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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Just no
by Rick Aseltine Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Allowing prices on .com's to be jacked up like this is crazy. There have to be better ways to support initiatives like direct fees that help the non-profit and not the for profits. If .com's become too expensive their popularity will die.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, Let this message serve as a complaint against the recent decision of ICANN that may impact domain prices (specifically .com). I would greatly appreciate the reconsideration of this decision. - AJ

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .Com domain name prices are already too high...
by Jared Norby Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

ICANN, I'm a designer and animator who has grown up on the internet and who has registered a dozen domain names for personal projects over the years. Increasing the price of .COM domain names by 70% over the next decade (as you seem to be intending to do) will force me to abandon many of my websites — which I currently keep up for the sake of letting people explore and enjoy these past personal art projects. Your proposed plan will force many creatives to make the same choice, and you'll be responsible for removing much of the web's history — thereby making the internet a less diverse, interesting, and creative place. I'd ask you to please reconsider your plan to "increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years." Sincerely, Jared Norby jarednorby.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop this ripoff
by sam.ayeni＠gmail.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

If you’re going to make changes that will affect millions of people, you should at least explain the reasons behind your decisions if you’re it going to carry us along. STOP THIS RIPOFFS! Sent from my iPhone

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

Feb. 10, 2020

To Whom It May Concern, I find it hard to believe that wholesale domain name need to increase. Why is Verisign demanding the ability to increase prices on wholesale domain names? The proposed rate of 7% per year is excessive. -- Nicholas Lederer CIO, Dyndrite Corporation

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Cherie & Greg Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

It is not fair to s small business. All the other TLD are more affordable. We would change our TLD but after a few years in business, that would be detrimental. I understand price increases happen, but at a rate significantly higher than inflation is not ethical.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price changes
by Kevin Extremo Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I have several .com domains and I run services on them that are mostly free and out to help people. If you guys increase the prices for .com domains, I will not be able to provide these services for much longer. Some of these are quality of life services that wouldnt qualify for monetary gain and charging for them would make no sense. I urge you guys to reconsider and to remember the importance that .com domains have to people. Its the most common and natural TLD and people most easily remember it and naturally end up typing it. Please dont ruin these domains for the sake of money gain as the .com TLD benefits a lot of people who work hard to provide these services to help the world be a better place. Thanks, Kevin.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Big Blunder by monopolistic advantage to Verizon
by Ronak Shah Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This step is a blunder – I think it is in the wrong direction. Allow new businesses to come into being and grow quickly – this will reduce the churn of economies around the globe. Kindly do not allow this transition of .com domains to Verizon with such monopoly and that too at the expense of registrars and billions of consumers that will lead to mayhem amongst buyers for a .com domain. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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

Feb. 10, 2020

In my opinion, it is backdoor deals, like the one being discussed here, that harm America the most. The people that have all the money and power keep asking for or just taking more. Making it more expensive for average Americans to hold .com domains will only cut off more communication by said Americans to the rest of the world, making it harder to hear the real voice of the people. Make no mistake, it is we who are the real voice of our nation, not those whose opinions are bought and paid for by companies who do deals in secret. Do we really want to further their domination of the things we read, products we buy, the income we are offered, the news we hear? That's exactly what will happen if it becomes 70% more expensive to own a domain on the internet. We will lose the input of countless contributors to the shared information highway, giving those who use money and power to help only themselves a further reach into our daily lives, expanding their control. I'm against any proposed increase at this outrageous rate. Thank you for your consideration. Nichole Ellis

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] bad organizational/commercial practice: please stop it
by Dmitry Ryzhkov Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, Such decisions as those that lead to end customer's money (like already stated in LOI, a signed legal document) have to be made AFTER consulting to all parties involved. Otherwise we should not support ICANN as a representative of internet community. Furthermore, this indeed would be absolutely logical to expect explanation what ICANN what's to do with 20M of money: specifically how it is going to be spent and what result do we expect to acheave for these (our - at the end) money. In other words, we are expected to pay up to twice more but no idea for what!? May be there would be a sense to move .COM domain control from Verisign to someone else who could do the job cheaper? Let me hope, that this my opinion will be taken on account. Best Regards, Dmitry Ryzhkov.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

