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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do Not Increase .COM prices
by Joel beltran Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I, A domain owner, urge ICANN to not fall for greed of money and continue with its current prices. Thank you Joel Beltran Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition for .com price hikes
by Ryan Spratt | spratt.media Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern I write to oppose the proposed increases in pricing for .com domains. With a monopolistic advantage, there is no incentive for Verisign (or any monopolistic company) to maintain or reduce prices for the individuals or small businesses who own those addresses. ICANN is a non-profit who has set these prices reasonably in the past with no degradation in service by their licensees. Cheers, Ryan Spratt

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by calashnicov＠icloud.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Regards, Vladislav Kalashnikov

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Not happy about this
by kelvin benjamin-addy Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This decision is going to affect millions of Internet users. A lot of sites will be pulled down due to this move.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] A small business owner against increased fees for .com domains
by John Tracy Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, Over the last several years so many new top level domains have been created and so much money has been required to register these domains. The cost of registering a domain name is already high enough. This is just another way to make money off of everyday working people in order to make the middle class poor. As a small business owner, I am highly against an increase in the fees associated with my .com domain names. This would definitely cut into my profits - with no payoff or reward. Please do not sell out to special interests just to make a quick buck. The internet is already becoming more restricted every day. Please don't add yet another hurdle to those who want to utilize the internet for good. Respectfully, -John Tracy CucumberSeed.com CucumberSeeds.com CucumberShop.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendments which would yield in .COM price increases will perpetuate social inequality, please reconsider
by nimrod.cohen＠gmail.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear, For many people worldwide, buying a domain is an opportunity, maybe their single chance at creating a business to sustain their families with dignity. You should strive to allow these people access to .com domains at reasonable cost, and make the world a better place for them. please remember that, ICANN can find other ways to fund itself, rather than imposing deals with Verisign as a single beneficiary, and the common folk as payers... thank you, Nimrod Cohen, Entrepreneur. -nimrod

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am requesting that you keep the dot com registry prices at current levels. Thank you. Mike K California

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Why increase price?
by Smarty Forohardware Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Why increase price?, Im not agree...

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I Disagree
by Chris Lott Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Sir/Madam, I personally strongly disagree with your proposed changes with Verisign. These changes are unfair and will only increase the cost for hosts and endusers. Please revert the changes to avoid significant price increases. Sincerely, Chris Lott

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Public Comment!
by Ryan Willette Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We are living in the age of internet and instant communication. When the internet was in its infancy and no one knew what it really was, it was understandable for domains to potentially be more (or less) expensive. I can currently purchase a .COM for an extremely affordable $8.88 from NameCheap and with the era we are in everyone, even just casual users, can have a reason for purchasing a domain! Whether it be for tech, the next big startup, or even just a simple personal blog. If we increase prices, this can hurt the freedom of having a domain gives. A domain is more than just a personal spot on the internet or a large brand. Big or small, it is a voice. Owning your own domain can be empowering, it can let you speak freely to a dedicated audience, or be a home for business. The possibilities are really endless with one simple string of text.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] How about no to VeriSign?
by Terry Hoiness Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

How about we not allow unfettered price increases on domain names. There's already a monopoly on the top layer, and if this continues, I think some letters to our government representatives may be in order. Add underhanded dealings with Verisign, to an already monopolistic market, and the expectation is that the public won't push back? $20M from VeriSign was all it took to remove price caps, and allow them to endlessly increase the pricing of domain names? That's not shady at all, right? The fact that this has already come into question, and that you have already ignored the comments of the .org initiative, indicate to myself, and those like me, that government intervention may be necessary to maintain a reasonable, and fair, internet infrastructure. I generally disagree with government intervention, but when there's underhanded, monopolistic dealings afoot, I find it's warranted for the government to oversee the company. Good luck maintaining your stranglehold, if you want to play the capitalizing game. You can't pretend to be a neutral arbiter when you're taking dark funds to influence financial decisions, against the general public's interest.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amandmet for .COM
by saviour ogar emmanuel Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please let the price for .com as it is or reduce it don further increase people's suffering

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not review prices of .com domains
by JOVWORIE TANSHI Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello ICANN, Kindly review the decision to review the .com domains upwards. We spend allot of money already managing those domains. Please retract that decision. Thanks, Jovworie Tanshi

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN .COM Price Increase Changes
by Eileen Burns Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As a consumer of .com domains for 20 years I think your new changes to .com are hugely inethical very disappointed to see this happen Eileen Burns Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t raise .com pricing
by Troy McDonald Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Don’t raise .com pricing.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] STOP INCREASING .COM DOMAIN PRICE
by saqib DAHRI Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Too much
by Brian Turner Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The increases are too much and uncalled for!

