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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by 250904768 Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 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. Sean Li Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposing Proposed Amendment
by Shakil Rafi Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

To whom it may concern, There is no reason to increase the price of .com domains as it is a technology that only gets cheaper to maintain with its growing scale. Best, Shakil Rafi

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not increase .com prices
by Mary Job Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Let us keep the web open and accessible by not making it expensive to be able to afford a space on the web via domain names. Thank you. -- *Mary Job* Product Manager, How Do You Tech p: +2348093944674 a: 14A Bayo Dejonwo Street, Maryland Estate, Lagos, Nigeria. w: www.howdoyou.tech w: www.maryjob.com e: mary(a)howdoyou.tech e: i(a)mayjob.com <https://www.facebook.com/askmaryjob> <https://www.twitter.com/maryojob> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryojob> <https://www.instagram.com/askmaryjob> Got Tech Problems? Book A Free Consultation <https://maryjob.com/book/> *"Follow Excellence and Success will chase you pants down" * *- **His Holiness Guru Ranchhoddas*

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DISAPPOINTED/DISAPPROVE
by Vincent Jagchid Chang Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Dear ICANN Rep, Based on everything I read to date re the proposed amendment, I am extremely disappointed by the nature of the proposed change and disapprove of the approach taken by ICANN. These changes will have significant negative impact on the Internet for years to come (less accessible and more expensive for everybody), yet only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision (no transparency re how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure). I urge ICANN to reconsider this decision and approach. Vincent

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments on amendment 3
by Michael Siegle Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Being the owner of several .COM domains I believe the price increases being written into this contract are not good for the long term benefit of the .COM tld. 1. A TLD that currently has a healthy competition of registrars should not have the administrator of the TLD involved as a registrar. That seems ripe for conflicts of interest. 2. The price increases are well above inflation. The .COM TLD consists of millions of small businesses and individuals that would be harmed over the next decade by the high ceilings for raises written into the amendment. 3. I find it a little odd that Versign is giving ICANN $20M and then the very same non-profit agency then awards the donating company sweet contract that allows for such large price increases. I seriously recommend that ICANN reject the current proposal in amendment 3 and return with something that's more reasonable and doesn't come across as a giveaway to a TLD administrator. Michael Siegle

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] prices increase?
by Lars Philip Eriksson Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

For just 20 million investment im sure the price increases are not justifiable Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] ICANN price increases
by Whitney McMillin Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I am already operating on a slim margin. My domain names are an integral part of my art business. I am a struggling artist and these increases affect me and persons like me significantly! I presume this service is not-for-profit. But it is hard for my not technical self to verify this. Provide a migration option if these costs are indeed real. Enable my .COM domains to map to another .NNN domain that has a more reasonable cost. I was ignorant when I first established a domain else I would not have chosen a .COM domain. Please, please consider the small, small businesses in this cost increase. Whitney McMillin www.reverseglasswork.com<http://www.reverseglasswork.com> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against this ammendment as it causes price increases.
by Samarah, Basem Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I Hi I am against this amendment as it causes price increases.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Amanpreet Singh Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name and I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The increase would serve Verisign, but not the public interest. We should NOT increase the barrier to entry for domain ownership. - Aman Singh

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Leave the established price alone!
by Arina Thomsen Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Your greediness has no limits. Leave the price where it is at now. Your personal delusional system needs some serious readjustment. it is not up to you to increase the price for basically nothing: a name of the personal site. You think you can do whatever you want? Correction: you children will be paying for your greed pretty soon. -- Sincerely Yours, <http://arinathomsenphotography.com>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Sue Forde Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name and a reseller of domain names in conjunction with my small website design business. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains, as these will have to be passed on to clients, many of whom are small businesses. 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. Sue Forde Sequim, Washington, United States Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] FW: [Board-Ops-Team] FW: At-Large Valentine
by Wendy Profit Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Per Göran, The attached and below should be posted to the public comments for the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement. Thank you, Wendy Profit ICANN Board Operations Senior Manager 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094 From: Board-Ops-Team <board-ops-team-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM To: Maarten Botterman <maarten.botterman(a)board.icann.org>, León Felipe Sánchez Ambía <leonfelipe(a)sanchez.mx>, ICANN Board Ops <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Cc: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org> Subject: [Board-Ops-Team] At-Large Valentine Dear Maarten, It is with pleasure that I am hereby sending an “At-Large Valentine”, regarding the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement<https://community.icann.org/x/XwGJBw>, written in good faith and good humor to the ICANN Board. At-Large community members were introduced to the letter and approved it during the CPWG meeting on Wednesday, 12 February 2020. Please note that the letter is not meant to be formal ALAC Advice, however, we would welcome further discussion with the Board to ensure full understanding of it and having ICANN address the issues identified, Regards Maureen Hilyard ALAC Chair

