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

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not support raising the current wholesale price for .com registry. I think that the growth of the internet is a positive thing and this would provide a hindrance in the internet organic growth.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please DO NOT charge more for .COM domains
by Sal Azzam Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Just wanted to voice my concern for the increased pricing for .Com domains. PLEASE DO NOT INCREASE THESE FEES AS THE END-CONSUMER WILL BE THE ONE THAT ACTUALLY PAYS IT!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN & .COM price increase !!!
by urs496 Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello ICANN, Since .COM represents more than 40% of all websites registered today, it should be illegal for a private corporation to "regulate" and make price increases of the .COM domain. There is no legitimate reason to increase the price of the .COM because this will lead to the closing of many creative websites that survive with minimum money on free hosting servers ! 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 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 registrars 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. * These changes will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision. *So, dear ICANN, you should block the price increase of the .COM domain, stop making secret deals with corporations and confess that you do not care about the internet, only about profit ! * *Shame !* *You are responsible for this and must be held accountable for your actions and secret dealings in front of the law !* *Stop the .COM price increase !*

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain name increase
by paintresse＠gmail.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I got nothing, except debt and a money pit car. No health insurance. No job. No house. I’m just a struggling artist. Selling art online is my last hope. Please, please, please, do not raise domain name prices. Don’t crush my chance of a dream. You’re probably too young to know this old tune, but here you go I got a Name - Jim Croce Like the pine trees linin' the windin' road I've got a name, I've got a name Like the singin' bird and the croakin' toad I've got a name, I've got a name And I carry it with me like my daddy did But I'm living the dream that he kept hid Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by Like the north wind whistlin' down the sky I've got a song, I've got a song Like the whippoorwill and the baby's cry I've got a song, I've got a song And I carry it with me and I sing it loud If it gets me nowhere, I'll go there proud Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by And I'm gonna go there free Like the fool I am and I'll always be I've got a dream, I've got a dream They can change their minds but they can't change me I've got a dream, I've got a dream Oh, I know I could share it if you want me to If you're goin' my way, I'll go with you Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Charles Fox / Norman Gimbel I Got a Name lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Where is this money going towards? Whose pockets? thank you, Shawn Zelinski

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign-ICANN contract
by Tom Elliot Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it concerns, I understand that 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. ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action. Wholesale registries charge 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. 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. I hearby register my voice in protesting these changes to the Verisign-ICANN contract. Respectfully, Tom Elliot Northwest Wines, Ltd tom(a)northwestwinesltd.com 415-665-9013

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No Price Increase
by nick mcghie Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am the owner of a number of domains and I'm afraid if we were to sustain an unreasonable and unnecessary price increase to this infrastructure it would affect by ability to host my websites and do business. I have very small streams of income from some of my domains and coupled with hosting costs it amounts to a substantial amount. We are in an era where technology is increasing rapidly and becoming more available. Why take a step backwards? Please reconsider this initiative at this time.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Ammendment 3 is bad for business.
by Jason Sloan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Allowing unchecked price hikes to wholesale registrars will decrease competitive pricing and and likely facilitate creating a monopoly with verisign at the reigns. There has to be a better way that hamstringing wholesalers.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, stop Amendment 3 and artificially increasing prices of .COM-domains without sufficient reasons. Any individual walking this planet should have access to such domains within reasonable charge. For some people it’s too expensive, keeping them out and discouraging them of ways to change their situation within the internet economy. It really gives ICANN a greedy reputation and makes them look even more evil than before. This doesn’t has to be. Thanks for your understanding. - Lucas Peters

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Marat Nepomnyashy Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am against the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement, and also disapprove of ICANN's lack of transparency in scheming that and similar initiatives. Furthermore, I urge all members of the ICANN Board of Directors to resign. Marat Nepomnyashy

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Definitely not a fan. For just registering my name, it really doesn’t seem reasonable for the price to actually go up. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a registrant of multiple .com domain names. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. 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. Please fulfill your duty to consumers, ICANN!!! Brian Sanders San Diego, California United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop that!
by Elie J. Sawaya Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello Gents, Hope my email finds you well. Please stop this increase for whatever reason!!! Thanks in advance. Regards, Elie