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am totally against any price increases greater than the standard cost of living increase amount. The fee should be tied to the economy and a realistic increase, i.e. 2-5% Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No to price hike!
by Juan Duverglas Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’m an owner of multiple domain names. The current price for .com domains is already expensive and raising the price in my opinion would hurt the internet as a whole. The current price of 7.85 is fair enough. Nobody wants a price hike. Juan Duverglas New York, NY

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] opposed to changes to Verisign contract
by Anthony Zanfini Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I just wanted to voice my displeasure in the news of the new contract details with Verisign. Limiting choice, and increasing prices, is opposite of what everything the world wide web stands for. The internet opened the world to information giving people and businesses more freedom, power and possibility. As a small business owner, increased prices will only serve to hurt. We need more registrars, not fewer. Not one that can control 80% of prices to compete with others. I hope others that share my concerns will also be heard. A.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Thoughts on your Verisign Contract
by Ellison Yasukochi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

There is nothing about this agreement that appears to be done in the interest of the consumer, and it looks like this is entirely motivated by greed. Verisign gets more money and pays ICANN $20 Million in exchange, yet there are no clear outlines for how this $20 Million would be spent. It's pretty clear that Verisign also does not have the consumer in mind, as allowing them to operate as a registrar themselves is a conflict of interest. Domain prices affect everyone else's bottom line. Please do not move forward with this contract as it is currently written. This is a selfish and greedy move. Thank you, Ellison Yasukochi

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Price Increases
by Jim Nostedt Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Your price increases are ridiculous. When you and Verisign have a monopoly it is easy to raise prices. As business owners we have to live within our means. You should do the same Jim Nostedt

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, I, a humble user of the internet and domain name owner, object to Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. ICANN is a non-profit organisation which has been given a duty to act on the best interest of the internet and it’s users. This amendment poses a serious risk to the internet, allowing ludicrous price increases of .com domains – 40% of all domain names. This is not worth $20 million. This will cost dearly, and the most unjustly effected party will be the individuals and small businesses who cannot afford to pay more and more for their portfolios, shops and services. Do what is right. Kind regards, Joe Wearing

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Price Increases
by Nataniel Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I vote: NO, to price increase for.com Best Regards, Nataniel Niles

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

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise .COM domain prices!
by Jason Grim Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, Please do not raise the prices for .COM domain names. Domain's are already becoming rare and expensive. This increased price will make only larger companies afford to do business online. Alternatively, people will simply stop using .COM domain names and create a new leader TLD which will create great confusion for the older person using the internet. Sincerely, Jason Grim

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I do not agree with raised prices for .com domains
by Ashley Cisneros Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I do not agree with raised prices for .com domains. Please do not make this change. Ashley Cisneros Mejia, M.S. www.ashleycisneros.com 407.608.8765 Sent from my iPhone, please excuse my brevity and any typos.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment on Verisign Being Allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8+ years
by Beth Deighan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I will most certainly let most of my current 60+ domains expire. Beth Deighan, President of Casino Careers Division & VP of Client Success Casino Careers <https://casinocareers.com/> - A Division of Hospitality Online <https://www.hospitalityonline.com/> Talent Acquisition for Gaming-Hospitality &Technology - Built on Relationships & Focused on Results

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concern over .com price
by Shkodran Luli Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello there, I wanted to raise my concern over a rumour about price increasing of .com domain. This is not fair at all, in my opinion all TLD domains should be equaly treated in price terms. Please consider your decision because these changes will affect millions of users. Thank you in advance. Shkodran Luli

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a registrant of a couple of .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 is more than justified for the service provided. 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. JJ Halans

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] STOP
by WP Designs Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

STOP trying to play with people's money just for your own gains! We all will move a resolution to ban ICANN itself. Who are you? You are supposed to be an international organization, not someone who makes private deals with some other company

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No increase on .com
by Andrés Restrepo Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. 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. -- Andrés Restrepo

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please we don't need any price increase
by Ugbaja Martins Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Regarding to the information about the suspected rise in .COM domain names. I want to plead with the board to please not go ahead with the price increase as many things will be affected