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Disagree with this proposal
by Ravindra Walsh Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Hi, I want to express my disagreement with the proposed changes to ICANN wholesale domain price change. As I understand the proposal, you can increase prices up to 70% over the next decade. That is a travesty and blatant greed. Please stay with the current pricing structure. Thank you, Ravi Walsh

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No... .com proposed amendment 3
by Jester OC Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Don't hike the prices... Some of us can barely afford the domain that we want/need for business etc. (And that's without someone else already owning the domain / re-registration fees ). Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Steve Loebs Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] changes
by Lynda Switzer Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

THIS IS NOT OK WITH ME! 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.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please do not raise the .com price
by Paul Lin Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Please do not raise the .com price There is no reason to increase cost for the majority business to cover just for a domain name. It will damage a lot of business in the long term

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Travis Buck Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name, we also build and manage websites. 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. Travis Buck Vancouver, WA United States -- best in bussiness logo *Travis Buck* CTO 360.342.4050 <tel:3603424050> NorthwestMediaCollective.com <https://NorthWestMediaCollective.com> 613 W 11th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 <https://goo.gl/maps/giyCkuxJpmv> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbuck/> <https://twitter.com/nwmcinc?lang=en> <https://www.facebook.com/nwmcinc/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] public comment on Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Grady Yu Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

utf8=✓ authenticity_token=ed0jnPv9hLutsjDm3LmBW5OkJNuKyZuJW4psT39JLaVbGK1j7J3lNsYZw1ZYWItRL63ef5jS7zeUwuBInTgYlQ== terms_of_services=yes commit=Continue I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The proposal would result in .COM price increases for registrants. The proposed 7% rate of increase is excessive and unjustified. Higher prices will make it more costly to maintain a long term domain registration. For registrants, it is essential to have the ability to register and keep a domain long term. This proposal is not in the interest of the registrants of .COM domains. -- Grady Yu

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] cost of living
by Henry C Clark Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Please limit your domain name registry fee increases to the cost of living increases used by the US Social Security Administration.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Thomas Swann Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of several .com domain names. 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. Thomas Swann Lutz, FL. United States of America

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Regarding the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Kellie Peterson Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

As the Head of Domains for an ICANN accredited registrar I take issue with the process by which this amendment has been negotiated and several changes proposed. Verisign operates from a position of extraordinary privilege with the presumptive renewal of its highly lucrative contract to operate both .COM and .NET TLDs. TLDs which represent three-quarters of all gTLD registrations. This proposed amendment for the .COM contract, having been negotiated without the prior consultation of the wider ICANN community, represents a significant blind spot of the ICANN organization to uphold the multi-stakeholder model. The .COM TLD has benefited from a nearly three-decade head start on the majority of its gTLD competition. During that time the company has enjoyed the benefits of Moore’s Law, and yet still sought wholesale price increases for its services. It is deeply flawed to believe that competition will restrain wholesale prices. There is no competition for this specific wholesale product as there might be with a physical good. Verisign has to compete with no one, however, Registrars must compete on the razor’s edge of what Registrants are willing to pay. Consider that Verisign has taken every price increase opportunity afforded it. Beyond objecting to the removal of price caps while Verisign maintains presumptive renewal rights it is alarming to allow the ability to raise prices for “extraordinary purposes” including the implementation of Consensus Policies, etc. This is simply unacceptable. This is part of the business of running a registry and technology company. Finally, the proposed amendment would remove the stay on price caps through 2024 which ICANN and Verisign committed to in 2016: (b) Section 7.3(d)(i) of the Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following new Section 7.3(d)(i): “(i) from the Effective Date through November 30, 2024, US $7.85;” What good are such obligations if they are simply reverted at their request? This erodes what is left of the trust the community has in the ICANN organization. Under prior agreement, Verisign was completely barred from operating a Registrar. The lifting of this prohibition with the stipulation that they may not have "a controlling or greater than 15% interest in a registrar accredited in their TLD (.COM)" is not enough to prevent unfair competition. You are failing to account for the very real possibility that Verisign could sell domain names as a reseller (which does not require accreditation) - even under cost - and still be profitable based on the wholesale rate the third party Registrar must pay back to Verisign. The $20MM USD payment Verisign is extending to ICANN for use “to support ICANN's initiatives to preserve and enhance the security, stability, and resiliency of the DNS” is questionable at best, and far worse in less charitable optics when considering the shortfall of the ICANN budget. There is a complete lack of accountability behind this payment and without oversight, there is no guarantee it will be used for anything other than general ICANN operations. I urge ICANN to heed the community commentary regarding this proposed amendment. The Internet community cannot afford the continued discounting of our collective concerns as it has become the norm each time a public comment period is opened. Sincerely, Kellie Peterson Head of Domains Automattic <https://automattic.com/> | WordPress.com <http://wordpress.com/>

