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

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

Feb. 12, 2020

As a small business owner and owner of several .COM domains, I oppose the proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM registry. While the fee increases are limited to 7% per year, it appears that no justification is required for the increases up to the 7% limit. Therefore it seems that Verisign, as a for profit company, may seek to increase prices solely for profitability and not for reasons related to the security and stability of the domain name service. I request that further limits be placed on fee increases such that justification is required to show that the increases are related to the security, stability and performance of the .COM TLD. John Swift Axis Self Storage & Swift IT Services, LLC 610-517-1845 http://axisstorage.com http://www.swiftitservices.com

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

Feb. 12, 2020

The proposed amendment feels like you are trying to cash in on a monopoly in the industry. What you are doing is not right and will be detrimental to the industry you rely on. Please reconsider and accept input from other parties to better understand the impact of this decision! STEVE KENLEY | Senior Developer <https://www.tributemedia.com/> A Web Design and Inbound Marketing Agency Platinum HubSpot Partner | HubSpot Certified Trainer

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No! the .COM Registry Agreement is not right!
by Zhaoji Wang Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I’m against!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Smells fishy
by info＠carakas.be Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Seriously? Do you seriously think that this change doesn’t smell like Verisign is just paying to earn more money for no reason on our backs? But of course you’ll just ignore all the protests you get against this just like you did in the past…

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise the .com price! I totally diasagree with that
by stephane sandjong Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Do not raise the .com price! I totally diasagree with that. This is an unclear and dishonest practiceand contribute to your sole monopoly. Thanks, Steph

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

Feb. 12, 2020

Dear Sir/Madam, This is with reference to the proposed amendment 3 to the .com registry wherein ICANN is unilaterally allowing Verizon to increase the .com domain prices. This is an arbitrary decision and an anti-competitive one. It does not bode well for the internet at-large. I am writing this email to protest against the said amendment and it should be outrightly quashed. ICANN must desist from giving such rights to the TLD holder wherein monopolistic practices can lead to making it difficult for startups and public to avail a .com domain at reasonable price, especially those in developing countries. ICANN has fiduciary responsibility towards the public and must desist from giving such rights to Verizon. Thank you. Regards, Aashutosh Magdum Quadridge Technologies +917600074679

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increases limited the Internet freedom
by 黄弘耀 Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

As my mail title ,it will make the internet more expensive ,so I don’t agree with price increase!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Seems unethical
by Blaine Anderson Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello there, I just wanted to take a moment, after learning about these possible upcoming changes to make a few points: For a company who is supposed to maintain fairness regarding the price points of all domains on the internet, It seems unethical to favor one specific company, not to mention take what seems to obviously be a bribe. The internet is already dealing with numerous large scale changes, and does not need additional undesired changes like rocking the boat even more. Thank you, Blaine Anderson Software Developer blaineandersondev(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Sot COM Ammendment
by Chris Natiez Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Inacceptably INTRANSPARENT. Inacceptably MONOPOLIST. Abusive. Yikes!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendments.
by Brent Dehart Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Leave the free market pricing alone. Price increases just diminish access to the internet. Vote no on these increases. Thank you Brent DeHart

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Raising Costs of .COM Domain
by Nick Biernat Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

The internet was meant to connect people and by increasing costs you limit who is able to publish content. Free speech is important to freedom around the world and information prevents tyranny. I protest and regret the decision to allow steep price increases for Verisigns .COM domain. Thank You, Nick Biernat HealthChampion<https://myhealthchampion.com/> Nick.biernat(a)myhealthchampion.com This e-mail and any files transmitted with it, are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this are addressing. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. The recipient should check his/her e-mail and attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed
by Malyssa Villescas Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

At a time where wealth inequality is extreme, climate crisis is happening, healthcare needs to be totally reformed, and human kind is on the verge of evolutionary advancement, accessibility to the internet is VITAL. We can not make revolutionary changes with the exclusion of masses of potential due to financial constraint. The amendment proposed will clearly increase prices for individuals looking for an online platform and the potential of humanity is undoubtedly linked to the global connections, information sharing, and opportunity the internet provides. That should not and can not be limited by monetary gain/greed of a few. More is at stake here than money; surely, it is time to expand your vision and your purpose. Reject the amendment. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This amendment is limiting the freedom and thus the diversity in the internet
by Jonathan Enders Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Operating a private webpage is already costly enough but those few private webpages that are still out there show a significantly higher degree of creativity and new viewpoints that might go missing on the common content sharing portals like facebook or stack overflow. Did you ever try to execute custom javascript on your facebook page?! This amendment will further limit what personal internet users can do and isolate them only to be able to communicate via the webpages of the big players. Sincerely, Jonathan Enders -- Von meinem iPhone gesendet... Not! :)

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against the proposal
by juanmmontenegro Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hi, Myself Juan Montenegro, living in the Netherlands, I am against the proposal to raise the pricing of .COM. This will impact the availability of access for people to have their businesses online, and limit information. This is a censorship measure that goes against all internet story, and against people's freedom. Drop off all the pricing initiatives, keep the internet how it is, it made the world the global house it is today. Thanks, -- Juan M. Montenegro Mordacini Amsterdam, Netherlands Cel: +31 06 8 7176 205 skype: juanmmontenegro juanmmontenegro(a)gmail.com Please consider the environment before printing.

