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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] objection
by Thanyalat C. Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

To whom this may concern, Verisign is already monopolize the whole domain name system with .com, not to mentioned the contracts secured with ICANN in the domain name spaces. This amendment benefit everyone but consumers, a classic business strategy when the majority of the internet users are all locked in to the domains that registry can control their market price. With situation like this ICANN should be in a role of protecting the internet community at large, not the other way round. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Rushil Jain Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, I don’t agree with this proposed amendment to the .COM Registry Agreement. The process was undemocratic and will definitely make registration of the .com domain highly expensive over the course of the next 10 years. I urge you to strike down this amendment and implore you to involve all relevant internet communities in the decision making process in the future. Regards, Rushil Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise prices on .COM
by Alexander Mikhaylenko Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

In the age of market dominance by large corporations which spy and sell user data, we must stand against raising prices on the domains. The independent web property with a unique domain is still one of the most open ways to get your voice heard. By increasing prices, we will build a higher entry barrier. The technological infrastructure costs are going down every year, I don't think we have any reason to raise the price for .COM

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20@icann.org
by Cindy Guta.com Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am associated with the secondary market in domain names. 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. Best regards, Cindy Guta.com <http://guta.com/> 古塔网 Tel(USA): ＋1 678.901.9388 Tel(China): +86 0592 5936 936 Mobile(China): +86 188 5927 5278 Wechat(微信): guta-cindy E-mail(邮箱): cindy(a)guta.com Skype: cindy(a)guta.com ᐧ

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Philippa Lamb Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Small businesses such as mine already spend a big chunk of our running costs on online and digital expenditure. The internet is our shop window and we cannot exist without it but that is no justification for Verisign to exploit our dependency. The proposed increases are totally unjustified and Verisign should restrict its activities to managing the registry not exploiting it. Philippa Lamb Cambridge, England United Kingdom

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed amendment 3 to the .com registry agreement
by Jack Yan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Ladies and Gentlemen: The price rises proposed in this amendment are deeply troubling. The internet was, when it was founded, a democratic medium, one where a small business with a great idea could shine as much as a big business could. Look at the companies that rose in that early era, such as Googlecompanies that started with low cost, including securing a dot-com domain name. The internet of the '90s was for the many, not the few, and this great equalizing effect produced innovation. Small- to medium-sized businesses no longer needed massive budgets to reach potential audiences. Part of this democratization is the ability for anyone to afford a domain name, to compete on a level playing field with larger, better financed organizations. Raising costs to a prohibitive level for some will harm innovation: for one, people will not be able to have the legitimacy that a unique domain name would give them. It would affect their efforts to give their creations a unique brand name that will help them market their ideas. It would also give an advantage to better-financed citizens, which to me flies in the face of the raison d'être of the medium. The United States is already being harmed immeasurably by its change in philosophy over monopolies: once considered harmful to innovation, giving rise to your antitrust legislation, they are now being tolerated in certain casesone only needs to look online to see where this has got us. Internet giants dominating the landscape, making it far more difficult for competitors to stand out. And competition, I thought, was helpful to a country that so believes in a market economy. The fact that Google, Facebook and others offer "free stuff" is deceptive: people might not be parting with cash, but they are parting with their identity. My point is that there are already forces that work against individuals and small- to medium-sized enterprises, and ICANN is putting up one more if these substantial price increases go ahead. Raising domain name prices, especially in the dot-com space, therefore, stifles the economy in numerous ways. In my opinion, the negatives outweigh the positives, and I urge you to keep the dot-com TLD accessible to all individuals. Yours very truly, Jack Yan Jack Yan, LL B, BCA (Hons.), MCA CEO, Jack Yan & Associates <http://jya.net> Publisher, Lucire <http://lucire.com> and Autocade <http://autocade.net> Co-chair, Medinge Group <http://medinge.org> ----------

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments against the proposed price increase to .COM domains.
by F.D. InnoVations Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate we paid is already far more then justified. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest, and not against it. I hope you will consider ending this proposal to increase the price of .com domain names and give users a break. Costs continue to rise for all types of internet services and this should not be one of them. Thanks for the consideration. 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. Thank you Fannie Huet F.D.InnoVations Inc.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Andrew Haining Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