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I'm against this price increase. I see a class action lawsuit in your future.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign and .COM price increases.
by Carson Harvey Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As a web developer, web host, and freelance system administrator my livelihood depends on cheap domain names. The proposed contract will cause drastic price increases that will make it hard for small businesses, and web developers like me to operate on the internet. I do not support this!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed
by Bret Everson Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’m writing because I’m concerned about the increased cost associated with .com ownership and registration. Many .com owners are individuals, not businesses, using them for non income producing sites. Increasing the cost will likely damage the availability of information as people may decide to not renew their domain. Please do not increase these fees so dramatically! Bret Everson Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop Raising Price for domain names
by TheDeeper Billing Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please stop raising the price of domain names. It's not ethical, and it's unfair to mom and pop shops and small businesses. Just DON't DO IT! Sincerely, .com customer for the last 20 years. Cathy

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed amendment 3
by simon ford Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Proposed amendment 3 derives from greed. Greed never helped anyone. Don’t be greedy. Ditch the amendment. Simon

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop this Greed
by William Nzewi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Signing this devilish deal without contacting the whole community or stakeholders is not only an act of breed, it's also a disgrace. Please rescind that see decision. Else, history won't be kind to you.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against domain price increase
by Martin Wulffeld Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am the owner of a number of .com and .org domains that generate zero revenue because the websites are of a personal hobby nature. I am against the price increases. -- Martin Moen Wulffeld

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I strongly oppose .com price increase
by Mh Mehedi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, As a customer and, related to Domain & Hosting industry I strongly oppose .COM price increase and, anything behind this. Mh Mehedi

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise prices!!
by Jen Gordon Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] STOP PRICE FIXING
by karl＠coloradocareerproject.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Karl Emmerich Colorado Career Project Northeast Career Project CareerCorps Founder / President Fairchance 501c3 (303) 287-6064 karl(a)coloradocareerproject.com <mailto:karl@coloradocareerproject.com>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Wrong move
by Alex Hawala Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Considering the impact of the Internet in these trying times, this registry agreement will only further fuel global inequality, and will only serve to suppress international voice from lower income backgrounds, even further than it already is.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Com Amendment
by Chris Wruck Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I am writing to you reference the increase in pricing for the .com domain. This price increase would negatively impact small business owners and many others. It is unfair to make secret deals. It is also efforts like this that will eventually lead to more government control, that none of us truly want to happen. It is unreasonable to increase prices to this degree. It is unreasonable to make secret deals when there are millions affected. I strongly urge you to retract this proposal and price increase. If it's .com this time around, what's next? This type of agreement goes against the very principal that the Internet is to represent. I am disappointed that it has even gotten this far and I am clearly not alone in this opposition. Thank you, Owner of multiple .com domains, among others, ⁣Chris Wruck E: cwruck(a)gmail.com C: 608.487.3505 H: 715.333.0100

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Prices
by esteban rivera Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We deserve participation on a decision that involves us as internet users.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] verisign contract raise for the .com TLD
by Nicolas du Parc Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, I just learned about the potential raise of the .com domains due to deal made between the ICANN and verisign without asking for the public and end customer opinion. There are no technical reason that .com domains exploitation should be more expensive. Due to the improvement in technologly performance, it should actually be the opposite. This action will punished millions of organizations that have an established .com brand, but not necessary the means to maintain those domains due to price increase. I’m thinking about NGOs, small businesses, individuals that wants to protect their name. I’m asking you with respect to reverse this decision that has no justifications but increasing the profit of versign, at the cost of billions of internet users. Best regards, Nicolas ---- Nicolas du Parc

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Agreement
by Hayden Kohl Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I am strongly against shady deals behind closed doors, with clear intention of making the only 2 present parties more money at the expense of millions of people around the world. .COM is the most used TLD, and in a way the face of the internet. Raising prices, and shady deals like this help to erode the freedom and openness of the internet. Keep the internet open and free by keeping domain prices low and accessable to all. Thank you, Hayden Kohl

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please reconsider
by Luke DeBoer Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi there! I would like to express my disapproval of the recent changes to domain name pricing. Please reconsider this agreement and provide more specific reasons for why this change would be made. Thank you, *Luke DeBoer* lukedeboer6(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't increase the prices
by Nicholas Boncardo Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] the whole ICANN community should have a say
by Paul Adams Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am writing to register my disapproval of ICANN's changes to the Verisign .com contract. No such decisions should be made without input from the community. Paul Adams

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment on proposed amendment
by Michelle Polacinski Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This potential to increase domain wholesale prices makes the internet inaccessible for everyone. Domains are already very expensive and this could mean a slowing flow of information, a decrease in global education. As a domain owner, I am very concerned over these new proposed changes that do nothing positive other than put more money in ICANN's pockets. Please reconsider, for the sake of society, to enact these changes. Best, Michelle

