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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Namecheap’s Comment on the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Owen Smigelski Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Attached is Namecheap’s comment on the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. Regards, Owen ____________________ Owen Smigelski Head of ICANN Compliance & Relations Namecheap, Inc.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No increases in the price of .com
by Ryan Bilesky Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I am writing to urge you to stop price increases on the .com Tld. Verisign has already gotten a great deal with no need to compete for the right to operate the .com registry. On top of that .com is so popular and the operational expenses so small when calculated on a per domain level, Verisign is already making significant profit from their registry operations. Allowing a price increase will only hurt website operators who'll be forced to pay more for no reason other than to further increase the already massive profits generated by verisign. ⁣

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment Amendment - price increase for .com - no RFP
by alexandre gilbert Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Hi, After reading the proposal, my concern is about price upgrade. The actual proposal may result in increases that are way over the inflation, and probably over the real cost of supporting the TLD. Having only one company result in a monopolistic environment, and at a minimum a a RFP (request for proposal) should have been done in order to recceive and retain the best submission from competitors. Thank you for reconsidering the actual proposal Alexandre Gilbert, owner of 5 .com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] An increase in .com domain price shuts the public up
by Oluseye Richard Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

We urge ICANN to be sensitive and not make getting the dot com domain more expensive than as it is...

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition to dot-com registry price increases
by CQ Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my preference in maintaining low-cost .COM domain registrations. I have registered .COM domains for several small businesses and greatly appreciate the value a low-cost domain name provides to individuals and businesses. A website with a well named domain is a wonderful way for internet users to recognize people offering valuable services and information. Increasing the price of domain names without input from internet users and without regard for how such an action could impact .COM registrants seems disingenuous and flies in the face of the public interest. I hope that you reevaluate this proposed agreement to amend the .COM registry, as it also contradicts your stated core values. In performing its mission, ICANN adheres to these core values and principles: [a]. Preserve and enhance the operational stability, reliability, security, and global interoperability of the Internet. [b]. Respect the creativity and innovation made possible by the Internet by limiting ICANN's activities to those matters within ICANN's mission requiring or significantly benefiting from global coordination. [c]. To the extent feasible, delegate coordination functions to responsible entities that reflect the interests of affected parties. [d]. Promote international participation at all levels of decision-making and policy-making. [e]. Seek broad, informed participation reflecting the functional and geographic diversity of the Internet. [f]. Introduce and promote competition in the registration of domain names where practicable and beneficial. [g]. Where feasible, depend on market mechanisms to promote and sustain a competitive environment. [h]. Employ open and transparent policy-making mechanisms that promote well-informed, technically sound decisions. [i]. Make allocation and assignment decisions by applying documented policies neutrally and objectively. [j]. Act with a speed that is responsive to the needs of the Internet but obtain informed input from those most affected as part of the decision-making process. [k]. Remain accountable to the Internet community though mechanisms that enhance ICANN's effectiveness. [l]. While remaining rooted in the private sector, act with sensitivity to governmental concerns for the public interest so that the need for direct governmental action is minimized. Kind regards, CJ

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No.
by Jon Gaskell Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I am vehemently opposed to this deal giving Verisign the right to increase pricing in this way. I urge you to solicit feedback from all of the affected users instead of quietly making deals with limited public oversight and input. Price increases may be inevitable, but this is not the right way to do it for consumers large or small.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] TurnCommerce Response - Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by jeff＠turncommerce.com Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Please see attached comment from TurnCommerce Inc. Thank you, Jeffrey Reberry Co-Founder TurnCommerce Inc. 2635 Walnut Street Denver, CO 80205

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increase comment
by Jackie Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I am a registrant of multiple .com domain names. I do not want any increase in .COM prices. The current rate is already plenty. -Jackie Beck Tempe, Arizona

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Jessie King Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 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. Jessie Birmingham, Alabama United States Jessie King Administrative Assistant Spartan Invest 2015 3rd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35203 205-202-4118 x115