To Whom It May Concern: It’s appalling that an organization with such a stranglehold over a service is willing to engage in such shady dealings. Surely ICANN isn’t lacking funds, given that the public has no other options than to deal with you. Please make the ethical and fair choice to look beyond a temporary boost in your bottom line. The public deserves it. You should be ashamed of yourselves for such greedy behavior. Best, Rose David Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com changes
by cal_leggett＠hotmail.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My comments against proposed ICANN changes
by Carol Whalen Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern: I am a self-employed artist, teacher, and gallery owner. The majority of my business comes to me via my website. Changing your policies to allow .com prices to go up exponentially will make it harder for me and small businesses like mine to stay in business. The changes proposed also do not seem to promote competition and instead to allow ICANN to have it's hands in all the pots which goes against the principles of fairness and competition. Please reconsider the proposed changes and support small business owners. Sincerely, carol whalen Carol Whalen Art Studio 96 Lafayette Road #2 Hampton Falls NH 03844-2321 carolwhalenartstudio.com 603 969-7704

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com fees
by Tommy Tenbrook Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

No to raise fees for .com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Police Change for .com
by smit patel Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hey guys, I am a web developer and I can't afford paying extra for .com domains. Guys dont loot people like us. Stop this deal and do a fund raising event instead if you guys need more money. >From Smit Patel

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Anendment , please do not allow price increase
by Srikrishna Krishnarao Srinivasan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I own two .COM domains, they don’t create any income yet. I’m planning to register atleast 2-3 more to trial different ideas. With no revenue from them it is very hard to maintain. .COM has been a hope for many entrepreneurs. Please don’t let price increase and reduce accessibility. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Loss of transparency & Increasing corruption
by Honolulu-Massage-Therapy.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The internet is based on access to free information. Recent dealings with Verisign done behind closed door without any input from other industry members shows that decisions are being made at the expense of the people, and exposing the increasing corruption. Please keep the decision making process translucent and open, and stop increasing the prices of TLDs without any checks and balances.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Price increases
by DW3 Productions Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The price increases proposed seem like a money grab, without justifiable reasoning for such a dramatic increase. Please reconsider.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com domain proposed increase in prices
by cyber terror Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please and please I beg for this not to be finalized!!! This would be a great tragedy!!! Won't have a choice but to let .com domain be

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't make these changes
by Angel Dominguez Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, I am opposed to the proposed amendment which will result in a price increase to .COM domains from which Verisign will profit immensely for no justified and explicit reasons. At the very least, there should be a detailed plan and estimate on how the proposed cost increases will benefit the public interest before making such sweeping changes and only profit a single managing entity with vague terms. There should also be an evaluation of the current cost of managing the domain in comparison to how much is generated under the current pricing agreement to judge how well Verisign has been managing the domain in comparison to other companies. Please remove this proposal and present another one that makes sense. Sincerely, Angel Dominguez, PhD

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price increases
by Collin Beck Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I hear you’ve signed agreement to allow .COM prices to increase over the next decade. I register and help my clients register for .COM domains frequently and am not please by this; please rethink the deal. Regards, Collin Beck

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No requirement to charge more
by Andrew Cole Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Simply there is no requirement to charge more, the company registers more .com domains each year. The model works, leave it be.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not change .com
by Scott Putnam Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please do not change the pricing structure for .com tlds. Changing the pricing will have a huge impact on the web and how businesses and hobbyists alike use the web.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Domains are already expensive for a lot of individuals who would like to have a personal website, especially people in the 3rd world countries, this increase can only limit the access to .com websites for more people and has no functional purpose. I am against this price increase!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment in regard with proposed Amendment 3
by Ardelean Teofil Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in regard with the proposed Amendment 3 and it’s effect on the internet as we know it. Nowadays many individuals, such as myself, own their personal TLD .com for personal use or as online portfolios. The reason I bought my .com domain was the low price and the advantages it brings for me as a developer, allowing me to learn, by using this domain, about the technology of sites, web protocols such as http and https, as well as realizing the importance of Secure data transmission for any online activity. Securing the data transmission without a domain is almost impossible, as far as I know, so low prices for .com domains actually makes the web a safer place for us, teaching the “young” ones that encryption and secure data transmissions are not only easy to use but also mandatory in the world we live in. I ask you to not fulfill this Amendment as the increase in price will only discourage individuals and small businesses , as corporations won’t have any problem paying the increasing fees, but for a individual it will become costly to own a domain. Also competition is the mother of invention so allowing Verisign to operate as a domain registrar will likely create a monopoly in the domain market and creating unfair commerce at the expense of the public, who will have no choice but to pay the increasing fees or move to another platform for their online presence, as individuals or companies, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. I once again ask you to think twice and not Approve this Amendment as it will hurt many individuals owning domains and it could even change the internet as we know it. Thank you for taking my point of view into consideration and I have faith that you will make Right Choice. Yours sincerely, Teofil Ardelean

