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

Feb. 11, 2020

It appears to be not a decision in favor of public as it will cause prices for domain names to go high in coming years.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] <no subject>
by Alan K. Sean Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Prices should decrease, not increase. Instead of making changes to the fee structure, more work should be down to prevent domain name squatting and stealing. Alan K. Sean Computer Network Solutions, Inc. e. Alan(a)CNS.Business 136 Grove Avenue • Prescott, AZ 86301 • p.928.777.8324

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry - it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Bojan Keseljevic Istocno Sarajevo, Republika Srpska Bosnia and Herzegovina

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 comments
by Chip Massey Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am alarmed a the rate increases I am already seeing from Go Daddy and others. I have recently transferred a domain due to the price increase. I do not understand, especially with the continued growth and reach of the internet, why it is necessary to increase .com (and other) domain extensions (other than greed). I know more and more businesses are adding on domains as well as more and more countries and rural areas are coming online. How is it justifiable to increase rates at 7% per year, year after year? Again, you do not have a stagnant amount of business that you need to increase prices for. You continue to have growth by expansion organically. Leave it alone. I guess this is something I need to make my congressman aware of because it seems like abuse to me. Thanks, Chip Massey Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, Humans already have to pay to own a piece of earth, so we can’t simply exist with basic human rights, we must pay. So why increase the price of .COMs? This will hurt the developing economy. Don’t be a contributor to the rising costs JUST BECAUSE. If this keeps up, soon we will pay for every click we make on the internet. Kevin Groat

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] An outrageous money grab
by Jon Brown Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This is an outrageous money grab. In a technology market where most product decrease in cost over time due to increased efficiency this is going the wrong direction. We now have dozens of TLDs to choose from which should have increased competition and lowered prices, yet they’re all even more expensive than .com. This unfortunately isn’t just about .com, such an extreme price increase would set a precedent for .org and others to sky rocket their pricing.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] <no subject>
by Alan K. Sean Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am concerned about this amendment to the Registry Agreement because it will affect, not just me, buy any individual who would like their own domain name. I am 100% sure that no corporation will object to the 28% cost increase every six years as they earn money off their domain name and paying almost any amount would be acceptible to them. However, there are a great deal of small businesses that would see this as a burden as well as individual users out there that have purchased their own domain name and are using it for personal use, not commercial use. Several of us have multiple domain names, if for no other reason than to protect our own names from being used to run a website. I personally have about 6 that I use to protect myself and my family while also allowing my children to be able to have a domain name that is exclusively theirs. 20 year Cost analysis: $ 7.85 / year 2018 $10.29 / year 2023 (31% increase over 2018) $13.49 / year 2029 (72% increase over 2018) $17.68 / year 2035 (125% increase over 2018) $23.17 / year 2041 (195% increase over 2018) I am aware that the 7% is a maximum per year for each of the four years and, theoretically, there could be no increase or a sub 7% increase some years, however, I have little faith on this being the norm and, most certainly, CANNOT plan on it being any less than the full 7% in any fiscal plans made. I understand it would be extremely difficult for you to create a regulation that would charge businesses more and individuals less, however, that may be what is required at this time. This would leave a loophole for businesses to have an individual register their domain name, however, no corporation of any size will be willing to leave their domain names in private hands. This would also allow fledgling businesses (aka startups) to keep their costs low at first. Remember, many businesses have been started in individual's garages. You may also assume that all ".com" domain names are used for, or are supposed to be used for commercial purposes, however, this is not the case today. If this had been defined and enforced from the beginning of the internet, this would be a non-issue, however, to start enforcing it today would cause many many individuals to lose their domains. Yes, there are other top level domains they can move to, however, that doesn't alleviate the fact that they would be losing an asset they had invested much time, money, and resources acquiring. Please keep the annual fee very low or consider a more flexible charging system for the .COM top level domain that will keep it accessible to individuals and small businesses. Thank you, Alan K. Sean Computer Network Solutions, Inc. e. Alan(a)CNS.Business 136 Grove Avenue • Prescott, AZ 86301 • p.928.777.8324

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] proposed amendment 3 is NOT SUPPORTED BY THE PUBLIC
by Inky Stains Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I am the sole bread-winner of a family and a very small business owner of a handful of .COMs that barely pay for themselves. I am deeply concerned about amendment 3's long-term effects on us smaller businesses, as their seems to be no end-cap in sight, with no further regulations to protect our privacy or financial security in possibly mankind's greatest invention: the internet. In times like these, when capitalism and monopolies take large advantage over the lesser-informed/equipped population, you are seeding a deep mistrust and long-term problems that will eventually lead to collapse, as the balance of the 1% and the 99% is deeply upended. I urge you NOT to move forward with this proposal and start listening to the people you claim to be working for. These motions are commonly made behind closed doors and are strategically hidden from the public's eyes until it is too late. Since you would be nothing without the support of the public, it is time you listened to us before you jeopardize our relationship any further.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a registrant of several .com domain names, for both personal and business use. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Cristian Ugarte Geneva Switzerland

