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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Pritish kumar Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Pritish Hyderabad, Telangana India

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by XinerQi Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Elias A. CEO Email: elias(a)xinerqi.com www.xinerqi.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Kati Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a very small domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). 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. I hope you reconsider this extreme increase for the benefit of internet users and small business. Thank you. Katherine Sanabria Lima, Lima Peru

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by duncan＠winfrey.co.uk Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Contract with verisign without public input.
by Holly A. Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

This seems rather sneaking and very unprofessional. Could you articulate the reasons your company chose to do this without allowing input from any of the .com community? Respectfully, Holly A. Andres, MSW, LCSW 7500 W Lake Mead Blvd, Ste 9-472 Las Vegas, NV 89128 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, along with all files transmitted with it, is intended solely for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed. THE FORWARDING of THIS EMAIL BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL SENDER IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosures pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) legislation (45CFR, Parts 160 & 164) or by 42 CFR Part 2, or other appropriate law. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender IMMEDIATELY and destroy all copies of the original message.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Scott Palmer Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

The proposed price increase of .com is unfair to the non business user, more so than anyone else. Explain to me how your costs of increased? The infrastructure is there already, this is just a money grab so you can keep yourself, or propel yourself, in the top 1 percent. Granted as a non-business user, I suppose I have the option to let my .com lapse, but I have had it for years and use it for my personal email. Scott Palmer *"If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin."* -- Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren (24 October 1780) PGP key: https://unixheads.com/scott.txt

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against .com price increase
by DJ MHA Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello, I am DJ MHA from Pakistan and I am against .com price increase. Its common and most being used domain on internet. The price of .com is already high. This should not increase more. Regards DJ MHA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Parm Gill Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

As a registrant of many domains, I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains as no one other than Verisign wants and increase in .COM prices. As ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest, Verisign has no business dictating prices. If Verisign no longer wants to be the manager of the .COM registry due to the pricing of .COM domains at $7.85, which is already too high, then there should be a public bid for a new registry to take over. Furthermore, prices should be locked in for at least a 10 year period and prices should decrease over time and not keep rising as all the .COM registry does is maintain a database of information, and not much more... Sincerely, P. Gill Canada

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Affordable
by Lisa Corgiat Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

We need affordable.com not something that is super expensive for people who just need a creative outlet. They will for go it and choose something less expensive. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by David Jade Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

As someone who has several .com registrations, I am opposite to any rate increase. The existing fees see more than fair. David Jade

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Freedoms Lair Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Making deals behind closed doors on a subject that affects more than 144 million users is detrimental to positive growth, no matter what the particular topic of discussion happens to be. This is no different. In this case, the ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the best interest of the public. If this is not done anyone can dictate the outcome of end-users having a presence on the internet or participating in its growth. In doing so it would inevitably result in total anarchy across the network. I am a registrant of .com domains and that being said, I do not know of anyone, other than Verisign, wanting increases in the already established .COM prices. The current rates are already far more than justified. Why is it that this is even a consideration? Allowing these transactions to proceed forward will create a completely unnecessary barrier for those individuals who already have or want to have an online presence. Additionally, I have yet to see any kind of supporting evidence that implementing this amendment would lead to investments in the infrastructure or any positive effects for the end-user. In these times where an open internet is already under threat and the cost of doing business is escalating globally already, I sincerely hope you reconsider and stop these proceedings from moving forward. Respectfully, Concerned online business owner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increases
by Deborah Arnold Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I do not feel that *Verisign and ICANN should be allowed to make agreements on price increases in secret.* Thanks! Deb Arnold Doodles Digital 830.331.0474 debnarnold(a)gmail.com www.doodlesdigital.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Wholesale Domain Price Increase
by William Southerland Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

The most recent agreement to allow Verisign to increase its wholesale price for .com TLDs is completely unreasonable. As far as I can tell, there are no additional costs which could justify this increase. There are no additional services provided to TLD lessees, and there has been no appreciable increase in Verisign's operational costs. Based on the agreement as proposed, the price for domains could increase by as much as 100% over just the next decade, with all of that money going directly into Verisign shareholder pockets. This is nothing more than oligarchical cronyism, pure and simple. Owners of .com TLDs are not just Facebooks and Googles. I own a personal .com TLD for my personal business as an independent contractor and artist. Any increase in costs--even modest ones--makes a real difference in my bottom line. Domain name resellers will have to pass that cost on to me, the consumer. I insist that ICANN rescind this agreement as it exists today and begin public negotiations. Verisign should be allowed to make modest profits for its service to the public good, but the interests of TLD registrants must come first. -- *William Southerland* (he/him/his; what is this? <https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/catl/inclusiveteaching/how-do-we-teach/lin…> )

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] PLEASE NO PRICE INCREASE - P roposed A mendment 3 to the .COM Registry A greement
by Mailbox Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

*** It will KILL my business if I have to pay more yearly because any increase will be multiplied by 100 domains! I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. *** It doesnt cost anymore to manage the registry, so why should their be an increase? 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. John New York