The Domain name system is one of the most vulnerable parts of the internet to oligarchic takeover and step like this one are how they intend to implement it. Despite it's prominence the dns system is actually entirely optional & should be replaced with a more honest alternative. Actions like this and those taken last year with the .org domain represent an assault on the freedom of the people of the world and will give other organisations the political imperative to abandon the dns system altogether, it’s in ICANN and Verisign’s interests to refrain from continuing down this foolish road towards complete irrelevance.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Iddo Oberski Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear people, 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. The Internet was always intended to democratise communication and resource sharing, so access to Internet domains should be easy and affordable for everyone. Best wishes. Iddo Oberski Edinburgh

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Volker Greimann Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name and work in the domain name industry. The new registry agreement contains various concerning issues that must be addressed before the agreement can proceed. The way that increases in registry fees are negotiated between ICANN and the Registry operator is anti-competitive and violates the rights of the parties that will ultimately have to pay these fees. Change in registry fees should be subject to negotiations between the parties to the registry-registrar agreement, e.g. Verisign and the accredited registrars and subsequently subject to review and approval by ICANN (to compensate any inequalities in negotiation powers). ICANN unilaterally agreeing to changes to registry fees without consulting the parties subject to those fees is anti-competitive and essentially disenfranchises registrars of their negotiation powers. I also am concerned about the proposed changes to the registry-registrar agreement that are included as part of the amendment of the registry agreement. Essentially this amounts to creating new obligations for contracted parties and registrants through the back door without policy. ICANN is proposing to create new obligations for parties that are not even at the table in these negotiations. Any changes to the Registry-Registrar agreement that create new obligations for either side cannot be unilaterally imposed by ICANN or the registry operator, but must be negotiated and/or approved by the parties to that agreement, subject to ICANN approval. Sincerely, Volker Greimann Saarbrücken, Germany

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Vietnam Onlai Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

That is big problem for us and that is a bad idea! Horrible. Michael Chung_CEO

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in .com price
by Shweta Vachani Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear ICANN, Please do not allow Verisign, Inc. to increase the price of .com domains. This will affect many of us who do not have limited resources and run our businesses and other initiatives from only the internet. It will mess with the level-playing field that is the internet and make the rich richer. Thanks. Shweta Vachani www.shwetavachani.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Anshuman D Vyas Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Anshuman Vyas San Francisco ᐧ

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Saifee Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com domains price increase
by Dmitry Maksyoma Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, It does feel like you hold internet at ransom and can set whatever price you want. Not happy about that. Cheers

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop treating the internet top-level domains like a piggy bank
by José Luís Malaquias Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Top-level domains are a necessary feature of the Internet that was devised to make life easier for users, not to create a business out of it. The practice of charging form registries can be accepted, as long as it is meant to cover the costs of the infrastructure. ICANN was kept in charge of it, as a bona fide institution that is meant to keep the Internet going. Turning the registry business into a for-profit monopoly that goes far beyond the mandate to keep the infrastructure going and recouping the costs is a complete subversion of the original spirit of the Internet. If ICANN turns into a money-making machine or allows other to do that, taking advantage of its monopoly power, it will invite the creation of alternatives to the current model, and either subvert the Internet as we know it, or put it into the hands of other institutions, creating future uncertainty. So, please stick to your original mandate and stop thinking of the TLD as your own personal piggy bank. Best regards, Jose Luis Malaquias

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] mailto:comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20@icann.org?body=
by kprasadvnsi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Don't increase the price of .com domains. Sent from ProtonMail mobile

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I absolutely object to the shady business practices.
by Chuck Mullen ® Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

The idea that increasing the dot com registration costs on a near yearly basis is ridiculous. The undermining going on here, as a way to probably make up for the fact that dot com registrations are slowing is purely evil. The fact is that everything has its limits and this definitely will just give another TLD the opportunity to grow. As the costs become obscene, people will just stop using the dot com TLD and rebrand elsewhere. I personally object to this idea, and it will limit my ability to use the dot com TDL, and I will look for other more reasonably priced alternatives. Not only that but I will ensure that I will no longer patronize any company that uses underhanded, or not responsible methods. Sincerely, Chuck Mullen Owner of 3 dot com domains.

