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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by David Thomasson Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As an owner of three .COM domains, I am opposed to this amendment. David Thomasson

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose the change to the rule.
by toby Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello. I am Toby Cowles, a student, internet user, and owner of several .COM domains, Allowing Verisign, Inc. to increase their profits at the expense of the domain name owners undermines internet freedom and increases the barrior of entry to set up a website. As a student with an interest in computer science the ability to affordably regeister domains is incrediblly important to me, and I hate to see that under threat. The advancements in technology we have seen recently, should make it easier and more affor for Verisign, Inc. to manage the .COM TLD making the price increase an unnecessary burden for us internet users. Thank you for considering my feedback.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] NO on amendment 3
by Jonathan Crider Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, Allowing for such high registration rate increases will negatively impact the internet as a whole. The potential rate increase for .com domains could rise to cost-prohibitive levels over the next several years. 7%/Year is highly unreasonable. Especially enacting these changes in relative secrecy is surely not in the public best interest. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jonathan Crider

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] do NOT increase price of domains
by Ravana Brahma Rakshas Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

hello when you increase the wholesale domain price, all prices will go up. be not greedy do not do it greed will send you to HELL you are warned. when you are there, burning in fire, you do not have excuses, (we did not know.) now you know greed will buy you HELL. Moses Vegan-Religion.org

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains.
by Karen Wickert Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a registrant of numerous .com domain names. 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. This change is not in the public interest, it is a payout to ICANN which raises prices on everyone on .COM domains (a large portion of the internet). Karen Wickert Somerville, MA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by Kimberly A Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We strongly disagree with your amendment 3 changes to .com and find it harmful to the public domain. We further find it a shameful practice to make such agreements and decisions in secret. Making such drastic changes in price increases passed on to the domain name registrants will have a harsh economic effect for us and eventually yourself. We respectfully plea for a revised agreement to be set than the current one. Thank you

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Zoom link for 2/17 session
by Miriam Reiss Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi Geoff, Here’s your Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/508385328 <https://zoom.us/j/508385328> Warmly, Miriam Dr. Miriam Reiss

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Objection to the increase of .COM fees
by Ric Lobosco Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I have two .COM domains, one is a personal domain <RicLobosco.com <http://riclobosco.com/>> I secured many years ago. I conduct quite a bit of correspondence using this domain, & use the website on occasion for personal purposes. It is highly unlikely any other human would want this domain, let alone any business or other organization. As a retiree on a fixed income, using a domain for personal, private purposes, increased fees will represent a hardship. My 2nd domain, PerformanceAllies.com <http://performanceallies.com/>, is a micro business I began many years ago. I get quite a bit of correspondence thru this domain, as well. While I’m not currently able to operate that business, due to disability, I am exploring alternative micro-business possibilities a disabled person such as me COULD operate, & bring myself above the poverty line. So there may yet be some (quite limited) value for me in having this domain. But pricing registration above my current financial capability would force me into greater hardship or losing the domain, preventing me from building on what I’ve worked hard to create over the last 30yrs with that name. I beg of you to find another way to increase your revenues that doesn’t create such a hardship with individuals & very small businesses. Thank you, Ric Lobosco "Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray." ― Rumi

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increases
by Zoe H. Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

You will ruin what is beautiful about the Internet. That everyone has a space. Please don’t ruin the Internet. Thanks Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No sense in this agreement
by Lattisian System Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I disagree completely with this proposed changes to the agreement. We shouldn't be increasing prices, if any thing the prices for registering domains should be going down over time. Really sad state of affairs. Ian Lattis.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] comment on Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Patrick Pitman Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To ICANN, I am writing to oppose the amendment that allows price increases for .com domain names. I also oppose changes to allow Verisign as operator of a TLD to operate its own registrar. ~ Patrick Pitman PO Box 358 Livingston, MT 59047 USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Changes to .com framework
by Food Share Network Coordinator Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

While I understand the importance of supporting website security, and we all are interested in having secure networks and platforms, I have some concerns about proposed changes to the .com structure. As a user of a .com website, I have concerns about the potential increases in cost, without any limits on how long these price increases could continue. There are already a number of costs involved in website maintenance, and for a small company, additional costs start to add up. Also, there are non-profit organizations and small community organizations that could be negatively impacted by these price increases. I think a structure for cost increases with smaller and more measured increases, if necessary to support website security, would be preferable. Or perhaps another structure (although more complicated) that has larger organizations paying more, and not having smaller organizations and companies feeling the brunt of these changes. Thank you, Sonja

