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

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com prices increases
by Susan Beckett Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I strenuously object to the new rules that would allow escalating fees for .com domain name registrations in the next decade. There is no justification for this based on ICANN costs, especially for renewals, and it is burdensome for small businesses like mine. Sincerely, Susan Beckett contact(a)groundcovernews.com

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I have read of the intention to raise the prices of wholesale .com registrations. Please reconsider this as it would decision. It would be a strong detriment to my business and usage of personal websites. I would need to strongly consider whether my continued renewals would make financial sense. Thank you, -Todd Martindale

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment for Proposed Amendment 3: unsupportive
by Jeff Parrish Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not support the amendment as written. I have a software engineer building web services for over a decade. I believe that raising prices on .com TLDs is necessary, but the amendment allows raising prices too quickly, and should provide better caps on pricing adjustments. Furthermore I do *not* support Verisign receiving any more power over .com domains, nor its ability to gain even more control prices for .com domains. Sincerely, Jeff Parrish -- Phone: +1-916-801-6693

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

Feb. 10, 2020

To Whom It May Concern: As an owner of several .com domains, I am greatly upset by the proposed changes ICANN wants to make to the fee structure. If .com domain prices can grow by more than 70% over the next decade, I may not be able to afford to run my businesses and will need to let my current domain addresses expire, in favor of other options. This would ultimately result in less revenue for Verisign. I oppose this amendment and urge you to reconsider. This amendment will prohibit some business owners from having a web presence. Sincerely, Laurie L. Young

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] You slimy gits
by Drew DeVault Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

If the .org public comment period was anything to measure by, the .com comments will be equally ineffective. Regardless, I am here to register my disagreement with the proposed .com price hikes. You slimy, shady, self-serving jerks.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com domain price increases
by Benjamin Baez Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please don't increase .com prices. It doesn't make sense to do so when automation and greater efficient of security monitoring should be decreasing costs involved with operating DNS and registrar operations. Instead, it should be getting cheaper just like how computers, Internet access, etc. get cheaper and faster. Ben Baez

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase for.coms
by William Stewart Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I think this is terrible. This is just an admin fee and you cost thousands of people their job, shameful, W

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increase on .com
by Yogi Bear Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

No increases. Enough money is taken by all the ridiculous regulations we must endure. Regulate yourself and your providers.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Consult with the ICANN and wider community before raising .COM prices
by Sarwech Shar Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Plain and simple!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Regarding the price increase for .com
by Kim Lee Sim Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sirs, We were recently being informed by our server provider that the .com domain will be significantly increased by 40% or more. It is certainly a disappointing news since the decision were made by your organisation and another party on a closed door basis. Additionally, we don’t see why it should be increased at all as it shouldn’t be affected by inflation or the market movement. We, as a consumer, sincerely hope you can maintain the pricing of .com as it is. Thank you. Elvis

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, as an owner of multiple .COM domains, I am very much against the deal that will allow Verisign to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years, amounting to an increase of 70% over 10 years. This a an unusual steep increase. Together with the agreed payment $20 million payment of Verisign to ICANN, one may think that ICANN allowed the increase as a return service. Best Regards, Olaf Reineke, Germany

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against Increases to .com domain
by ThomT Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I am sending this email to communicate that I do not agree with the proposed increases for the .com domain extension. The cost of domains has already increased significantly over the past several years, in many cases, through a host of suspect business practices. ICANN’s stated mission (motto) is “One World. One Internet.” Making changes that continually increase the cost of individuals participating in the internet seems to be contra to this stated goal. I respectively ask that you re-consider the proposed increases to the .com domain. I, as well as many others, will be monitoring these developments as they appear to be a trend that is further exacerbating the state of the net. Regards, Thom

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Put Legacy Registries out to Competitive Bid. Ask the EU and the US DOJ for Help Freeing ICANN From Its Oppressors.
by Keven Dabney Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

ICANN, I would rather see you put legacy TLDs out to competitive bid, as has been suggested of you by the United States Department of Justice. What you would see is a monumental influx of cash to operate ICANN for the better good, and to continually allow registries opportunities to innovate. However, the current system is broken, does not encourage innovation by the registries themselves, and only encourages corruption and back-door deals which make registries more money at the expense of the general public. $1.2 billion for Ethos capital to buy .org? Why is ICANN not properly putting the legacy TLDs out for competitive tender? These continual "cash grabs" just go into deep pockets (Verisign, Ethos, PIR), are taken from registrants for no good reason. ICANN should be the one getting paid for this. ICANN should not be the evil doer for allowing for profit monopolies to take over on the .org namespace, raise prices on .com namespace and ruin what worked so well in the early 2000s. Imagine a world where ICANN did not hand out presumptive right of renewal contracts, and you could periodically keep the registries in check by auctioning off the management of them for the next 6 or 10 years! The legacy TLDs should also NOT be allowed to sue you -- their regulator. This is one of the biggest issues you have. ICANN is not strong enough against these massive for-profit companies. I suggest you take these issues directly to the Department of Justice. And to the European Union. ICANN should be honest and say "we are a captured organization" and we need help getting out of the rut we are in today. You really need to be courting competition authorities to help fix the massive issues ICANN has created over the last 5 to 10 years! There are outside parties who have the power to undo what your prior counterparts did. And then ICANN can once again get back to what it should be -- a respected organization that actually serves the public good, and not just a few insiders who run the entire show. P.S. Do not classify this spam! Thank you. Keven Dabney Internet Professional