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Re: [Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Jason Dyer Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a concerned business owner with multiple .com holdings and reliance on the internet for many purposes, as well as a user of the internet that is concerned that smaller entities (financially speaking) could be disadvantaged by the proposed changes. Based on my understanding or the current proposal, I urge that the following concerns be addressed before adoption. 1. Excessive increases to .COM wholesale prices will be a burden on small business and start-up companies. There should be a cap on the total increase allowed for the 10 year period of no more than 50%. 2. Additional funds paid to ICANN should be for clearly designated purposes and some persons/entity should have authority and responsibility to ensure that funds are spent in the designated manner or, if no longer appropriate, spent to enhance domain infrastructure. Sincerely, Jason Dyer VP/CTO The Scan Group, inc.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Transparency on communicating world wide community
by Mantas Končius Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I wanted to express my concerne about changes you are about to apply. I am really disappointed that I am communicated by 3rd party about these important changes. These changes affect globally all the people worldwide and many businesses. It affects everyone in the same way no matter the economical situation at national level. So personally it affects individuals differently depending on many factors. It is unacceptable that that prices might increase at 40%. It will mostly benefit certain institutions that are working behind global community that is not aware of what is happening. I hope these words are reaching you, that you would now people are not happy. Kind regards, Mantas

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ALL PARTIES SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN DECIDING ON THIS NEW CONTRACT FOR .COM DOMAINS
by Verve Digital Solutions Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Good Day, As an regular buyer of domain names and one who appreciates the stability in the domain registry industry, I believe the actions of your body are very critical and can go a long way to affect not just business in the industry but also users around the world. For this reason I believe that critical decisions like this new contract with Verisign should be the result of thorough discussions and deliberations with the stakeholders. This will ensure that the interests of the many are included in the decision making and that no foul play is perceived in the way things are handled. I suggest this contract is put on hold until all parties are brought in to discuss it. Thank you Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I strongly disagree with the decision to increase .com domain price
by Sungryeol Park Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I strongly disagree with ICANN's decision to increase .com domain price; web should always remain accessible to anyone. Raising a price of .com domain would seriously hinder the growth of indie web developers and small startups.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Prevent domain name price surges
by Max Duval Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear ICANN, As a proud owner of a .com domain since for 13+ years, I believe it’s something that should remain available and affordable to most as the ubiquitous domain name. Please do not lift the price cap for .COM Kind regards, Max

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not increase .com prices
by Marius Meling Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I hereby protest against the plans of increasing .com prices. The internet should be free to use.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Chris Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello Icann, Please do NOT allow the greedy Verisign proposal. It hurts everyone and serves no purpose than to take even more money away from businesses and everyone who uses the internet. They are already a monopolistic company teetering on the edge of the law, but already beyond ethics. 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. Chris Geras Kazzia LTD Las Vegas

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Fucking thief's
by Amurun Micheal Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Sad

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Albert Schimmel Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. Albert Schimmel Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Fran Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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. Fran

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I find the upcoming changes in the new deal between Verisign and ICANN is wrong
by fuad Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I find the upcoming changes in the new deal between Verisign and ICANN is wrong. Important big decisions like this wich will affect millions of internet users should not be down to only two companies to decide. The internet consumers, both users and the industry as a whole should be listened to in big important deals like this. In many countries there are competion rules that wouldnt allow near monopolies like this being created. Please listen and respect the rest of us users and keep important deals like this transparent and open for inputs from all users of the net. We are one world. Lets work together and. Lets not let greed rule. Regards, Fuad

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] please let people decide how much they are willing to pay maximum for a domain, make a survey and set that as the maximum thx
by Mikula Beutl Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dot Com Price increase
by Shams ul Haque Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, I am a registrant of several .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. Thanks Shams

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against the price increase of COM domain name/反对.com域名注册费涨价
by 356637024 Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Against the price increase of COM domain name

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Verisign .COM Scandal
by AdenTosh Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

To Whom it concerns: These proposed actions smack of an abuse of power and misappropriation of funds. Who gives you the right to act in such a unilateral way? We the people pay your salaries. And we the people will act to subvert any organization that does not work to serve the people. Sincerely, AdenTosh

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by jeff beso Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I request you do not alter the price for .com. The barrier of entry needs to remain low, to encourage small business participation. Regards Jeff. Seattle

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I resist the decision.
by Light Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I resist the decision.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Konstantin Sobolev Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Lance Say Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. ICANN you guys, I am shaking my head that you are going alone with Verisign, wait until other amazing entrepreneur came up with a better mouse trap and guess what... just like a dinosaurs; extinct! Lance Sayavong Riverside, California United States -- Best Regards, Lance Sayavong <http://swizz.com> <http://twitter.com/lancesay> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including any attachments, contains information which may be confidential and/or privileged material. The information transmitted is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, patent pending, prior art-works, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by "reply to sender only" message and delete or destroy all electronic and hard copies of the communication, including attachments from any computer.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Jacky Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Jacky Ruan shanghai,china

