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

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don't increase the prices
by Nicholas Boncardo Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] the whole ICANN community should have a say
by Paul Adams Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am writing to register my disapproval of ICANN's changes to the Verisign .com contract. No such decisions should be made without input from the community. Paul Adams

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment on proposed amendment
by Michelle Polacinski Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This potential to increase domain wholesale prices makes the internet inaccessible for everyone. Domains are already very expensive and this could mean a slowing flow of information, a decrease in global education. As a domain owner, I am very concerned over these new proposed changes that do nothing positive other than put more money in ICANN's pockets. Please reconsider, for the sake of society, to enact these changes. Best, Michelle

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I find this amendment very disconcerting and believe it will cause the .com TLD to lose popularity as more affordable solutions are available. Please reconsider enacting this amendment. Thank you. Matt S.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello , I am a registrant of a .com domain name and streaming solution company. 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. More than this price its not ferry , my proposal is you can lower the price from $7.85 to $7 not to increase. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest, not only to grow for themselfe, and make more money from our pocket. This is serious work we are not playing and you please don’t play with us. Daniel Marku IT Director to TV 7 & Radio 7, Direcotr of Global7.tv Streaming expert to Sednacast.com Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] We do not support amendment 3
by mike dwyer Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I feel that ICANN has not used an open process to adopt this amendment. I am suspicious that the additional money to be paid to ICANN by Verisign is intended for uses that are not clearly identified. I fear that costs will increase inordinately for small operations like mine to keep a .COM domain name registered, and that there will be no recognizable benefit to me or to the broad, global Internet community. Please rescind this action until it has broad support across the Internet communities. Yours, Mike Dwyer Fort Collins, CO USA

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] NO for this!
by Matti Remes Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This is just another example where money walk over what's good for the general cause. Set aside the greed, and focus on what good for the people. What you are doing is wrong. - Matti Remes

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please don’t allow increases to .com domain names
by Bernard Nahas Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Absolute non-sense
by Enrique Martinez Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Come on. Allowing this stuff to go through will just harm the consumers. Prices will go up on all .com domain names because Verisign is money hungry to begin with. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise the prices of .com registration without consideration to the consumer for such price increase.
by Mark Ebersole Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Sirs: We understand the the costs go up however, there is a reasonable limit. The proposal in place exceeds a reasonable limit without an explanation of the benefits to all parties. This cost increase appears to only benefit the two parties and no other party or entity can reap any benefit for this. The consumer is most hit and this almost guarantees a reduction of the internet and not expansion. Sincerely, Mark Ebersole MLE Tech Cedar Park, TX.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] . com raise fees
by a.s frix Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

life is getting harder and harder. with goverment fees and changes in lifestyle. salary is still low compared to the needs. we don't need raise in fees of any sort. we want lower fees.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Stop

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Practice responsibility to the community you serve. Please announce the contract changes publicly, and please allow sufficient time for public discussion before putting them into effect. Fyodor

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Totally disagree of price increase
by Mohd Hadihaizil Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As a registrant of hundreds of .com domain, i totally disagree with the price increase. the current rate is more than suitable for the .com registry to manage the domain. no increase of the .com domain needed, period!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain Price Increase
by Michael Martin Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I think the domain prices are fair the way they are. An increase will discourage people from buying them. In other words, it could hurt sales.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello there, I have just heard from namecheap that there will be regular price increases over the next 8 years regarding .com domains. It appears that the proposed price increases are somewhat arbitrary, wit no justification being promulgated to support said price changes. Yes, things inevitably go up in price, I would simply like to understand your justification for doing so, after all, this will affect a large number of Internet users in terms of their own internal costs which I have no doubt some of whom will definitely have to justify their own cost structures. Regards, Trevor Brewerton

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop with the shitty behind-closed-doors deals
by Sam Stowers Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, As a small-time entrepreneur and student, having easy access to website domains makes my job much easier. Conversely, changes that make domains more expensive for shady reasons make my life, and everyone else's who's not an executive at Verisign or ICANN, harder. Please reconsider the .com domain price decision. Best, -Sam *SAM STOWERS* MINERVA SCHOOLS AT KGI '20. SLUMBER.TECH <https://www.slumber.tech/> *MINERVA*® ACHIEVING EXTRAORDINARY® minerva.kgi.edu

