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by Jason Maher Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am against any changes that will increase the cost of domain names. Verisign should NOT be allowed to increase .com prices just because they have given a "donation" to ICANN. This is clearly NOT a donation. This is a corrupt bribe. They are paying $20m and getting near $1B in return paid for by users. This is WRONG. The internet is not supposed to be corrupted by this type of pay for play. Why are you allowing them to make all this profit? Not supposed to be this way. Please block this! I read a defense of this “ICANN org is not a price regulator and will defer to the expertise of relevant competition authorities. As such, ICANN has long-deferred to the DOC and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for the regulation of pricing for .COM registry services,” the organization notes in a public comment period <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/com-amendment-3-2020-01-03-en> on the proposed agreement." This might be a valid argument if anyone actually believed that the US DOJ were not also now corrupt as of 2019/2020 which clearly the DOJ has become both political and corrupt. It seems 98 per cent of public comments were opposed to the cap-lifting. But yet ICANN approved controversial change <https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/07/29/icann_slammed_org_price/>s - which were subsequently labelled a "sham" - without giving any rationale or explanation. Regards, Jason Jason Maher <https://www.know.ee/9a6cnOJSjut> Craictastic Founder / Owner Mobile: 831-999-3069 www.craictastic.com [image: https://www.know.ee/9a6cnOJSjut] <https://www.know.ee/9a6cnOJSjut> <https://www.know.ee/9a6cnOJSjut> Open this email on your cell phone and click email signature or image above to view my full digital business card and import vCard contact info into your cell phone contacts <https://www.know.ee/9a6cnOJSjut>. [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…> .

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Unacceptable communication and process
by Aaron Haaf Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The quick turnaround for a price hike is unacceptable. There was no discussion with the larger community, in addition to shady funding and poor implementation of process and feedback makes me not agree with the issue of increasing prices. It is acceptable to raise prices for cost of infrastructure, but there should be a breakdown or justification as to where these funds are coming from and the allocation of current prices and why the current proposal remedies any shortfalls.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] PLEASE DO NOT RAISE PRICES ON .COM DOMAINS
by Jean Fitzgerald Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

PLEASE DO NOT RAISE PRICES ON .COM DOMAINS. Sincerely, Jean Fitzgerald Mulberry, FL

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't let Verisign Hike Prices
by Josh Mudge Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I am against the proposed changes. I'm not against Verisign raising prices somewhat, but what is being proposed would limit access to people who have less resources in the long term. I'm also against them limiting competition by Verisign having any kind of exclusive control over .COM domains through a single chosen reseller. Josh

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Price Increases are ridiculous
by Jason Janes Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please keep domain names affordable.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't raise prices needlessly
by Tyler Howorth Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

People will continue to use .com if it is not so expensive.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I am Ca Nguyen, an owner of my personal website. I opposed the Amendment 3 because I don’t generate any direct income from my website. I can’t afford to pay more for my domain name. The price should stay as is so everyone can afford it and keep the internet open and provide equal opportunity for everyone. As of right now, my domain is secure and do just fine. I don’t need any update or better security. Thanks! Ca Nguyen

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't change your contract
by Tech triyo Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I'm Shubham Patel I'm totally against of your current contract with verysign and I will complain about it almost everywhere until you cancel your contract.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] There is no financial need to raise the price, only greed!
by Brunhilde Merker Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

As more customer you have, as cheaper it should get. As you worked out the deal with Verisign it looks like price fixing. In the United States, price fixing can be prosecuted as a criminal federal offense under Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. ... Under American law, exchanging prices among competitors can also violate the antitrust laws. Regards, Brunhilde Merker Chief Executive Officer Innovative Agriculture Equipment Site-Specific RecordkeepingR Point-to-Point TracebackT <http://www.scoringag.com/> www.ScoringAg.com 941-342-1230

