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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com
by Smiles Digital Arts Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I as a developer and web designer. However small I contribute to the .com use on the internet, I don't support an increment since developing and web designing is part of my business. To some extent I'll be compromised and kicked out of business due to scarcity and fare Upraisals. I've always been fighting to. Convince my clients that the internet is a safe and trade place to be but how would I be the same person confronting them to pay a new generated sum since I won't have to pay it from my side. Hence to my perspective we are likely to bleach loose ends.. Where we are likely gonna have subscriptions for 1 year and clients abandon renewal due to the Unestimated stop on the infractions.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Registry Agreement
by wtf＠ingamelobby.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN wtf did us gamers do to you to be screwed like this? The proposed removal of the present price pin on .com domains suck, the bribe paid by Verisign to screw us sucks, and then you want to provide them with additional privileges? Man you suck !! Get it ???

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi Guys Please don’t allow Verisign to increase .com domain prices it will have negative impact especially in developing countries where median income is low in dollar terms so it will ultimately cost significantly more to even own a domain for people.Which will have impact on digitalization of economies.So please do consider your step. Thanks Raj Patil Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This is a clear cut shakedown
by Paul Myburgh Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The Amendment 35 of "the Cooperative Agreement" was to lay the groundwork. Turning TLD registration into a money-making scheme, especially .COM which has a long history of neutrality online (being one of the earliest and clearly the most recognizable) is extremely anti-consumer. The reasoning given for this change: *"In recognition that ccTLDs, new gTLDs, and the use of social **media have created a more dynamic DNS marketplace"* is plain and simple completely ridiculous and disingenuous. Yes, more people are buying domains these days, which is great because more people are sharing their projects with the world - but to now decide to capitalize on that, being an organisation that is supposed to provide these services with neutrality and transparency - is a dangerous precedent to set. The fact that more domains are being sold should be enough, as I'm sure there is plenty of additional capital being generated from that, far exceeding the server costs required to provide that service. Domain names are already an unfortunate required step for small businesses and individuals to share their projects with the world- it often involves much deliberation and time because of squatters and now an additional risk of extortionate pricing based on literally no value add! The bottom line: You are trying to turn a *vital global service* which should be *neutral, transparent and provided in good-will to the public* into a source of capitalistic greed. Please do not go forward with this amendment. Show us that you are an organisation with integrity and one we can trust to provide us with such a vital public service in a fair and open manner. Sincerely, Paul Myburgh

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Increase for .com fee
by Peter B Rae Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Sir Unless you are able to explain and justify the proposed increase, there is really no justifiable reason to increase prices where growth in volume far outstrips any required infrastructure improvements or management resources. Please justify or re-consider. You have a global community to take care of. Peter Rae e. pbr2035(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against proposed .com price changes
by Thomas Eley Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to make clear my disappointment with the proposed changes to be made to the cost of purchasing a .com domain name. Domain names are a fundamental right for people to be able to purchase either for personal use or to start a business venture. Increasing prices will have a negative impact on accessibility which in turn will have a negative impact on economic or personal creativity. I would urge ICANN against making changes to the cost of .com domains that could see their price rise by 70% over the next 10 years. Yours Sincerely, Thomas Eley

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to state my opposition to the proposed amendment 3 and the uncertainty with regard to a potential price increase for .com domain holders. Sincerely, Prof. Dr. Tim M. Boettger

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against the proposed price increase.
by Hennie Harink Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Madam, or Sir, I am concerned about this amendment to the Registry Agreement because it will affect me, as a individual who has their own domain name. (allready for over 2 decades ) 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 like me that have purchased their own domain name and are using it for personal use, not commercial use. many may have multiple domain names, if for no other reason than to protect their own names from being used to run a website. I personally have 1 that i use for mail purposes and domics at home 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, Hennie harink

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price
by Rizvi Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a little guy. May be my opinion will have no value :( My request is, PLEASE don't increase the price of .COM -- *Thanks!Rizvi* Notice to Recipient: This e-mail is meant only for the intended recipient(s) of the transmission, and contains confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and please delete this e-mail from your system and destroy any copies. Thanks!

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I strongly disagree with the changes in Amendment 3 and please keep the .com price as it is. Regards,Nikolay Nikolaev

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disapproval
by Timothy Adamson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Bad, stop it. No.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed amendment to .COM registry agreement3
by 老度 Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose the proposed revision 3 of the .COM registry agreement. The increase in the price of a domain name is too difficult to accept. Besides Verisign, other registrars can also provide cheap services.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .Com domain price increases
by Luke Wieting Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

>From what I understand, the new .com price increase proposal allows tremendous freedom to change the cost of keeping a domain name, without providing details on why the increase is necessary, or how funds from it will be used. Under those conditions, I'm opposed to it by default. Please consider clearly outlining the circumstances for how prices will increase I the future, and providing details on why those increases are necessary. Thanks, Luke Wieting