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by JonBot Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

If this happens, I won't be able to keep my domain :((

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Carl Ortiz Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Carl Wahlquist Ortiz Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Alick David Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business) and I am also a web designer. 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. Alick David Lagos, Lagos Nigeria.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by Lucia Teixeira Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of two .com domain names. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate is already far more than justified. Please stop this. Lucia Teixeira

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Paul Weir Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). 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. P. Weir Sydney, New South Wales Australia

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by 888AMG Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains and the current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry and it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. P. Andrew Sydney, New South Wales Australia

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop the proposed .Com Price Increase!
by jeff.ducharme＠gmail.com Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, As governors of the Domain Name System, ICANN must act in the public's best interest and stop the proposed .Com price increase. It is unwarranted and will not result in Verisign "enhancing the security, stability, and resiliency of the Domain Name System" as called for in Amendment 3. I analyze stocks for a living. Verisign is already wildly profitable. They've had ample cash flow available for years to make such enhancements however their executives have instead chosen to use it for stock buy backs. SEC filings show that over the past 5 years Verisign generated $3.5B in cash flow from operations. Of that, they have used over $3.3B to repurchase their stock while spending only $194M in capital expenditures. In 2019 alone they spent $783M buying back their shares. How can ICANN justify any rise in price on .Com registrants in the face of such corporate greed? If you allow Amendment 3 to go forward you will merely further enrich VRSN shareholders at the expense of the general public. Sincerely, Jeff Ducharme

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] domain prices
by Mel Dan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear ICANN Team, I am writing to share my views on domain prices. I, and my colleagues and everyone else I know in the business are complaining about the rise in domain prices. If this goes on like this, we have no option but to decrease our domains (ie. not renew them). This means bad business for domain registrars, so starts an endless loop of challenges. If we want a better and safe future for the internet, we should make shure that the domain prices do not go up and equally important: that the domain prices are predictable. After all, we are all in the same boat, we need to be more supportive and careful. If this goes on like now, I am considering to change my business and go to another sector where the future is more predictable. Best regards Mel Dan

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Daniela Valero Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a .com registrant and am associated with the secondary market. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign and ICANN benefit from the increase. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. The public has a vested interest in reasonably priced domain registrations to foster innovation on the internet and allow the individuals to maintain a presence on the web. -- Daniela Valero

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Zhang Xiuqi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

"Suppose all the information stored on computers everywhere were linked. Suppose I could program my computer to create a space in which everything could be linked to everything.” — Tim Berners-Lee Not everyone from everywhere is rich. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Xiuqi Zhang

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I do not agree with the increase in prices for .COM.
by System Property Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

The .COM domain zone is a world leader among other domain zones and a global benchmark for the development of modern Internet technologies, and the Internet business as a whole. Recently, however, traditional domain zones have been under tremendous pressure from new domain zones and social networks. Therefore, it is very important for the world to have affordable and reliable .com domains, as this contributes to the development of the modern information business and information technologies. The current registration and renewal prices are reasonable and adequate. Any increase in the prices of .com will cause a decrease in the development of projects in .com and the flow of potential customers to other domain zones or social networks. According to experts, the amount of funds necessary for the reliable functioning of the domain infrastructure (taking into account the number of domains in this domain zone) is about $3 USD per year for one domain. All of the above is the desire of the registry operator to get rich at the expense of domain owners. Removing the restriction on price increases will lead to negative consequences for the world community. Business is good, but only if it is done not to the detriment of the interests of the world community. I ask you to prohibit price increases for .COM, since current prices are sufficient and reasonable, and fully satisfy the needs for ensuring the security and reliability of the domain infrastructure and contribute to the development of the .COM domain zone, and is in the interest of the world community. Best Regards, Nikolay N.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Bukky Yemi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Bukky Lagos, Lagos Nigeria

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disagree and Protest Recent changes to the contract it has with Verisign, Inc. who operate the .COM top-level-domain
by Bobbi Kotula Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

