developer and web surfer, this is why I strongly disagree with the .com price increase.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment
by Adam M. Goldstein Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This is a classic government land grab. While big companies won't bat an eye at the price increase, you are going to hurt the smaller individual who increasingly scrapes by in this unfair United States system. Smaller people will be squeezed of their original names, so the big companies can swoop in and feast. Again: big company vs. individual. Lots of people don't want to get super rich, they jusy want to enjoy life with their families. Shame on you! You must live pretty comfortable lives! Adam Goldstein

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Praying Mantis Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Raising .com prices won't create a more accessible or open internet.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am opposed to this amendment. You are narrowing free competition for all. You are driving in the wrong direction. Stand up to big business. Edward S Sparks E-tech Systems

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Vote against amendment No. 3.
by Matt Boga Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Vote against amendment No. 3.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] About .com domains price increase
by Diego Alejandro Salazar Sánchez Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, that's isn't fair

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I disagree with the new ICANN ammendment
by rose duong Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As a small business owner, soaring costs on top of every single bit of software and services add up and can be difficult to manage and sustain. I do not agree with the Proposed ammendment 3 to the .com registry agreement. Rose Duong

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No changes please
by Oana Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi there, As long as it not enough transparency of what is going to happen with the $$$ at your end, as a user I find it innapropiate to change the status quo. Please consider our general request to keep the costs as they are, there is no reason to profit excesively on users needs. Regards Oana Macarie Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Fee Increase
by Quality Radio Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This proposed fee increase hurts one group of people above all others. The poor. No longer can a poor person start a website and make a real mark in the world; be it through the launch of a public service website, a helpful educational website or even a commercial one. To the wealthy, this cost is easy to eat. However, it may keep many idea and perspectives from those without the back of huge funds out of the conversation. Further, without an explanation of where those new funds will be going and to what end they will benefit ICANN, one can only assume that those too will benefit the rich as well. This cash grab is not only bad for the internet, they are bad for the world. If you ever wanted to encourage the poor of the world to form unions, investigate closer or to dig into all the processes of ICANN that we have entrusted you were operating in good faith, this action would be it. There are ways to seek retribution legislatively, diplomatically and through processes that exist now. There are also ways to change today’s processes to better benefit EVERYONE. Those processes will be used to attack those responsible for this cash grab should these new rates go through. I am a proud NAMECHEAP customer holding two dozen names. Having to turn in even one of these names so that someone at ICANN gets richer while my hard work is forcible transferred to another rich person will launch news articles you never dreamt of. I’ll be one of the hundreds of new activists writing them. PLEASE, for you own sake, cancel this obvious cash grab and withdraw the proposed amendment 3 to raise rates on the poorest users of ICANN. The world is watching. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM registry price increases
by skendall＠daedaluscompany.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Domain prices are high enough considering the service that goes along with them. That is, a fee is charged for a database entry. Do not escalate .COM domain prices further. S Kendall

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Re: [Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in.Com domains' price
by Veron Mitchell Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I believe it is rather unfair for you to be making a decision to increase the price without a consultation with all party involved. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increasing of .COM domain isn't good
by Mourad Bougarne Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello There, I hope this message finds you well, in brief, really it isn’t good for us who has a small business online who uses .COM domain. As example I have 3 domain but I don’t earn any from them even the current price is kinda high! I still believe that ICANN is for the community and I hope I’m right. Best Regards, Mourad Bougarne, Full Stack Developer.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please Don’t Raise .com Prices
by Laramie Danger Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I can already barely afford my own domain, which is absolutely crucial to have if you want to appear professional as an author (and in many other professions). If you raise the price of .com domains, I don’t know what I will do. Thank you for your time, Winona Jones (Laramie Danger)

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price Increase
by Chris Adams Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I don't think the price should be raised because so many people are using .com that there is profits being made and the only reason for a price increase is greed! If the price is raised then there needs to be a lot perks added, like a higher price will include hosting also etc. What you get right now for the price is not worth paying more and if the price increase happens then hopefully everyone will use something other than .com! There is no reason for a price increase for this service. Thanks

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I disagree with this proposal. It is unjustified.
by Paul Minichillo Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Thank you. *Minichillo’s Upholstery Inc.* Paul M. Minichillo 727-942-6110 * Quality Still Matters* Website <http://www.minichillosupholstery.com>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment regarding Proposed Amendment 3
by Brian Van Nieuwenhoven Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The terms of the amendment include much cause for concern & it should not be passed as it is. -- Brian Van Nieuwenhoven http://485i.com/

