April 2019 - comments-info-renewal-18mar19@icann.org

[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Pricing change
by Matt Campbell April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Dear Sirs/Mesdames: Any change to the pricing structure for domains would place anyone seeking to communicate via web site or do business by same at the extortionate mercy of the registrar. This would be devastating and drive up the price of all manner of things online and seriously hinder competition. Please leave the pricing structure as it is. Thank you. Matt Campbell Windcrest, TX

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Price caps
by C David April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Hi I don't see any price caps or max increase provisions in the new agreement. Because of that, I object to the new agreement. David

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Disapproval of the Proposal to Allow PIR to Set There Own Price
by Andrew Dramm April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Dear ICANN, I am a .org, .info & .biz registrant with multiple domains of each. I am writing to express my disapproval of the proposal to allow PIR to set there own price. I am also against any similar contract proposals that may impact .info, .biz and/or any other domain pricing. Andrew Dramm *designzoo*LLC 612.789.4321 designzoo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Renewal Fee increases
by tim todd April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Dear Sir or Madam, These proposals seem based on nothing but pure greed. Why should I bother trying to perform a public service through my websites, for free, for a range of people who are war veterans, family of such veterans, historians and other interested parties at growing cost just to line the already well-lined pockets of a few whose greed cannot be satiated? Multi nationals are a small well-heeled part of those using the service who can pay but there must be millions of one person outfits who are doing something useful who cannot. Do something honest and reject the calls for further financial exploitation. Yours sincerely T Todd

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] This is a bad idea!
by Luke Strevig April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I concur completely with this statement and submit this excerpt as my opinion on the subject: I write to oppose the removal of price caps on any of the “legacy” TLDs as doing so will only create a free-for-all on limitless price increases across the well-established board. The new GTLDs are already accepted as alternative options with price expectations that vary greatly based on the registry; however, current registrants of older well established extensions are expected to maintain some level of stability. These legacy domain names, some of which have been registered for many years, are unlike the new mess being created and owners of these legacy names have a reasonable expectation of affordability and stability. The old manta goes ‘if it is not broken, you do not try and fix it.’ The vast majority of domain owners will remain unaffected so long as the fluctuating and exorbitant prices remain in the newer name space; there will be plenty of years ahead for ICANN to benefit from those while allowing stability within the legacy name space. Leave well enough alone and move forward without effecting millions and millions of current and well established registrants who expect their domain expenses to remain reasonable, affordable and stable. All the best, Luke Strevig

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Insane Proposal
by Terry Jett April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I think this is a insane proposal. No matter which extensions, allowing this to happen is a very bad idea. Sounds to me like someone woke one morning thinking they were not making enough money. So, let's unregulate the pricing and line our pockets with the poor saps cash. -- Terry J

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] .info pricing
by Russ Gershon April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I have been using a .info domain for many years for my work as a musician and teacher. In these fields, money is scarce. Higher .info pricing would be a problem for me. Thanks, Russ Gershon Russgershon.info

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] No To Price increase on Domain
by Kay-Tech Team April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I wish to air out my comment that am not in support of increasing the pricing of domain as it will affect us freelancers especially.

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Please stop the proposal to increase .info annual fees.
by Eric Maas April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Please stop the proposal to increase .info annual fees. This will all move online commerce and small businesses to instagram, facebook, Amazon and other market places further monopolizing the web to a handful of companies. This move does not serve the interest of people who use the web, it is a bad move. Thank you, Eric Maas

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] .info renewal comment
by Nathan Schneider April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I write as an academic and user of multiple .info domains, most of which are used for purposes of public information. I believe the .info TLD should continue to be protected from cost increases. It is not widely used for commercial purposes and is a powerful tool for protecting accessibility to the original purpose of the Internet: sharing information. Please take steps to ensure that this important TLD commons does not fall victim to the commodification that has befallen so much of the Internet. Best wishes, Nathan ### Nathan Schneider<https://nathanschneider.info/> Assistant Professor, Media Studies University of Colorado Boulder

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