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] About .com
by Tormaine Rhodes Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To ICANN don't allow this spike in the .com hike to go up as their are many people out their who have domain names with .com will be affected by this change if you allow this to happen. People are going to lose what they have. You all can prevent this from happening. Keep it as is making all these domain names with .com affordable. Thank you! I trust that you will make the right decision. Sent from my MetroPCS 4G LTE Android Device Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM TLD Pricing
by Clint Butler Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

While I understand that money and business generated from that money increases the value of certain things over a period of time I find it silly that ICANN would enter into an agreement without setting in controls that would limit price increases. .com has long been the standard TLD and raising the prices to levels that are inline with other TLD’s like .io for instance would be insane and nothing more than price gouging. If this deal goes through I would probably file a complaint with the FTC and the justice department for price fixing between a small number of TLD owners and ICANN. Clint Butler Digital Strategist Phone: (253) 592-4476 Email: info(a)digitaleer.com Skype: clint.a.butler Website: https://www.digitaleer.com IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] New Agreement
by Mohamed Ali khaskia Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

hi , why do you want to increase .com domains . it's okey you increase the price .. i'm leaving .com domains :)

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Brandon Shenfield Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not support the proposed changes. I fear the changes will unnecessarily increase prices without adding value to the consumers. As a .com owner, I do not see how value will be added to the process. Regards, Brandon

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3
by Jacob Hammargren Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I don't understand why even the freedom of the internet needs to be controlled by greed and money. Please end this hideous amendment that will discourage future generations from investing in the future of the internet.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] We plead for review on the planned change of .COM domain price
by Nebeokike Sunday Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please, we from poor homes are begging, do not make things more hard and difficult for us. We try to survive by our website. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Just say no to price increase
by Stelmat, Michael Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I object to ANY price increase for domain names. There is VERY little cost associated with monitoring domains and this looks like a money grab for other needs NOT associated with monitoring and releasing domains. If you want additional money for other things, then petition Congress or other government and private entities INCLUDING OTHER COUNTRIES to cover the cost. LEAVE THE PEOPLE ALONE.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No price increase
by Bryan White Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I have one domain that I use for my own personal domain. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Their cost is something in the order of under 25c a domain giving close to a 100% profit. 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. Regards, Bryan White

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Oppose fee increase for .com domains
by Gary W. Priester Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am an independent web designer. All of my sites are .com I strongly oppose raising the fee on .com domains. If you must raise fees please do it for the more personal domain names. But not for .com domains. -- *Gary W. Priester* Placitas, New Mexico USA www.gwpriester.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] A price hike doesn't benefit the marketplace
by Iiridayn Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

A fixed price at $7.85 benefits the marketplace. It provides stability and certainty to smaller actors, whose money makes up a substantial portion of the market. It benefits larger actors as their finances are also more predictable, though I dislike squatters (one example of large actors, not the only). This won't remove squatters - they'll just pass the costs along to those they rip off. It possibly might dehost many sites though, which concerns me deeply. I've run skylords.com now since 2004 or so, and it's been online even longer. I host it as a passion project, and have very little money to put into it. Increasing costs could force me to delist, allowing a squatter to claim the domain. I got tons of purchase offers a decade ago, and I don't doubt a squatter would see the value in it, since I get misdirected email from various similarly named organizations. Increased technology should demonstrate reduced costs constantly, even in the face of inflation. Further - it is important to have a stable DNS root. Lack of public confidence in ICANN is likely to lead to DNS fragmentation as alternate roots proliferate once again. Eventually, ICANN could lose control of the DNS should public confidence be shaken too far. I feel this change is unnecessary and dangerous, and the means by which it was negotiated seem extremely questionable, shaking my and public confidence. I believe it would be wise of ICANN to try to live within a small budget instead of increasing their reach - or lining their pockets. Thank you. -- Iiridayn