As a working artist, I use a .com website to promote my work to directors and artists as well as a teaching tool for young artists to learn about the craft of acting. I am not a corporation that can afford to have large changes made to my cost of living. I work three jobs in the arts and make enough to live and save for when I cannot work any longer. Your changes to the contract with Version, Inc. seem to be motivated by greed and not by necessity or any forethought for other people’s well-beings. I understand that you made no public access to these changes but instead made these changes in secret. Since I am paying you through my annual usage fee, I feel that it is your duty as a fellow human being to have been transparent in your business dealings. You have not. As I understand it, your new dealings with Verisign can lead to an increase of 70% of costs to us. That is not affordable for me. The internet is a place for common good and shared information; please do not limit it to only the wealthy. They do not have the corner on the creative ideas that will bring this world into a better place. The wealthy only have money. It’s not power. It's just paper. Please rethink what you are doing. B. Kotula

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Pierre Geoffroy - One2Net Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Pierre GEOFFROY France

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Be responsible and not profit minded
by C Hanish Menon Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, Please dont be profit minded, as it will impact lot of small businesses and individuals also. What is the running expenses for maintaining the .com domain system. Is it being met by the current fees that is charged for the same. If the current fees cant meet the running expenses, then look at adjusting the fees such that it can meet the running expenses. Also add the cost for doing some amount of research and development for improving the system in responsible ways. On top of it adjust for inflation and nothing more please. Please look at this as a service for the good of all and not as a profit making activity. -- Keep ;-) HanishKVC

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Round 2?
by Yan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

After the dot-org fiasco, I would urge ICANN to pay careful attention to the feedback being received for this amendment. Allowing unnecessary price increases is not a good idea.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Objection
by Mohamed SkyDiver Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I’m against any increases in domains prices. In fact, I encourage making the prices lower for various reasons. We need to support everyone who’s eager to share knowledge and experience with the world.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increased fees for com
by Demian Barrett Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I write to express my opposition to the increased fee to registering the com domain. Second, there seems to be no viable or justified reason for the increase. Thank you

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't allow the increase of .COM TLD
by Tony Cardenas Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, allowing Verisign to increase prices every year is a one way track that will affect customers and service in a negative way. The contract of who should manage the infrastructure should be open to competition. Please do not make the Internet a lot worse by making it a monopoly.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dont increase rate
by Thanawat Leemasawatdigul Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] As a reseller: price increases on .COM names are an extra whammy
by Ben Braman Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I am a domain name reseller to average joe end-users and the proposed price increase schedule and percentages are going to squeeze the smaller resellers like myself who already have very thin margins in order to compete with the big box registrars. Small resellers provide superior customer service and target niche use cases for domain names. Small resellers are also helpful to people who are not very internet savvy and appreciate familiar support relationships that are on a first name basis. If I pass on price increases, many customers will drop their back-shelf names or transfer to larger registrars who's large scale and extensive up-sell opportunities allows them to absorb price increases. Price increases are also unfair for lower income individuals who can not afford to plan ahead and renew their domain for 10 years at the lower rates before an increase. Thank you for your consideration. Ben Braman in Tucson, AZ 520-975-5923

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by barronm＠netzero.net Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. I am a registrant of 2 .com domain names which I use to run an extremely small writing and publishing business. The only way I make any money at this business and keep from losing money is by keeping my expenses very low. A price increase will make it very difficult to maintain my business which depends on people being able to easily find my easily identifiable websites . Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry â?" it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. and a price hike is not in the public interest. Thank you for your time. Matthew Barron Indianapolis, Indiana United States 317 859 9813 ________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Award-Winning Gut Doctor's #1 Vegetable to Stay Away From drpedrelive.com http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/5e44f16cddd87716c63abst04vuc

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Simona Powell Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear Sir/Madam, Please note the following: I am a registrant of a .com domain name and I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. I hope you will take my concerns seriously as many others are of the same opinion. Simona Powell Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Agreement amendment comment
by althaf Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

In view of the updation of your .COM Registry Agreement, I request you to prevent a price hike from existing prices .I feel this will be prohibitory to current internet developments Regards Althaf

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Geino Äotsch Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Please help small businesses and blogs stay alive by not increasing prices. We can not afford anymore than we already pay. Terry Aotsch Portland, Oregon United States Respect for all living beings, Geino Äotsch Website

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Raj Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear ICANN, 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. Raj Manama, Manama Bahrain

