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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Displeased with this Development
by Enikanoselu Daniels Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not increase .com prices
by Ben Heller Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The internet is a public good and it should be administrated for the sake of public good, not for maximizing profits no matter what. You are abusing the centralized nature of the domain name system for profit at the expense of the internet itself. Don't do it.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN org secret deals
by Seth Leonard Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

ICANN has been an Internet pillar for decades. In today's political climate, it is sad to see more backroom closed-door deals by big tech. This $20-million deal with no details on how monies will be appropriated by an organization that control over 40% of internet domains...something does not smell right here. This feels like anti-trust/monopoly behavior given the large percentage of the internet affected by this deal.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Mariano Vallés Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

To whom it may concern, I'd like to express my disagreement with the amendments proposed to the .com registry agreement which would raise the current price of .com domains by around 40%. This agreement with Verizon does not represent a route towards an open internet, more accessible and even more when this translates directly to economic discrimination. Best regards, Mariano

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Fee Increases
by nul boy Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

The fees for .com domains need to stay inline with where they are now so that they are more accessible. increases only drive people away from this domain level.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I don't agree with the increase in .com domain prices!
by Tintin Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello! The price of .COM domain names is already very expensive. If the price rises again, it will be unbearable for ordinary people, which is very detrimental to the development of the Internet in the world! So I strongly protest against the increase in the price of .COM domain names! Best regards, Jian

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against price up
by Seize Living Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello,My name is Paige Moore and I live in Las Vegas,Nv.I am totally against the desicon that was made on the .com domain prices to be raised.Domain names aren't something that should be compared to taxes going up.I wonder what other secret stuff the two companies involved in this has going on in their business.Im sure this isn't the only secret of messed up stuff they have hidden within

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] About the price increase of .com domain
by Wendell Rios Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, As a small business owner in Brazil, I'd like to ask you to not increase the price of .com domains. Despite operating in Brazil we intend to expand our user base globally so the business can live and prosper, but today is very hard to make ends meet. Any increase in costs endanger the operation and the future of our small company. Thank you very much, -- Cordialmente, Wendell Rios wendellrios 11 3522-9450 http://printspy.info [1]PrintSpy Não deixe o desperdício com impressão reduzir seu potencial para crescer. Acompanhe as novidades seguindo no Facebook [2] Links: ------ [1] http://printspy.info [2] https://www.facebook.com/printspy.info

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Recell Dios Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a domainer (I invest in domain names as a business). I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Vijai http://www.BuyerStreet.com Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN and Verisign : new proposals
by Alex Goodall Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am *very concerned *about the new proposals concerning the relationship between ICANN and Verisign, announced on 3rd January. Of most concern is the *autocratic approach *being taken. It appears that, once again, *ICANN is ignoring market feedback*, as it in mid-2019. Furthermore, as I understand it, these new changes have been *proposed in secret*, without any consultation with the ICANN community and Internet users. ICANN's mission should be *to best serve the needs of its customers* - and that can only be achieved* via consultations and actions based feedback*. Also, the idea of *Verisign becoming a domain registrar*, either directly or indirectly is *shockingly wrong*. That this concession by ICANN is accompanied by an additional *$20 million funding from Versign* over five years - with no clearly identified purpose for the funds - as far as I am aware - raises all sorts of *nefarious possibilities*. Whatever the reality, at the very least, *the optics look damned awful*. *PLEASE be more open and listen to the ICANN community!* *We have no alternatives*, so it is absolutely essential that you *listen, listen, listen* - and act accordingly. Thanks for your attention. Alex Goodall

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendments
by Shahid Hussain Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I don’t think the proposed amendments are healthy for the market and should be amended, especially o curb the price increase. Also, there should be more transparency of the process. Sam Huusain

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Ali Mohamed Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, This email to be sent to count my objection on the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement, as it will lead to uncontrolled price change of .com domain names, and this will affect my as a domain owner. Regards, Ali Mohamed

