I am profoundly concerned about the news around contract terms in relation to Verisign's management of the .com TLD. A potentially 70% increase in wholesale costs seems entirely unreasonable, especially once that cost has been adjusted for retail. The lack of transparency surrounding this and other ICANN decisions, make it seem as though the organization is quickly becoming corrupt. Should ICANN wish to make a public argument for why these changes should proceed, then they could begin a grassroots explanatory campaign, and resubmit the request in modified form at a future date. But this looks like an arbitrary cash grab, multiplied by Verisign's financial interests, with no clear plan set out. I strongly protest this contractual rearrangement and encourage ICANN to withdraw these proposed changes. Sincerely, --James Fowlie -- HSJ Lawyers Logo <https://www.hsjlawyers.com/> *James D. Fowlie* Administrator *HSJ Lawyers LLP* 204 – 1302 Seventh Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3P1 d. 250.565.8028 https://www.hsjlawyers.com <https://www.hsjlawyers.com/>** t. 250.565.8000 f. 250.565.8001 tf. 866.565.8777 DISCLAIMER: You have received this e-mail message from the law firm of HSJ Lawyers LLP. This message is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any other distribution, copying or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by phone or return email, confirming deletion of the original e-mail and any attachments.
