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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Hi
by techsin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I completely oppose any price hike. Cost of tech is going down, prices should in fact decrease. Muhammad Umer

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] icann secret agreement
by meg＠megbeeler.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a small business owner, and have been for 36 years. Raising .com fees would have a significant impact on my bottom line. The internet has been a boon for small business, for community connection, and for general awareness (current fake news practices notwithstanding). Two companies making a secret agreement to the detriment of users and the economy is only in the interest of those two companies, no one else. This feels like a Republican-inspired let’s-screw-users-and-pretend-we are-helping-the-economy move. ICANN needs to be transparent, respoinsive to us 70% of users, and withdraw from this agreement. Sincerely, Meg Beeler Meg Beeler, Shamanic Guide, Mentor, Author Weave The Heart of the Universe into Your Life 707-933-6241 | meg(a)megbeeler.com <mailto:meg@megbeeler.com> | www.megbeeler.com <http://www.megbeeler.com/> Curious About Learning Shamanic Ways? <https://megbeeler.as.me/>Set up a Call <https://megbeeler.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=1744993>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't raise the price of .com
by Devin McMillan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The fact that you are even considering the possibility of raising the cost of .com domains by as much as 70% over the next decade is absurd. It sounds more like a 20 million dollar bribe. DON'T DO IT!

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

Feb. 11, 2020

It's not all about money you know?

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No to .COM registry agreement.
by Matthew Torres Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, please stop!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases-consumer opposition
by Rosemary Sutton Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I’ve been apprised of the latest activity between ICANN and Verisign which will impact me and all of my domains I’ve acquired. I oppose the action which will result in a domain price increase. Rosemary Sutton destination-prints.com

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Samuel Ruest Assonet

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

Feb. 11, 2020

The COM TLD is one of the foundations of the Internet for small businesses that rely on com to promote, support and maintain their daily operations. The proposed price increases will most certainly shave quite a bit of the already razor thin profits of a lot of etailers. By doing so ICANN will mist probably drive small businesses off COM and hurt their own bottom line. It would be in your own best interest not to jack up prices.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Contract changes with Verisign
by info Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please don¹t increase registration costs. You were given stewardship and good stewardship means serving the needs of the end users first. We will otherwise find other alternatives if necessary.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3 Comments
by Ryan Roberts Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I just think you should be doing this agreement in conjunction with users, not just with your sole supplier who is paying you extra money... Why are prices going up, think about automation and technology, shouldn't the prices be going down? I'm a hobbyist but for many many people it's business, no one likes being told what to do / what is happening without their involvement. Thx

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price hikes without sufficient Internet community support
by Eric Reid Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please do not make or allow substantial price hikes on .com domains without more Internet community representation.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM
by Peninah Adler Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases
by Mitchell Yager Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am opposed to any price increases for .com registries. I operate a law firm dedicated to helping the underserved population gain access to justice and any increases in price directly affect the people whom I help. Please contact me with any questions. Mitchell Yager, MBA, JD Yager Law Firm 8930 Fourwinds Dr #233 Windcrest, TX 78239 210-996-1324 Phone 210-880-6170 Fax mitchell(a)yagerfirm.com [logo-email-1] CONFIDENTIALITY/NON-WAIVER OF PRIVILEGE NOTICE: This electronic communication (including any attached document, file, or previous e-mail) may contain privileged or confidential information. This information is intended only for the use of indicated e-mail addressees, and any privileges are NOT WAIVED by virtue of the information having been sent by e-mail. If you are not an intended recipient of this communication, or a person responsible for delivering it to an intended recipient, BE ADVISED any disclosure, dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this communication or any attachment is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone at (210) 996-1324 or by reply e-mail and promptly destroy all electronic and printed copies of this communication and any attachments WITHOUT READING OR SAVING IN ANY MANNER. Thank you for your cooperation.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Reject Amendment 3
by Oleg Anashkin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I oppose Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. I believe that allowing wholesale prices for .com domains to rise 72% over 12 years, which is far more than the rate of inflation and also far more than Verisign's underlying costs of maintaining the registry could possibly increase by, will dramatically hurt the internet ecosystem. It will especially hurt small website operators, like myself, and will discourage internet users from creating blogs and personal pages, with the end result of reducing democratization of the internet. Verisign reported a 69.4% operating margin in Q1 2019, so they clearly do not need the extra revenue from this price hike. ICANN has granted a monopoly over .com to Verisign and ICANN has a duty to every internet user on the planet to carefully regulate this monopoly to prevent abuse by Verisign. The only conscionable thing to do right now is to freeze wholesale .com prices and re-evaluate 5-10 years from now. A policy that allows price increases tracking the rate of inflation (but no higher) may make sense in the future, but right now Verisign is already collecting far more from their .com monopoly than any company would be able to in a competitive market [1]. It's simply not right to allow them to raise prices at this time. -- Oleg [1] For example, Alphabet, a highly successful player in a very high-margin industry, has an operating margin of around 25%. Verisign's operating margin is over 2.75 times that.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] iCann contract with Verisign
by Lauren Medeiros Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am commenting to say I do not support the agreement iCann made and the significant changes to the contract it has with Verisign, Inc. that will increase .com prices in the coming years. This is poor business and unethical behavior that will hurt many consumers who purchase website domains.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This decision need to be reversed
by Amer Khalid Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, This ia horrible decision, not because of pruce increase, but because of closed door agreements when it affects all citizens of the web. Please reverse all agreements that were made behind closed doors. Thanks Amer