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] AGAINST!
by Mario Ernesto Gonzalez Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a dominator (I invest in domain names as a company) or I am associated with the secondary market, I am against the proposed price increase for .com domains. This will affect me a lot. The current rate of $ 7.85 is already much more than justified and the average price of managing the infrastructure must certainly be decreasing over time and not increasing ... Verisign is simply your .COM registry administrator; ABSOLUTELY has nothing to dictate the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in public, and it should not raise prices in an unqualified and unconscionable way to those who pay for these domains. With current prices, ICANN earnings are more than justified. Mario Gonzalez Delaware, United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I LOVE ICANN!
by Justin Talley Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Just kidding. You guys suck. Eat a dick. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] NO PRICE INCREASES!
by Alfred Carroll Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Verisign and ICANN do not need to increase the prices 7% over a four year period. ICANN does not need an additional $20 million dollars over five years from Verisign. Price controls need to be maintained for all domain names. Nobody want to see the domains increase for any reasons. Prices are already high enough. Let’s keep domain prices as they are. Thank you

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not increase .com prices
by Raphaël Côté Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I want .com to remain affordable. Thanks!

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

Feb. 11, 2020

To Whom It May Concern. I am a registrant of a .com domain name. That being my first and last names. I am very much against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. A small increase here and there is fine although the current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. The proposed increase does not look after "us the people." Thank you for your consideration. Adis Flores Punta Gorda Florida, USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I intend for ICANN to respect me
by DIVINELY LiBRA777 Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN, I intend for the whole governing body of your existence to have more respect for EVERYONE in my reality. I intend for you to understand the L.O.A. and the power of manifestation. I intend for you to COMPLETELY AND COMPASSIONATELY understand why it's so important to be kind, TRUTHFUL, emotionally warm and open and emotionally intelligent. I know you will always do the right thing and ALWAYS keep .com and ALL OTHER REGISTRIES at a low price point for myself and others. I know you enjoy for entrepreneurs to thrive and succeed outside of the box. I know you care about people and how we all don't fit into the typical "9-5" box. I know you understand that people deserve to make money easily and effortlessly online for low prices or for free ! I intend for you to find a better solution to easily and effortlessly generate money in a harmonious and balanced way. I intend for to understand that what you get is what you give. I'm so happy and grateful that you care about us and always do nice things FOR AND TO everyone, including me in my reality. Thank you.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I do not agree to the price increase of 7%
by Kyle Bassett Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, The 7% annual increase is very high. I do not approve of this increase, and request that the increase is lower, year over year. Thanks

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Domain prices
by Justin Shands Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do not make these changes to the .COM domains, I own many such domains and the price increases will force me to close down several side businesses. Additionally, I am confused about why ICANN is apparently asking Verisign for a bribe of $20 million to allow them to start raising prices on their domains. This sort of behavior can only hurt the Internet, and ICANN is supposed to be the governing body for domain name registration, allowing this sort of change to the rules just because someone is willing to pay you enough money is terrible!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I vote against these changes.
by Danielle Pansera Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Times change, business operations change, and undeniably costs change; but ethics, however, should guide these changes. I don't expect as the little guy, aka the consumer, to matter much to the big guys, but some discernment gains far more respect and appreciation then deception. It's pretty simple. Ultimately, it has, and always will be the big guys who win battles such as these, but the little guys deserve to be aware of a war, not blind sided by defeat hearing a declaration of victory. Regards, One of the little guys...

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

Feb. 11, 2020

By choosing to allow for price increases on .com domain names, you are going to hurt the business of the world. I value highly my ability to begin a business with little startup cost and allows a minority like me to be able to follow dreams. The internet is special because it is a place where anyone can come and contribute their voice. By allowing for price increases you are going to price out a group of people that deserve to be heard. Rachel.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Decision for domain higher costs
by Jean Harlow Von Queen Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I absolutely don't agree with higher prices on domain names!! With everything else there is to pay for, thos shouldn't be one of them!! POS companies that have nothing better to do but make shady contract deals for stupid amounts of monies and trick smaller honest companies out of their monies isn't fair either. I sincerely hope a lot more people vote no and make their voices heard through email too!! -Jean Harlow

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose this
by Ragav Y Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

We don't want prices to increase!! Stop this!

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