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise prices
by My Green Nest Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Do not raise the prices of .com that’s purely out of greed. You will hurt small businesses everywhere! Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I decline .com rate increase
by Chen Osipov Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I decline .com rate increase Best Wishes, Chen Osipov @:-) __________________________________ *Chen Osipov* *mssg.me/obender* <https://mssg.me/obender> * Expert Software Craftsmanship Mentor *

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Leave price of .COM alone!
by Foundation of Truth Assembly Abuja Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Must every big business in America follow the steps of Trump and make everything accessible only to the rich? Please don't do anything that will make you a TRUMP clone! Leave the prices of .com domains alone and unchanged please.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Stop ! Not In The Public Interest
by Carlos Sosa Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Carlos Sosa

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

Feb. 10, 2020

All this gobbledygook is just an elaborate way to increase the annual costs of any .com out there (and I assume there are millions of them). This is not an administration intensive process. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. -Brian D. Peckham Silly little .com owner.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment for Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Raju Mandapati Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, My name is Raju Mandapati and I work as a Director of Product at a Digital Marketing Agency based in Chicago, USA. Day-in day-out I advise our clients (small and large) on their digital business needs. A strong factor that allows us to operate in the best interest of the client is the low cost of domains, especially .com. ICANN working with Verisign to increase the price of .COM domains in exchange for $20million is unethical business practice for an non-profit organization who’s in charge of regulating the namespace area. I urge ICANN to back away from this deal and I strongly support not increasing the .COM domain prices to continue fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Thanks, Raju Mandapati Director of Product raju(a)mabbly.com | +1 3129752205 © Mabbly LLC. 116 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 USA. www.mabbly.com

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Do not increase the pricing of .COM domains.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please reconsider
by Cory Cone Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I started my first business 19 years ago when I was 16 years old. One of the reasons I was able to start a web hosting company at that time and maintain it was due to the fact that the .COM TLD have maintained a very affordable rate. If this changes and rates increase with regularity I fear that it could become a barrier of entry for some people. Everyone should have access to the tools they need to succeed. Please ICANN protect the interest of the people and not the interest of corporations. Thank you, Cory Cone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Changes to the contract with Verisign, Inc.
by Nauman Afzal Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I do not support new changes to the contract and increase in the .com price. I strongly oppose that. — Nauman

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't sell out freedom for money
by Logan Rogers-Folis Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please don't sell out the freedom the .com has brought to rich and poor alike, by selling out the controls to the .com for a pile of money. Please remember what the ICANN was made for and keep to the values. -- Logan Rogers-Follis - logan(a)tntnetworx.net Try New Technology in your Networks - www.tntnetworx.net

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I am writing to voice my opinion in opposition to Proposed Amendment 3. For me its simple. Right now, more than every before small business owners have a low barrier of entry into the digital world. I work with successful people who have taken chances with online businesses ideas because of this low barrier. I understand that for most established businesses price hikes such as this likely won't mean much but it will impact the millions of small, independent businesses and developers that rely on .com domains and those who will loose motivation to start business due to high startup/renewal fees will be a true loss to use all.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN & VeriSign activity
by Remy Isaac Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Amendment 3 is a blatant abuse of position and its deplorable. Conducting closed door deals that impact millions of unsuspecting people simply for monetary gain is exactly the type of unscrupulous actions of a greedy tyrant. The people receive no significant benefit from this "amendment". The world is changing and this type of odious corporate behavior can topple even the biggest entities when its put on blast for all to see. -- Remy Isaac Executive Director AATAC ****CONFIDENTIAL - THIS EMAIL IS INTENDED FOR THE RECIPIENT ONLY AND ALL INFORMATION EXCHANGED BETWEEN PARTIES SHALL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL & SHOULD NEVER BE DISCLOSED TO OUTSIDE THIRD PARTIES WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN price increases
by Andus H Brandt 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. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest, not for the benefit of one company's shareholders. Please lower the cost of .com domains in the interest of the public. Version has monopolized the management of .com domain names. This is not right. ICANN should do a U-turn and set this right! Andus H Brandt Blackbird Designs 510-601-1150 www.berkeleyremodel.com www.buildingbeneath.blogspot.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I want my voice heard
by Aaron Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

