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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dont raise prices
by Dan Williams Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Be transparent.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DON'T YOU DARE!!!
by Larry Omakh Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I heard you pricks are making changes that will negatively impact on .com domain prices. If you do this, y'all dumb motherfuckers are going to get what's coming to you. Assholes.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop increasing .com price!
by Trayan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Stop increasing .com price!

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Re: [Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Michael Niles Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not support ICANN allowing the rise of .com registration costs in their partnership with Verisign. Please do not allow these cost increases.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Com domain price increase
by Krimoon Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. 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. Kareem Connor

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Last month, ICANN announced significant changes to the contract it has with Verisign, Inc. who operate the .COM top-level-domain (TLD). ICANN made these changes in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. This is not a new behavior for ICANN, but it is no less reprehensible. These changes in pricing affect users for years to come. ICANN will receive $20 million, but we have no disclosure of how this money will benefit users or support the domain infrastructure. This is a sweetheart deal that punishes consumers. William Beem

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Do not increase the cost of a .com site. I will not renew if you do Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose amendment 3
by Blake Bollinger Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I oppose amendment 3. This should be a fair and accessible internet for all.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Be accountable
by sysop＠wirecom.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As you consider changes to the Verisign .com contract, please be transparent and accountable. That means: 1. Conduct these negotiations in a manner such that the public can understand the motivations and expectations of the parties involved. 2. Let the public know the obligations and benefits that would accrue to ICANN and Verisign under any new arrangement. Thank you. -- Roch Smith, Jr.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't do anything to raise prices
by Ricardo Toledo Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Namecheap sent us an email saying that there was some negotiation done with Verizon that could potentially raise prices for them and thus us. If this is the case, please don't do anything that could result in price increases for final users. Thank you. Ricardo Toledo

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Potential price increase for .com
by Eugene Popov Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’m strongly against these changes since they obviously will drive prices up and that’s makes me as a student and young startup-guy very depressed since expenses for maintaining home grown projects will increase from year to year With best regards, Evgenii Popov

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Gradual rise of .COM prices
by Nikita Indik Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please don't let .COM prices to rise. This is a backbone of the internet and should be affordable to ordinary people like me. -- *Make 2020 the year of the customer! *Start by visualizing your customer journeys with our free tool. <http://bit.ly/2Fsklt5>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM Price Changes
by James Dos Santos Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi ICANN, This is shocking news that you wish to start the process to make .COM domains inaccessible. How could you make such a decision without consulting more people affected by such a decision? I highly disagree with your quick methods to pass something that affects So many and hope you take some time to hear from the many people affected by making the most popular domain extension unaffordable for the average Joe.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I really don't like the fact that the price increase is being made without asking the consumers. You do know that without consumers you don't have a business! The almighty dollar is a two edge sword it cuts both ways! You raise your prices to much you actually loose business! If it's not broken why try to fix it?

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not pass amendment 3 to the .COM registry
by Locke Bircher Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern, I am opposed to amendment 3 to the .COM registry. The price increases are unwarranted, unjust, unfair, and undesirable from all points of view other than Verisign's or ICANN's. Corporate interests are not the domain name system's best interests. Please do not pass or approve it. Thanks, Locke

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Don't be greedy and further reduce the potential of the middle class. Price increases for .com are not acceptable. The internet is one of the few things that can be enjoyed by all socioeconomic groups. Let's keep it that way. Thank you Hal Dougherty

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price Increase proposal
by Bubba Smith Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This proposed action is deplorable. It is harmful to internet users in the short and long term. Further - your expenses are not increasing proportionately.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in prices of. Com domains
by FaYzan kHan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Respected Sir, Madam I am writing this email to request you to review your decision before making any changes because this can effect thousands of users using. Com domains. Most of the people are doing online trading and this will effect their profit because of increase in the operating costs of the website. Regards Faizan Khalil Sent from my Huawei Mobile

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I don't agree with the price increase for .COM domains. This increase will affect million of users who need to get a . COM domain. In my opinion this should not be allowed to happen. The .com domains should be cheap and affordable for anyone. Cheers, Agli -- Agli Panci

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop price increase
by Rajeeb Banstola Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Price increase hurts small businesses as well as the whole internet ecosystem. Withdraw the contract.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price increase
by Charles E. Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern, Please reconsider the current price increase. .COM domains are the backbone of the internet and should be accessible to as many people as possible. Sincerely, Charles Ewert

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] release com domains!
by Serge Pet Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Don't harm internet, please. Serge

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop price Increases
by Matt Kornegay Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN, I do not agree with this consideration in change of policy or contract to raise prices or whatever else is considered that would hurt or prevent others like myself from being able to afford .coms because of high prices or increases. I politely ask you not to make a decision to do this and to leave the current pricing as is. Thanks, Matt Kornegay

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in .com costs
by Rocky Yuan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not agree in the increase in costs that come come the new amendment

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign deal
by Mark Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The private deal between ICANN and Verisign was not made in public interest. Please revoke this agreement for the betterment of all. -- Mark Eckenrode