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

Feb. 10, 2020

The cost of registering .com domain names needs to remain affordable for all or the internet loses its ability to meet its purpose to be accessible by all. The cost of maintaining the .COM registry does not rise linearly as the number of registered domains increase. Therefore, increasing the cost of each individual registration at a time when Verisign is making more money on registrations than ever does not make sense. This seems like solely a goal to make investors money, rather than maintain the purpose that ICANN was created for. Shame on ICANN if this deal is allowed to go through. I appreciate your accepting comments, even though I do expect this to be handled exactly as the FCC handled their comments on net neutrality. You've likely made your decision already, but if you still have one ounce of what you stood for at creation, you wouldn't even consider this deal. KC

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3 Comment
by Andrew Davis Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This change is unacceptable. Clearly crony-capitalism at its best. I believe the there should be a one time price increase to a level that will provide an acceptable profit for Verisign, and after that, there can be an annual price increase that is permanently tied to inflation. Sent from my iPhone

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Good Evening, After reading your proposals I would like to outline the following: 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 which these proposals seemingly contradict. Regards, Joel Kenny

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN
by Fabian Anguian Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please do not increase prices on domains. The internet has to remain cheap for future generations. Thank you.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concern about new Verisign Contract
by Buck Newman Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello. I’ve recently been made aware of the changes to the ICANN contract with Verisign and wanted to express my concern for the fact that .com domain registration will be allowed to increase over the next decade and that a large cash payment will be made by Verisign to ICANN. This type of influence from companies like Verisign can be at the expense of individual consumers like myself, who have limited resources but need access to affordable domains to build small businesses. Please reconsider lifting the existing price caps on .com registration. Thanks.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern Everyone on the Internet will be touched by these changes, so as users of the internet we do not want this. Verisign’s registrar could use its dominant position to charge higher prices to consumers, while at the same time raising registrar prices. Fewer registrars will harm competition, choice, and domain name services Verisign agreed to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support ICANN’s initiatives. Please explain how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent. regards Ian Ian Register 0413336855 me(a)ianregister.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases
by Daniel Miller Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

What is the reason for the proposed price increases for .COM registrations? Given that Internet domain names are utilities it is not appropriate for profit to be the sole motivation. If there are legitimate costs that are not presently covered by existing registration pricing structure then such should be disclosed to the community and handled appropriately. Companies are welcome to charge market rates for commodity services - but as trustees of public utilities ICANN and any affiliates have a moral obligation to avoid burdens on the basic services of the Internet. Thank you. --- Daniel L. Miller, SET VP - Engineering AM Fire & Electronic Services, Inc. 3330 Wynn Road, Suite A Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 312-5276 (702) 312-5279 fax dmiller(a)amfes.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN
by Pablo Díaz Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

How is it possible that ICANN are making deals that affect the whole internet without the opinion of the community ? They only want money and they are decreasing the access to the internet to the whole world doing an increase of that size. It is outrageous, I’m totally against it Pablo

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com increase ICANN -- Verisign
by Werner Host Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I’m a journalist in Lincoln City, Oregon and a small business hosting company owner. When I heard about the deal between ICANN and Verisign I was forced to uphold my Society of Professional Journalist’s ethics and ask you some questions to get all sides of the story. Namecheap is saying ICANN and Verisign did a “closed door deal.” Is this true? Did you consult anyone else before doing a deal? Is this deal finalized or close to finalization? Is it true .com domains can see a 70 percent increase over the next decade? How much of an increase to .com owners are we looking at with this deal? Can I get a copy of said deal by way of public records request? How do you think the Internet community will react to the deal? Thank you, Justin Werner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Price Increase
by Trent Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am against the ICANN price increase and secret agreement with Verisign. Their decision is bad for all internet users ... except those getting the kickbacks from their deal. Thank you, Trent Snyder

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] capitalism works best
by mfstshd hotmail Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Raising prices without explicitly saying how the money will be used? Zero accountability? NO!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases
by Carolos Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, I am concerned about price increases and would rather my extensive .com portfolio isn't going to be too expensive to sustain. Thank you Carolos Foscolos

