Hello, Please reconsider your decision to raise /.com/ domain name prices consistently and significantly over the next seven years. The Internet was meant to be a democratizing space, giving access to knowledge not only to elites but, more importantly, to people who otherwise lack any means to educate themselves.  The "digital divide" has already given the lie to that hope.  This move will only further expand the digital divide, enlarging the gap between the "haves" (who can afford the proposed price increases) and the "have nots" (who will be unable to afford those increases). Capitalism works best when it supports a community, and fails worst when it simply enriches CEOs and shareholders. Please think about the social impact of your proposed changes. It's not too late to walk them back and "be a hero." Sincerely, -- Alma Gottlieb ajgottli@gmail.com