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

[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Regarding the changes in the .org agreement
by Eugene Zaikonnikov April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Hello, I'm the owner of funcall.org for almost two decades now. This domain has gradually evolved into mail, web, and service presence for me, my family, my friends and projects. There are many years worth of accounts, service agreements and and points of contact tied to it. As none of that has any commercial value, I feel the proposed changes aim to retroactively exploit my choice of domain name made a long time ago. Would really appreciate if you reconsider upsetting the status quo. Regards, Eugene Zaikonnikov.

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Against .org price increase
by Rob April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I am against removing the price caps. The .org tld was created as a public good that operators are entrusted to protect. The new gTLDs were "purchased" by their operators. I own extremeperl.org. This is a free book that I operate for the public good. I chose the .org domain precisely because it is a public good, not a for profit book. I receive no revenue from it. When I chose the domain 15 years ago, I didn't think I would be subject to arbitrary price increases. How many sites are there like mine? Many. The whole concept is similar to turning over the HOA of your house to a company that can charge what it likes. That would be stupid. The HOA is run by a board that ensures the lowest cost for the owners by governing the property managers. Do not remove the price caps. Robert Nagler Chairman and CEO Bivio Software, Inc. 4800 Baseline Rd E104326 Boulder, CO 80303 303.417.0919

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Against
by Nikita Kozubenko April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Hey. So it happened that I don’t have a big business, though I run .org domain. Sorry, I can’t agree with your proposal. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Please control price increases on domain names
by James Steele April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Allowing unfettered price-setting on domain names will destabilize this critical part of internet infrastructure, increase speculation, and make it much harder for business owners to plan for future costs or growth. It will do net harm to business and the internet, which is a critical public good. We have very little to gain and much to lose. With kind regards, James Steele *The Law Office of James Steele, PLLC* jamessteelelaw.com Fax: (540) 492-4244 *Western Virginia Central Virginia* 3048 Brambleton Ave 214 North Dunlop St Roanoke, VA 24015 Petersburg, VA 23803 Tel: (540) 339-7775 Tel: (804) 469-8100

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] (no subject)
by Jeffrey Tull April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Please do not remove the price caps for .org registrations. The groups that use .org are typically small, non-profit, or public such as schools. Opening up .org to market forces will reduce .org to a second class .com. My school district owns socorroschools.org because our assigned domain, Socorro.k12.nm.us, can be unwieldily. I'm fortunate in that demand for my domain is nearly non-existent because it is so specific, so I theoretically shouldn't care if there are price caps. But if my price of registration goes up, it is certainly not market forces doing it. Socorro is a small town of less than 10,000 in rural New Mexico, and the only other Socorro in the country is outside of El Paso. Thank you. Jeffrey Tull SCSD Technology Director

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Do NOT raise the prices on domains!!!
by torben＠sunnythailand.com April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Are you trying to destroy the internet because of your own greed? You do this and we will vote for resolution of CANN and replacement of all owners and members of the board.

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Removal of Registration Fee Caps
by Brian Hasden April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

I'm writing to ask ICANN to reconsider removing the registration fee caps on .org domains. These domains are used by nonprofit trade associations and individual member associations as well as tax-exempt charities. The current arrangements have worked well - please don't allow nonprofit organizations to be subjected to this unnecessary fee increase.

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] I oppose the idea.
by Chuck Mullen ® April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

As a comsumer that isn't using my owned domains for personal financial gain, I oppose giving the freedom to remove the price caps. Obviously the market of consumers will suffer the most from this idea. Not the PIR. A fair level marketplace is vital for success. Many organizations will then pass these costs to others. It's a trickle down effect. It's a bad idea. Please reconsider this decision. Thank you.

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Veto the ICANN Proposal. Keep Price Caps On All .org, .info, and .biz Top Level Domains.
by Julie Squires April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

To whom it may concern, I urge youto Keep the Price Caps On All .org, .info, and .biz Top LevelDomains. This ensuresthe continued flow of new and small business start-ups, which drive the U.S.economy by providing jobs for over half the nation’s private workforce. Stand firm. Protect small businesses. Thank you and best,Julie How Small Business Drives U.S. Economy SmallBusinesses Provide Jobs for Over Half of Nation's Private Workforce https://www.thoughtco.com/how-small-business-drives-economy-3321945 Julie Squires, mobile: 678.988.4253

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Please Do Not Raise .Org Prices
by Rich Palmer April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Dear ICANN, I received a note from Namecheap, our registrar, who shared your proposed contract changes with the Public Interest Registry that may lead to uncapped prices for .org top level domains. As my company is the leading provider of AI technology to the nonprofit sector, I would like to express my deep concern for uncapped .org prices. Nonprofits are struggling to gain resources and talent to solve the world's most pressing challenges, often because of the burdens placed on them to minimize operating expenditures. Charging even an extra dollar from them could have outsized negative outcomes for some of the most vulnerable among us. For example, each $1 given to the Greater Boston Food Bank helps provide 3 meals to those in need <https://www.gbfb.org/ways-to-give/>. I urge you to find other ways to monetize and strive towards elevating the nonprofit sector. I am happy to provide additional comments or answer any questions you might have. Warmly, Rich -- Rich Palmer Co-founder & CTO *Gravyty* <https://www.gravyty.com> | AI for Philanthropy. Building the future of social good.

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