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I find this amendment very disconcerting and believe it will cause the .com TLD to lose popularity as more affordable solutions are available. Please reconsider enacting this amendment. Thank you. Matt S.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello , I am a registrant of a .com domain name and streaming solution company. 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. More than this price its not ferry , my proposal is you can lower the price from $7.85 to $7 not to increase. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest, not only to grow for themselfe, and make more money from our pocket. This is serious work we are not playing and you please don’t play with us. Daniel Marku IT Director to TV 7 & Radio 7, Direcotr of Global7.tv Streaming expert to Sednacast.com Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] We do not support amendment 3
by mike dwyer Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I feel that ICANN has not used an open process to adopt this amendment. I am suspicious that the additional money to be paid to ICANN by Verisign is intended for uses that are not clearly identified. I fear that costs will increase inordinately for small operations like mine to keep a .COM domain name registered, and that there will be no recognizable benefit to me or to the broad, global Internet community. Please rescind this action until it has broad support across the Internet communities. Yours, Mike Dwyer Fort Collins, CO USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] NO for this!
by Matti Remes Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This is just another example where money walk over what's good for the general cause. Set aside the greed, and focus on what good for the people. What you are doing is wrong. - Matti Remes

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don’t allow increases to .com domain names
by Bernard Nahas Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Absolute non-sense
by Enrique Martinez Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Come on. Allowing this stuff to go through will just harm the consumers. Prices will go up on all .com domain names because Verisign is money hungry to begin with. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise the prices of .com registration without consideration to the consumer for such price increase.
by Mark Ebersole Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Sirs: We understand the the costs go up however, there is a reasonable limit. The proposal in place exceeds a reasonable limit without an explanation of the benefits to all parties. This cost increase appears to only benefit the two parties and no other party or entity can reap any benefit for this. The consumer is most hit and this almost guarantees a reduction of the internet and not expansion. Sincerely, Mark Ebersole MLE Tech Cedar Park, TX.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] . com raise fees
by a.s frix Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

life is getting harder and harder. with goverment fees and changes in lifestyle. salary is still low compared to the needs. we don't need raise in fees of any sort. we want lower fees.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Stop

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price increases
by Fyodor Soikin Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Practice responsibility to the community you serve. Please announce the contract changes publicly, and please allow sufficient time for public discussion before putting them into effect. Fyodor

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Totally disagree of price increase
by Mohd Hadihaizil Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As a registrant of hundreds of .com domain, i totally disagree with the price increase. the current rate is more than suitable for the .com registry to manage the domain. no increase of the .com domain needed, period!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain Price Increase
by Michael Martin Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I think the domain prices are fair the way they are. An increase will discourage people from buying them. In other words, it could hurt sales.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello there, I have just heard from namecheap that there will be regular price increases over the next 8 years regarding .com domains. It appears that the proposed price increases are somewhat arbitrary, wit no justification being promulgated to support said price changes. Yes, things inevitably go up in price, I would simply like to understand your justification for doing so, after all, this will affect a large number of Internet users in terms of their own internal costs which I have no doubt some of whom will definitely have to justify their own cost structures. Regards, Trevor Brewerton

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop with the shitty behind-closed-doors deals
by Sam Stowers Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, As a small-time entrepreneur and student, having easy access to website domains makes my job much easier. Conversely, changes that make domains more expensive for shady reasons make my life, and everyone else's who's not an executive at Verisign or ICANN, harder. Please reconsider the .com domain price decision. Best, -Sam *SAM STOWERS* MINERVA SCHOOLS AT KGI '20. SLUMBER.TECH <https://www.slumber.tech/> *MINERVA*® ACHIEVING EXTRAORDINARY® minerva.kgi.edu

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose .com price increases
by Grayson Paynter Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Especially when deals are done in secret without community feedback.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Your Price Increase
by Salam Harchi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Your planned price increase is absolutely not welcome and will harm tremendously the internet and internet users. If implemented, it will have serious and infair Impact and consequences all the online community. Salam harchi Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increase
by turlough kennedy Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As a .com customer and user I come under the customer contract agreement and that agreement states that as a customer I have a say and a right to know when it comes to deals as it will impact me. You have done none of the above. Not only have you broken this agreement you have also overlooked the laws set out by the UN. I do not agree to the increase to the .com prices and if you do this to me then you have just forced me into something against my will which is, at its core, a breach of human rights as outlined by the EU and UN. Under no circumstances do you have my permission or consent to set an increase on my domain. Do you understand this? Regards, Turlough Kennedy