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Justin Michael Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I own at least 20 domain names that I use for various reasons such as family, my small business, my wife's small business, and even a few projects. Domain names are something we must all use. They are not optional. For that reason alone and for the continued openness of the internet and communication, domains should be getting cheaper not more expensive. Please consider the millions of small business owners and personal projects as well. Many of us are already trying to find ways to get the prices lower. Raising them would force us to cut off certain projects and businesses. Not to mention the most important effects, the internet will be even less open. What you're doing is wrong.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by lhsama Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Leng Central, Central and Western District, Hong Kong

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Adejonwo Enitan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Even the current price is already on the high side, increment won't really help matters for domainers like myself from a country like mine where minimum wage is nothing. Enitan Adejonwo Nigeria

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Louis Carramaschi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Louis Philippe Carramaschi NARRABEEN

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by kunaparaju subbaraju Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. K M T V SUBBA RAJU Hyderabad, Telangana India

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I own a number of .com domains
by Jason T. Rogers Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I strongly oppose the Amendment 3. ICANN may have the right to receive more monetary support. However I am troubled with that fact that ICANN has a monopoly over the .com and doesn't have a price cap on what they can charge. The domain name system has been set up for the public interest. To stay fair for all parties involved it should continue to operate as such. Without a price cap we run a huge risk creating an environment where only large companies can participate on the internet. I strongly recommend that ICANN to not adopt this proposal, re-review the proposed amendment and consider replacing the price cap (albeit higher). Best regards, Jason Rogers UT, United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My Opinion on the Proposed .Com Price Increase
by Louis Carramaschi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hey guys We don't want any price increasing, what is the point? Don't do it, drop it that's better! Thanks, Louis

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by macbook air13 Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Mehmet Yasin AKAR Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, I am a registrant of many .com domain names. 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. If anything, technology costs are decreasing. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Regards, M. Yasin Akar Kocaeli, Turkey

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM proposed price increase
by Paul Welden - Director Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am writing to express my concern regarding the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement which could increase the price by up to 7% a year for the next 4 years. As the Director of an organization that owns many .COM domain names as part of our process of protecting our intellectual property, an increase of this magnitude can put a strain on the cost of our IP protection efforts. I can understand a slight increase of 1%-3% but 7% a year for the next 4 years appears to be a bit aggressive. I urge you to consider another option and/or less of an increase. Thank you, Paul <http://203kcontractors.com/> Paul Welden, Director The 203k Contractor Certification Program Phone: (855) CALL-203k Email: <mailto:Paul@203kContractors.com> Paul(a)203kContractors.com Website: <http://203kcontractors.com/> 203kContractors.comR Mailing Address: 3116 S Mill Ave #234 Tempe, AZ 85282 <http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwelden/> <https://twitter.com/203kcontractors> Available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm MST (closed on federal holidays) <http://203kcontractors.com/contact/unsubscribe> Click here to stop receiving information from the 203k Contractor Program

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement Inquiry
by E. Tamasdan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

To: ICANN, I, an owner of a .COM domain, am providing feedback to the "Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement" Public Comment period against the latest moves of ICANN and Verisign. I do not support the decision based on: 1. The lack of transparency in ICANN choosing Verisign. I support full transparency to the public in such matters. 2. The lack of public bidding for partnering with ICANN. I support market competition in finding partners. 3. The new Verisign monopoly powers that will allow it to control all domain prices. As an owner of 80% of registrar pricing this is too much power. I support weakening Verisign by not giving it more power than it already has. 4. The new Verisign powers to increase .COM domains by a 7% per year (2020-2023), a three year freeze on price increases, a 7% per year (2026-2029), and so on. I support zero price increases. 5. The lack of oversight for $20 million USD from Verising to ICANN. I support full public oversight over such matters. Thanks, E. Tamasdan

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by Larry Williams Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, It seems crazy to allow for this agreement to happen without public comments! Larry Williams owner of winecouple.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Jagadeesh Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Allows .COM Price Increases
by Steve Novy Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear ICANN - I have four concerns with the Verisign contract changes. 1) The decisions were made in private, behind closed doors, without incorporating any feedback from its customers or the Internet community as a whole. 2) The price increases are too high, too fast, and have no cap. 3) There's no accountability for the Verisign $20 million funding to support ICANN. The funds usage should be clearly spelled out. 4) Verisign should not be allowed to act as a registrar. The company in charge of setting prices shouldn't also be allowed to compete directly with their client domain registrars. sincerely, steve novy -- Stephen Novy 520-471-8240 senovy(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Santosh Kumar Hembram Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Santosh Kumar Hembram Chennai, Tamil Nadu India