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by David Snyder Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

If anything, management of the domain registry system should be getting cheaper since all other associated costs have dropped. Steadily increasing fees speaks not to added services, but to increased bloat an bureaucracy. As someone that does not make money on my .com domain, I ask that you reconsider this amendment.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This is not acceptable.
by Robert E Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Regarding the recent Verisign controversy: This type of dealing is unethical and, regardless of the intentions of those making this move, ICANN needs to back out of this deal. This isn’t behavior consistent with the massive amount of responsibility that lies in ICANN’s hands. Don’t ruin the Internet. You won’t be able to — it’ll come back — but in the meantime it’ll just get a lot of good people killed in countries where data privacy is the difference between life and death.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop the increase
by Damilare Ajiboye Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello ICANN, The increase will only drive our attention away from .com to other affordable ones....please kindly take this as a plea to stop the increase in price....as this will cause a lot damage and probably the end of .COM in the next 2 years. I hope you hear our voice Best regards.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] amendment 3
by Denver F Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

As an online developer for 25 years, I strongly oppose the price increases that we as programmers and developers have no say in implimentation or payoff. The real work is in writing and upkeep of the code, NOT in developing and upkeep in the URL of the site(s). Naming and keeping of websites should stay affordable and stable for the artists who develop sites.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, It seems to me that this establishes preferential favors to one company (Verisign) without allowing other companies to fairly compete. In addition the potential price increases seem to have no valid justification. I oppose this agreement. Susan Schallberger

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com domains
by iCloud Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I would be very disappointed if .com domain prices were increased every year for the next decade. It is ridiculous. Kind regards, Cian

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I strongly OPPOSE Proposed Amendment No. 3
by Scott A. Whisenhunt Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am writing to say I strongly oppose Proposed Amendment No. 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement (Amendment 3), and accompanying framework for ICANN org and VeriSign, Inc. (Verisign). This is a shameful, shady backroom deal that should never have been proposed. This so-called "deal" is nothing but Verisign paying a $20M bribe to ICANN so Verisign can engage in price-fixing and other corrupt practices. The proposed amendment perverts the idea of free and fair market competition, and harms both independent domain registrars as well as the consumers who do business with them. NO to Amendment #3!! Thanks, Scott Whisenhunt

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Bad Idea
by scottieboy0630＠gmail.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I think that the proposed amendment 3 to the .com registry agreement is a terrible idea specifically around having a domain operator allowed to compete in the market themselves. Scott

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN .COM domain price increases
by Rocky Tapscott Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I strongly object to the current agreement negotiated in secret between ICANN and Verisign to increase domain name prices after ignoring the large amount of opinion to this action from internet users. As the owner of a large number of .COM domain names, I will be significantly personally impacted by these unwarranted price increases that amount to price gouging of internet consumers. ICANN was created in part to introduce competition between domain name registrars, but now you plan to generate insanely high profits by using your monopoly position against the best interests of all internet users. I demand you take all previous comments on this issue into account and cancel this outrageous, price gouging action. Regards, Rocky Tapscott Compliance 10 St John Place Springfield Lakes QLD 4300 Phone +61418788482