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I find the upcoming changes in the new deal between Verisign and ICANN are wrong and monopolistic. Verisign should not be allowed to increase charges for .COM domains as it wishes. The current prices are already high and by allowing further increase will restrict millions of user from accessing the .COM domain. This is unethical and to me should be now investigated by the government.
by TOMASZ KULA Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase of .com
by L Taylor Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As single mother I have worked very hard to help others in the community through starting Healing Hearts Foundation Inc.com. We feed the homeless care for Widows and single mothers who have no one to assist with needs that arise. There was a time when people cared if someone was low on money or food but our society has forgotten humanity. Most of the money that we have used has come of our own pockets as we reached out and fed 100 hungry people for Thanksgiving 2019. Many that joined me were so touched by the many people that were so happy to get a home cooked meal that I was asked to feed people again for Christmas 2019. People came together and fed 150 as well as received cloths to be warm during the cold days that were occurring. So I am asking please do not raise the cost! These changes that you are attempting to make will make it difficult for us to help the 20,000 homeless that are on the streets of Arizona. We are praying and doing our best to network with other organizations to make a difference in the community by having compassion on the less fortunate. As prices for food, rents and gas climb to inhumane levels these are simply basic needs that we are doing our best to help make a difference by creating employment be it through networking with other business or food banks. We are asking for an opportunity to make a difference where it is so desperately needed. Healing Hearts Foundation Inc.com Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not radically raise .com registration fees - formal objection
by Scott Westbrook Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am formally objecting to proposed fee increases for .com domains. Scott Westbrook Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop the increase in prices
by Liz L Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom this may concern, I read the amendment to allow for increase in prices which were made stagnate to make the internet more affordable for everyone. Put internet use for users above profit margins and make internet safe and affordable for all without the price hikes thanks. Regards, Liz

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition to .Com Domain Name Increase
by Matt Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, This email is to inform you of my opposition to amendment 3 with regards to the increased cost of wholesale .com domain names (herein “domain names”. I believe that an increase to the cost of domain names on the wholesale side, will lead to an increase in price for customers, which will lead to a much less free and unique internet experience. This can also become a slippery slope where pricing increases astronomically over decades. Slowly this can lead to the weening out those who cannot afford the inflated costs. This can lead to a less free internet. Freedom of speech can be curbed. And small businesses my not be able to succeed or maintain a web presence. Keep the internet a free environment for everyone. Do not increase domain name pricing. Thank you Matthew Ortiz 6467760100 Mjortiz116(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement.
by Riley Shaw Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, I am a professional software developer. I have spent most of my career working for nonprofits and small businesses. I am troubled by the pricing amendments in your new agreement with Verisign. The annual cost for .COM domain registrants is currently within reach for individuals, which is essential for the health and democracy of the Internet. With Amendment 3, Verisign will be able to price out individuals. This will have a direct and immediate negative impact on Internet users. Earlier this month, I was forced to let a project expire due to an unexpected price increase. I was running the project for a small community completely out of my own pocket. I poured dozens of hours into the project and community. The domain, prompts.club, increased in cost between 2019 and 2020 from ~$10 / year to ~$450 / year. I was forced to let the project die. I realize that .club is under different ownership, but I hope you can see the relevance. The changes in pricing model proposed in Amendment 3 will negatively affect artists, independent developers, small businesses, and people using the Internet for anything other than profit generation. It will stifle creativity and access across the Internet. I imagine you're getting a flood of similar letters right now. Please consider the input of Internet users in this huge decision. Regards, Riley Shaw rileyjshaw.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This Price Hike is Wrong
by Michael W Johnson Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

It doesn't take an expert to see that nearly doubling the price of web domains will hurt a lot of organizations needlessly. If anybody at ICANN cares, don't let this change come to pass. Keeping the internet open means making it financially accessible too! Sent from my Samsung

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM changes
by Yjang Wynter Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I don't know why this community entrusted a private company to manage this important service, but regardless this is an absolute tragedy I have to alerted about changes to my bottom line so your corporation can make a quick buck. Reverse your course of action ICANN

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Why you shouldn’t raise .com prices
by Jeffrey Tay Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The internet is the only way millions of people around the world can break through poverty. Don’t deny them of this last opportunity. Thanks. -- *Best Regards,* *Jeffrey Tay* MOBILE: (+65) 9176 7858 EMAIL: jeffreytay(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Listen here you halfwits...
by Jumpmaster 99 Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