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I oppose .com price increases
by Grayson Paynter Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Especially when deals are done in secret without community feedback.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Your Price Increase
by Salam Harchi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Your planned price increase is absolutely not welcome and will harm tremendously the internet and internet users. If implemented, it will have serious and infair Impact and consequences all the online community. Salam harchi Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com price increase
by turlough kennedy Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

As a .com customer and user I come under the customer contract agreement and that agreement states that as a customer I have a say and a right to know when it comes to deals as it will impact me. You have done none of the above. Not only have you broken this agreement you have also overlooked the laws set out by the UN. I do not agree to the increase to the .com prices and if you do this to me then you have just forced me into something against my will which is, at its core, a breach of human rights as outlined by the EU and UN. Under no circumstances do you have my permission or consent to set an increase on my domain. Do you understand this? Regards, Turlough Kennedy

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign and ICANN new agreement
by Thomas Graham Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We received an email from our registrar NameCheap explaining the "deal" Verisign and ICANN have worked out to benefit themselves and subject business owners like myself to pay higher prices for our domains. We would like to be on record as being totally 100% against this type of deal and would like ICANN to revisit these decisions along with the top registrars like NameCheap to work out a Win-Win solution, allowing us all to maintain Trust within the IT industry. As Randy Moss often says during his NFL game preview shows . . "C'mon Man ! ! " -Tom G. TMA, Inc. Mickleton, NJ

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price change
by inxhi Beshi Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello ! Im writing this e-mail because of the amendment 3 which will affect the .COM domain prices leading to an increase for all users . As a simple person & a consumer of this service i strongly advise & totally appreciate if you guys would consider to not pass this new agreement as it will do a big harm to all peoples who are trying to figure out they’re a way how to integrate theyr businesses online or just have a simple blog to share ideas and open conversation. So please may consider my word and others to as well . With all the respect . Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] The cost to small business of .com domains
by Wendy Reese Hartmann Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

"Verisign will be allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years" While I certainly understand the need to raise prices to meet business demand, there is a limit to what that demand commands. As a small business owner, I have to be conscious of every dollar spent. A website is a necessary business expense. The domain should not be a deal breaker. ICANN's decision to make this deal with Verisign was done without notification to the ICANN community. One of the most important rules of business is to know your customer. This decision not only appears that you do not know your customer's, you simply do not care about us. That is tragic. Please limit the price increases. Give small businesses a chance to succeed. Give us the opportunity to play on an equal playing field. Wendy Reese Hartmann, owner Whole Being Inc Gotahold Brewing Company

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

Feb. 10, 2020

This development is unfriendly but I strong advice that the authorities involved should encourage the use of .COM increasing the price will affect us more especially we small business owner

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DO NOT INCREASE COSTS OF .COM DOMAINS
by Brandon Read Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Do not increase prices for .com domains. We do not need any more cost increases when it comes to owning and registering a domain.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am apposed to the announced deal with verisign allowing them to increase prices. It makes me want to support the replacement of icann with a new more accountable organization. Please change your direction so I can continue to support your mission

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

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom may concern : I totally disagree with this decision, it is unfair, antidemocratic, anti social and put seriously at risk the freedom of internet. Cordiali saluti, Hilsen, Best regards, Riccardo

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN is failing its public trust by raising rates rather than pursuing efficiencies
by Robert, Bob Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] We're anti .com price Increase
by Ezz El Dean Hashish Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We don't want increase prices, We're anti .com price Increase.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am very against this.
by Adam Hursey Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am very against this change.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment for Verisign Contract
by Jamie Lehman Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

The ability for anyone on the internet to be free to go out and create their own website at an affordable price should be protected. The allowed increases by Verisign to the .COM top level domain prices pose a serious threat to this. ICANN clearly needs more money for system infrastructure, but allowing Verisign to provide this funding is not worth all of the strings attached. Increasing the 18 cent ICANN fee per domain to something more sustainable (like a few bucks instead) and asking dues from it's shareholders should be the way to raise money for more infrastructure, not letting Verisign have a largely unregulated Monopoly on internet domains.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by sd＠no5 Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sirs, I object to the proposed increases in .com (and any other) domains. Increases such as are proposed, will mean that I will purchase and use less and less domains, instead of increasing them and I am sure others will do the same, therefore cutting your income! I therefore recommend that you keep any increases to an absolute minimum in order to keep your income stream steady and increasing - and not decreasing as they surely will if you go ahead with the increases as proposed! Yours sincerely, S. Dittrich.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am not happy with this deal made with Verisign under the radar. Please amend it and keep prices affordable. Regards, Hayssam Hoballah -- +33685782756 https://www.hayssamhoballah.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Price Increase
by Gish Sk Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To whom it may concern I am against the proposed .com Price increases and proposals. This is unfair as you hold a monopoly on this. It's not like one can choose to go elsewhere.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I OPPOSE PRICE CHANGES
by James Patrick Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am a small business owner and any price increase for my .COM domains will have a significant negative affect on the financial stability of my business. I strongly oppose any amendment that would increase costs for my domains. Sincerely,James PatrickOwner, PatrickLab LLC