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Price Increase
by Nicholas Prussen Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I'm a current registrant of a .COM domain name. I believe that the proposed increase in prices for .COM domains is outrageous. The current set price is already more than adequate. ICANN is supposed to protect the interest of the people, not fill corporate pockets. Nicholas Prussen, Student at Boise State University

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

Feb. 10, 2020

"Following review of all of the public comments received, ICANN org will prepare and publish a summary and analysis report of the comments received." First, this seems like a conflict of interest, sort of like letting the accused select which witnesses get to testify, or, as in recent times, to allow NO witnesses to testify at all. Second, with everything being handled by computers for the registration and maintenance of .COM domain names, and with little to no need for human interaction, the increased costs seem counter-intuitive. Prices should be dropping, not increasing. Third, not all online models can transfer to mobile 'apps' where the need for a .com domain is no longer even needed. Instead, we live and die by our .com domain names. The increased costs add an additional burden upon those who must maintain these domain names or even multiple versions of the same domain name in order to protect our intellectual property. For example, if I owned a company such as XYZShoes.com I would also need to register names like XYZ-Shoes.com, X-Y-Z-Shoes.com, XYZShoes.biz, etc. to keep people from trying to take traffic from me by using very similar domain names like "XYZShoe.com." Indeed, for a now-defunct online business I once owned I received constant offers to 'sell' me dozens of variations of my own domain names with threats of other people getting them if I didn't buy them and thus risk someone registering a variation as a trademark then suing me for infringement. This stuff goes on every day. In summary, I do not see any benefit to giving ICANN the ability to raise prices not in keeping with the actual market and indeed creating more harm than good by giving them the ability to raise wholesale costs on a product like this where there is no actual cost on their end beyond giving their executives raises and more office space. Please deny this unnecessary and burdensome plan. Thank you.Wayne QuigleyHigh Point, NC 27261

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Leave it how it is
by Sebastian Cavlov Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The internet is a beautiful place be where the barrier to entry is low enough anyone can participate in it. By raising fees you would essentially be raising the barrier to entry for everyone to contribute to this resource. .com is not a business but a public resource. Leave it alone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Fee increases
by Chris Macdonald Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I would ask that you would take another look at agreement you see about to sign with Verisign. Keeping the internet, and top level domains inexpensive, should be a top priority for all involved. As the frontline distributor, this responsibility falls directly on you. Please prevent the needless corporatization of the industry. Thank you, Chris Macdonald Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com pricing changes
by JACKS inCalgary Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I understand these changes will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision. The language around how money from Verisign to ICANN will be spent is nebulous at best. The necessity for such an increase is poorly addressed. I object to the decision as it lacks detail, transparency and benefit to users. Andrew Dewit Canada Not sent from an iPhone.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .con deal
by Jonathan Reyes Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Pls don't be greedy, don't do this.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .СОМ price increase
by Lucy Slavinsky Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Greed is not good. If you not ashamed by your decision now, you will in a future. Karma is a bitch. Sent from my iPad

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] separate large corporate and small business
by Satoshi FURUKAWA Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Madame or Sir, I think there are so many ways to count how much access a site gets, and based on the access, .com registration fee can be decided. at this digital technology era, fairness is not applied the same thing to all. so please consider. or you should make something like aaa.scom (= small company) for small business and keep the fee as low as possible and .com for major corporations and you can charge whatever they can afford based on the its value (access count etc..) Anyway, that’s my opinion as a small business (actually solo-proprietor) owner. Thank you! Best Regards, satoshi ——————————————- Satoshi FURUKAWA koo design studio 20309 Gramercy Pl # F, Torrance, CA 90501 310-850-8211 est-ce(a)koo-ds.com koo-ds.com <http://koo-ds.com/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Unilateral price hikes
by Jeff Jourard Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Given that ICANN holds a virtual monopoly on the .COM top level domain, it is anticompetitive to simply hike the price with no competition or other open-market influence. I am strongly against it until the monopoly is busted and natural market forces can establish prices, or the organization is subjected to controls that are more in the public interest, like a public utility. Jeff Jourard Los Angeles, Calif.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I have several domain names of my own and manage a few others for some friends. While I can understand the need for an increase and the need for enhanced DNS security, I am concerned that this amendment COULD provide for a 7% annual increase in the price of domains. That's carrying things to an extreme; essentially raising the price of a .com domain 40% within 6 years. --

