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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Public Comment
by Brian Neltner Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, I recommend against allowing any price increases for domain registration. The cost of serving and registering gDNS domain names has gone down, not up. Verizon is making a transparent money grab and you are making yourselves appear complicit. I am very sincerely worried that if you go down this rabbit hole you will end up neutering ICANN entirely and force people to use alternate gTLD domain name service approaches that will dilute ICANN's authority and ultimately fragment the internet. This is bad for everyone, having a central authority to resolve disputes is very desirable but if you price everyone out I am confident people will work around you. This will further dilute our ability to disrupt foreign propaganda and keep the internet accessible to all, which directly aids authoritarian regimes. And the appearance is that this is just a money grab, which makes it even more embarrassing. I hope that this is not your intention. Please keep big telecom from further putting a tax on using communication tools despite their costs going down over time. We allowed them a monopoly and that conveys a responsibility to make prices commensurate with providing a public service. Sincerely, Brian Neltner, Ph.D. Technical Instructor, MIT

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition to proposed amendment 3
by jacob duyon Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I would like to voice my opposition to Proposed Amendment 3. I believe that the global DNS registration system should be run primarily as a public concern. The only entities that stand to benefit from the proposed arrangement are verisign itself, at the expense of the public. These price hikes will impact the millions of small, independent businesses and developers that rely on the system as is to make their livelihood. Further, this could prove yet another point of pressure that convinces a small business to make their online presence exclusively in the Facebook walled garden and eschew the web itself. The web, and global DNS, were envisioned to be run for the public good, and they SHOULD be run for the public good. Deals such as this are an abdication of that mandate; short sighted profit chasing at the expense of all else. Please do not adopt this proposal.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] 7% is too high
by David Joerg Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, 7% increases are not reasonable. Global inflation is at 3.4%. A 3 or 4% annual increase is tough but fair. Thank you, —David Joerg

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Public comment on .COM changes
by Brooke Harris Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The changes proposed will ultimately make .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody. I do not agree with these changes proposed. [cid:image001.jpg@01D5E0CE.652A6660] bharris(a)success-sciences.com<mailto:bharris@success-sciences.com> www.success-sciences.com<http://www.success-sciences.com/> www.communication-coach.com<http://www.communication-coach.com> www.comCOACHgo.com<http://www.comCOACHgo.com> Office: 813.989.9900x706 Cell: 239.896.3691

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Public comment
by Sarah Collins Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, As a small business owner and owner of two .com domains, I was concerned to hear about the proposed amendment to the .COM Registry Agreement. I understand that the proposed changes could impact the cost of .COM registries, raising prices to a consumer like me by as much as 70% over time. That increase would very likely put my .COM ownership out of reach. I would very much oppose changes which would result in an excessive increase in .COM ownership fees and simply wanted to share my opinion as an owner on the matter. Thank you, Sarah Collins Oregon Small Business Owner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com objection time price increases
by May Lim Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The economy with the latest coronaV has affected businesses across the board in most countries & the aftermath will be suffered for indefinite period to come We appreciate that this is not done to force biz to switch domain TQ Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by allen temidayo Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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Re: [Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Rob Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I'm concerned about the proposed changes for a three primary reasons: 1. No transparency into use of the $20 million ICANN will receive If ICANN needs $20 million, then share a plan on what the needs are and how it's going to be used. As ICANN is a non-profit organization, information should be shared openly. If this is for hefty raises for ICANN upper management, I strongly recommend that you reconsider. 2. The large price hikes over the next four years Increasing wholesale prices 7% each year will cause .com domain prices to become prohibitive to a large segment of individual and small business domain owners. This should not be a money-grab, and ICANN should ensure that the for-profit companies they work with are not price-gouging customers. This looks exactly like a way to pad Verisign's bottom line numbers, to the tune of upwards of $800 million. Compared to the $20 million ICANN will get, this is a bargain for Verisign. As stewards for TLDs, ICANN should re-evaluate the rate hikes. 3. Allowing Verisign to act as both .com TLD operator and domain registrar. This is clearly a conflict of interest, and allows Verisign to effectively run in a monopoly-like fashion. This shouldn't be allowed. Period. I hope these comments are taken into account, and weighted accordingly.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Peter Bloeme Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To Whom This May Concern: I am against Verisign being allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .com domains by 7% almost every year through 2029. And, I do not fee that permitting Verisign to operate as a Domain Registrar is in the best interests of the internet. Finally, I support price caps in order to keep Domain Prices in check and do NOT support the elimination of them. Sincerely, Peter Bloeme • Director Skyhoundz <https://skyhoundz.com/> 770-751-3882 <tel:770-751-3882> 770-740-1665 <tel:770-740-1665> prb(a)skyhoundz.com <mailto:prb@skyhoundz.com> skyhoundz.com <https://skyhoundz.com/> 660 Hembree Pkwy, Ste 110, Roswell, GA 30076 USA <https://maps.google.com/?q=660+Hembree+Pkwy%2C+Ste+110%2C+Roswell%2C+GA+300…> <https://www.facebook.com/Skyhoundz/> <https://twitter.com/skyhoundz> <https://www.instagram.com/skyhoundz/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Marco Y Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, I think the increase costs of .COM domains is not a Good decision, as it Will affect a lot of businesses. Could you please reconsider that decision so that we can continue with our Business as we’ve been doing so far? Thanks, Marco Yandun Enviado desde Correo<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> para Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose Amendment 3
by Sasha Papko Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This amendment is a terrible idea and, if approved, will lead to the marginalization of those struggling with financial wellbeing by pushing them off of a .com market and ownership. This proposal is great illustration of a careless corporate greed. Shame on ICANN

