- comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20@icann.org

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I object.
by Wendy Dent Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I object to the proposed changes. This to the company and Verisign’s benefit, and will restrict affordable access to .com domains. The 20 million payment from Verisign to Icann smacks of bribery. Forgive typos. Sent from my cell phone.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Wishgranted.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Now I see why Obama gave you this boon, so you ICANN can wield unbridled power, such as is already evident, e,g, you made these proposed changes in secret, you did not consulting or incorporate the opportunity of feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users in general Verisign apparently has agreed to pay ICANN an extra $20 million dollars during the course of five years to supporI CANN's DNS system apparently without knowing in advance what that actually entails, nor is ther clarity as to who and how the extra $$ money is spent? REALLY? And you expect us to go along with this without objection by the public and regulatory bodies? GO ahead, pull the trigger, I for one will then lead the charge of mass migration to alternates like: https://unstoppabledomains.com/ PS wishgranted.com was registered in 1997 and I personally KNOW EVERYONE IN THIS SPACE, AND MY TAKE IS YOU ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE WITH THIS MOVE IF YOU GO FORWARD WITH THIS CLADESTINE B.S. E.V. GOETSCH

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] doesn´look fair
by MARTIN TAVARES MASTRANGELO Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I´m against prices increase for .com domains it should be discussed with users -- Martin T. Mastrangelo 24 - 988.474747

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN contract
by mark rigby Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi I am a small business owner, I have several small sites that each make up a small wage to provide for my family. Any large increases in fees for domains will kill my business. Surely any increase on such a scale must be moderated by a governing body as it affects a global community. A degree of accountability and responsibility must be shown to such a high volume of affected people. Regards Mark Rigby

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com TLD
by james palmisano Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I received an email from namecheap regarding the price of .com TLDs. I understand that there is a suggestion proposed that potentially increase the price of .com domains. If you could please point me to the pro and cons of this suggestion that would be greatly appreciated. Generally speaking I am not for actions which would increase the amount being paid for services already reserved. Hope this message helps characterize my feelings and if there are any additional questions please let me know. Best Regards James

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Fee increase
by Floyd Taub, MD Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Fees for initial registration of URLs should remain unchanged. To meet documented increases in costs fees for active sites might be increased, but only as needed to cover documented increased costs. Best, Floyd Floyd Taub, M.D. 303 249-9174 Fitzsimmons Bioscience Center Colorado Science and Technology Park 12635 E. Montview Blvd., Suite 100G Aurora, CO 80045

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I'm very unhappy with your decision on this.
by The Imperial OPA Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

When I think of the internet I think of you. The governing body that keeps our Internet working well. Think of you as an impartial third party keeping things Affordable for everybody and open and fair. However today when I read about this b*******. Closed-door meetings and up to 70% increases on.com names Oh, and you all receiving money with No real spending plan for it. . It seems like a money grab on your part. This is unacceptable. Your actions in this front are not in line with what the internet should be. They have greed that underlies them. They have an outcome that is not for an open internet, but for a close internet for the rich and mighty. I strongly urge you not to pursue this course of action. But rather pursue a course of action for a more affordable open internet. That can help bring the world together and not drive them apart. Again, I am against this course of action you are taking.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN PRICE
by Zakaria chafii Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello there, I'am writing you today to protest the proposed price increase to .COM domains. As a company, Verisign already enjoys the highest profit margins so The company maintains a monopoly on the .COM registry, and incredulously, is proposing a price increase as its costs of operation are actually going *down!* (This contention is bolstered by the many other registrars who maintain that, given an opportunity, they can run the .COM registry at much lower costs.) As if to add insult to injury, this is a company that is supposed to be operating in the public interest. All parties would agree, with the possible exception of Verisign themselves, that the burden of a .COM price increase at this time on individuals and small business would most decidedly NOT be in their best interests. For all the reasons noted above, I urge that the proposed amendment be rejected. Sincerely

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I do not agree with the price hike
by Scott Walton Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Best Regards, Scott Walton (214)497-2606 Sent from my iPhone.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t do it
by camron watts Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Don’t make the change please

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by admin＠asunhost.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Valerie Martinelli Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am writing in opposition of these prices increases. As a small business owner, I strongly oppose this measure because it will make the cost of running a small business consistently burdensome. Especially since most of us operate in an online marketplace, which makes owning a website mandatory and not optional or a luxury. I also oppose that this move was done in secrecy, seeking no public input because it would have likely indicated pushback from then. I am also strongly cynical that additional or future changes won't be made again in the future in secrecy. This decision will significantly impact the internet for years to come and only ICANN and Verisign were in on it. The internet is public domain and changes that affect that public domain should not be made in secrecy. I hope this measure does not go forward. Best regards, Valerie [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/AskVMC/> [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/askvmc> [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/askvmc/> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/askvmc/> Valerie Martinelli, MPA Career & Leadership Expert Valerie Martinelli Consulting, LLC 203-805-8075 Valerie(a)askvmc.com https://www.askvmc.com/ Watch VMC's Masterclass Now! <http://bit.ly/SuccessWithVMC> <https://www.hubspot.com/email-signature-generator?utm_source=create-signatu…>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by I Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I don't want to take up too much of your time as I'm sure you got a lot of messages. All I will say is that the internet backbone of a free and connected world and I think we should be doing everything we can to make it accessible to all people. If you need money, a small tax from companies, ISPs or countries would be just as effective at raising capital without disadvantaging entrepreneurs and small businesses. Thank you for all that you do and for your consideration. Yours, Liam