You people are already RAPING us with all your constant price increases before you started with this sneaky bullshit you’re trying to get away with now. You can take your little sneaky ass, clandestine contracts to further rape the living shit out of us and shove them straight up your ass. With any luck, hopefully we’ll nuke your country and it won’t be an issue anymore. You never had any right to start charging anyone to register domain names in the first place and that you’re continuing to tape us with your fucking ridiculously high prices is DISGUSTING. Fuck you and your god damn country, you money grubbing greedy ass little bitches.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Maybe, just maybe
by Andy Traub Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Maybe, just maybe a human will read this, and make a decision that allows more humans to not spend millions of extra dollars on .com domains. Please be reasonable and keep the .com prices lower. Blessings, and Keep Shipping, Andy 605-376-5137

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Limit Price Increases Further
by Loren Klingman Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please limit the price increases further. Loren Klingman

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No to prices increase!
by contact＠samerdiab.net Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The price of a .com should be lower rather than higher to enable kore people to get online! No to the prices increase. Thank you. Regards.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not increase prices
by Adeel Azhari Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

By increasing prices, you are chasing away new users and buyers, thus decreasing the numbers of people that might think about getting a dot com, thus decreasing your future pool of customers. Regards, Adeel A citizen of the internet

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please dont increase the prices
by Techglued Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hey. Please dont increase the prices. It will become really hard to buy a .com domain and maintain it. Might loose a lot in sales. Sent from my iPhone 22/2

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Sameer Shanbhag - UNCC Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I Do Not Agree with Price Changes of Amendment 3
by Marc Shamus Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

*Re: Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement* I strongly oppose the agreement and am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The main power of affordable domains pricing is to keep voices from people around the world heard Ideas stifle and the people are digitally trampled on when price becomes an obstacle especially in financially challenged zones. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices as this change would be a direct benefit to their fiscal bottom line. Keeping the status quo with pricing is positive for all domain owners and people who visit them. It would be a horrible mistake to disregard the will of the people to choose corporate greed and limit human expression. * All the Best, Marc Shamus * *(909) 743-6530 Marc Shamus *

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] AGAINST Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Piyush Ramavat Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear sir/ madam, I have registered several domains, which I use for our small business. You might know that a website is a necessity for a business and specifically small businesses survive because of online presence only. Now, I'm not whining just because we run small business and trying to bargain over the costs. I do understand that every one deserves the earning for their work. But, Maintaining domains registry is not a manual labour anymore, it's been standardised and automated deceased ago. Plus everyday more and more domains are being purchased so there is a real good market share present. So I don't feel the increase in the prices is justified. Honestly the prices should lower based on the well established infrastructure, consumer demands and availability, but I understand the return of investment being the reason not to lower the prices. I hope my and other's comments will be considered and decision will be taken accordingly. Cheers. -- Regards, Piyush Ramavat.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] 50% profit to run .COM registry is enough
by Rob Nagler Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

According to Verisign <https://www.verisign.com/en_US/domain-names/dnib/index.xhtml> there are 114M registered domain names in 2019. The wholesale cost today is $7.85, which provides $1.13B revenue to Verisign. Verisign made $518M income available to common shareholders (earnings) in 2018, and is on track to make $646M in earnings in 2019. That's over 50% net profit. Vote no on this amendment, because 50% net profit is enough! Thanks, Rob

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments COM Amendment
by Matt Pavlik Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I'm not in agreement with changes that are going to significantly increase costs for registering domain names. I've heard your proposal could result in up to a 70% increase over 8 years. That's not acceptable. Any increases should follow cost-of-living rates (at the most). Matt -- Matt Pavlik Signature Matt Pavlik MA, LPCC-S Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor Author of To Identity and Beyond: Play the Long Game, Advance God's Kingdom, Enjoy Abundant Life <http://ToIdentityAndBeyond.com> Confident Identity: Christian Strategies to Forget Who You Aren't and Discover Who You Really Are <http://ConfidentIdentity.com> Marriage from Roots to Fruits: Understanding God's Design for Growing in the Good Soil <http://MarriageFromRootsToFruits.com> Signup for Christian Concepts <http://christianconcepts.com/subscribe> and Receive The Identity Manifesto Signup for Marriage Success <http://marriagefromrootstofruits.com/subscribe> and Receive 10 Concepts For Successful Communication 937-776-7290 mpavlik(a)newreflectionscounseling.com <mailto:mpavlik@newreflectionscounseling.com> New Reflections Counseling, Inc. Illuminating A Path Forward NewReflectionsCounseling.com <http://newreflectionscounseling.com> Learn about New Reflections Counseling (get PDF) <http://newreflectionscounseling.com/public/aboutnrc.pdf> Dayton/Centerville Office 267 Regency Ridge Dr. Dayton, Ohio 45459