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I read it, after reading, I support this amendment. TO OTHER COMMENTATORS: PLEASE READ, IT IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK
by Aaron J Smith Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Please ignore all the ignorant people that got sent here by either namecheap or other domain registrars. They don't understand what is happening in this amendment. If I have read this correctly, that 1. It would only allow a 7% increase for the last 4 years of a 6 year period (So shall not exceed $10.26 until Oct 2026). 2. That this amendment is needed because the Agreement from December 2012 in section 7.3 Subsection (d).i is not no longer effective and since it looks like section 7.3 Subsection (d).ii is still allowed that registrars can still do the increase based on this policy, so Amendment 3 would put a lock down on that, and stop the exorbitant increases due to security risks and DNS attacks. 3. That Verisign is still required to give 6 month notice to all price increases. Allowing registrars and customers to renew for up to 10 years @ the current price before the increase, locking in the wholesale price. So, I hope this comment make some sort of impact. The people just calling for you to stop this amendment and yell about price increase, are actually about to hurt themselves! Thanks, Aaron Smith

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do refrain
by Nepal Patel Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Gary Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

It is unfair to let Verisign charge so much for .com registry. There is no reason it is so expensive to register a domain. Domains are now so plentiful and everybody depends on them to do business. There should be a decreasing price, not an increasing one. There is no reason to let Verisign abuse customers and when ICANN takes a huge multi-million dollar chunk of it, clearly we know there is corruption all around the system. Stop the corruption. Do not raise .com prices.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment Comment
by Tristan Ayton Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, Following reviewing the documentation I see several issues with the proposed amendments. There appears to be no clear binding requirement nor oversight on what the proposed additional funds would be spent on. Further, the proposal to raise the wholesale price of internet domains poses a significant threat to freedom of expression. By allowing the costs to increase exponentially, it raises a spectre that only those of wealth will be able to afford to publish opinions, resulting in a narrower and less diverse field of opinions and expressions. This is a situation that is concerning at best and terrifyingly dangerous at worse. I encourage all members to amend this and keep the costs fixed for the good of all as well as increasing transparency on where funds come from and where they go. Regards Tristan Ayton This communication may contain confidential or copyright information. If you are not an intended recipient, you must not keep, forward, copy, use, save or rely on this communication, and any such action is unauthorised and prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please reply to this email to notify the sender of its incorrect delivery, and then delete both it and your reply.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t increase prices
by Colin Dinar Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in Fees
by Ryan Underwood Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

We hold a number of .com domains and are writing to express our desire that rates on these and other domains remain steady and certainly not increase 7%. This increase will have a negative impact on nonprofit, school, and community organizations. The new tax code is already challenging funding support with the treatment of deductions for donations to organizations. While the .com extension is designed for businesses, smart nonprofits realize they are a business and have a brand to protect. While they may use a .ORG address as a nonprofit, digital strategy tells you to buy up similar domains like .COM, .CO, .INFO to help insulate and prevent spoofing and cyber-harassment and brand confusion. Increases to domain names cost nonprofits considerably just to protect themselves and their constituents from imposters. Please help keep .COM pricing steady and do not raise these rates. Thank you for your time! Ryan <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanunderwood/> Ryan Underwood Co-Founder & CEO GiANT Worldwide Ambassador & Master Coach TRI Leadership Resources, LLC | <http://www.teamtri.com/> www.teamtri.com | main: 202.664.1174 | fax: 918.516.0293 Direct: <mailto:ryan@teamtri.com> ryan(a)teamtri.com | <http://www.twitter.com/teamtri_CEO> @TeamTRI_CEO | <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=23124439&authType=NAME_SEARCH&auth Token=Pziq&locale=en_US&srchid=231244391413526921642&srchindex=1&srchtotal=6 8&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A231244391413526921642%2CVS RPtargetId%3A23124439%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary> LinkedIn | mobile: 918.852.2444 Digital: <https://www.facebook.com/trileadership> Facebook | <http://instagram.com/teamtri> Instagram | <https://twitter.com/teamtri> Twitter | GiANT.TV TEAMTRI liberates and equips busy leaders with a suite of integrated services, so they can bring relief, strengthen relationships, and increase results. Training | Events | Association | Media | Finance | Marketing | Strategy | Administration