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am AGAINST the proposed amendment 3 to the .COM registry agreement
by tim.olvera＠gmail.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am the registrant of dozens of domain names that I utilize for professional, philanthropic and personal reasons. I am absolutely against the proposed amendment 3 of the .COM registry agreement allowing Verisign to raise prices without justification. The internet is a free and open space. Raising the domain registry prices will only inhibit those who cannot afford to participate and dissuade those who wish to venture into this environment, perhaps trying to step out and start a business or publish research, software, data, art, literature and more. This will force people who cannot afford higher prices to rely on third party companies as a conduit and is absolutely not in alignment with the free and open spirit of America's greatest contribution to the world. There's no need for these price increases and this whole amendment feels underhanded and disingenuous, reeking of fat cat politics and establishment bullying tactics. I urge ICANN to reject this amendment for the good of all people who share this planet lest ICANN wish to transform their reputation from that of a respected regulation authority to that of a bloated establishment agency working against the will of the people. Regards, Tim Olvera

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] no price increases!
by MCF Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

hello, as a frequent user of the internet, I am commenting on the ICANN | Verisign TLD price changes. price increases and large sums of $ are always daunting things to the public. and the internet is as much a marketplace/commodity as it is a living, evolving, organism. I stand on the side of maintaining the latter over milking the former. everyone deserves affordable access to the internet, and price increases are just the beginning of that access being restricted to those who don’t have the funds to keep up. don't increase .COM prices. regards, M

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain pricing
by Lewis D. Wheeler Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please DO NOT raise domain name pricing! We need affordable websites! Thank you, Lewis Wheeler Boston, MA, USA Sent from my recent past

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi. Please side with the consumers and not the greedy corporates. 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. Arvind Reddy Hyderabad, Telangana India

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM
by jorg＠onemolecule.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, For small businesses like mine, it is crucial that internet domains such as .com remain accessible. Please do everything in your power to FREEZE .COM DOMAIN SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE CURRENT LEVEL - any price increases would be disastrous to new and existing small business owners, and limit or reverse growth of our economy! Thank you, Jorg Woehl

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I totally oppose to the raising of .com prices. It makes absolutely no sense. If anything, I believe technology costs are decreasing. Increasing the cost of .com registrations creates a wholly unnecessary barrier to entry with regards to individuals having an online presence and it is my opinion this is bad for an open and accessible internet.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No Price Increase Please. Thanks
by James Kenninger Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

No Price Increase Please. Thanks No Price Increase Please. Thanks -- Best Regards, James Kenninger *gluSTIK Multimedia*My Email: james(a)glustik.com Phone: (216) 339-0320 Office Hours: 9am-5pm www.gluSTIK.com <http://glustik.com/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Prevent .COM Price Increases
by 3kgven Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, my name is Erick and I'm from México. I've noticed the changes related to the domain names price according to an agreement with verisign. One of the ICANN's mission is to help "*unify global Internet*", and *"promotes competition". *Then with these changes how can you do that? Many countries are affected by the rate change in its local currency. So with these changes american people are less affected than: - Lationamerica countries (México, Brasil, Argentina, Chile, etc.) - Russia - India - Even countries like canada, australia, china or japan are more affected than american people by these changes. To a lesser extent but more affected. So, how can you talk about "*promote competition*" and "*unify global Internet*" if these changes will affect people that will need more to obtain a domain name. The companies around the world maybe absorb the cost, but there are many people that have a domain name and have non-commercial objectives. I'm agree with an increment of the price according to inflation and another economic movements related. But not with an increase of the price every year only because the monopoly company (verisign) has decided it. I know that the argue is increase the price in order to have more security, and stability, but hey!, you can achieve that with an agree more acceptable. If verisign want to collect more money maybe one idea is to increase the domain name price of the giants in internet, like amazon, google, etc. They can pay a little bit more than small size companies, organizations and individuals like me. I think the price should be related to the brand value. It's only an idea. I don't know how, but I believe that ICANN can find another better agreement. Have a nice day. *エリック **グーベンさん* "*¿Acaso se necesita una razon para luchar? En este mundo existen aquellos que no tienen metas, pero aun asi luchan, incluso más que aquellos que si tienen*" "*La ambición es la única potencia que puede luchar contra el amor"* ---------- Forwarded message --------- De: Namecheap <support(a)namecheap.com> Date: lun., 10 de feb. de 2020 a la(s) 17:19 Subject: Help Us Prevent .COM Price Increases To: Kaz Murdock <3kgven(a)gmail.com> We have important information to share with you that will affect the price of your .COM domains. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> [image: Namecheap] <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> Help Us Avoid .COM Price Increases Hi there! We have important information <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> to share with you that will affect the price of your .COM domains. What's happening? Last month, ICANN, the organization that oversees domain names, announced significant changes to the contract it has with Verisign, Inc. who operate the .COM top-level-domain (TLD). ICANN made these changes in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. Although ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action, we are focused on leading the fight against price increases that will harm our customers (and the Internet as a whole). This is a crucial time to raise our voices given that *.COM domains make up 40% of all registered domain names online*. What does this change mean? Wholesale registries charge Namecheap a set fee per domain name per year. According to this new agreement, Verisign will be allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years, and the increases don’t stop there. This will mean that* .COM wholesale domain prices can grow by more than 70% over and above current prices over the next decade*. The contract also allows for other price increases, which could drive prices up further, ultimately making .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody. Why is ICANN doing this? Alongside these contract changes, *Verisign agreed to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support* ICANN's domain name system initiatives, without any clarity about how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure. So, what can you do to help? These changes will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision. If you want to make sure your voice is heard, let ICANN know how you feel about their recent decision. *The Public Comment period <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> is open until February 14, 2020.* You can leave your comment on the .COM proposal using ICANN's form <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> . Find Out More <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> 4600 East Washington Street, Suite 305, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA Copyright © 2020 Namecheap.com <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> [image: ICANN] We are an ICANN accredited registrar. Serving customers since 2001.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No Oversight - Who Has Our Backs?
by Rich A Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN executives should be ashamed of themselves. The Robber barons of the late 19th century are back in a different form, sneaking money from our pockets over time. There is a wrong way and a right way to do things. Organizations must be open to scrutiny, especially when they control how and where we conduct commerce. This form of highway robbery must not be allowed. Small unwarranted "toll" increases add up over time. *The term robber baron derives from the Raubritter (robber knights), the medieval German lords who charged nominally illegal tolls (unauthorized by the Holy Roman Emperor) on the primitive roads crossing their lands[1] or larger tolls along the Rhine river.* *The metaphor appeared as early as February 9, 1859, when The New York Times used it to characterize the business practices of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Historian T.J. Stiles says the metaphor "conjures up visions of titanic monopolists who crushed competitors, rigged markets, and corrupted government. In their greed and power, legend has it, they held sway over a helpless democracy."[2]* Wikipedia 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robber_baron_(industrialist) -- Regards, Rich