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price increases
by John Magilke Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This total BS that 2 organizations can get together & just mutually agreed to raise the price for something that affects so many people world wide. Your sense of power has gotten out of hand here. John Magilke www.livingcopytoday.com<http://www.livingcopytoday.com> www.investigatesolar.com Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I don't support your initiative
by Stas Nitros Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I don't support your initiative. Your decision will affect the end consumer and they will have to pay much more. And it's bad practice to make decisions behind closed doors. If you don't feel empowered to be open, then give your authority to other managers or corporations who will be more open in making decisions and thinking about the end consumer.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No justification at all to .COM price hikes - price MUST come down with competition
by Jason Black Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Any proposed price increases will result in a dramatic migration away from .com to other domains. dont let your greed blind you to screwing people over on one of the last few places on this planet where we have some kind of freedom of expression. dont ruin the internet for all of us just because you are chasing extra cash in your back pocket.
by Jody Daniels Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Best regards, Jody

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Kaloyan Pavlov Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Madam, or Sir, I am concerned about this amendment to the Registry Agreement because it will affect, not just me, buy any individual who would like their own domain name. I am 100% sure that no corporation will object to the 28% cost increase every six years as they earn money off their domain name and paying almost any amount would be acceptible to them. However, there are a great deal of small businesses that would see this as a burden as well as individual users out there that have purchased their own domain name and are using it for personal use, not commercial use. Several of us have multiple domain names, if for no other reason than to protect our own names from being used to run a website. I personally have about 6 that I use to protect myself and my family while also allowing my children to be able to have a domain name that is exclusively theirs. 20 year Cost analysis: $ 7.85 / year 2018 $10.29 / year 2023 (31% increase over 2018) $13.49 / year 2029 (72% increase over 2018) $17.68 / year 2035 (125% increase over 2018) $23.17 / year 2041 (195% increase over 2018) I am aware that the 7% is a maximum per year for each of the four years and, theoretically, there could be no increase or a sub 7% increase some years, however, I have little faith on this being the norm and, most certainly, CANNOT plan on it being any less than the full 7% in any fiscal plans made. I understand it would be extremely difficult for you to create a regulation that would charge businesses more and individuals less, however, that may be what is required at this time. This would leave a loophole for businesses to have an individual register their domain name, however, no corporation of any size will be willing to leave their domain names in private hands. This would also allow fledgling businesses (aka startups) to keep their costs low at first. Remember, many businesses have been started in individual's garages. You may also assume that all ".com" domain names are used for, or are supposed to be used for commercial purposes, however, this is not the case today. If this had been defined and enforced from the beginning of the internet, this would be a non-issue, however, to start enforcing it today would cause many many individuals to lose their domains. Yes, there are other top level domains they can move to, however, that doesn't alleviate the fact that they would be losing an asset they had invested much time, money, and resources acquiring. Please keep the annual fee very low or consider a more flexible charging system for the .COM top level domain that will keep it accessible to individuals and small businesses. Best Regards Kaloyan Pavlov abcMallorca Giving you the best experience of Mallorca Sant Jaume 17 07012 Palma de Mallorca Tel: +34 971 708 888 www.abc-mallorca.com <https://www.abc-mallorca.com/> www.helencummins.com <https://www.helencummins.com/> LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/abcmallorca <http://www.facebook.com/abcmallorca> www.facebook.com/LifestyleHelenCummins <http://www.facebook.com/LifestyleHelenCummins> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! www.instagram.com/abcmallorca <https://www.instagram.com/abcmallorca/> www.instagram.com/helen_cummins <https://www.instagram.com/helen_cummins/> <https://www.abc-mallorca.com/whats-on-guide-mallorca-2020?utm_source=abcMal…> Información sobre protección de datos:El responsable del tratamiento de los datos personales del destinatario es el remitente de la presente comunicación. Dichos datos son tratados para la satisfacción de nuestro interés legítimopara la gestión de contactos y el mantenimiento de comunicaciones recíprocas por cuestiones derivadas de nuestra actividad. Estos datos serán conservados mientras sean útiles para la finalidad indicada, y, en todo caso, durante los plazos legales y para el tiempo necesario para atender a posibles responsabilidades nacidas del tratamiento. Los interesados tienen derecho a solicitar el acceso a sus datos personales, su rectificación, supresión o portabilidad, la limitación de su tratamiento, a oponerse al tratamiento, así como a presentar una reclamación ante una autoridad de control. Más información en la política de privacidad publicada en www.abc-mallorca.com. Este mensaje y sus documentos adjuntos son confidenciales. Si usted no es el destinatario, por favor póngalo en conocimiento del remitente y elimine esta comunicación y los documentos adjuntos de su sistema, sin reproducir ni comunicar sus contenidos. La transmisión de correo electrónico no garantiza que sea seguro o libre de error, por lo que declinamos cualquier responsabilidad al respecto.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed dot com domain price increases
by Fame Razak Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