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments on the Amendment n.3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Jean François Queralt Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear all, I speak on a personal capacity when I express that The proposed changes are utter nonsense and will do nothing but damage an already fragile ecosystem of domains. Prices can't just keep going up at rates that are irrational. So much has been spoken of inclusivity at large and the importance of bringing in the "next billion" users and it seems like we'll be receiving them with registration prices that will effectively create a new divide. I oppose completely to the Amendment and would ask for a more transparent, rational management of the domains. Thank you. Jean François Quéralt Email: JFQueralt(a)Gmail.com Tel & Telegram: +60 105 33 56 99 [https://telegram.org/] We´ll start dreading it, we´ll get used to it and when finished we´ll miss it.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop Proposed Amendent 3 to the .com rmRegistry Agreement.
by Cyrlene Braithwaite Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To who is responsible for this We are really disappointed with the steps ICAAN are taking and disregard the voices of the people that are ultimately their customers. I feel it is unfair not to have a price cap i the domains. I pay a fee to you and I have not had any information in regards to your proposed plans. I feel I have been sold out for 20 million dollars!! I'm concerned about the impact this will have on the internet on a whole!! Lets hope some young entrepreneur comes up with something where we can change and have nothing to do with you!! A disgusted customer!!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concern to Proposed Amendment 3
by Uros Durdevic Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Madam, or Sir, As an individual and a startup founder, I am concerned about this amendment to the Registry Agreement, because it will affect, not just me, but any individual who would like their own domain name. I am quite certain that none of the corporations 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 acceptable to them. However, there is a big amount of small businesses that would see this as a burden as well as individual users that have purchased their own domain name and are using it for personal use, not commercial use. Additionally, as an example, some of us have multiple domain names, for personal, commercial as well as charity. For each additional increase the amount that could go to charity would be cut out just to keep the domain which I don't see very helpful, especially in todays time where we should focus on helping the Planet instead. This is why, in the spirit of entrepreneurship and environment, please You to 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! Best regards, Uros Durdevic

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] domain price for dot com
by Paulo Santos Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I think is just too much , we should lower the domains and let even the poor have a web site, it is very unfortunate that you thinking of raising it. -- Warm regards, Paul Santos CEO Hosting Marketers <https://hosting-marketers.com/> We Stream. Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/paulo.deA.santos> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-santos-stream/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Absolute GREED
by Samantha Phenix Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I personally own several website, and have businesses with 10+. It sounds like ICANN needs some internal cutbacks and wage decreases, Merging of positions and other ways to cut their own cost.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] New amendment
by Michael Itegboje Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

We are against any increase that is not transparently done. There should be no increase without carrying along the stakeholders

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

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Monopolization Behind Close Doors. NOT COOL! 😡
by Gian-Luen Tan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Doing business in an honorable way is the core value of any respected Company. Striking one sided deals like these means you treat your customers like dirt. Not worth your time to build a lasting relationship are you!! This MUST STOP. We have a voice too... Sent fm GL's iP6S+

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi there, I'm contacting to let you know that myself and our team oppose the new Amendments 3, which would enable price growth to own .com domains by 70% over the decade. We aren't against price increases, especially if those increases are kept in line with inflation, however, I don't feel the current proposals do not achieve the right balance. I also think this sets a dangerous precedent, where domain registrars can follow-suit and massively inflate rates changed with no ability for the consumer to do anything about it. -- Thanks, Andrew Andrew Ward *Managing Director* *Scorchsoft* - Making Complex App Projects Simple p: 0121 724 0447 w: scorchsoft.com w: andrewleeward.com <https://www.andrewleeward.com/> e: andrew(a)scorchsoft.com <https://twitter.com/scorchsoft> <https://linkedin.com/in/andrewleeward> [image: ðŸŽ¤] Listen to Andrew speak on the Modern CTO Podcast > <https://www.scorchsoft.com/blog/modern-cto-andrew-ward/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry
by icann＠internetmarketinggalore.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

OBJECTIONS It is no joke, but since when did ICANN become an agent for the Zimbabwean or South African governments by trying to force people from their "internet" estate with ever increasing "taxes"? Today Carl Marx is laughing in his grave. The funny part is that ICANN is rather open about the bribe they are receiving to screw us. I object to: 1. Lifting the pinned price for .com registrations. 2. The bribe excepted by ICANN to unfairly provide Verisign with elevated privileges. If Verisign wants to donate, let them, but without any strings attached. 3. The .com TLD must never be controlled by a participating registrar.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Blatant opportunistic price increases
by chris loughlin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The possibility of unrestricted price increases on .com domaines has already made me look for alternatives This threat to a business cannot be ignored Regards C Loughlin Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN .com price increases
by Laurence Summers Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I am writing regarding the consultation on the proposed changes to the .com TLD pricing structure. .com is a TLD of particular cultural significance and represents the best value TLD by far. It’s iconic status and reasonable pricing has made it the most popular domain and losing that over needless profiteering seems disappointingly myopic. I therefore urge you to abandon any plans to increase the prices of .com TLDs. Laurence Summers Sent from my iPhone

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