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

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

Feb. 12, 2020

I am against this amendment as it currently stands. I do not agree with the idea that .COM domains prices must be raised. It seems that Verisign benefits from this agreement, while ICANN receives $20 million with no oversight or clarity on how that money will be spent, and the general public is meant to shoulder the burden that this agreement will create. There should be more clarity and transparency regarding how the $20 million will be used, and an open discussion about options moving forward rather than a deal made behind closed doors with a brief period of public comment. Again, this amendment will negatively impact a great many people and I am against it. Thank you for your time, Brandon Coates Sacramento, California, United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Changes to .com
by Paul Babalogbon Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hi I disagree with this move as it’s unnecessary and should have had more consultations even if it was supposed to be adopted. Please reverse the decision. Paul

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My Opinion on the Proposed .Com Price Increase
by Monique Smith Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am against increasing prices for domain names. The system already works against someone like me who only wants to own and use my own name as my domain name for my own non-profit purposes, but I had to buy it from someone else. Increasing prices for individuals like me is unfair and unnecessary. Please focus on targeting large, for-profit businesses, if this increase is truly necessary. Monique Smith

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Request Not to Increase .com Domain Price
by Musa Abdulbaki Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello, I am Musa Baki, I am writing to make public my wish that the .com domain price should not be increased as this is not a good step to achieving a better internet accessibility to Africans. Thank you.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] money grubbing
by seth murray Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

price increases for the next 7 of 10 years. What sort of added service/ value do those of .com domain gain with that added expense? this smells of greed!! just rotten!! Seth Murray Mountain Ready Leather

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increasing prices for .com?
by Laura Wällnitz Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

It’s so sad, if prices of.com are increasing so many hoster will change to other domains. I know you don‘t want to loose millions of Customers.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase policy
by BA Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

How have operating costs risen in such a way as to justify a 7% increase 4 years out of every 6? In fact, since the operation is of a database, I see no justification for such high increases, and suggest that the price increase be limited to 2%

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment
by Diane Wiredu Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. I vehemently disagree with this change and request that you reconsider, in light of the numerous customer complaints. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name in public interest. Best

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases
by Rhett Kimble Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I believe this issue for .com price increases will be another unjustified means for taking advantage of many who already pay an exuberant amount for domains and maintaining them as such. I for one am sick of being taxed to death and paying endless fees for nearly everything owned or purchased in this day and age. Raising fees will surely dictate future decisions for the amount of .com ownerships. Stop taking advantage of the common people! R. Kimble Idaho Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Likely price increase
by Gregory Hilkert Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

I do not agree with the amount the prices are able to be increased in this agreement. There are not viable alternatives to the .com tld. Average used don't understand or trust many other domains. This will put an undue burden on domain owners who don't have a large (or any) income.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please practice transparency
by Nate Barbettini Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello, I read about the recent changes in ICANN's contract with Verisign in regards to operating the .com TLD. While it is reasonable for a TLD operator to wish to raise the registration price, I strongly believe these changes and negotiations should be made in the open. These matters affect everyone on the internet. Learning after the fact that ICANN negotiated a deal that will result in significant price increases to .com is very unfortunate. Please consider adopting a more transparent and open process. Thanks for your time, Nate

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by yuriypadlyak＠gmail.com Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

It can't be that expensive! $0.01/month it is worth, max.

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

Feb. 12, 2020

Hi there I too am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains because I sincerely believe that it is unfair and a money earning scheme by Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified and fair given the many millions of holders of a .com address and the monies earned from that. Such an increase will not only drive small businesses out but also make them look for other alternatives and given the power of the people in bringing those to answer in recent media, I am sure the same power will be able to come up with an alternative if pushed which will go against Verisign and ICANN. Verisign is merely manages the .COM Registry – why is it dictating the price other than for its own gain? For what purpose and how can it justify this for small businesses and individuals? ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest, why is it not doing so? Please do the right thing by us! Aaron Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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

Feb. 12, 2020

I strenuously oppose the proposed pricing increase and the associated payment of millions of dollars (which seems more like a bribe). This proposal will adversely affect the smallest, most vulnerable and neediest stakeholders. It is not justified and is unwarranted. I urge you to reject this proposal. Jeffrey Nibert Pleasanton, CA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop these price increases on .com accounts - keep this affordable for individual business owners
by Stewart W Graham Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Dear Icann, Please refrain from allowing Verisign to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years, and then some. These price increases will make .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody - and for what reason? Please vote down this amendment. Sincerely, Stewart

