I am concerned about the proposed changes to domain pricing. Particularly given the freedom to raise them significantly and the lack of transparency in the process.

While I only personally own a few domains, the cost of these will not only add up, but likely prevent me from trying out new ones. And, let's be honest, as an American, paying $10-15 per year per domain isn't really a huge burden. So going to $15-20 wouldn't really seem like a heavy lift. In practical terms, I would certainly be willing to see fair changes in the system.

What I really don't want to see is a radical lack of transparency and agencies feeling free to jack up their prices without real oversight.

Please reconsider the proposal and make a determined effort to make transparency and oversight of changes a higher priority.

Grace and Peace,

Drew Downs