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Prop. Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Gertrud Schoene Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] DO NOT increase prices on .com
by Mai Shaldan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a low income person with a .com domain, this would hurt me and others like me. This is not in the public interest. Pedro Laluz-Nunez

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] no private deals that cost us all money for no reason!
by C.J. Ware Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

70% increase in the cost of .com domains over the next 10 years? What is in it for the rest of us? No deal! ---- C.J. Ware Custom Website Design, Development & Optimization CJBuilt.com <https://cjbuilt.com> [image: CJBuilt logo]

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Beebe Sharkey Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I have read and strongly oppose the .COM Registry Agreement. Increasing domain prices will disproportionately hurt small-business owners and individuals—like myself—who rely on shoe-string budgets to keep their online presence afloat. To large organizations, this will be a drop in the bucket but, to individuals and small-businesses this could be a barrier toward even existing at all. This proposal clearly intends to keep small entrepreneurs off of .com domains. I ask that you consider listening to the voices of people like me and not move forward with this amendment. Thank you, Brianna Sharkey Portland, OR

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .COM price increase
by Tony Bullard Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I run a small business. I'm sure the Amazon's of the world won't care about URL increases, but I sure will. Please don't increase the price of .COM domains. Tony Bullard tonybullard.com | @toekneebullard

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Verisign, Inc. agreement
by Karen Breen Elia Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I object to your new Versign agreement that will raise .com prices significantly Karen Breen Elia

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Don't dramatically increase domain registration pricing
by Jayce Orphan Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Please don’t allow the indiscriminate increase of .COM domain registration pricing that your proposed amendment will permit. It’s imperative that pricing remains near the same price over the next 10 years. Your proposal could increase pricing by up to 70% over the next decade. This is unacceptable. It needs to be less than 10% over the next decade. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] NO TO DOT COM PRICE INCREASE
by aimfadelight Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

ICANN is a not for profit company for the public good. This move to increase .com prices after, especially after selling .org to private equity, is NOT in the public good. Do your jobs.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Against
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Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Michael Curving Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

There once was a goose who laid golden eggs. Each day the goose faithfully laid a golden egg, and each day the caretaker would take that egg to market in exchange for a sum of cash. Over time, the caretaker began to amass a small fortune. As the caretaker grew ever wealthier, his wants grew more extravagant, until at last one egg from the golden goose was no longer enough. The caretaker demanded the goose lay ever more eggs. Now two eggs a day! Now three eggs a day! Now four eggs a day! Each day the caretaker's cart grew heavier with golden eggs, until one day others in the marketplace began to take notice. Suspicions aroused, they demanded to know the source of the caretaker's many golden eggs. A loud cry went up from the marketplace that was heard by all in the land. Soon kings, constables, and other dignitaries gathered. Descending on the caretaker's farm they seized upon the goose who laid the golden eggs, and in the ensuing clamor the goose was trampled to death. The end.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comments on Proposed Amendment 3
by Christian Taylor Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