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases
by mark.belamaric＠gmail.com Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, The .com world must not become a profit oriented business. .com is an address from which can derive additional services that can be charged! But charging one’s own “home address” in not acceptable. Thank you, Mark A. Belamaric

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Roland Siegenthaler Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. There’s no reason for this and it’s not fair to use the power of a monopoly in such a way. Kind regards, Roland Siegenthaler Meilen __________________________ phone 079 633 56 06 www.echtpraktisch.ch <http://echtpraktisch.ch/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Greg Hammel Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

ICANN and Verisign Inc. in the new world (information age) of the internet sound very much like the railroads in the old world (industrial age). Both ICANN and Verisign Inc. have “natural monopolies” which came from government authorizations, just like the railroads did.Private contracts are very difficult things to find out about.Finances are difficult to unravel.From what little I know, it appears that ICANN and Verisign Inc. are more, but not much more transparent than the railroads’ private contracts and finances. Individuals within the corporations which owned the railroads became very wealthy largely due to insider private contracts and opaque financial transactions.The railroads ended up being regulated by the federal and state governments because of their “natural monopolies” and their regard for personal profit over public welfare. In other words, in the industrial age the government gave the railroads a monopoly, protected that monopoly, allowed greed to run rampant until it became repeatedly painfully obtuse, then regulated them.This is a similar situation, not exact, to the monopoly the government has allowed ICANN and Verisign, Inc. to have in the information age.History repeats itself. I have legitimate and reasonable concerns that the monopoly (ICANN and Verisign Inc.) that the government has allowed to govern the domain area will result in higher prices to the consumer.Unfortunately, corporations and individuals need to be restrained or greed usually prevails.Put price restraints of some sort on increases for domain names.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed amendment 3 to .com domain is unfair
by Info Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

This proposed amendment seems to be disregard consideration for a significant number of .com domain registrants who are legitimate small businesses. Isn’t one of ICANN objectives to ensure fair regulations on domain names registration and fees? Thanks and regards.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by John Ramirez Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. John Cetrola New York, New York

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by John - John Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. John Ramirez Staten Island, New York

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Bhavin Dedhia Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello there, I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Bhavin Mumbai, Maharashtra India

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign doesn't own the Internet
by Sim Wei Liang Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Regarding this cash grab proposal, the bigger picture is that the internet is for everyone not just those with means. By forcing even domains to be hogged by corporations, this would spell the death of true innovation and the birth of more mega corporations. Please stop this real world inequality spilling into the virtual. Thanks!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Uncapping price increase and maintaining monopoly is unfair
by Vivek Goyal Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

If we apply free market principals to the fact that the company (Verisign) has the right to increase prices, then we also have to apply the same principal to the fact that there is no reason for Verisign to have a monopoly over the TLDs that it represents (COM and others). At the end of the day, dotCOM is not the property of Versign but of ICANN and Verisign is all but a registry. There are many other equally qualified companies who can perform the same operation as Verisign and maybe more effectively and efficiently. Increasing prices without any clear and acceptable justification is against the principals of ICANN and a crime against the internet users, who will have no option but to accept the price increase.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Voy Zankowski Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Stop this, this is wrong. Thanks, V

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] dot com price should not be rise
by Yuchong Han Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dot com price should not be rise. Because CNY is shrinking. If dot com price rise, that’s double hurt to Chinese people. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Not endorsed
by ch1228 Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

ICANN, As the registrant of several .com domains I can not endorse this cost increase. There is not enough transparency in the deal, nor any clear future controls. .

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by 怄 Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name.  I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. [liuwen] [China]

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition to Proposed Amendment 3
by Ishan Loya Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I would like to voice my opposition to the Proposed Amendment 3. The only entities that stand to benefit from the proposed arrangement are verisign itself, at the expense of the public. While price hikes such as this likely won't mean much to the larger business concerns that buy in bulk, it will impact the millions of small, independent businesses and developers that rely on the system as is to make their livelihood. Please do not adopt this proposal. Regards, Ishan Loya

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Ian Maddaus Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Verisign should not be able to raise the price of a .com domain. They have a monopoly on those domains and it costs only $3 to register one, so they shouldn't be able to consistently raise the price for users who are registering a .com domain.

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