These price increases are unfair and should be avoided until clear transparent plans have been released which show how the revenues generated will be used and a benefit to the community Fame Razak

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] regarding the price rise
by Tim Costello Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 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. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Kind Regards, *Tim Costello* *e:* tim(a)bravr.com *w:* www.bravr.com [image: bravr-logo-email-sig] This email (and any attachments) is only for the personal use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is confidential to bravr ltd or the intended recipient. If you have received this message by mistake, bravr does not authorise you to act on it and asks you to notify us immediately (at the email address shown above) and delete the message from your system. bravr ltd does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused by a computer virus, trojan horse, worm or similar program that may have attached itself to this message.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com amendment
by rich＠rawarren.com rich＠rawarren.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Philip Gegan Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sirs, I am concerned to learn that yourselves and Verisign are contemplating the signing of an agreement that will result in substantially higher fees for .com domains. It seems that you did a similar thing with regard to .org, .info and .biz domains, and without any proper form of consultation. Is it true that you have agreed with Verisign for the wholesale price of .com domain names to increase by 7% each year from 2020 to 2023? And then again, by a similar percentage each year from 2026 to 2029? Will you really be receiving an extra $20 million over the next five years to "support your initiatives regarding the security and stability of the domain name system"? Where is this money coming from, exactly, and what is it to be spent on? Should not any price increases over the years reflect the actual increase in running costs for organisations such as yours? Have you taken into account the fact that nearly all .com domain names are owned by commercial enterprises, most of them small and vulnerable to price increases for items that are indispensable for the running of their business? I await hearing from you. Philip Gegan philipgegan01(a)gmail.com

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No price increases for .COM domains or any other domains
by João Francisco Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

If you have a minimum of respect for people all around the world, you know that it is not fair what you are doing. You already have the monopoly and with such privilege, you should have twice the responsibility. So just put your profits aside on this and make sure you keep delivering value to people’s lives by providing affordable and fair prices to everyone in the world. Remember that JUST one dollar might be life-changing money to some people in many countries all over the planet. Be responsible. Grow up. Subscrevo-me respeitosamente, Yours sincerely, João Francisco

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I'm against raising the price of COM domain.
by 이은찬 Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I'm against raising the price of COM domain.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM
by Gracinda Santos Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am opposed to any increase without free and impartial input from the .com community. Please record my protest. GRANOS Espaço Vegetariano

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increasing domain price always means ruining the open Internet
by Paul Puzyrev Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I'd like to give my opinion on .COM domain price increase. I own a few domains of such kind and they all are non-profit. We count each dollar on our organisation expense. I suppose, there are a lot of people like me. Hidden deals on .COM domains look like there is a purpose to ruin the free opened Internet. We already see how Internet giants ruin smaller and medium projects. Internet is not monopoly, nor are .COM domains. Please keep them open and available to everyone.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Regarding new contract with Verisign
by Christian Croona Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, I wonder why ICANN will receive 20 million dollars from Verisign? Is it because of the profitable changes for verisign? Also if ICANN continues to change the availability of .com domains by allowing higher prices, maybe ICANN should change it's motto: "One world, one Internet" Regards, Christian Croona

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Mehmet Gençer Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 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. mehmet gencer Antalya, Antalya Turkey

