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

[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Proposed Renewal of .org Registry Agreement
by Saevon Kyomae April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

This applies to most well known TLDs: .org, .biz, .info, .com, . This is basically sanctioning extortion, a domain name is closer to a trademark, except a company is apparently not allowed to own it... instead they must keep "leasing" their trademark from a registrar. What do I get for improving my domain name (making my business known, improving public trust, running a well known blog/ news site)? Clearly higher rent costs on that same name. The Registry Operator is not going to be passing along actual business costs, or selling "domain-names with more value-added-benefits"... they know their audience has no choice but to pay. Effectively this is like the insulin price hike: morally wrong. Yet with ICANN backing off, you expect the Registry Operator to police themselves. OR their audiences to do so (by switching registrars? most will likely follow suit as they're businesses)

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Penalising non Corporates
by bj＠bjap.co.uk April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

We object to ICANN lifting price caps on .org domains, as mostly .org domain are used by non-corporates, which are, in many cases, Charities, or the not for profits sector. Major software suppliers support these with concesssions for not-for-profit software and services. ICANN should not contemplate any moral or logical rationale to behave differently. Similar arguments apply to many non-corporates across a range of different domains. Please do not allow open domain pricing unless you are absolutely certain that competition amongst domain wholesalers and retailers will drive prices downwards. Otherwise there is every likelihood of upward price drift. That would inevitably hurt the small business and not-for-profits sector harder than major and international business sector. Bernard J Abbott - In business for the small business and not-for-profits sector, --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] (no subject)
by Rex Williams April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

It has always been my understanding that .org was for Organizations, (primarily non-profits). I have maintained a website with a .org for my organization for many years. We are a small 501(c)4 and any price increase would have a very negative impact on our operating budget. On behalf of myself, my organization and many others like us, I feel confident in stating that raising the price of the .org TLD simply because other "boutique" TLDs are able to charge more would be a slap in the face to the original founders of the Internet Domain System. Like .edu and .mil these are very specific TLDs that were set aside for a specific purpose. Whereas .com is of course commercial and less argument can be made for capping the price. Thank you, Rex C. Williams Webmaster/Legislative Director ABATE of Georgia, District 11 www.abatega11.org

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] potential price increase.
by trustee＠teamlaw.net April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

The simple reality is that many organizations like ours are operated for no profit and are valuable resources to internet users that have access to our sites. However, because our costs of operation have been set for a long time and we do not have the capacity to turn our services into revenue generating services, organizations like ours are put under undue strain as any price increase takes place. Respectively, we ask ICANN to forget any thoughts of lifting the price lock on .org addresses because it would be devistating on services like ours; potentially causing such services to get priced out of existance. Respectively, there is no good reason for raising such prices other than money grubing. Sincerely, E. W. Madsen, Trustee.

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Comments on .org Registry Agreement Renewal
by Joshua Zeitlinger April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

Dear ICANN: Having recently been made aware that the the .org Registry Agreement is up for renewal with potentially substantial changes, I wanted to submit my feedback on these changes. Of particular concern to me is the provision in section 2.10 of the renewal agreement, which lifts all price cap provisions on the .org domain. I implore to you to reconsider the decision, and instead keep the restrictions present in the current agreement. Affordable domain names are critical to ensuring the internet remains open and available to everyone. As a student who operates many of my own websites and projects, being able to purchase a .org domain for an affordable price has been critical to maintaining my web presence. Furthermore, many non-profits make use of the .org domain, who also depend on its affordability. Changes such as these can set a dangerous precedent that other TLDs such as .com and .net will also implement when those registry agreements come up for renewal. The ability to own a domain name should have nothing to do with wealth. Sincerely, Joshua Zeitlinger

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] (no subject)
by Sameer Sahil April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

Stop increasing prices of domain names

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] it's not OK to remove these price caps.
by Anand Kapdi April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

it's not OK to remove these price caps. it's not OK to remove these price caps. it's not OK to remove these price caps. it's not OK to remove these price caps. it's not OK to remove these price caps. it's not OK to remove these price caps. it's not OK to remove these price caps. it's not OK to remove these price caps. it's not OK to remove these price caps.

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Proposed Renewal of .org Registry Agreement
by Ryan Casey April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

I strongly disagree with removing price caps for .orgs. Non-profits need protection from rent-seeking monopolies.

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Renewal pricing .ORG
by Curtis Pope April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

Hello. I am writing with grave concern over the idea of large fee increases. In working to build a community website, unchecked fee increases such as these will shut me down. This is not helpful. Please don't do it. Sincerely, B. Curtis Pope

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[Comments-org-renewal-18mar19] Proposed Increase
by John Price April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

To whom it may concern I do not wish that the present rates for internet would change. We all understand the need for profit in business but where does profit turn into greed. We often do not raise the rates because we have too, we do it because we want to and we can. It’s called “greed.” While it will be difficult, I will simply switch my name somewhat and set up a separate website on a .com - when the traffic is up and running to the second site - I’ll drop the .org. What do you gain if others elect to do something similar. It does not seem to be necessary. You make millions, as the internet continues to grow. How much is too much. LEAVE THE RATES AS THEY ARE - you are in a great position as a company - why rock the boat? J. Price

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