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

Feb. 12, 2020

When, many years ago, I opted for a .com domain, it was because that was among the cheapest alternatives. While understanding that prices must rise, I do not think it is proper to vary the relationship between the prices of different domains. .com should retain its place at the cheaper end of the spectrum in fairness to long-established users. Hedley Grenfell-Banks www.grenfell-banks.com www.hgbservices.com www.franceinpictures.com all non-profit

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

Feb. 12, 2020

To Whom It May Concern; 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. Please consider all of this very carefully, thank you. Very Sincerely, Vicky Stevens Radcliff, Kentucky United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please clarify content and accountability as well as transparency of your initiative
by Markus Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

"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.“ Please clarify content and accountability as well as transparency of your initiative. Thank you very much

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] STOP YOUR DOT COM REGISTRATION ATTEMPTED RIPOFF
by G Larry Webb Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Bribery will not be tolerated. Unlimited price gouging is not operating responsibly. We don't need more Registrars. And you don't need an under the table payment of $20 million. Abandon this harsh, repressive and authoritarian-like action. Don't raise my DOT COM prices. signed/ Larry Webb

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] The price for .COM Registry Services has been static at $7.85 since 2012...
by Colin Spurr Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

The price should be decreasing rather than staying the same or going up. I imagine that the overall costs have been decreasing while profit has been increasing so it would be nice to have at least some of those savings passed on.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] We don't want this
by Guo Yunhe Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Today, every digital service is more affordable than ever before. Why would you want to increase the price of .com domain registry? -- Guo Yunhe / @guoyunhe / guoyunhe.me

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise prices you greedy corrupt assholes
by beachfront720＠yahoo.com Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

You're a bunch of hustlers and scammers. Running a database is not that difficult. Internet registration should be done solely as a .org/non-profit basis. It should cost end users close to nothing to register a domain. The amount of money you are making is appalling. Fuck you and Verisign. They and icann are a wasteful, bloated administrative entity that should not even exist. It is absolutely pointless for Verisign to be allowed stewardship of the .com domain when they have no competition. You have a fostered an evil monopoly and we all know you love this corrupt system. Fuck all of you. Your organizations are un-American and counterintuitive to everything our system of commerce stands for. You're a bunch of fucking greedy jagoffs. Fuck your families and the entitled little shits you're creating. You're breeding greed and corruption. You contribute nothing. You've allowed systems to perpetuate that scam people out of money with things such as "privacy protection." Indeed, "Simply give us more money and we'll protect your privacy!" Really? Then why the fuck are you exposing people's information in the first place, you greedy little motherfuckers? Fuck all of you. You're no better than the mafia, shaking hard working people down for money by creating the very problems you claim to solve. You're absolutely disgusting and your business models are shameful. May you all burn in hell for eternity for the endless rape of the good people and entities who actually contribute to the internet community. Christopher Thompson Chicago, IL

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition for .COM Registration Hike
by Julian Falgons Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Good Morning, I am a registrant and webmaster for several .com domain names and am strongly opposed to the proposed price increase to .com domains. In a free country with rules against monopolies it is strange that a deal between two private corporations can impact hundreds of thousands of users and owners without any sort of an alternative. $7.85 is more than justified considering that Version is merely the manager of the .com registry and apart from that does nothing else to service the domains. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain system based on the public’s interest and the only interests being considered here are Verisign’s and ICANN. Please reconsider this proposal. Wishing you a Wonderful day! JULIÁN FALGÓNS Florida, USA Everything contained in this email is CONFIDENTIAL. If you are not the intended recipient, please DELETE immediately! Thanks - jf

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose amendment 3 - .com price increase
by Joel Hansen Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I vehemently oppose increasing the cost for .com registration. This amendment gives Verisign a blank check, allowing them to continue raising prices beyond what is reasonable. .COM registration prices are already too high! Amendment 3 will hurt small business, individuals, and runs in opposition to the philosophy of an open and accessible internet. Joel Hansen Milwaukie, OR

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

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of two .com domain names, both of which are for personal, not-for-profit use. I am opposed to the proposed price increase to .com domains. I do not believe Verisign has any business dictating the price of .com domains. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest, and I fear it is at risk of failing to do so. The web, and global DNS, should be operated for the public good first and profit second. This amendment feels very much the other way around. Regards, Chris Mann London, United Kingdom

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

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello, I am writing to you today to share my doubts regarding the deal with Verisign. ICANN is one of the foundation of the Internet and in my idea a neutral organisation, an association in fact, that has the common good and the development of the Internet at the heart of its mission. While I understand that you need financing the latest deal with Verisign pretty much resemble to a $20m bribe from Verisign to get a bigger share of its control on the Internet and domains. These ginormous organisations getting close to monopolistic position or at least disproportionate power compared to other players is destroying competition and innovation. Just look at internet providers in the US! I think a lot of people are watching you, I hope you wont destroy decades of good work and a reputation for short term financial incentives. Regards, Sébastien

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