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign and ICANN new agreement
by Thomas Graham Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We received an email from our registrar NameCheap explaining the "deal" Verisign and ICANN have worked out to benefit themselves and subject business owners like myself to pay higher prices for our domains. We would like to be on record as being totally 100% against this type of deal and would like ICANN to revisit these decisions along with the top registrars like NameCheap to work out a Win-Win solution, allowing us all to maintain Trust within the IT industry. As Randy Moss often says during his NFL game preview shows . . "C'mon Man ! ! " -Tom G. TMA, Inc. Mickleton, NJ

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price change
by inxhi Beshi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello ! Im writing this e-mail because of the amendment 3 which will affect the .COM domain prices leading to an increase for all users . As a simple person & a consumer of this service i strongly advise & totally appreciate if you guys would consider to not pass this new agreement as it will do a big harm to all peoples who are trying to figure out they’re a way how to integrate theyr businesses online or just have a simple blog to share ideas and open conversation. So please may consider my word and others to as well . With all the respect . Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] The cost to small business of .com domains
by Wendy Reese Hartmann Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

"Verisign will be allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years" While I certainly understand the need to raise prices to meet business demand, there is a limit to what that demand commands. As a small business owner, I have to be conscious of every dollar spent. A website is a necessary business expense. The domain should not be a deal breaker. ICANN's decision to make this deal with Verisign was done without notification to the ICANN community. One of the most important rules of business is to know your customer. This decision not only appears that you do not know your customer's, you simply do not care about us. That is tragic. Please limit the price increases. Give small businesses a chance to succeed. Give us the opportunity to play on an equal playing field. Wendy Reese Hartmann, owner Whole Being Inc Gotahold Brewing Company

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

Feb. 10, 2020

This development is unfriendly but I strong advice that the authorities involved should encourage the use of .COM increasing the price will affect us more especially we small business owner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DO NOT INCREASE COSTS OF .COM DOMAINS
by Brandon Read Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Do not increase prices for .com domains. We do not need any more cost increases when it comes to owning and registering a domain.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am apposed to the announced deal with verisign allowing them to increase prices. It makes me want to support the replacement of icann with a new more accountable organization. Please change your direction so I can continue to support your mission

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

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom may concern : I totally disagree with this decision, it is unfair, antidemocratic, anti social and put seriously at risk the freedom of internet. Cordiali saluti, Hilsen, Best regards, Riccardo

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN is failing its public trust by raising rates rather than pursuing efficiencies
by Robert, Bob Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] We're anti .com price Increase
by Ezz El Dean Hashish Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We don't want increase prices, We're anti .com price Increase.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am very against this.
by Adam Hursey Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am very against this change.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment for Verisign Contract
by Jamie Lehman Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The ability for anyone on the internet to be free to go out and create their own website at an affordable price should be protected. The allowed increases by Verisign to the .COM top level domain prices pose a serious threat to this. ICANN clearly needs more money for system infrastructure, but allowing Verisign to provide this funding is not worth all of the strings attached. Increasing the 18 cent ICANN fee per domain to something more sustainable (like a few bucks instead) and asking dues from it's shareholders should be the way to raise money for more infrastructure, not letting Verisign have a largely unregulated Monopoly on internet domains.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by sd＠no5 Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sirs, I object to the proposed increases in .com (and any other) domains. Increases such as are proposed, will mean that I will purchase and use less and less domains, instead of increasing them and I am sure others will do the same, therefore cutting your income! I therefore recommend that you keep any increases to an absolute minimum in order to keep your income stream steady and increasing - and not decreasing as they surely will if you go ahead with the increases as proposed! Yours sincerely, S. Dittrich.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am not happy with this deal made with Verisign under the radar. Please amend it and keep prices affordable. Regards, Hayssam Hoballah -- +33685782756 https://www.hayssamhoballah.com

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

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern I am against the proposed .com Price increases and proposals. This is unfair as you hold a monopoly on this. It's not like one can choose to go elsewhere.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I OPPOSE PRICE CHANGES
by James Patrick Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a small business owner and any price increase for my .COM domains will have a significant negative affect on the financial stability of my business. I strongly oppose any amendment that would increase costs for my domains. Sincerely,James PatrickOwner, PatrickLab LLC