These changes will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision. Given the significant, cascading, impacts I want to have my voice heard in this decision. This amendment will create a significant barrier of entry to people building an online presence. The public deserves a say in this decision, since this decision is impacting the public significantly. Sincerely, Aaron

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] pls don't
by Jalil Fierro Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Just don't

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

Feb. 10, 2020

This is terrible and isn't the will of the people that have helped your company grow. Doing this in secret as well is a surefire way to lose my support for any decisions from here on out, and I hope other people follow.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM & VeriSign
by Cagdas Gur Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi there, Please revert the recent changes to .com TLD and stop the unchecked monopoly of VeriSign that these changes produce. ICANN is in the heart of the Internet and the .com TLD is the backbone of it. Please do not mess with it. Sent from my iPad

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I am not for the Proposed Agreement 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement between ICANN and Verisign for the following reasons: 1. Much more transparency is needed with respect to how the $20 million dollars wil be spent to support ICANN’s domain name system initiatives. 2. Very concerned about price increases, commerce and connection for current and future domains and businesses stemming from this proposed agreement. Please rethink your stance on this proposal. Thank you for your consideration. - Mary Clark

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't increase the price of .com addresses
by Daniel Weston Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I am against the increase that was proposed. I have multiple domains and have yet to see a valid argument for why the price increase benefits me, or other businesses. Please reconsider. Dan Weston California

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Greetings, I am a small business owner and a registrant of multiple .com domain names. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. No one other than Verisign want an increase in .COM prices. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Daniel Ramirez Phoenix, Arizona USA

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

Feb. 10, 2020

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

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Maz Serena Rockers Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please don't do this. I won't be able to afford any of my domains. My domains are my hope to get out of the rat race. Please don't take my hope away.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I dont agree with proposed increase in price! And will follow any necessary means to prevent it! Andrey

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains
by Daniel Portales Rosado 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. — Daniel Portales R.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not raise the rate to purchase .com domains
by Ryland King Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

This will adversely affect new, small business owners and founders.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Keep .com prices accessible
by andrew simpson Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Hello, I just bought my own .com domain name last year. I was a student without much money. If .com prices were higher I think it will seriously discourage many young and less financially secure people from being able to access unique .com domains. Please do what you can to keep .coms accessible for small businesses and individuals. Thank you for your time, Andrew

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

Feb. 10, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Delay rate increase
by Smith, Todd Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

It is a conflict of interest to allow VeriSign to be a domain register and be the administrator of the .com registry. Inflicting price increases for not real reason or then to pad VeriSign bottom line is unacceptable. Todd Smith Charleston Area Medical Center ====================================================================== CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If this e-mail contains protected health information, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited, except as permitted by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Transparency of pricing and intent of funds.
by Daniel Mitchell Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

I'm disturbed to hear of the potential future price increases to wholesale registrar's regarding .com domain names. I would encourage more transparency in negotiations with corporations, clear rules regarding price increases, and further controls around how corporate money will be leverage.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] mailto:comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20@icann.org?body=
by Stephen Burgess Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

Please do not allow the price charged for .com domains to go up by as much as 70% over the next ten years. This represents a flax tax on people creating websites. The cost of a domain represents a much larger expense to small owners than it does to big owners. If the price of .com domains is allowed to rise, it will be insignificant for large companies and very expensive for small companies. To raise revenue, please identify ways to do so which are progressive in the sense that they wouldn't hurt small owners more than large owners. Thank you.

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I pay for my .com domain out of my own pocket. If I see such high increases, I could be forced to shut down my website. Don't do this to small website owners. Jared Crivello

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

Feb. 10, 2020

I'm a french sysadmin that enjoy hosting services for me, my family and my friends around the world (french, german, russian, etc). I'm currently a registrant of a .com domain name, I use the .com TLD because it's for general use and it's not limited to a country. I'm against the price increase of the .COM domains, letting Verisign increase the price every year for 8 out of the next 10 years means that ultimately .COM domains will become less accessible and more expensive for everybody. This will inevitably kill the .COM TLD making it useless, and you know that you can do better for the public interest. -- Jason France

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

Feb. 10, 2020

Hi, I would like to express my concern over the upcoming .COM price increases. Please reconsider such a drastic increase. Such increases will negatively affect many thousands of folks. Sincerely

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] JohnPoole_DomainMondo_Comment on Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement & LOI
by John Poole Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

To: ICANN My Comment on Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement & LOI <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R7ZI7cYK2M6VX5OQ7Hm4IVZydrXft8wi/view?usp=…> is also attached in PDF format. From: John Poole, .COM registrant and Editor, DomainMondo.com <https://www.domainmondo.com/2019/07/news-review-postscript.html>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN being bribed
by Lazy Coder Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

So what you are doing is letting Verisign bribe you with 20 million dollars to enable them to start bilking many more millions if not billions from their customers. Great trade off for you. Not so great for the rest of us.

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