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases make it difficult
by Ernie Bev Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The internet is and should be accessible to anyone around the world. By increasing fees, you are hurting the majority of people from around the world who don’t have wages as high as people in the USA. Dot COM websites are the go to websites that started the web. Not everyone is a corporation bringing in billions of dollars like Google and Amazon. You are only hurting the regular person who is trying to make their life on the web. Please do NOT increase prices. This is outrageous. Ernesto Benavidez

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Changes
by Troy Henry Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I ask that you not increase the prices for domains through the new ruling. Thank you, Troy H.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

What is the justification for the rate increases? Why is it limited to the .com domain? This seems like it's a money grab by Verisign for which you are obviously getting a kickback for. There's not justification for this and if it goes through, I'll simply start moving clients to other domain names. Thanks.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases
by JLC Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Disappointed that as a company you think it’s fair to increase prices every year. I think of this as another example of corporate greed. And how large corporations make it harder and harder every year for small business to thrive or even exist. Shame on you ICANN for this policy of greed.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No price increases!
by Jacqueline Woody Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not agree with your domain price increases. The internet and websites should be accessible for anyone on any budget. To increase prices means to block certain people and businesses from affording their domains. Don’t silence our voices just to make a profit. Thank you. Jacqueline

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in .Com domains
by Tatenda Tyrone Chirima Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, As a consumer of internet products such as website domains, such tools enabled me to launch my freelance business and provide a better life for my family. Increases in these products greatly affects the operating costs and raise concerns about the sustainability of small businesses. I do hope you keep the opinions of the Internet in consideration when finalising this impactful decision. Regards. It is Well Tatenda T. Chirima

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] It is unfair to increase prices of domains
by dr.oman＠ymail.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against it
by Gray Rum Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I am against this

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment
by Cory Guy Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not support the increase in .COM prices. There is no public interest in increasing prices and the only reason to do so would be due to corporate pressure, which is what ICANN is to protect. I am a registrar of 10+ domains currently and have owned dozens over the years. All increasing prices would do is limit the availability of the domains which is not what ICANN is there to do. The internet was set up with .COM available to everyone, and it is easily the most common top-level domain used. New top levels are coming out every day and the .COM era will soon end, but that is not an excuse to squeeze current and future users of .COM domains. Cory Guy

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increases
by George Hamilton Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose the corrupt deal you’re considering to allow VeriSigm to operate as a registrar and raise prices for registration to all other registrars. George Hamilton Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I disagree
by Aristide Basque Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I disagree with the coming amendment, please be transparent about your changes. -- Aristide

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t raise prices on .COM’s!
by Brandon ＠ Lead Whisperer Digital Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please don’t raise prices. Thanks. Brandon Packer Owner | Lead Whisperer Digital 801.857.7379 me(a)brandonpacker.com brandonpacker.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by celinderkim＠gmail.com 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. 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. Kim Celinder Odense, Denmark

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please reconsider this
by John Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This change is such a step back for the internet as a whole towards being accessible to anyone. As someone who owns multiple personal domains that don’t generate revenue, this is a slap in the face. Sincerely, John

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. I believe that allowing wholesale prices for .com domains to rise 72% over 12 years will dramatically hurt the internet ecosystem. It will especially hurt small website operators, like myself, and will discourage internet users from creating blogs and personal pages, with the end result of reducing democratization of the internet. Jeremy Salfen

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed
by Cesar Jimenez Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern; Price freeze should stay in place. IPv6 will make domain name purchases necessary in the near future. I will no longer be able to have a simple IPv4 for my hobby VPS servers. Small business, and individuals will burden the huge proposed price increase. Prices should be lowered and Verisign should work within current fees. Verisign is in a monopoly situation and should only change prices based on Consumer Price Index. Lets not allow corporate greed to hinder growth of what should be a universally accessible service. Do not allow price increase. Renegotiate a fair deal for the public and consider allowing another company the opportunity to work within current and projected revenue. RA should control cost, and become more efficient at doing the job. Not seek ways to make more money from domain names. Thank you, César O. Jiménez

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