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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Registry price increases
by Michael Berger Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Please do NOT raise prices for .COM domains! This will unfairly discriminate against small business, as large corporations will easily absorb the increases. Sincerely, Mike Berger

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com amendment
by kenzie kelly Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I'm writing to express my concern and opposition to this amendment. It will price small business owners, such as myself, out of .com domains, making it harder for customers to find us. Reconsider this decision and allow all business fair access to .com domains, not just large corporations. Sincerely, Kenzie Jardina, owner of kenziekelly.com

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

Feb. 11, 2020

7% increases during the six year periods. That sounds like robbery since only 2 parties are making secret agreements and not allowing oversight and not making public what the price increases will and whom they will benefit. How many platinum parachutes and Swiss back accounts will result from these secret agreements??? Gary Anthony Texas, USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't sellout to Verisign
by PlanetVaster Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

You already sold out the .org domains, please don't sell out .com to Verisign just so you can get some extra money. This is why ICANN should've remained a US-owned organization.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3
by Frank Longo Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

As a small business owner with a .COM registry, I am concerned about the proposed price increases set forth in amendment 3. These price increases will make it very difficult for small business to maintain an internet presence and compete with larger business. Please reconsider and keep .COM domains affordable. Thanks, Frank Longo 13682 samhill dr Mount airy MD 21771

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

Feb. 11, 2020

This is a total money grab move. Domain registration should be treated as a public utility accessible to everyone. The price increase proposed are ridiculous. At most they should be indexed to inflation but considering that that are a digital assets with zero margin cost even that seems too much. Robert

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment
by Patrick Evans Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I think given that the internet is widely used by a majority of people across the planet, it is ludicrous to only make this decision based on input from ICANN and Verisign, especially since ICANN is receiving a kickback for the price increase. Please at a minimum allow comment from domain registrars and the industry as a whole before making a decision that will affect everyone from Domain Registrars to small business owners. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I don’t support
by Anissa Daali Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The domains should remain accessible for everyone. This will make things more difficult for small and upcoming business with little capital that already have other expenses Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Fee increases are unjustified and unwarranted
by Matt Huyck Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Verisign needs to explain publicly exactly how the current fee structure is being used and the extent to which any fee increase will be used to deliver upon any proposed changes. The cost of providing telecommunication services has historically declined over time, so I am highly skeptical of the need for any increase.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed
by Craig L Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This amendment would permit a monopoly of the most popular TLD in use. The exact provisions permit a dramatic increase in pricing as well as a totalitarian level of control by Verisign. This should not happen. Individuals across the world rely on the distribution and competition within this space, centralizing pricing and control in Verisign would dramatically alter this. I oppose this amendment.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't allow .COM price increases
by Igor Soloydenko Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hey, why are you doing that to people? Please be less greedy, okay?! Thanks, — Igor

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No Price Increase
by Adam Shackleford Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Seriously, dirtbags?

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase
by Charlene Mitchell Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I don’t agree with the increase on .com domain registries. As a consumer I don’t feel their is a valid reason for this to happen. I also think ICANN should be more compassionate and think about this decision more thoroughly. I thank you for listening to my concerns. -- *Charlene Mitchell* *Chief Executive Officer* *Milk and Honey InsuranceAtlanta, Georgia 30328* *Make Your day Great on Purpose!cm1producer(a)gmail.com <cm1producer(a)gmail.com>* *404-399-9169*

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No rising price for .COM
by Meng Chiang Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear It’s internet world now, everyone relay on the internet, I don’t think it’s right thing to do to rising price for .COM. Sent from my iPhone Best regards,

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed increase to .com domains
by Logan Kuhn Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I own several domains and while it would be painful to lose any, it could become a choice of choosing to keep some domains and lose others in order to maintain profitability. Regards, Logan Kuhn

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Keep .COM domains accessible
by Kate Ervin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am the registrant of multiple .com domains because I am small business owner and entrepreneur. I oppose increasing the prices of .com domains. This proposal seems counter to ICANN's charitable purpose and to the public interest. It also seems counter to ICANN's core values and principles, which include promoting competition and ensuring broad representation of the global Internet community. Kate Ervin

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

Feb. 11, 2020

These proposed price increases for the .COM domain are unexplained in purpose and justification. This will restrain Internet growth and unnecessarily raise prices beyond what is fair. Please reassess your actions for a more fair proposition. Gary Harrison

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com domain accessibility
by Simon Hawkenson Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

At this current moment, the .com domains are just accessible enough to anyone who has is trying to get a business off the ground, or is running a free service online. An increase in price will make these things a lot less accessible to the general public. .com domains are at this moment, the domain the most respected online. I can start a .com service and it'll be recognized as the official version of the service. Most other TLDs do not have this luxury. The web should remain accessible, and domains like .com should not be restricted only to those who happen to already have a lot of money- rather also those who are trying to get something new off the ground. Thanks.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM domain increase
by Tyler Edwards Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Negotiating an increase in .com domain registries is all good and well, but it's a decision which impacts the entire internet. Such a large decision should not be made privately by two organizations. If the FCC's decision on net neutrality is any indication, a public comment period is hardly a democratic process. I don't care if I have to pay a bit more for my domain registration; 70% on top of $20 is hardly worth arguing about. I'm just concerned with maintaining the democratic nature of the internet. To whoever has to read the public comments, have a nice day. I'm sure you'll read plenty of vitriol, so do take it easy. Sincerely, Leah Edwards