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Amanda Coston Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I strongly oppose this amendment since it will induce an undue and unfair burden on the public. The ability to afford a domain affects how people can participate online, and the price increases that will result from this amendment will make this form of communication and participation unavailable to people of limited economic means. And for what purpose? Please reconsider this amendment for the sake of the public

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed amendment 3
by Don Kurta Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Pushing this amendment is wrong on so many levels. This is blatant collusion between ICANN and Verisign. It simply benefits ICANN and Verisign at the financial detriment of everyone else using .com names. The legality of this will be challenged. Losing a class action suit is very expensive especially with retroactive punitive damages. Don Kurta

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price change
by Back Office Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Dear Sir / Madam, I am a registrant of a .com domain name, and I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Abdul Qadri

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise the price of .com domains
by J Brauhn Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Do not raise the price of .com domains

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by MIRANDA SOLAR Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 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.Miranda Solar Seattle, Washington state United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by Andrew Calderwood Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment to .COM Registry Agreement
by Roslyn Layton Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Please find my comment to the .COM Registry Agreement Proceeding. Please contact me if you have questions. Sincerely, Roslyn Layton, PhD Evidence-based Tech Policy Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute, Washington, D.C.<http://www.aei.org/scholar/roslyn-layton/> Visiting Researcher, Center for Communications, Media and Information Technologies, Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark<https://vbn.aau.dk/en/persons/roslyn-mae-layton> Co-Founder, ChinaTechThreat.com<https://chinatechthreat.com/> Vice-President, Strand Consult<http://www.strandconsult.dk/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposing pricing increases to .com domain names
by Jennifer Hemphill Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I am a registrant of multiple .com domain names. No one other than Verisign wants increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. - Jen Hemphill, Annandale, Virginia

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] GNSO IP Comments re Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Brian Scarpelli Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

On behalf of the GNSO Intellectual Property Constituency, please see attached comments on Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. Brian Scarpelli IPC Participation Coordinator

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] GoDaddy Comments on Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by aheineman＠godaddy.com Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Please find attached GoDaddy’s comments on the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. Thanks. Ashley Heineman Director, Global Policy GoDaddy aheineman(a)godaddy.com<mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments
by robinson micheal Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I don't support the increment of .com domains

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase on .com domains
by Robbie Yu Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Hello I am very opposed to this agreement. Moving forward with this will impact more people in a negative way rather than those it would help. Please reconsider before executing this order.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry
by kelly sou Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 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. Kelly SouNorth Tustin, California United States Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not increase the costs of .COM domain registrations
by Darío Hernán Irigaray Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I do not agree that the values of the .COM domain registrations increase, since beyond that many firms do business by registering and selling the domains, many of us have our company, our work behind a domain, where we simply need your backup . It would seem more correct that they work to deactivate opportunists who seek international brands and register them as soon as they find out to enrich themselves without working honestly. Do not be complicit, be part of the solution, without harming those who honestly use domain registrations. Thank you! I send you a warm Patagonian greeting! Sincerely *Darío Hernán Irigaray* Director Ejecutivo | CEO Tel. ++54 [9] (299) 5-802-903 *Editorial Patagonia Activa ®* Tel: +54 299 447 4333 Carlos H. Rodriguez 260 - Primer Piso (8300) Neuquén - Patagonia - Argentina www.patagoniaactiva.com info(a)patagoniaactiva.com *Visite nuestros sitios webs:* www.vacamuertanews.com.ar www.elperiodicoderincon.com.ar www.limaynoticias.com.ar www.hechosdezapala.com.ar www.guiavacamuerta.com [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Remitente notificado con Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 14/02/20 18:29:07

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Hadaydoyin Hadaydoyin Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 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. Yoosuf Hafeez Lagos, Lagos Nigeria

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Very concerned about amendment 3
by Allen Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

To whom it may concern, As a holder of about 15 domains for personal sites I am very concerned about the decision to allow fees to raise. Since I am not a corporation I don't make money from my domains and cannot simply pass the costs along to my customers. Raising fees will hurt personal sites, small businesses, and those trying to develop the next big thing on a shoestring budget. Please reconsider this decision. -Allen Gevry

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