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Money grab
by Dan Doyle Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am extremely disappointed but not at all surprised given the rampant and unchecked greed and corruption in our government and bodies like it that there is a proposal to increase costs to consumers like me for some unspecified enhancements. The summary justification was bullshit too, things have become “dynamic”? Please. If anything the amount of .coms has increased and the cost and effort to maintain has decreased. I hope this gets shut down but I’m sure it won’t with President Toddler in office and all his greedy company running things.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Changes
by Joanne Wilson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, The proposed future changes that ICANN will implement will hurt small businesses especially with increasing prices especially with the possibility of no ceiling or caps. The current system works and to go against it is anti competitive and would make owning a domain name available to only those who can afford it. I am against the proposed changes of increased prices and will tell all of my contacts to share their frustration with ICANN as well. Charann Miller and Joanne Wilson.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I have over 40 domains that I use for my businesses, the price that is charged now should not be changed. I am against any price increase. Sergey

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3 Comment
by Carl Youngmann Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, I am concerned about the amendments to the Registry Agreement because it will affect, not just me, buy any individual who would like their own domain name. I am 100% sure that no corporation will object to the 28% cost increase every six years as they earn money off their domain name and paying almost any amount would be acceptable to them. However, there are a great deal of small businesses, such as mine, that would see this as an increased burden. Further there are many individual users that have purchased their own domain name and are using it for personal use, not commercial use. Some of us have multiple domain names, if for no other reason than to protect our own names from being used to run a website. The .com TLD should remain affordable and available to a wide range of users. Carl Youngmann, Proprietor The North Press, Port Townsend, Washington thenorthpress.com, thenorthpress.net, thenorthpress.website cyoungmann.com, elliemathews.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase
by Scotco's REI Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It seems these increases will cripple a lot of new .coms and stop the growth of the business which is needed to have strong economies. I for one am against these increases. It is hard enough to get started in this time and age with all the increase and regulations put forth by the so-called regulators and policy elites.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I would like to oppose the proposed Amendment 3 to the .com Registry Agreement. This proposal is contrary to everything that the internet and the world wide web stands for. Those responsible for the creation of the internet as we know it valued it as Open Source, Public Sharing of Knowledge and Freedom of Information. They saw the potential in how the world could be connected. They didn't charge for this connection although they could have and would have been the richest men on the planet had they done so. For Robert Kahn and Vinton Cerf who Created TCP/IP and for Tim Berners-Lee who created the world wide web, please continue in their tradition and allow the internet as we now know it to remain as a source of open communication for the world and not a profit generating conglomerate for a few very select companies to manipulate in secret. Do the right thing and end this proposed amendment 3 to the .com Registry Agreement. Many thanks, Stephen

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Increase
by Greg Koch Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To ICANN, I’m reaching out to show my disappointment in the recent decision to strike a new deal between ICANN and Verisign. The increase in wholesale prices for .COM domains will negatively impact small business owners like myself and in particular the price increases year on year for 8 out of the next 10 years. Wholesale registries charge Namecheap a set fee per domain name per year. According to this new agreement, Verisign will be allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains. I hope you reconsider this decision as 40% of users like myself will be directly affected and there is sure to be discontent to follow. Sincerely, Greg Koch

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not increase the prices. Thanks.
by Kosi Innovations Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No .com increases
by Tom Haynes Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I’m writing to voice my opinion about your decision to raise registration prices on .com domains. I am concerned that they will increase to the point where I may have to let them expire if prices keep going up. Sent from Tom Haynes

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increased .com Prices Will Hurt Small Businesses
by Stephen Bolton Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To Whom It May Concern: This message concerns your Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. Request that you reconsider the proposal to increase prices for .com registry, as increased rates will negatively impact small businesses, short term, and even more long term. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stephen Bolton

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t Raise Prices
by Russ Prud'homme Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This will only hurt people trying to start a .com or those with existing ones. Hobby sites, labs, and other instances that use a .com will be affected greatly as not all .com sites make money Russ Prud’homme E: russ.prudhomme(a)gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I do not support the proposed ammendment
by Varun Sethi Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I DO NOT support Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Michelle Isabel Co Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

My name is Michelle and I am a small-business owner based out of Southern California with some of the most non-friendly business laws in the country. I love what I do but it get's increasingly difficult to support my staff and the community at large when back-door dealings occur that affect my business with my input. I am a .com user and I do not support the back door decision that was made in October 2018. The internet laws are confusing enough and we don't need any more convoluted initiatives taking place without our input and collaboration. Warmly, Michelle -- [image: photo] Michelle | Michelle Isabel & Co Cross Cultural Wedding Planner 714.479.8514 555 Anton Blvd. #150 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Plan(a)MichelleIsabel.com www.MichelleIsabel.com <http://www.michelleisabel.com/> <https://www.instagram.com/michelleisabel_/> <https://www.facebook.com/michelleisabelco/> <https://www.pinterest.com/michelleisabel_/> Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday - Saturday: By Appointment, only Sunday: Closed for all business

