[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Opposition to dot-com registry price increases

[CQ]

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my preference in maintaining low-cost .COM domain
registrations. I have registered .COM domains for several small businesses
and greatly appreciate the value a low-cost domain name provides to
individuals and businesses. A website with a well named domain is a
wonderful way for internet users to recognize people offering valuable
services and information. Increasing the price of domain names without
input from internet users and without regard for how such an action could
impact .COM registrants seems disingenuous and flies in the face of the
public interest. I hope that you reevaluate this proposed agreement to
amend the .COM registry, as it also contradicts your stated core values.

In performing its mission, ICANN adheres to these core values and
principles:

[a]. Preserve and enhance the operational stability, reliability, security,
and global interoperability of the Internet.

[b]. Respect the creativity and innovation made possible by the Internet by
limiting ICANN's activities to those matters within ICANN's mission
requiring or significantly benefiting from global coordination.

[c]. To the extent feasible, delegate coordination functions to responsible
entities that reflect the interests of affected parties.

[d]. Promote international participation at all levels of decision-making
and policy-making.

[e]. Seek broad, informed participation reflecting the functional and
geographic diversity of the Internet.

[f]. Introduce and promote competition in the registration of domain names
where practicable and beneficial.

[g]. Where feasible, depend on market mechanisms to promote and sustain a
competitive environment.

[h]. Employ open and transparent policy-making mechanisms that promote
well-informed, technically sound decisions.

[i]. Make allocation and assignment decisions by applying documented
policies neutrally and objectively.

[j]. Act with a speed that is responsive to the needs of the Internet but
obtain informed input from those most affected as part of the
decision-making process.

[k]. Remain accountable to the Internet community though mechanisms that
enhance ICANN's effectiveness.

[l]. While remaining rooted in the private sector, act with sensitivity to
governmental concerns for the public interest so that the need for direct
governmental action is minimized.


Kind regards,

CJ
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