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I own several .com domains and I’m against this change that will impact my business.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] the increase in .com fees
by Osama Sarar Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sir, Am against this increase in the price for the .com domains most of small business will be affected and it is not fair I hope you will consider to keep the prices as they are Thanks for your kind attention Regards Osama Sarar Manager - Civil Engineer Mob : +1 713 584 5343 Email : sarar(a)ozbild.com Mob : +1 832 598 1118 Web : www.ozbild.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by AA Network Solutions Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not agree to this back hand secret deals when it effects every customer worldwide. The keeping increasing prices are just making them only available to the select rich few plus the company being paid money that isnt known what its for or if its dedicated to the investment of the domain system and that only not for people to profit from. This decision isn't made with the effects of millions of customers around the world. I am disappointed at the dark side secret deals that effect people worldwide

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Verisign should absolutely NOT be allowed to increase the cost of .COM domains. This implied cost increase will devastate small .COM owners worldwide. Sushiil Shettigar

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Icann
by Jessica Bairefoot Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I have 2 domains and I recommend namecheap to all my business affiliates. Because we redirect our given long website links for our customers. With namecheap we are able to customize our own link and redirect to the corporate link. This allows our customer to see our branded name while connected with ease. We usually are already paying for the corporate link..plus name cheap domain. Please do not drive up rates.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do Not Raise My Costs!
by Michael Marcotte Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

We are a very small operation and the price increase you are considering would be devastating to us. Please reconsider this move on the basis of the terrible impact it will have on users. Thank You Mike Marcotte 800 Loma Vista Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No prices increases please
by Catherine Conelly Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not implement changes that will price individuals and small businesses out of .coms
by JT Foster Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please do not implement changes that will price individuals and small businesses out of .coms. This will hurt my own business and others like me. Keep the internet egalitarian and accessible, not beholden to the highest bidder. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Registration Price Increases
by Kevin Bender Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I’d like to express my concern and disapproval regarding the potential for .com domain names to increase in terms of registration cost. While I can understand the desire to increase the cost for registering .com domains, .com domains undoubtedly provide more potential visibility for smaller entities. If you want to encourage people to use other top-level domains, then you should do so by ensuring that the prices for those other top-level domains DECREASE to the point that .com domains are less attractive from a cost perspective. You SHOULD NOT increase the cost of .com domains to make them less accessible to smaller entities, however, as that only encourages abuse by larger entities with more resources by forcing smaller entities to compromise on visibility. I would, however, be in favor of .com price increases on the basis of how many .com domains a single entity owns to discourage domain squatters/scalpers from sitting on a bunch of domains for financial gain. Furthermore, I’d be in favor of .com price increases on the basis of total revenue so larger entities pay more for .com domain registrations while allowing smaller-scale companies and individuals to continue having access to the .com top-level domain. Kevin Bender Pacifica, CA

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I disagree with his decision to increase the value of .COM domains. This would negatively affect people who, like me, are from developing countries, where our economies are small and that access to a domain name could become extremely expensive, condemning many to lose the domains they already acquired. Personally as an entrepreneur this would be a blow to my business, so I ask you to give up that decision.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against a price increase
by Antigreen L. Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am against a price increase

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Are you kidding me?
by markspritzler＠perfectworldprogramming.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This is a disgrace and not right. Mark

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Outlaws
by dieter＠gentzow.com Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Domain names should be managed by 100 percent non profit organizations. Using your monopoly to jack the prices should be outlawed.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No Closed Door Deals and keep .COM the same.
by Doug Ward Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Bad idea to change .COM contract and will only result in more profit with no benefit for consumers.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Not okay with the recent price increase deal made in secret
by Lisa Barrett Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sirs/Madams, I am writing to formally complain about the significant changes recently made in the contract with Verisign. These changes were made in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. Although ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action, this is not okay. I am writing to publicly denounce the price increases that will harm internet users and are anti-democratic. Cancel this decision immediately. Thank you, Lisa Barrett INSEAD MBA

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