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] OPPOSED To Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Oren J. Sofer Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, I am writing to strongly oppose the new amendment that could raise .com prices. .Com domains make up 40% of all registered domain names online and as such are part of a public service. Please do NOT approve this amendment, which will raise costs for small business owners like myself and the public in general. Oren Jay Sofer Meditation Teacher –– Oren Jay Sofer Meditation | Communication | Dharma OrenJaySofer.com <http://www.orenjaysofer.com/> | @OrenJaySofer <https://www.mindfulhealthcare.net/>MindfulHealthcare.net <http://mindfulhealthcare.us/> Author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication <https://more.orenjaysofer.com/book> Stay in touch <http://eepurl.com/dfOO3H> ~ Free meditations & eBook with my monthly newsletter

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concerns regarding "Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement"
by Patrick Robertson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear sir/madam, I am writing in light of the recently Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. I have several concerns regarding this proposal, as I believe the proposal has been made in secret without little transparency. I believe the deal between ICANN and Verisign will also lead to further monopolisation of the internet space, and lead to increased costs for all. If ICANN requires further funding to support its initiatives, then I suggest it receive this funding via increased ICANN fees on domain name purchases/renewals, as opposed to collecting fees via a third party. This will lead to greater transparency and accountability. I also ask you to clarify the following details before any action is taken to approve the proposal: 1. Provide transparency and information on the negotiations between ICANN and Verisign regarding the deal. Please provide detail meeting minutes and/or email exchanges between ICANN and Verisign showing the negotiation process for this deal. This is in order to better understand what we as internet users can expect to happen over the next 10 years, and also the advantages and disadvantages for ICANN of this deal. 2. Explain in further detail what ICANN will do with the extra $20 million in funding it will receive from Verisign. Please outline the spending plans for the $20 million ICANN will receive, and explain why this money is required at this time. Regards, Patrick Roberston

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Pricing for .com TLD...
by John Fridinger Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Very simple really… Raising prices can only serve to make the internet less accessible to diversity, and to the voices of regular people… Kind regards, John.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Agreement with Verisign to Raise TLD Prices
by Roger Saxon Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I wish to express my objection to agreements between ICANN and private sector corporations that seek to monetize a public resource as a profit center. In this case the Agreement with Verisign which seeks to raise prices for .com domains. The fact a *secret* agreement with Verisign is in progress, indicates there is potential for illegal activity, including corruption. Without public disclosure, there is no trust. A private corporation (Verisign in this case) must not be allowed to define and manage pricing for what is a public resource. If Verisign is unable to manage the .com domain, among other TLDs, then another company must be sought through a competitive process. I've regarded ICANN to be a defender of affordable domain access to the Internet, but this trust will be eroded in the event this agreement or others like it are negotiated in secret, without public influence. ICANN has a responsiblity to perform it's functions with the public interest in mind, and not the corporate interest.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com increases over the next 10 years
by Peter Wade Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

It is my opinion that any increases in the cost of .com domain names is totally unwarranted. The scale being used has no foundation in any forecast of increase in productivity, and is therefore considered to be for the gain of one of the supervising organizations. Such organizations will also gain from the continued rise of new web sites. Therefore we are opposed to these increases. Peter Wade President Positive Word Ministries Inc.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Not cool!
by Suith S Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Raising the .COM price is NOT a good thing to do! Please think twice!

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Please keep .com low in price, not everyone can afford expensive domains. Thanks

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] One World, One Internet?
by Ava Gates Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. An increase in TLD prices at the behest of Verisign is in conflict with public interest and with your motto: One World, One Internet. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Ava Gates

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No to price increases on .com domains!
by dave＠davethecomputerman.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Do not raise prices for the sake of raising them. If there are good reasons, be transparent. Dave Mason "Dave the Computer Man"

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Exorbitant Price Increases
by Dan Walker Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

We, as web developers, are strongly opposed to the exorbitant price increases being proposed, with no input from the various registrars for the .com extension. We do not support these increases, nor do we understand why Icann would agree to this without proper consultation. Please withdraw this amendment. Dan Walker Top Webs Network 15218 Isleview Dr Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-344-0346

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain
by Rajat Chahal Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

You shouldn't increase prices please

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I don't think it's the right move to charge ur users an additional amount to the one they are paying or have paid. These changes will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision and greatly demoralize young developers who have love for .com

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