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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disagree and Protest Recent changes to the contract it has with Verisign, Inc. who operate the .COM top-level-domain
by Bobbi Kotula Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

As a working artist, I use a .com website to promote my work to directors and artists as well as a teaching tool for young artists to learn about the craft of acting. I am not a corporation that can afford to have large changes made to my cost of living. I work three jobs in the arts and make enough to live and save for when I cannot work any longer. Your changes to the contract with Version, Inc. seem to be motivated by greed and not by necessity or any forethought for other people’s well-beings. I understand that you made no public access to these changes but instead made these changes in secret. Since I am paying you through my annual usage fee, I feel that it is your duty as a fellow human being to have been transparent in your business dealings. You have not. As I understand it, your new dealings with Verisign can lead to an increase of 70% of costs to us. That is not affordable for me. The internet is a place for common good and shared information; please do not limit it to only the wealthy. They do not have the corner on the creative ideas that will bring this world into a better place. The wealthy only have money. It’s not power. It's just paper. Please rethink what you are doing. B. Kotula

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Pierre Geoffroy - One2Net Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Pierre GEOFFROY France

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Be responsible and not profit minded
by C Hanish Menon Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, Please dont be profit minded, as it will impact lot of small businesses and individuals also. What is the running expenses for maintaining the .com domain system. Is it being met by the current fees that is charged for the same. If the current fees cant meet the running expenses, then look at adjusting the fees such that it can meet the running expenses. Also add the cost for doing some amount of research and development for improving the system in responsible ways. On top of it adjust for inflation and nothing more please. Please look at this as a service for the good of all and not as a profit making activity. -- Keep ;-) HanishKVC

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Round 2?
by Yan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

After the dot-org fiasco, I would urge ICANN to pay careful attention to the feedback being received for this amendment. Allowing unnecessary price increases is not a good idea.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Objection
by Mohamed SkyDiver Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I’m against any increases in domains prices. In fact, I encourage making the prices lower for various reasons. We need to support everyone who’s eager to share knowledge and experience with the world.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increased fees for com
by Demian Barrett Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I write to express my opposition to the increased fee to registering the com domain. Second, there seems to be no viable or justified reason for the increase. Thank you

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't allow the increase of .COM TLD
by Tony Cardenas Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, allowing Verisign to increase prices every year is a one way track that will affect customers and service in a negative way. The contract of who should manage the infrastructure should be open to competition. Please do not make the Internet a lot worse by making it a monopoly.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dont increase rate
by Thanawat Leemasawatdigul Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] As a reseller: price increases on .COM names are an extra whammy
by Ben Braman Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I am a domain name reseller to average joe end-users and the proposed price increase schedule and percentages are going to squeeze the smaller resellers like myself who already have very thin margins in order to compete with the big box registrars. Small resellers provide superior customer service and target niche use cases for domain names. Small resellers are also helpful to people who are not very internet savvy and appreciate familiar support relationships that are on a first name basis. If I pass on price increases, many customers will drop their back-shelf names or transfer to larger registrars who's large scale and extensive up-sell opportunities allows them to absorb price increases. Price increases are also unfair for lower income individuals who can not afford to plan ahead and renew their domain for 10 years at the lower rates before an increase. Thank you for your consideration. Ben Braman in Tucson, AZ 520-975-5923

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by barronm＠netzero.net Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. I am a registrant of 2 .com domain names which I use to run an extremely small writing and publishing business. The only way I make any money at this business and keep from losing money is by keeping my expenses very low. A price increase will make it very difficult to maintain my business which depends on people being able to easily find my easily identifiable websites . Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry â?" it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. and a price hike is not in the public interest. Thank you for your time. Matthew Barron Indianapolis, Indiana United States 317 859 9813 ________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Award-Winning Gut Doctor's #1 Vegetable to Stay Away From drpedrelive.com http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/5e44f16cddd87716c63abst04vuc

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Simona Powell Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear Sir/Madam, Please note the following: I am a registrant of a .com domain name and I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. 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. I hope you will take my concerns seriously as many others are of the same opinion. Simona Powell Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Agreement amendment comment
by althaf Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

