Hello, I’d like to share my comments against the Proposed Amendment to the .COM Registry Agreement. First, this agreement was not publicly announced and many registrars (and myself) feel blindsided by this. Especially if it passes, regular consumers will have no idea this was coming which is also unfair to them. Second, the price increase is unnecessary and seems like an attempt to capitalize on the .COM owner, I do not agree with this measure. It seems as though Verisign is trying to “buy up” the real estate of .COM’s and milk it for all its worth. I’m sure many people would switch to other domains once the prices of .COM astronomically increase (even with the caps and freezes)Especially the amount that would be increased over. But even then, what’s next, Version coming after the other domains as well one after the next, hiking up prices? Third the ICANN agreement to receive $20 million dollars (over 5 years) doesn’t have a clear explanation why they’re receiving this money and how the funds would be spent. I am worried the money collected would not be put to proper use or to better the end user. Fourth, Versign operating as it’s own domain registrar is unnecessary and again a seeming attempt to capitalize .COM. There are many registrars out there for a reason. They offer specific support, features, and benefits to their customers. I use the registrar that I use because they are easy, secure, and informative. In fact, they’ve alerted me to this specific issue I’m emailing you about. I can’t see Verisign offering me information on potential amendments they’re looking to make in the future until they’ve already been made and I have no say in the matter. I would not trust them, especially given light that they are trying to do this deal behind closed doors. And lastly, ICANN has ignored previous comments on amendments and issues in the past to cap pricing. Seemingly to sway the decision in their favor, again, not keeping the consumer in mind but rather profits. This does not give me trust in Verisign or ICANN in this matter or any future matter they wish to amend. I do hope you’ll take this feedback seriously and consider the implications of eroding trust. Raeanne Dimick WEB DESIGNER p. 720-432-2191 w. shakadesigns.com IT'S TIME...TO HANG LOOSE! *Office hours are M-F 9am-5pm MST Emails are responded to within 2 business days