.xxx suffix rejected by ICANN
The seven year longstanding proposal seems to remain a proposal forever. Yes, am talking about ICM Registry’s proposal of creation of .xxx suffix for adult entertainment Web sites. True, the proposal has been rejected by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, agency governing the Internet address system but the company is determined to pursue the issue.
The charge made by the agency against the non-acceptance of .xxx websites is to do away with the promotion of adult content. To this ICM says it will be issued only to adult entertainment providers who act in accordance with a set of practices including ban on child pornography and warnings about content.
Objection:
Adult entertainment industry executives believe the use of the domain, could open the way for governments to isolate adult Web sites into a single part of the Internet.
Religious groups concern is that the creation of .xxx domain is to promote creation of adult content.
Support:
Few members on the Icann board are of the view that the agency’s role is to serve as a technical trendsetter about the viability of new domain names and not the discrimination against adult content.
Well, I am with the latter group as I don’t think any harm in creation of .xxx websites. In fact I encourage such sites if they follow their practices diligently within their canvas.
You all reading this piece may have different views but I am curious to know that….So tell me so that I can quality reasons to support you even though you differ.
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