In view of the updation of your .COM Registry Agreement, I request you to prevent a price hike from existing prices .I feel this will be prohibitory to current internet developments Regards Althaf

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Geino Äotsch Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Please help small businesses and blogs stay alive by not increasing prices. We can not afford anymore than we already pay. Terry Aotsch Portland, Oregon United States Respect for all living beings, Geino Äotsch Website

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Raj Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear ICANN, 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. Raj Manama, Manama Bahrain

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Justin Michael Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I own at least 20 domain names that I use for various reasons such as family, my small business, my wife's small business, and even a few projects. Domain names are something we must all use. They are not optional. For that reason alone and for the continued openness of the internet and communication, domains should be getting cheaper not more expensive. Please consider the millions of small business owners and personal projects as well. Many of us are already trying to find ways to get the prices lower. Raising them would force us to cut off certain projects and businesses. Not to mention the most important effects, the internet will be even less open. What you're doing is wrong.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by lhsama Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. Leng Central, Central and Western District, Hong Kong

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Adejonwo Enitan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Even the current price is already on the high side, increment won't really help matters for domainers like myself from a country like mine where minimum wage is nothing. Enitan Adejonwo Nigeria

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Louis Carramaschi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Louis Philippe Carramaschi NARRABEEN

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by kunaparaju subbaraju Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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. K M T V SUBBA RAJU Hyderabad, Telangana India

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I own a number of .com domains
by Jason T. Rogers Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I strongly oppose the Amendment 3. ICANN may have the right to receive more monetary support. However I am troubled with that fact that ICANN has a monopoly over the .com and doesn't have a price cap on what they can charge. The domain name system has been set up for the public interest. To stay fair for all parties involved it should continue to operate as such. Without a price cap we run a huge risk creating an environment where only large companies can participate on the internet. I strongly recommend that ICANN to not adopt this proposal, re-review the proposed amendment and consider replacing the price cap (albeit higher). Best regards, Jason Rogers UT, United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My Opinion on the Proposed .Com Price Increase
by Louis Carramaschi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hey guys We don't want any price increasing, what is the point? Don't do it, drop it that's better! Thanks, Louis

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by macbook air13 Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Mehmet Yasin AKAR Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, I am a registrant of many .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. If anything, technology costs are decreasing. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Regards, M. Yasin Akar Kocaeli, Turkey

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM proposed price increase
by Paul Welden - Director Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am writing to express my concern regarding the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement which could increase the price by up to 7% a year for the next 4 years. As the Director of an organization that owns many .COM domain names as part of our process of protecting our intellectual property, an increase of this magnitude can put a strain on the cost of our IP protection efforts. I can understand a slight increase of 1%-3% but 7% a year for the next 4 years appears to be a bit aggressive. I urge you to consider another option and/or less of an increase. Thank you, Paul <http://203kcontractors.com/> Paul Welden, Director The 203k Contractor Certification Program Phone: (855) CALL-203k Email: <mailto:Paul@203kContractors.com> Paul(a)203kContractors.com Website: <http://203kcontractors.com/> 203kContractors.comR Mailing Address: 3116 S Mill Ave #234 Tempe, AZ 85282 <http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwelden/> <https://twitter.com/203kcontractors> Available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm MST (closed on federal holidays) <http://203kcontractors.com/contact/unsubscribe> Click here to stop receiving information from the 203k Contractor Program

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement Inquiry
by E. Tamasdan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

To: ICANN, I, an owner of a .COM domain, am providing feedback to the "Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement" Public Comment period against the latest moves of ICANN and Verisign. I do not support the decision based on: 1. The lack of transparency in ICANN choosing Verisign. I support full transparency to the public in such matters. 2. The lack of public bidding for partnering with ICANN. I support market competition in finding partners. 3. The new Verisign monopoly powers that will allow it to control all domain prices. As an owner of 80% of registrar pricing this is too much power. I support weakening Verisign by not giving it more power than it already has. 4. The new Verisign powers to increase .COM domains by a 7% per year (2020-2023), a three year freeze on price increases, a 7% per year (2026-2029), and so on. I support zero price increases. 5. The lack of oversight for $20 million USD from Verising to ICANN. I support full public oversight over such matters. Thanks, E. Tamasdan

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