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

[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Don't allow unlimited price increases on .info domains
by Christine Mann April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

In a monopoly situation where there is only one option for people who want to renew a domain, allowing the vendor who controls the domain registration to set unlimited price increases is an abuse of the monopoly power and a blow to ordinary people who don’t have thousands of dollars available to pay for access to a website. Please drop that provision from your future agreement. Keep reasonable price controls in place. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Please don't Increase Price Caps
by Mary-Margaret Walker April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Dear ICANN: One of the domains I own is nogreedybastards.com because I strongly object to businesses charging high prices just because people want something. Especially when scarcity is not an issue. Please don't increase the price cap on any of the domains. Thanks! MM Walker -- Mary-Margaret Walker (M&M) mipser(a)gmail.com WhatsApp: +49 (0)151 1479 5100

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Proposed Renewal of .info Registry Agreement
by Antonio Vaz April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Dear Sirs, I hereby wand to manifest my complete disagreement with the proposed removal of the price cap provisions, which limited the price of registrations and allowable price increases for registrations. Not only this is a onerous action to be reflected on Registrants but it constitutes an abusive stance in regards to one of the more antique and known TLDs. It is this price cap that in fact has promoted the success of this TLD over the years, as it has happened with .COM and .NET TLDs. The lack of price cap is also one of the biggest problems and one of the ultimate reasons for the failure of the new gTLDs. The registry operators of these antique TLDs have enjoyed very good profit margins precisely from the success of these TLDs under this method. It has been a win-win situation for Registries and Registrants. Hoping that my voice as a public user will be taken into account. Regards, Antonio Vaz

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Opposing the proposed removal of gTLD fee increase caps
by Rose Ziech April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I'm writing to strongly oppose the proposed removal of gTLD fee increase caps for .org, .info, and .biz domains. Unlimited price increases on these TLDs will harm nonprofits and libraries working for the public. I manage .org and .info domains on behalf of public libraries in Wisconsin's South Central Library System. Access to affordably-priced domains remains important to being able to effectively provide library services. It is not realistic to go back to using the old .lib.wi.us domain names, which are clunky, error-prone, and hated by both librarians and the public. Library users know and trust libraries' .org and .info domain names. Higher prices and price fluctuation on .org and .info domains will siphon public libraries' and nonprofits' limited budget dollars away from providing materials and services to the public. Library service to the public should never be reduced simply to increase profits for the Public Interest Registry. I oppose removing price caps on .org, .info, and .biz top level domains. -- Rose Ziech Web Services Specialist South Central Library System http://www.scls.info/ rziech(a)scls.info

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Not a good idea
by Ivan Nikolov April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Removing the price cap can cause uncontrollable price increases for .info domains. Causing private user and young companies to reconsider its usage.

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Price Caps
by Matt Misbach April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Registrars are maintaining a row in database. I think that's worth $10/year. We need to keep the internet accessible to all. DO NOT REMOVE PRICE CAPS! Matt

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Please leave price caps in place
by Marcy Albano April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I write in opposition of the removal of price caps on any of the legacy TLDs as doing so will create an opportunity for limitless price increases across the board. The new GTLDs are already accepted as alternative options with price expectations that vary greatly based on the registry. Current registrants of older well established extensions expect to maintain some level of stability. These legacy domain names, some of which have been registered for many years and owners of these legacy names have a reasonable expectation of pricing stability. Please leave pricing caps in place the keep domain expenses reasonable, affordable and stable. Marcy Albano New York Capital Local SEO nycaploseo.com nycapitalleads.com Sent from Mail for Windows 10 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Renewal Deregulation Feedback
by Ryan Clayton April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

This action would set a terrible precedent. The domain charge limit helps prevent extortion and unreasonable pricing. Registrars have a monopoly on a particular TLD and price regulation helps curb abuse. Domains will no doubt steadily increase each year. Please do not remove the price cap. -Ryan-

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] Price increase
by CC Oosting April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I pay already way too much for my plain HTML + CSS .info domain. I understand you do this for eg spammy companies but if you're going to remove the caps it will impact me. I don't have much to spend and don't want to lose my domain.

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[Comments-info-renewal-18mar19] 10% Maximum Registration Fee Increase Should Remain
by Rob Zirnstein April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

This renewal proposal does not include the 10% maximum year over year increase in registration fees found in previous registry agreements. This limit should remain in effect. Small businesses depend on the Internet for their new customers, and typically can’t afford large increases in their costs of maintaining their online presence. Allowing the domain renewal cost to increase uncontrolled would put some small businesses out of business. Others may have to drop the over priced domains and risk losing control of their brand name to unscrupulous competitors looking to sabotage them. ICANN is ultimately accountable to the Internet community and has a moral obligation to place that community above domain registrars. ICANN is therefore duty-bound to oppose rent-seeking by the domain registrars. This is absolutely critical to protect the creativity and innovation that the Internet contributes to our modern society. Best regards, Rob <http://www.fid3.com/> Rob Zirnstein Dark Data Scientist Forensic Innovations, Inc. (904) 460-7595 <https://www.facebook.com/ForensicInnovations> <https://twitter.com/RobZirnstein> <https://plus.google.com/100689046115442863545/posts> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/robzirnstein/> <http://fid3.com/blog/> Click Image For More... <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQCeXkn0aMU>

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