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I own several .com domains and I’m against this change that will impact my business.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] the increase in .com fees
by Osama Sarar Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sir, Am against this increase in the price for the .com domains most of small business will be affected and it is not fair I hope you will consider to keep the prices as they are Thanks for your kind attention Regards Osama Sarar Manager - Civil Engineer Mob : +1 713 584 5343 Email : sarar(a)ozbild.com Mob : +1 832 598 1118 Web : www.ozbild.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by AA Network Solutions Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not agree to this back hand secret deals when it effects every customer worldwide. The keeping increasing prices are just making them only available to the select rich few plus the company being paid money that isnt known what its for or if its dedicated to the investment of the domain system and that only not for people to profit from. This decision isn't made with the effects of millions of customers around the world. I am disappointed at the dark side secret deals that effect people worldwide

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Verisign should absolutely NOT be allowed to increase the cost of .COM domains. This implied cost increase will devastate small .COM owners worldwide. Sushiil Shettigar

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Icann
by Jessica Bairefoot Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I have 2 domains and I recommend namecheap to all my business affiliates. Because we redirect our given long website links for our customers. With namecheap we are able to customize our own link and redirect to the corporate link. This allows our customer to see our branded name while connected with ease. We usually are already paying for the corporate link..plus name cheap domain. Please do not drive up rates.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do Not Raise My Costs!
by Michael Marcotte Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We are a very small operation and the price increase you are considering would be devastating to us. Please reconsider this move on the basis of the terrible impact it will have on users. Thank You Mike Marcotte 800 Loma Vista Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No prices increases please
by Catherine Conelly Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

.COM should remain an affordable tool for everyone to exercise their freedom of speech and promote their small businesses. -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this communication, including any attachments, is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary, and/or privileged material. If you are not the addressee or if you received this communication in error, you are hereby notified that any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking or any action in reliance upon, this information is prohibited. If you did receive this communication in error, please destroy it, all copies and any attachments, and notify the sender as soon as possible. The individual sender of this e-mail is responsible for its content, and EXOS does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, product, or process disclosed. Further, any comments, statements or opinions expressed by the author in this communication do not necessarily reflect those of EXOS.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not implement changes that will price individuals and small businesses out of .coms
by JT Foster Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please do not implement changes that will price individuals and small businesses out of .coms. This will hurt my own business and others like me. Keep the internet egalitarian and accessible, not beholden to the highest bidder. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Registration Price Increases
by Kevin Bender Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’d like to express my concern and disapproval regarding the potential for .com domain names to increase in terms of registration cost. While I can understand the desire to increase the cost for registering .com domains, .com domains undoubtedly provide more potential visibility for smaller entities. If you want to encourage people to use other top-level domains, then you should do so by ensuring that the prices for those other top-level domains DECREASE to the point that .com domains are less attractive from a cost perspective. You SHOULD NOT increase the cost of .com domains to make them less accessible to smaller entities, however, as that only encourages abuse by larger entities with more resources by forcing smaller entities to compromise on visibility. I would, however, be in favor of .com price increases on the basis of how many .com domains a single entity owns to discourage domain squatters/scalpers from sitting on a bunch of domains for financial gain. Furthermore, I’d be in favor of .com price increases on the basis of total revenue so larger entities pay more for .com domain registrations while allowing smaller-scale companies and individuals to continue having access to the .com top-level domain. Kevin Bender Pacifica, CA

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I disagree with his decision to increase the value of .COM domains. This would negatively affect people who, like me, are from developing countries, where our economies are small and that access to a domain name could become extremely expensive, condemning many to lose the domains they already acquired. Personally as an entrepreneur this would be a blow to my business, so I ask you to give up that decision.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against a price increase
by Antigreen L. Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am against a price increase

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Are you kidding me?
by markspritzler＠perfectworldprogramming.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This is a disgrace and not right. Mark

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Outlaws
by dieter＠gentzow.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Domain names should be managed by 100 percent non profit organizations. Using your monopoly to jack the prices should be outlawed.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No Closed Door Deals and keep .COM the same.
by Doug Ward Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Bad idea to change .COM contract and will only result in more profit with no benefit for consumers.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Not okay with the recent price increase deal made in secret
by Lisa Barrett Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sirs/Madams, I am writing to formally complain about the significant changes recently made in the contract with Verisign. These changes were made in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. Although ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action, this is not okay. I am writing to publicly denounce the price increases that will harm internet users and are anti-democratic. Cancel this decision immediately. Thank you, Lisa Barrett INSEAD MBA

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