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price change
by Sumeet Anand Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi There, We have more than 10 domains registered. And similar number of domains I have registered and then returned back. If the price will be increased, my .com domain ownership count will drastically reduce as I may not be able to afford them. Also, from general public perspective, we'll make it less accessible to them due to increased price and it will remain as a tool for players already in the market. Kindly request you to disapprove this change. Regards, Sumeet Anand

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Proposed price increases by ICANN will drive prices up further, ultimately making .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody. It does not serve user interes. Please reconsider making internet less affordable that impedes its openness and further development. ThanksPeter Necklaws

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. They are way beyond what is needed and for profit only. -- Linda Kurtz Owner, Clean and Safe Energy Phone: 734-769-4241 *Filters for dirty electricity, health protection, surge suppression, and energy savings*

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] The new Verisign deal looks is another broken idea to screw us, the actual consumers who constantly pay more
by Gary C Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I can't tell you how much this whole new Verisign deal reeks of insider deals, closed door meetings and bribed officials. Where is the oversite? Where is the accountability? Did anyone actually do any research to see how this is going to SCREW the industry? Your services are based on an infrastructure developed by the government and educational institutions and yet there is ZERO accountability. I am a small business and you are about to drive myself and hundreds of others out of business by increasing our costs dramatically. This is clearly unacceptable. <http://tekman.cc/> Tek Management Gary Cartagena Solutions & Digital Marketing Consultant * Work: <mailto:GaryC@TekMan.cc> GaryC(a)TekMan.cc * Home: <mailto:Mr.Gary.Cartagena@gmail.com> Mr.Gary.Cartagena(a)gmail.com * Voice: (612) 524-8784 Visit My Personal Blog: <http://cogu.me/3s> Caleb Strong The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition
by Bakary Diaby Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose this price increase, since it is not in the public interest. This profits only Verisign and makes the internet less hospitable to small businesses and individual users. The current price is more than justified.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposing Increase in .com domains
by RT Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Business is already hard enough. I oppose the price increase.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not change the rates
by mische＠mischeeddins.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi all. I've just been reading about your rate change plan. This feels incredibly underhanded and not at all in support of your customers. It's important to me, personally, to tell you that. Please do not take the action you're planning to take. It's not on the up-and-up .. if it were, you would have announced it openly yourselves. Instead, others are drawing attention to it to give us, .com users, the opportunity to make ourselves heard. Even the fact that this is an email to you rather than a forum on the page indicates secrecy. None of this is okay. It's important that you keep in mind that, though .com domains always come to mind first, they can always be replaced. Nothing lasts forever and not respecting those that have put their trust in you is the best way to find yourselves left behind entirely. Sincerely, Mische Eddins

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