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by marc＠3jdesign.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I oppose this amendment. The fee structure for .com domains should remain the same to keep it as accessible as possible for individuals and small businesses. Sent via iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Grandjean, Thomas Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Why is ICANN making these changes in secret? It should consult and incorporate feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. The new agreement allowing Verisign to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years is just greedy and unethical. The contract also allows for other price increases, which could drive prices up further, ultimately making .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody. With regard to Verisign agreeing to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support ICANN's domain name system initiatives, there should be clarity about how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure.. Best regards, Tom How can you do the most good? Using evidence and reason to help others as much as possible - Effective Altruism<https://www.effectivealtruism.org/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] You are betraying your original mission.
by Mitchell Ton Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Sirs, I am the registrant of multiple .com domain names. I wish to oppose the proposed price increase to .COM domains as the current price is sufficient to cover the cost of keeping the system running. Increasing it without proper justification would be against the open nature of the internet. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry it has no business dictating the price. Don't put commercial interests ahead of the public good. Kind regards, Mitchell Ton

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please stop price increases
by thomas＠it-surmann.com Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] COM TOP LEVEL DOMAIN
by Lula Souza Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello Keep the annual fee very low for the .COM top level domain that will keep it accessible to individuals like me. Thank you

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] KEEP PRICE OF .COM DOMAIN AS ITS TODAY
by zakariye abdirahman Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi I am one of millions who choose to use .com from other thousand’s of domain name, the reason is very simple .com very cheap and whats make it popular. Please keep the price of .com domain as its today Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Concerns about price rising
by Stan Svitsa Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

As a customer and owner of .com domains, I would like to express my opposition to the price raising of .com domains. You hold a monopoly in this segment and these actions are not ecological in the slightest. Good business practices require more transparency and better exchange of information with the whole community, not making deals behind closed doors. Stanisław Swica Content Producer | Marketing Consultant | Owner at PERCEPTION.AGENCY +48884363202 stanislav.svitsa(a)gmail.com www.perception.agency

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Re: [Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Cameron Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains.
by Arne Nostitz-Rieneck Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am a registrant of Multiple .com domains. 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. Arne Nostitz-Rieneck

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not Increase dot com prices
by Chidi Nwaiwu Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

This is not a reasonable decision as it would affect millions negatively. Sent from my iPhone

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment against proposed amendment
by Doug Farnes Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

As an internet user since the early 90s, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed amendment. Thanks so much, Doug Farnes

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Prices
by Constantinos Gregoriades Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear Rep, I hope you are doing Well! Sorry but these changes of domain name should not be proceed since the price will dramatically increase without a reasonable reason. Take action to save this opportunity and let people been able to purchase the domains that they want too. I hope this email help the situation and keep in to consideration without taking any negative impact to the human beings I hope you do understand my concerns! Kind Regards Constantinos Gregoriades Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] against the proposed
by Mohamed Khattab Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Please, do not do that

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Help from widegram to iccan
by Fundies 24 Tv Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Please kindly help the people and the internet world... Even in our income is not stable talk less of this. Please kindly bring it back to stable it's affecting we all

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Domain Price Increase
by Matthew Hill Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hello, There is absolutely no reason to increase domain prices except for capitalizing on a monopoly. This is not in the interests of maintaining a healthy, open internet. Kind regards, Matthew

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please reconsider proposed increases in charges for .com domains.
by Brendan Blake Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear ICANN, As an IT consultant and small business owner, I was very disturbed to hear about the proposals for large price increases to the charge for .com domains that are being proposed. I understand that .COM wholesale domain prices could grow by more than 70% over and above current prices over the next decade. The whole world uses .com domains, including our own business and many businesses that we support. I can see no justification for an increase on this scale. It would appear to be a stitch up between yourselves and Verisign to enrich both organisations, no doubt to pay even higher executive salaries. The internet is a vital tool for the world, not just USA, and price increases on this scale will be damaging. I ask you to reconsider. Yours sincerely Dr W B J Blake 88 Mount Ararat Road, Richmond, SURREY. TW10 6PN UK.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] New increase in .com domains
by shop housecall carpets Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi to whom it may concern I am a bit unhappy to hear that you have done a deal with Verisign to increase .com domains The security system is already awash with complicated overcharging and this can only make matters worse. You should be concentrating on working a security solution with governments who have a vested interest in our safety These companies are only out to take market share and make more money almost any Tom Dick or Harry can become an authorised security certificate provider all with the same money making interests that includes Verisign and will not improve anything other than your bank balances at a cost to the small website owner whom are already swamped with IT issues and struggles to run a legitimate business . The recent upgrades made by google Microsoft and safari etc caused my legitimate website to be taken down which had purchased certificates. I am sick of this behind closed doors attitude to SCREW the small business mans interest by clowns who do not have a clue how difficult all this is as they are part of the big IT picture and get paid MORE to cause problems. My website should be mine and I should be able to purchase it outright also the security certificates should be linked to a licenced government register of IT businesses, nobody should be able to redirect or close my site down without government agreement. As a business man of 40 years standing I understand the need for profit however I also understand when systems are deliberately being made complicate to screw money out of us . Where I believe in the freedom of the internet I will continue to push for more government control of these systems so as to establish a proper legitimate safety system that is robust and open for all and this new move between yourselves and Verisign is a classic example of abuse behind the scenes Also being forced to agree policies that allow IT infrastructure AND SOFTWARE to watch and eavesdrop on us so we can be target with emails that cut out proper competition leading to overpricing and monopolising is an affront to both democracy and free markets alike. Kind regards Patrick Holleran Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not increase cost of domains
by Dana Sabah Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