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment Comment
by Craig Kalem Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Hello, I would like to request that you maintain the .com registry at it current cost to consumers. I have a domain name for my personal use for accessing my home network and having an email address that does not change across different internet service providers. As I do not use the domain name for profit, I cannot afford to keep it should the price change very much. Thank you, Craig Kalem

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN price rises
by GlowBikers Co Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

The proposal to allow Verisign to buy their way towards a monopoly in domain name registry by PAYING ICANN to assert price increases which the majority of Domain registrars disagree with and without consulting them is ethically wrong and dangerous for business. It is a blatent attempt to shut down other domain registrars and the price increases proposed are a measure to price out the general public from accessing domain registration and building their own websites and online businesses. This is by design so that the takeover of the internet by large corporate entities can begin as control of the internet roles out in conjunction with the roll out of harmful 5g technology and the re organisation of world power. As well as the shadow banning and censorship of non mainstream alternative viewpoints on current and historial events. Domain price highjacking without consultation with internet providers and users should be illegal and the relevant parties involved should be taken to court in a class action lawsuit.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please consider the members of your community
by Eternal Remedy Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

As an virtual organization that’s been in operation for a decade, now we are grateful for the opportunity to host our website at an affordable rate. We are a social enterprise that provides a meaningful platform for the improvement of mental health and because we are not a profitable, having affordable operation costs are very important for us. Please consider us in your plans to adjust prices. Thanks for reading!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] why the secret backroom dealings with a company that had already tried to gouge me and my business.
by Marek TrapezePro... Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

the internet is for everyone, not just the reach. And not just the massive corporations. I have been running a small sole proprietor business for over 30 years. I have registered two domain names with a .com extension nearly 20 years ago. I initially dealt with Verisign and over the years they became more and more greedy, charging me higher and higher fees despite a limited small scale website. the user interface became more convoluted and difficult and the customer support declined to almost useless. I eventually sought out other avenues to keep my domains registered and another hosting site that was reasonably priced and actually helpful. Now I learn that ICANN is basically taking a "bribe" or a cut off the top to allow Verisign unrestricted abilities to increase prices. Thanks for ruining it for the little guy. The mom and pop businesses that are just having a small web presence. Name Cheap and HostGator have made it financially and technically possible for me to keep my small business and it's 20 year old website up and running. Now Verisign is making sure that I will most likely have to pay significantly more as they try to crowd out, price out any competition by dictating the over price for domain registration to fall in line with their inflated pricing schemes. ICANN and Verisign have now fallen into the same category as massive corporate banks and insurance companies who do not give a damn except for making a profit and improving shareholder value, while taking advantage of the simple small organisations that allowed them to start in the first place. Income inequality at its best, corporate bureaucracy trodding on the little guy. Thanks for making it even harder. Marek Kaszuba Professor & Proprietor <http://trapezepro.com/> Description: Description: http://www.trapezepro.com/images/logo_small.gif (510) Help Fly [435-7359]

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't increase prices
by Sabaah Moffedi Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

Just because you can doesnt mean you should increase prices. This is unjust.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Lisa E 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!!! Luise Newport News, Virginia United States Sent from my iPad

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

Feb. 12, 2020

Typically, public opinion matters especially when decisions such as these affect a majority. .COM domains are the largest TLDs and should not experience this price hike. I wish to state that Verisign and ICANN need to resit on this and revert their actions to this amendment. Thanks -- Nuel Oyebade markVisuals Integrated Services

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

Feb. 12, 2020

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. 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. Fabiola Murphy Toronto If you have any questions regarding George Brown College's commitment to comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), please view our Anti-Spam Commitment at http://www.georgebrown.ca/casl

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DO NOT INCREASE DOMAIN PRICE PLEASE!
by Steve Chan Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020

DO NOT INCREASE DOMAIN PRICE PLEASE! Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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

Feb. 12, 2020

Dear Sir Referring to the subject, we as reseller for domain & hosting services in Malaysia do not agree to proceed with the amendment as .com domains affects worldwide domain owners. Kindly clarify the following : 1. Why is only Verisign involved in this initiative? 2. What about participation from the Internet community and other players in the market to contribute to this framework? 3. The US$ 20 million funding from Verisign does not seem appropriate as ICANN is an organization that provide accreditation to many other companies. What are the measures to ensure the money does not affect the decision-making process in ICANN? We believe in making Internet accessible to all and further increase in domain price does not support that goal. Thank you. Best Regards Adam Tham Technology and Sales Consultant Unox Solutions "We KNOW Our Products"

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