At the time of writing my comment on the situation with the com domain, there are already over 8 and a half thousand hits from other people who care. I do not know their motivation and competence, but I believe that these things are important for the perception of the written text. Speaking of me, I am an education lawyer and own more than 40 domain names (their number changes from time to time) in different zones. It does not allow me to call myself an expert, but I understand what is being said and these changes will affect my projects and costs. To begin with, I would like to announce my disappointment with ICANN's actions in recent years. Unfortunately, it is not the first time your organization is taking actions that are for its own benefit, not the well-being of the Internet (for example, the situation with the removal of the price threshold for org domains, and now its sale). Such global issues cannot be guided by similar motivation. In the end, the continuation of such policies and actions that show signs of corruption will inevitably lead to the loss of patience and mass protest. Chaos and criminal cases will not do anything good for society. I urge you to be transparent and legitimate in your actions, and most importantly, have an understanding of the consequences for the whole world. The com domain is the most popular and is used not only in the US. THE PRICING POLICY MUST CONSIDER THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF RESIDENTS OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. Accessibility should be a top priority, not a monopoly abuse. In the end, if people can't afford to buy domains, Verisign will lose a lot of customers and profits. CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE ACQUISITION AND EXTENSION OF DOMAINS, THAT IS WHICH I CONSIDER THIS PART OF THE RIGHT TO ACCESS THE INTERNET. Work on it has been going on for many years and there are some changes, but given the current realities, international organizations must finally consolidate it. Such a document can regulate a wide range of issues regarding the activities of individuals and entities on the Internet. In particular, the right to access domain names (especially for personal use and NGOs); rules of fair play in the domain market; price rises in line with objective needs. Not only ICANN can initiate such things, but it would be more logical for you to do so. The web cannot be a completely commercial project, since the Internet has long become the property of all mankind. Therefore, indignation and protest are a natural reaction. Think of your high purpose and stop ignoring the views of people, NGOs and market participants.