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] What the fuck is this
by Wojciech Smietana Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I should regulate u fuckers.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose proposed changes enabling price increases for .com domain registration. Price increases will be a hardship for many people. Dan Reinking

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed to Amendment 3
by Tristan Jesse Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I am writing to share my disapproval of this amendment. The .COM domain is the most trusted on the web and is essential for individual, startups and small business to thrive. If you allow prices to be increased then the availability and ease of use of a .COM domain will be taken away. In addition there is little technical reasons for price increases as the cost of it is decreasing over time. Allow for price increases would be a huge blow to anyone trying to break into the online space and stifle potential innovation. As the organization in control of these domain names I urge you to please consider the impact this will have on the individual rather than larger corporations. We rely on you to protect us from those that can outspend us and not act in the best interest of the community. Thank you, Tristan Jesse

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments
by Tim Williams Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am opposed to the current activities affecting availability of .org, .com and other domains. Tim -- Seven Transistor Labs, LLC Electrical Engineering Consultation and Design Website: https://www.seventransistorlabs.com/

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No price increase
by Marcelo Romera Dell Osso Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not approve
by Eric Karlsen Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I do not support the price increases. If anything, prices should be going down, not up. Eric Eric Karlsen Karlsen & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 945, Amherst, NY 14226-0945 Phone: (716) 689-4798 Fax: 866-273-1921 Email: eric(a)karlseninc.com<mailto:eric@karlseninc.com>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] The price changes will affect young entrepreneurs negatively
by Emmanuel Guerra Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Pull Back The Price Rise
by Rohit Yadav Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello ICANN, It disturbing to know your unfair practices for making profit by exploiting the users of .com. Be more transparent in what you are doing. As far as I am concerned, I don’t think .com price needs to be increased. Stop your nonsense decisions and rollback. I would rather by other domain than .com if the price is increased. Thank You. Regards, Rohit Yadav

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price Increases of .com domain names
by Debra Woods Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I recently read about a price increase that will take place over the next several years for registration/renewal of .com domain names. This is very alarming to me, as a small business owner who works out of my home, with several .com domains. My business expenses are already a significant tax on my revenue and I am concerned about this change. There is little to no information about what this increase is for and what will be done with the funds collected. Making a blanket increase regardless of the size of the business or the revenue is unfair. It makes the internet an exclusive business opportunity for big companies. Couldn't you use some sliding scale that protects small businesses? Transparency calls for this basic service to explain what is going on to all involved. Sincerely, Debra Woods LDV Founder debra(a)latter-dayvillage.com http://latterdayvillage.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment
by Stephanie Dykes Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I disagree with increasing prices. This feels like an unfair tax on domains, and people will not have any say in what their money goes towards. .COM domains are a huge portion of domains and I don't want revenue from their price increase to go into private hands. These domains should stay inexpensive and accessible for everyone. It is the right thing to do in the spirit of the internet as the great equalizer of opportunity. Regards, Stephanie

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I totally disagree about the price increase of .COM, it would be somewhat abusive
by hinnderson mateo Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] icann .com price increase
by Cort Tafoya Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This is a tax on small businesses. -- *Cort R. Tafoya* *Digital Marketing Consultant* *www.clearmarketinganalytics.com <http://www.clearmarketinganalytics.com>* *LinkedIn Profile <https://www.linkedin.com/in/seoconsultantsanfrancisco>* *(916) 710-3306*

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't increase the price.
by Binil Jacob Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Binil India

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

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, Please reconsider increasing the fees for .com domains. Having the ability to share ideas and have self-expression on the internet should be widely accessible to the general public. I currently use my .com as a means to promote myself as a UX designer. I can’t even get a callback for an interview without having my work on the internet. This is not tax-deductible, but just a necessary course for my career. I don’t think there should be an increase in fees without permission from the general public, especially a close to 70% increase in price. This is highway robbery. Catherine