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Protest
by Hassan Ahmed Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Domain name is a human right. Price increase of .COM is a form of censorship and violates freedom of speech Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Jessie Jemison Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Allowing these price increases will push more and more smaller and personal sites away. While theoretically price increases should make squatters think twice about holding a large portfolio, the history of these individuals and businesses show they are willing to take long term losses for the potential of a extortion level payoff from a startup or corporation (just look at the proportion of unused domains registered in the 90s and 00s that can easily sell for lower prices but are simply retained as part of a portfolio in case a 6 figure deal comes along). Yes there are other TLDs but people inherently trust and rely on the recognition of .COM to drive traffic. Compromising a free and open internet in service of increasing Versign's bottom line runs counter to ICANN's purpose.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increases
by JanaLee Wagner Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Raising prices for .com domain names will greatly impact small start-up businesses. The proposed rate of increase can be very debilitating to many. I personally am trying to be available to people in need and trying to keep costs down. It is important I have this option available to enable access to me and my business. Any amount of increase at the start of a business can be detrimental, but the rate proposed would certainly impact negatively. Thank you for considering the public view. Dr. JanaLee Wagner -- Dr. JanaLee Wagner, DSW, MSW, LICSW Clinical Social Worker

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Higher prices, higher inequality
by Anna Foley Simmons Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Let's keep the net open to all. People of low means should be able to afford a .com domain and contribute as equals online. Keep the original dream of networked democracy alive by keeping .com domains accessible and affordable to all.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] One vendor lock in is not good for the open internet
by seagraph Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This in essence allows a single vendor Verisign to control the cost of usage for the entire internet. You should have at least two vendors and better yet three competing for any proposal. You also have one point of failure using just Vendor Verisign (choke-point) - shouldn't you have at least two with redundancy between them. The internet has evolved to be be sole of open source and world communications. Don't rock the boat - it might tip over - and then we will need a new one.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com registry comments
by J Smitchger Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Domain ownership must remain affordable. It should not be the province of the wealthy. Contracts agreed to in backroom sessions have no place in a 'space' where the impact is as profound and public as the Internet! Jim Smitchger Vicksburg, Michigan 49097

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Individuals
by Andrew Smith Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am an individual, not a business empire, who owns a .com domain. The price increase on .com domains sets a bad precedent for the price of all domains in the future. While big companies would have no issue paying for these price increases, individuals and startups may not be able to, especially if this pattern continues (as it very well may). I am against your decision.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Price Increases
by Marie Wakefield Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

ICANN was created in part to introduce competition between domain name registrars, but now ICANN itself is at the heart of the problem, without considering any input from Internet users on these critical decisions. There are four main concerns with ICANN's decision: 1. Price Increases It is not clear how much of these price increases registrars will pass along to consumers, but it is likely that most of these increases will be paid by domain name registrants. The contract does allow for other price increases for certain extraordinary situations, so it is possible prices could increase more than anticipated. 2. ICANN Will Receive an Extra $20 Million With the contract changes, Verisign agreed to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support ICANN's initiatives regarding the security and stability of the domain name system. There is no explanation why Verisign did this, how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent. 3. Verisign Can Operate as a Domain Registrar The new contract will allow Verisign to operate its own registrar, except for selling .COM domain names itself. To circumvent this, it is also possible that Verisign could act as a reseller of .COM domains, through another registrar. This result is that the company that controls almost 80% of the registrar pricing for domain names will compete directly with all domain registrars. This is a conflict of interest. Verisign's registrar could also use its dominant position to charge higher prices to consumers, while at the same time raising registrar prices. 4. ICANN Ignored Previous Comments As detailed on Standing Up to ICANN to Keep Domain Prices in Check and pricecaps.org, over 3,500 comments were submitted in support of price controls for the .ORG, .INFO, and .BIZ TLDs. Only six comments supported removing price controls. ICANN discounted the comments that were in favor of maintaining price caps. A number of the comments were submitted using an online tool, which caused the comments to be discounted as "spam" by the ICANN Ombudsman. ICANN removed the price caps, primarily relying upon a biased preliminary analysis from 2009 by an economics professor that did not reference any data. These changes will have a significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision. Oppose these changes. Marie Wakefield 3054 Hwy 20 Newport , OR 97365 wakefieldm_2000(a)yahoo.com

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