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed price increases to domain names
by Ian Davies Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It is an absolute disgrace that this price increase is being pushed through behind closed doors. The internet must remain an open system where the bar to entry is low, and hiking the .com domain name fees year after year would be completely contrary to that. I oppose this decision.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed to your coming .COM price increases
by Andrew Agostini Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please Don't Raise Prices
by Jeffrey Rowland Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, Just want to add my name to the list of people who think raising the prices for .com is unnecessary and harmful, especially for those of us who own several .com domains and are struggling to make ends meet in the gig economy. A price increase for anything, especially something as intangible but necessary as this is outrageous. -- Jeffrey Rowland http://topatoco.com http://jjrowland.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price
by Ben Peng Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do not increase the price.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Price Increase
by Edwin Steen Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

A price increase with no explanation of how the additional funds are going to be used is simply unacceptable. I am strongly opposed to this.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] New Verisign contract: public comment
by luxagen Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi there, There seems to be both a distinct lack of accountability and a worrying conflict of interest in the new Verisign contract that encourages profiteering in .com domains over the next ten years at the expense of domain leasees without any real justification in terms of real costs. The conflict of interest comes in the form of Verisign's significant payment to ICANN; the lack of accountability is in what this money will be used for and how other stakeholders (i.e. leasees) will be protected from negative consequences. This all comes across as extremely shady and likely bad for accessibility of Internet resources over the next decade. ICANN has a responsibility to all Internet users to make reasonable decisions in the management of the critical shared resources it controls. If the current situation results in needless expense of .com domains, I predict that the central role the .com TLD has enjoyed to date will fade away, and this can only hurt ICANN and other players in the long run. Please come up with a better solution that builds in some kind of protection to convince everyone that the tail isn't wagging the dog here. Special interests inevitably play a large part in the management of our shared Internet infrastructure, but that infrastructure should not be used as a cudgel to exploit Internet users with. best regards, Luxagen

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN change in pricing
by Stever1961＠gmail.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I buy a lot of Domains and consult with businesses and individuals. I suggest you do not increase the price or you will put a lot of individuals or businesses out of the market Some is better than something a mentor always tells me! Steve Ramona Office 408-642-6288 Mobile 408-205-9865 *Looking for a business opportunity?* http://steveramona.com/ <https://calendly.com/sramona/30min>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disagree with the ICANN Verisign deal
by Damien Pierce Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The ICANN Verisign deal allows Verisign to raise .com registration prices. I oppose this deal.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] price increase
by Jasmine ShoShanna Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

We are grateful for the service you provide. Keeping prices low is good of you. I am sure the goodness returns to you ten fold. Jasmine ShoShanna Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price gouging
by Andrew Johnson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am writing to state that the process you all are putting forth to raise the domain registries for every .COM user is absurd and greedy and request that you all reverse course immediately. Raising prices a small amount is understandable. Promising to raise them for 8 of the next 10 years without a commitment to leave them stable is greedy. As a church with multiple .COM addresses, this increased cost will adversely the mission of what we do. Please reverse course. If my understanding is one sided and I am missing the global benefit of this decision, please help me understand. If my understanding is likely right, then...reverse course. -- Andrew Johnson Associate Pastor at Neartown Church Houston, TX 77006

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don’t raise the price of .com domains
by Pietro Schito Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign Contract
by Greg Wong Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To Whom It May Concern, A 70%+ increase in .COM’s over the span of a decade is unacceptable. The internet is open to all, and as a public good should remain affordable. An increasing amount of money is already being made off other TLD’s, and this would give further justification to raise other TLD’s outside of .COM as well. Please reconsider your decision alongside the ethos of the internet. Ask yourself if this choice is ethical and what domino effect this might have. Best, Greg

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose this
by Dania McDermott Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Keep .coms reasonably priced and stop trying to turn everything into millions of unnecessary profit. Gross. -- [image: Aircall] <https://aircall.io/> Dania McDermott Content Marketing Specialist 646-568-7825 dania(a)aircall.io aircall.io/blog

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I disagree
by Charles Kenneth Chidozie Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I strongly oppose the decision of price increase of .COM domain registration. It'll adversely affect all small businesses and individuals holding .COM domains.

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