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Joe Heller Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 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. <<< my personal comments >>> Hello ladies and gentlemen, I operate a small therapy coaching practice where I own quite a few domains (100+) as roadmaps to guide people to my website. Maybe I am crazy to own so many? But, I see this as a way to combat the instability of SEO making it easy for clients to find me. I hope in your decision process you consider the "little" guy ;) Any increase in domain fees would dramatically impact my business and ability to help people. One final point, if you want to increase the fees for domain brokers or people who have held onto a domain without it even pointing to a real website or offering the URL for sale on GoDaddy, etc... even if it is pointed to a domain then I believe that should be a consideration. I also believe that current technology can "vet" this idea to tax or increase the fees for those who are in the business of selling domains because that is their choice to be in that business. Please do not penalize the small business owner who owns domains for his livelihood ~ Thank you for letting me share my thoughts with you :) Have a wonderful day! Joe Heller Houston, TX Joe Heller | Marketing Director Email: joe.heller(a)eepb.com (Main) 713-622-0016 | (Fax)844-622-5527 (Direct)832-783-7760 | (Cell)713-927-4494 2950 North Loop West Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77092 The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and destroy any copies of this information.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Rick Bhatti Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 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. These price hikes are illegitimate and unfounded. They are there solely for profit, which goes against your duties to govern in the public interest. Rick Bhatti Calgary, Alberta Canada Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Bang Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 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. BANG C PHAM Westminster Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposing .com price increase
by Hubster Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello, I believe this new initiative to increase prices on .com TDL is disastrous for the domain owners and very clearly Verisign Inc. I operate several hundred domains on behalf of my clients and I can say without hesitation that most .com domain owners will simply move away from .com TDL. That will cost Verisign Inc.'s revenue potential as well as sending a wrong message to generations to come. If there is a clear reason for such increase in price at the rate being discussed, I believe consumers have the right to know why and what for. $20 million being funded to ICANN also doesn't explain anything about what the ICANN is planning to do with the fund. This initiative is being seen with great skepticism from consumers world wide and .com domain operators, just because of the lack of transparency. Without it, there will be significant backlash and lack of trust in the future. There will be no reasons anymore to buy .com domains, since there are plenty others available. Regards, T.P.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Off Road Zone Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Anton Grosoiu Muscat, Muscat Oman

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Objection to discriminatory price increases
by John Graffio Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I would like to state my opposition to any propose Amendment 3, an un-vetted arrangement ICANN has with Verisign, or any other body pursuant to price increases outside the public purview. John Graffio

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com cost increases
by Bob Long Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Dear ICANN, The proposed cost increases are an expensive proposition for small business like mine. I demand transparency in all cost increases. We need to know where money is going and what improvements are being made to support the cost increases proposed. How will 70% cost increase benefit my small business? Thank you - B [cid:image004.png@01D202CA.FD5A7960] Bob Long, RG, LHG, CWRE | Principal Consultant 1319 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Suite 204, Portland, Oregon 97214 www.cwmh2o.com<http://www.cwmh2o.com/> Office (503) 954-1326 |Cell (503) 799-0304 "Connecting Clients to Solutions<http://www.waterenergyconsult.com/>" Please consider the water and energy used to produce and recycle paper before printing a copy of this email. This correspondence contains confidential or privileged information for the exclusive use of the intended recipient and may be "Attorney-Client Privileged" and protected as "Work Product." Any use, distribution or copying of this transmission, discloser, or use of this text and/or attachments other than by the intended recipient, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this correspondence in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Registry amendment
by Wenda Howard Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a grass roots small business owner. I know first hand how expensive it is to start a business. Right now my business barely supports me. Rising costs, including purchasing a .com with my business name, will only make it more difficult to stay in business or even expand. In this digital age, all businesses are expected to have an online presence. Please don’t make this impossible with outrageous costs to simply register a web address. Thank you for understanding. *Wenda Howard* Lab Manager 14722 Hoya Ct. Houston, TX 77070-2259 Phone: 832-906-9789 Email: wenda.howard(a)vireopartner.com Website: www.vireopartner.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Rusty Pickens Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I stand strongly opposed to the proposed price hike for .COM domains. 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. Sincerely, Rusty Pickens Washington DC

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Annie Martin Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. I’m against a price hike because having a website is now a part of our free speech rights in this country. The USA and the world require free speech to evolve and continue the pursuit of human rights. when you make owning a website more expensive you REDUCE the instance that people with less money can own not only one domain, but several domains to maintain their ability to operate website domains that may make sense for them to use in the future. why not simply continue to create more extensions so more domains can be obtained? there is no shortage of data space so there is no reason for a price hike annie martin Santa Monica, California United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My Opinion on the Proposed .Com Price Increase
by Gp.Capt.Theeka Prayoonwan Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

To whom it may concern. I'm a client of namebright ,they want me to tell you about do not rise a price but for them, this is my message to namebright. I don't have much time to say or discuss some thing like that. But just for my two website that use your domian now it's gone. I'm not have a time to ask from you. As I already paid for it. If I'm not busy now I will ask my lawyer to sue your company. Don't even ask to rise your price. But prepare to get to the court. As my business now effect from this incontinent for awhile. *Gp.Capt. Theeka Prayoonwan* Managing Director MSW SYSTEMS INTEGRATION COMPANY LIMITED 52/181 Moo7 Aektaksin Rd. Lakhok Mueang Pathum thani , Pathum Thani 12000Thailand Tel: (66-2) 9972299 FAX:(66-2) 9971899 Mobile : (669) 09960777 E-MAIL: theekapra(a)gmail.com www.mswsystemsintegration.com This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please inform the sender immediately without keeping any copy thereof and delete it from your system. Copy, use or distribution of contents of this message or attachments to any other person is strictly prohibited without sender's prior written permission.

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