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop increasing .COM rates
by Nile Flores Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To Whom It May Concern: For a simple thing as a domain name, in the last 15 years, I don't think it really costs as much as we think, for this "technology". Who put ICANN over all this, and why does the rate have to continually increase. I think there's a lot of greed involved. Please stop increasing the rate for buying any TLD, no matter how it is bought or who it is being bought through. The fact that even other types of TLDs outside of COM are expensive with some registrars, are completely ridiculous. The technology cost hasn't changed and it's the same technology 20+ years ago, as it is today. Perhaps fire some CEOs and upper management who lost their grip on reality and how increasing this will bring less business. We've got small business owners and bloggers really trying their best to create websites DIY style, who have families or are college students, and don't have much money to be shelling out for domain, hosting, and even SSL, with all the increased. I think if some web hosts, like Bluehost and Namecheap, can keep hosting affordable, I think ICANN be reasonable by making sure to keep lower costs too. It may encourage more business, rather than people looking at the shopping cart for 10 minutes, to decide if paying the extra few bucks for the higher price, is worth it, in comparison to their previously paid for COMs and other TLDs. Kind Regards, Nile Flores ========= *Helping You Rock Out Your Website Like A Rockstar! -Blondish.net* - http://blondish.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/blondishnet Facebook: https://facebook.com/blondishnet All About WordPress on Facebook - *We help novice to advanced WordPress users... 9000 members strong*: https://facebook.com/groups/AllAboutWP *Find out why I'm in the top 5% most viewed on Slideshare with my WordCamp Presentations* http://slideshare.net/blondishnet

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Strongly oppose
by Mason Crollie Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I strongly oppose this and have serious concerns about the future of the .com TLD. With price hikes up to 70% in the next decade, this will seriously affect the internet. Disgusting behaviour!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com
by Andaç Işık Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am an internet user. .com domains are public value and the heart of the internet. It's unaccaptable that possibilty of increase on price of the .com domain regarding the contract between you and Verisign.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t increase .COM domain prices
by Ryan Gilbert Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Increasing .com domain prices undermines the free and open nature of the internet. This will only hurt small businesses and prevent new businesses from being able to start. This price agreement is bad for everyone who uses the internet. Thank you, Ryan Gilbert

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against dotCOM Price Increase
by Ahmed Mounir Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Angenson Cristophe Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

He. I am not agree with you !!! I dont want it !!!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 - .COM Registry
by Nick Bailey Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a website developer who is a registrant of personal domain names as well as assistingmany companies and organizations in registering their own domains. I am against the proposed price increases to .com domains. Version has no right dictating pricing of domains as they are merely a manager of the registry. It is agains the public interest to impose these changes an ICANN is suppose to govern ‘in the public interest’. I am voicing my displeasure with the proposed amendment that has been put forth. Nick Bailey Lima, OH

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Adam Eavy Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I would like to voice my concerns regarding this proposed amendment which will harm not just companies but both smaller business and individuals as well. The amendment simply is not acceptable under its current proposition and would need major reconsideration before even being considered legitimate. Its proposed cost increases risk a serious detriment to all and is therefore not in the spirit of fair trade and competition. It is with a resounding urgency that I request that this proposal be seriously reamended or completely scrapped. Thank you for your time in this matter. Mr Adam Eavy

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am simply outraged at the proposal by ICANN to raise prices on .COM domains. This is not physical property we're talking about here. It's ones and zeros floating in the ether. The cost to own a .com domain, therefore, should be minuscule! Ken Hemphill Glen Mills, PA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment
by David Bueti Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against Amendment 3
by Mufid Afif Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Public internet should operates under public concern. I am against Amendment 3 as the price would increase. Regards, Mufid Afif Dikirim dari Windows E-mail

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Richard Thorne Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This looks like a cash grab on the basic fabric of the internet, I'm sure Verisign's shareholders will be happy at the rest of the world's expense. Keep the price controls.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign Deal
by Mike Spencer Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Its terrible! Don't do it, it is against the community's wishes!

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a freelance web developer. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current price is 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, not to use it’s position to enrich a corporation at the cost of all internet users.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Feedback On Amendment 3
by chris＠christophermckinney.net Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To Whom It Concerns: I'm very concerned about the pricing changes being proposed for .COM domains. I started as a web developer in my teenage years and easily affordable .COM domain registrations were instrumental in building my career skills and learning development. For this reason, I'm asking ICANN to abandon their plans concerning price changes, and continue making these domains affordable, and thereby accessible, to the next generation. In the future I would also like to see ICANN discuss these decisions with other TLD providers and actively engage with the Internet community as a whole before pressing forward on measures such as this. Respectfully, Christopher McKinney

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase on .com domains
by Daniela Paolone Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please do not change the structure and fees involved for those who have websites that end in .com. I am a small business owner with multiple domains all ending in .com. I work as a mental health therapist and advocate for those with trauma and chronic illness and I wear all the hats when it comes to managing my business. I don’t make a ton of money and being charged more each year for the next 10 years for my domains will put me and many other small businesses out of business. Please let us continue having options to get what is best for our business needs. This agreement between Verisign and ICANN will destroy entrepreneurs like myself forcing me to shut my doors and not be able to provide mental health services to those in need. So many consumers will be affected. Please do not go forward in changing the pricing terms for those who use .com domains. Thank you, Daniela Paolone Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #90752 818 599-3048 Sent from my iPhone

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