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Not Cool.
by Signal 15 Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This is a sad scenario. Those enteusted with power can find themselves without if they abuse that power. Don't stifle the economy for greed.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases to .COM domains
by oshophl＠mac.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I am the owner of several .com domains, for both personal and creative use. The current proposal to increase .com domains at an arbitrary and BEYOND inflationary rate is unjustified. It is profit mongering and manipulative action by Verisign. Verisign is the manager, not the price dictator. ICANN is the body that keeps the domain name system operating in the public interest. Please ICANN, step up and stop this nonsense. The proposed price increases are inordinately out of proportion and are not in the public interest or good business interest. Sincerely, Heidi Leugers Oregon, USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANNs new agreement is setting up Verisign to get ta monopoly. What pursuaded ICANN officers to accept it $$$$
by Trash to Lars Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am surprised, and very disappointed with ICANN which I have believed be an organization which really looked after the functionality, fairness, etc as regards domain names. Now I see a "deal" was made, that allow Verisign to become register, increase prices, etc, etc, and they are now set up to take full control of the domain name registration, and market, and become a virtual monopoly. It makes one wonder, what "incentives" the ICANN officers have seen, in order to vote for this change. If ICANN want to be trusted and have be considered an organization that can be considered 'reliable, honest, and without corruption" it is important that this agreement is canceled, AND that everything is managed in a transparent way. Please change it and correct what you surely know is wrong. Lars

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] what are you doing?!?
by Riccardo Romano Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

We heard what you’re going to do and we deprecate your decision: that will have such a great impact on us all. Inviato da iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Are you really a non-profit?
by Nitin Gupta Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

If you are a non-profit why do you have to entertain a for-profit company, and your deal with Verisign will just kill the reasonable pricing for .com domains. At these times, let the faith of reasonable people be restored on reputed non-profit organisations such as ICANN. Plz reject the proposed amendment 3, specially the section 17 for increasing the price. Thanks, Nitin

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN price increases
by Dan White Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I stringy disagree and looks like ICANN is just becoming another scammer to add to the list of ever-increasing internet scams Who is Dan White <http://whoisdanwhite.com> SuperOnlineSuccessCoach/Blog <http://mysuperonlinesuccesscoach.com/blog>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases for .com
by Fred Werth Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am against the increase of cost for the .com and other registries. What is your purpose in doing this? Thank You Fred Werth

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM TLD price increase
by Alex Ball Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I would like to register my opposition to the proposed .COM domain changes, especially in light of the highly opaque negotiations with Verisign that minimized and excluded public participation. In the name of the public Internet, please revise or withdraw the proposed changes. ------------ Alex Ball <http://www.ball.lol>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against price increase and this ammendment
by Kun Mans Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Against price increase and this ammendment. It will be very unfair.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN Public Comment
by Don Citarella Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, I overwhelmingly oppose the suggested amendment to the .com registry to increase the cost of .com wholesale domains by more than 70% over and above current prices. It is my belief -- and the belief of the majority of .com registrants and website owners, that the .com registry is a utility that must only suffer increases if inflation or operating costs dictate so. Such and egregious increase without justification of one (or both) of these factors is an affront to the freedom of the internet and the liberties we find within it. Sincerely, Don Citarella

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Price Increase
by Jack Stromberg Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, I'm writing to express concern around the new .com price increase. I run a personal blog every year that results in a net loss every year, but gives back to communities, just the way the internet used to be and was founded on (sharing knowledge). In addition, I have several domain names for hobbies that have helped me learn new technologies. In these cases, the domain increase further adds to that burden and prevents individuals like me from having a chance to free voice and further push my learning through the internet. I understand infrastructure is required to handle domain names, but technology has not only become more efficient but become cheaper. Increasing efficiency and driving down cost should not result in a higher priced product, rather it should result in a more adoptable product that allows others to succeed. Please reconsider this price increase - ICANN wasn't founded for profit, it was founded to make the internet and open place for people to learn, explore, and have a voice. Thank you, Jack

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

Feb. 11, 2020

The proposal to enable verisign to raise prices will do a lot of harm. Very much against it.

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

Feb. 11, 2020

.com is too culturally significant and should remain financially accessible. -- Vincent Schramer +1 (630) 728-2459

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] New Verisign deal for .com
by Jim Edlin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I urge ICANN to retract its proposed new contract with Verisign providing for a series of annual wholesale price increases. As a digital good, one might well expect the price of domain registration to decline over time rather than to rise continuously. An important role of the internet is as a public commons, and it should be a goal of those who enable the foundational structure of the internet to maximize the opportunity for participation rather than erect increasingly higher economic barriers. Domain name registration should be treated as a public utility rather than as a profit center, operated with the minimum expense needed to achieve its goals, and providing a utility-like return on whatever invested capital it requires. The proposed changes in ICANN's relationship with Verisign seem contrary to this perspective. Jim Edlin jim.edlin(a)webmond.com | 415-810-1425

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in .COM prices
by Matti Nielsen Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

You likely shouldn't increase prices on .COM domains, the low prices are part of the open internet. It smells a lot like when ISPs wanted to give some packages priority over others. Kind regards

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition of change
by Andrew Vilenchik Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose proposed amendment as excessive rates will limit opportunity for new businesses and young entrepreneurs to enter the market. Andrew This communication may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete it from his or her computer

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment on ammendment
by Kris Welch Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Verisign shouldn't have influence over the pricing of domains. These hidden deals need to stop, this method of influencing how the internet is run is corrosive and far more dangerous than a small price increase.

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