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] please do not go forward with the proposed amendment
by Zach Winters Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, Please do not go forward with the proposed amendment. I'm an independent creative and this would not be good for my business. sincerely, Zach Winters Website <http://zachwintersmusic.com/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zach-Winters-Music/100663509995973> | Bandcamp <http://zachwinters.bandcamp.com/> | Instagram <http://instagram.com/thezachwinters>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase
by Jes Sylvester Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

In support of .com domain owners, of which my business, stumpyoldmen.com belongs, I oppose the proposal for price increases. Sent by phone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] proposed price increase
by ROBERT COTE Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

My opposition to this price increase which will be borne primarily by private users and small businesses that can’t afford the increase Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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

Feb. 10, 2020

This will only spoil things for us.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN
by Paulette Daniels Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This will cripple small businesses Ann's people who are trying to earn an income outfee supplement their income. All in the name of what? More money for you all. This is ridiculous, I understand business increases need to happen but this is going to kill all the mom and pop shops online. This is terrible. Paulette Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase
by Nero facetime Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, I believe you are killing the internet with those price increase. Please reconsider .com price increase! Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please make no changes
by Winnaijablog Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

.com Domain should be left untouched

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concern about price increases and transparency
by Tom Engel Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To Whom It May Concern - I have no problems with slowly increasing prices to support new initiatives. But you occupy a position of power that should reflect transparency in the decision making process - that will ultimately affect millions of domain users. Stop this process as of right now, and start over with full transparency as to the process, discussions and goals. Tom Tom Engel - Principal Consultant Vantage Point HR P.O. Box 1371 Beaverton, OR 97075 971-238-2374 www.vantagepoint-hr.com<http://www.vantagepoint-hr.com/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/vantagepbs/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Why are Verisign and ICANN trying to destroy the internet
by jeremy＠ramshornstudios.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Keep .com domains accessible!
by Elizabeth Marie Smith Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am deeply disturbed by what I've heard recently about the proposed changes to the ICANN and Verisign contract. The price changes alone are outrageous and will bar millions of people, including families and small businesses, from owning and maintaining their websites. Additionally, allowing Verisign to operate as a registrar is counterproductive and will reduce the quality choices available for registrars on the consumer's end. And finally, what is this $20 million dollars for? Infrastructure? Security? The CEO's pocket? We deserve to know! I understand you've ignored us in the past. Don't do it again. Thank you, E. Smith

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disapprove of amendment as proposed
by Ryan Acebo Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I disagree with the lack of openness regarding the proposed changes and the intent to tie a closer relationship with Verisign with an uncapped and uncontrolled fee structure over the next 10 years. The .COM registration fees are currently out of control and only getting worse. There’s no evidence that the proposed amendment will promote a stronger DNS solution or promote a healthy marketplace. I’m disheartened by this proposal and others that ICANN are considering (like with .ORG domains) as it seems like there are nefarious decisions being made without public discussion for a global service. This proposal implies that ICANN is resolving its responsibility and giving it to a private company. Vote NO on the amendment. Thank you, Ryan

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] please do not allow COM prices to go up
by Riad S. Wahby Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

My comment is simple: allowing COM prices to increase appears to be a pure money grab. There's no reason these prices should increase---the margins are already very high on domains and costs will be *decreasing*, not increasing, in the future. Taken together with recent (mis)behavior regarding ORG, it's hard to believe this is anything other than corrupt. Please don't do it. -- -=rsw

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please reconsider
by office＠bytemutiny.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please maintain price caps for .com domains
by Lynn C. Loi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

ICANN was created in part to introduce competition between domain name registrars, and it has enabled everyday people like me to have a chance at creating a small impact on others in the world by sharing our resources and helping them get results. Not maintaining price caps will counter the flourishing of the creators on the internet, and drive more power into the hands of the few. Please reconsider this move and maintain price caps for .com domains. Thank you. Lynn

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposed
by David Wible Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern, It is widely viewed and is my personal opinion that this amendment is not in the best interest of the consumers and is in the best interest of a few private corporations. This amendment should, at the very least have more input from the companies and users before it is implemented. David Wible M 850-218-7180 W 510-394-2530 Emerald Water Designs, LLC

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