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This is horrendous.
by Moofie Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Up to 70% price increases over the next couple years. Cuz why the hell not? Please consider my message along with many others you will be receiving - DO NOT DO THIS. It will be horrible for the consumer, registrar, and internet in general.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase
by Tim Corey Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This proposed increase is ludicrous.With all the additional millions of.com’s that are being registered one would think that this would more than adequately compensated for the cost of living in any information. Please do not implement this. Regards, Tim Corey

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I DONT AGREE
by Charles Jackson Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a small business who uses a domain controlled by icann I do not agree to anything that would otherwise raise the cost of a .com domain. I feel domains are already getting expensive and out of reach as “Premium” domains reach the thousands. When I was a kid you could buy a domain for a dollar but now they are reaching 10-599 per year this is insane for something you can never hold and essentially are renting forever.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed .com price increases
by Hale Turner Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I understand that ICANN has made changes in secret without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users - regarding price increases for .com domains over the next decade. .com domains make up 40% of all registered domains on the internet. Proposed price increases could add 70% to current prices. With other price increases, this could make .com domains inaccessible for many people and more expensive for everyone else. Alongside these contract changes, Verisign has agreed to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support ICANN's domain name system initiatives, without any clarity about how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure. 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. * *The four issues of concern are:* 1. Price increases for .com domains 2. ICANN will receive an extra $20 million 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 act 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, maximizing its control of domain name pricing to the detriment of other competing registrars. While this might result in lower prices to consumers, *fewer registrars will harm competition, choice, and domain name services. * 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 regarding price controls for the .ORG, .INFO, and .BIZ TLDs. The proposed .com price increases will have a significant negative impact on internet users/ domain owners. It is important that there is transparency with the industry regarding price hikes and potentially reducing choice and domain services. There needs to be adequate consultation with the key groups who will be negatively impacted by this decision. Sincerely Haley Turner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop the Verisign deal
by Lite Developers Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The Verisign deal is just an act of selfishness from ICAAN's end. You should always think of the masses. I do hope ICAAN have a change of mind. Thank you.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. 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. W. Max McMahon Gainesville, FL United States

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concerns
by Michael Lenaghan Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’m concerned about the direction ICANN has been taking with .org and, now, .com. Those TLDs are sanctioned monopolies. Can consumers count on ICANN to protect their interests?

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against the Amendment 3
by Dev Is Funny Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a registrant of several .com domain names. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Oliver Sosa Dev Is Funny CEO & Founder devisfunny.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don’t raise the price
by Mike Cher Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Don’t raise the price. Affordable low price for all people. Even for low and poor people who need website and want to start small online business

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop
by therannmann2000＠gmail.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

don't

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I oppose the changes proposed as it creates additional fees for a large number of small businesses.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] verisign deal
by Martin Damaske Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Stop this - it is outreagous Martin Damaske Patrimo & Comp GmbH

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop this price hike
by Ajithkumar Chandramouli Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Small businesses and small sized NGOs completely depend on affordable domain names and hosting. While hosting prices are getting more and more affordable, the domain prices increase every year. While quality of domain owners and websites matter, there should be other yardstick rather than the price. Please revoke this decision. Ajithkumar https://logicalscience.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Dellice Mensah-Eliason Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please Avoid .COM Price Increases To Whom It May Concern These recent decisions by only ICANN and Verisign will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, I believe these decisions needs to be reversed. The proper organizations, boards and consumers of the .COM services needs to be involved in these important decision making processes. Thanks, Dellice. Consumer of a .COM Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] STOP THE .COM PRICE INCREASE
by J. Ryan Melogy Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

THE ONLY THING I KNOW ABOUT ICANN IS THAT YOU ARE GOING TO RAISE THE PRICE OF MY DOMAIN AND GIVE THE MONEY TO A HUGE CORPORATION NAMED VERISIGN. PLEASE STOP THE PRICE INCREASE. JOHN RYAN

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't increase the price of .com domains
by nonconformist Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Dot Com Price Hike - Disagree
by Sibipaul Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear ICANN... I'm a DOT COM Domain Owner... I strongly disagree with the price increase... kindly keep the price low.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I just want to let you know that I oppose your recent changes to your .COM contract with Verisign. Thanks to your greed and graft, domains are already way more expensive than they need to be. Stop trying to squeeze the consumer more! I know that ICAAN hardly cares who I am or what I think, but if someone reads this I want you to know that I will oppose *anything* that increases your profits, and I'll support *any* attempt to replace ICAAN with an institution that is run, not-for-profit, in the people's interest. If you guys want more money, try innovating something.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I strongly object to the actions you are seeking to take with Verisign which will increase costs for .com names. In addition, you should not have done it without notice and comment.
by kit kaufman Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No to price increase
by Harmanpreet Singh Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. 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] Totally against .com price increase
by Alejandro Perea Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This seems like a very dumb way to make more money. This might represent a small expenditure to most people in the first world, but this could represent something to emerging ideas in other places in the world. These people shouldn't have to be filtered by that.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Good afternoon, Please reconsider the decision for increasing .COM prices for small businesses, independent web designers, musicians/bands, ETC. This is not fair for the people who are doing start ups as well. This decision is unfair and is not warranted. Please do not increase the prices for .COM domains. Thad Watanabe Independent Web Designer

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] verisign deal
by Martin Damaske Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN .com prices
by Aya Borucki Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I am not happy about ICANN’s plans to possibly raise the price of .com domains each year. please do not go forward with this decision

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