To whom it may concern, I’m writing today to comment on the proposed Amendment 3 which would allow Verisign to increase prices of .com domains by 7% per year with little regulation. I am a content creator with a YouTube channel dedicated to online branding and marketing, and as someone who helps many people launch their online presence and build their first website, allowing this type of price increase would be irresponsible and reckless. I understand that your organization wants to “exit” the domain price regulation space, but this is not the proper way to do it. Accepting a $20 Million dollar donation from Verisign as a favor for doing this means you would be caving for money, a corrupt practice that I don’t want to see ICANN do. Allowing this price increase with no ceiling means that 20 years from now, the barrier to get a .com domain will become greater and greater until it is no longer a reasonable option for those wanting to launch a business on a budget. I am urging you to treat this situation carefully, declining to proceed with Amendment 3 and instead considering more neutral ways to exit being the domain pricing regulation middle man. To do this properly, you need to step away from regulating prices for ALL domain registries, not just .com - and you need to “hand the torch” to a government or other agency who will handle that side of things. To remove the price ceiling on the most popular TLD in the world means that Verisign can and will engage in monopolistic practices, hurting small business owners and those wanting to build a personal brand. On behalf of Craylor Media and those who support and watch my content, I’m asking you to stop Amendment 3. I also ask that you consider all comments equally and carefully. This is not a decision to be taken lightly, and I want to see ICANN do the best thing for everyone. Thanks for your time, Christian Taylor Content Creator + Freelancer hello(a)craylor.media craylor.media Subscribe on YouTube

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Serge Vinogradoff Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hungry Hippos, I assure you, the Internet will find its way around you. Отправлено из приложения "Почта" для Windows 10

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Nikul Sanghvi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear ICANN I am firmly against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. The decision serves no purpose towards public and business interests, other than to boost the revenues of Verisign. It is unwarranted and unjustified. Nikul Sanghvi London, UK

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Luz Adriana Rodriguez Sanchez Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Buenas Noches : No me parece justo que tomen desiciones sin tener en cuenta la opinión de miles de personas que tenemos un dominio .com , es importante que de alguna manera nos lo hagan saber y así tomar una desicion que nos favorezca a todos , entiendo vuestra posición ; pero también entiendan la nuestra , creo que podemos llegar a un común acuerdo buscando la mejor solución para todos . un saludo Adriana Rodríguez.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please reconsider increasing the cost of .com domains
by Billy Zajac Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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. This occurs to me as unreasonable.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Julian Paas Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 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 allow Verisign to increase the COM registration fees. Julian Paas President Osaaru Corporation Mississauga, Canada

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Stack Overlap Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a .com registrant, as are many of my customers. I am just learning of the proposed .com changes, including annual 7% price increases that are well above inflation. With .com having around 150M annual registrations, it's difficult to understand why price increases are needed. My clients are opposed to these increases. It doesn't sound like much at the wholesale cost, but after registrar and reseller markups it will be significant. I suspect many customers will drop domains from their portfolio they can no longer justify keeping to offset the cost increases. Please reconsider. Jim Patterson Stack Overlap Corporate corporate(a)stackoverlap.com (318) 300-3045

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] No to Amendment 3 Changes
by Dennis Wai Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am not in favor of the proposed Amendment 3 changes because of the ripple effect it would have on increasing prices for .com domains. The amendment should be revised to be explicit about what the additional money is spent on so that it can be held accountable and justified. Thank your for your time -- Dennis Wai University of California at Berkeley dwai213(a)gmail.com (510) 306-1628

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Increase in prices
by leigh gilbert Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I have a small budget so please don't raise domain name prices. Leigh. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Paul Roberts Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

The 'Alignment with Amendment 35 of the Cooperative Agreement' is a price increase which, for small websites, is just another obstacle for staying online. Every small cost quickly adds up for us with small webpages especially when costs are paid in dollars and the local currency is much weaker. We all want what's best for the Internet and certainly everybody should have access. Affordable prices are a part of it. Please, do reconsider all the consequences of raising prices.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Neshanthan Annalingam Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear Sir/Madam, I am a registrant of a .com domain name and 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 does not need more money to run the .com domain. 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. It seems that job is not being performed. Best regards, Neshanthan Annalingam U.K ᐧ