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please keep .com prices accesible
by Andres Vargas Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please keep .com prices accesible

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] increasing .COM prices will harm innovation
by G Tardy | PilierPublic Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, The proposed changes to the contract between ICAAN and Verisign, where Verisign could increase the cost of .COM domains by 7% per year for 4 years out of 6, would result in a dramatic increase of the costs borne by small companies and individuals alike : +100% every 15 years. There is no good explanation to such a proposed price increase, considering that current prices already cover all the costs incurred by Verisign for their performance under the current contract. Under the current "zero inflation" economy, the only business capable of extracting from its customers an average 4,9% annual price increase for the foreseeable future (and in perpetuity ?) is most likely illegal. And this is not even taking into account the other price increases permitted "for certain under extraordinary situations". The 144 million .COM domains mean that the aforementioned proposed changes will not go unnoticed. The first 7% price hike alone will translate into an additional 79 million dollars rent. Surely such a huge number should make ICAAN pause and think twice before allowing said proposed changes to move forward without any thorough independent study and public debate. Best regards, Guilhem Tardy.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] TLD propose changes to the internet
by Jim Brown Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

These dot COM (TLD) changes will have a significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision. I'm writing to respectfully request you all to reconsider your proposed changes to the internet "TLDs." If nothing else, please don't come to any conclusions until you're able to get a great deal more input. Your patience and cooperation are much appreciated concerning this matter. Also, it will assist the many small business professionals like myself. Yours truly, Jim Brown Houston, Texas 77025 [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 02/10/20, 05:36:41 PM

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Atlantic Cable Network is opposed
by Don Michaelis Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Don H. Michaelis, Vice President, representing ACN.ONE , and (atlanticcablenetwork.com ), is opposed to the proposed dealing between ICANN and Verisign coming up after February 14th, 2020. I believe this will more than double the cost to consumers in the next decade and I believe most of this us unnecessary. Respectfully, Don H. Michaelis. West Coast Operational Vice President, ACN Marysvile, CA. 95901 Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Limiting Rights
by Nancy McFarland Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Access & Rights to utilize the internet for people all over the world is limited as costs increase. REALLY, to what end are costs being increased to purchase domains? I have not been made aware of a reason of either logic or global community consideration.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price increase
by Russell Turner Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This is wrong ICANN, you have made changes in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. You oversee domain names and the changes to the contract with Verisign, Inc. should not increase .COM top-level-domain. These increases will hurt me and all internet users. Please rethink the changes you have made. Thank you for your support! Russell Turner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] keep .com accessible to everyone
by Rebecca Murakami Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please stop .com prices from rising. The internet is for everyone. Thank you. Rebecca Murakami

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] About the increase of the .com domain
by Carlos Andrés de Invektor Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello Icann Organization you shouldnt increase the prices of the .com domains that way! -- Carlos Andrés Bonilla Grupo Invektor.com Móvil / Wtsapp. (57) 311 4428304 Armenia - Colombia.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Kaleb Fulgham Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To Whom It May Concern: I am a registrant of several .com domain names. I stand with others against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is more than justified. Please do not be cave or be soley directed by groups like Verisign. The ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name registration system in the public's best interest. -Kaleb Fulgham Austin, TX, United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by HERSEY Mark Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am user of 2 .com domains and I object to this amendment. ICANN Is supposed to work in the public interest and this amendment, even if it were to be necessary for reasons I am not aware of, has been undertaken in a manner that I object to. It is secretive and takes every opportunity to obstruct comment. It also makes the changes to the fees deeply obscured. If you are at all serious about public feedback you should not proceed with making these changes Mark Hersey Technical Director

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increases - dissenting comment
by jknapp85＠gmail.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The proposed increase of the .com prices would greatly impact not only me personally, but the business I have started providing hosting for people. We have tried to keep prices manageable, but when price increases are allowed to flow unchecked, it hurts everyone.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases
by sam schieuer Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’m am 100% against this. As a small business, it’s hard enough this day and age, and huge price increases to keep our online presence is the last thing we need. Please do not do this. Sam Schieuer Owner Schiwerks Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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