In return, see how you can help internet more. Increasing prices only push consumers to other tlds and then what next? Increase their price too? Pushing toward that direction will create new opportunities for alternatives like having country level tlds that mostly operated by governments therefore taking part in reducing privacy and consumer rights. Please think on our behalf and don’t disappoint us. Best, Dana

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Internet should be affordable!
by The Engine Iceland Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Dear sirs: I received the notice that you are planning to increase .com prices and I would like the reasons behind such decision. Internet should be cheap by definition and is you work to make this happen. Instead of making the system more affordable you are doing the opposite. Kublai. Regards,

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .Com domains prices
by Benjamin Bruyère Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Hi, My name is Benjamin. I am writing you to denounce this action made behind Canadians back. We are demanding justice. .Com domains are what makes internet accessible and therefore needs to stay accessible! Don't increase the prices! Otherwise the market will take a huge hit, leading it into a change of direction towards Monopoly businesses and probably loosing a lot of people to other solutions for their businesses etc.. Please consider this, do not take decisions without consulting the public! This is not a Democracy! Benjamin Bruyère Gatineau, Québec, Canada

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Prevent .COM Price Increases
by Andrew Levine Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

Your practices detailed in the email below are despicable to say the least. Behind closed doors aren’t cool. Operate in the public eye and stop conducting business in a shady manner. Help Us Avoid .COM Price Increases Hi there! We have important information <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> to share with you that will affect the price of your .COM domains. What's happening? Last month, ICANN, the organization that oversees domain names, 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. Although ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action, we are focused on leading the fight against price increases that will harm our customers (and the Internet as a whole). This is a crucial time to raise our voices given that .COM domains make up 40% of all registered domain names online. What does this change mean? Wholesale registries charge Namecheap a set fee per domain name per year. According to this new agreement, Verisign will be allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years, and the increases don’t stop there. This will mean that .COM wholesale domain prices can grow by more than 70% over and above current prices over the next decade. The contract also allows for other price increases, which could drive prices up further, ultimately making .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody. Why is ICANN doing this? Alongside these contract changes, Verisign 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. So, what can you do to help? These changes will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision. If you want to make sure your voice is heard, let ICANN know how you feel about their recent decision. The Public Comment period <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> is open until February 14, 2020. You can leave your comment on the .COM proposal using ICANN's form <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…>. Find Out More <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> Regards, Andrew Levine This message is intended only for the addressees listed. This message may contain PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL information. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, you are notified that use, dissemination or publication of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies, destroy all hard copies and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain pricing of .com
by perlsite＠mail.bg Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Simon from The Apple Yard Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

I am contacting you to object to the proposed changed to the .COM Registry Agreement. Firstly, I believe that there has been insufficient consultation on these changes. Secondly, I don't believe there has been enough transparency about the relationship with Verisign and how that affects these changes. There needs to be more clarity about how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure. Thirdly, I believe these changes will drive prices up further, ultimately making .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody - which flies in the face of the founding principle of the web. Simon Cox

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