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domains should be for the public, not a corporation.
by lyle＠outlawtech.com lyle＠outlawtech.com Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains
by Guzman Garcia, Carlos Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of multiple .com domain names. 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 Guzman New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, by you is strictly prohibited. Deloitte refers to a Deloitte member firm, one of its related entities, or Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"). Each Deloitte member firm is a separate legal entity and a member of DTTL. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. v.E.1

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Fwd: ICANN has proposed changes that could significantly impact you and your business.
by Monte M. Kivo Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

You need to stop raising the pricess of domain names. We already have a problem with small business trying to suceed in a market that is getting more competitive with big corporations and search engines like google giving them the best rankings. Even if you have great SEO it's still not easy. So raising the prices of domain names doesn't help any. Thank You Monte Kivo > ICANN has proposed changes that could significantly impact you and your business.---------- Original Message ---------- > From: GoDaddy <donotreply(a)godaddy.com> > To: bettorschat(a)comcast.net > Date: February 12, 2020 at 3:16 PM > Subject: ICANN has proposed changes that could significantly impact you and your business. > > > Please take a few minutes to let ICANN know the proposed .COM price increase will impact you in the years to come. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ > ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ > [GoDaddy] https://click-email.godaddy.com/3hyz2t1hDjGkXQI9L494I2/?currencyId=USD&eid=… > Need help? Contact us. https://click-email.godaddy.com/6ELPLHAlteulRrLc5QrbPg/?currencyId=USD&eid=… > Customer Number: 573880 > Let your voice be heard. > As a large domain portfolio holder, ICANN has proposed changes that could significantly impact you and your business. > > ICANN has proposed an amendment to the .COM registry agreement between itself and Verisign. The proposal would allow Verisign to increase the price of .COM by up to 7% every year for the next 4 years. > > Since 2018, we have been actively working to raise awareness around this issue, including when GoDaddy testified before Congress in July 2018. Even now, we're continuing to have discussions, but ultimately, we are one company. Now is the time for ICANN to hear your voice. > > Please take a few minutes to let ICANN know how allowing this increase will impact you in the years to come. The public comment period is open until February 14th. To be heard, use ICANN's form https://click-email.godaddy.com/6XI9FxN8Lf4zRhkqrgyHFT/?currencyId=USD&eid=… to submit your personalized comments. > > We value your business and vow to keep advocating on your behalf. > > > Please do not reply to this email. Emails sent to this address will not be answered. > Copyright © 1999-2020 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. 14455 N. Hayden Rd, Ste. 219, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA. All rights reserved. > > > > 3359819391 >

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] This .com price change impacts the growth of small businesses
by Radiance Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Peace, I am an independent entrepreneur with numerous platforms including blogs, t-shirts, podcasts and spiritually intuitive consultations. Not all of my platforms require a full out website, however, to add a more professional feel to my businesses, I often purchase domain names to create custom email addresses for each business. This price increase being considered will drastically affect my yearly overhead as well as potential for building more businesses. I appreciate the way I currently offer all of my services at reasonable rates so that I can reach and help more people in need of what I have to offer. Keep the prices low and the number of domain purchases will continue to grow as entrepreneurs globally create new avenues for their business. *By increasing .com pricing, you will essentially be shutting out the "little guy" and making the internet just like the rest of the world .. a privileged elitists infrastructure in which those in power, remain in power. I urge you to reconsider. * Graciously, An opportunists

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Stella Syrimi Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hi, I am a registrant of several .com domain names. All for personal use, I do not resell. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains because this will affect their availability and access to the average user. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest and unfortunately it's actions in regards to this matter show that this couldn't be further from the truth. Stella Syrimi

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Jeffrey Gabriel Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am associated with the secondary market in domain names. 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. Jeffrey Gabriel Grafton, Massachusetts United States Jeffrey M. Gabriel Office: +1-781-281-9475 x701 Cell: +1-508-579-5653 WhatsApp: +1-508-579-5653 Skype: JeffreyMGabriel

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by rohit kumar Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. Rohit Noida, Uttar Pradesh India

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