We are a small business that depends on .COM domains to properly represent our digital properties. Many of these addresses are exploratory, and an up to 70% increase in registration prices will stifle our ability to explore new opportunities and innovate. Too much has been said about the lack of transparency ICANN has demonstrated throughout this renegotiation process - and it is worrisome that an organization that claims to align itself with the pillars of a free and open internet, would pursue such changes in private. Your choices represent a further commercialization of the internet, and it is a damn shame an organization such an ICANN joins the ranks of big tech with this decision today. ICANN should represent public good not corporate greed! Be transparent! Be fair! Sincerely, The Chip Studio Team Signed David Chippendale, CEO