Users might have a hard time reaching Indian .xxx site. I was caught a bit off guard when reading Elliot's story today about Masala.xxx launching. This is apparently an adult site aimed at India. Although I don't believe anything is done yet, ... Continue Reading5 Comments
900,000 .XXX Domain Names? You Make The Call.
· UncategorizedHow many .xxx domain names will be registered in the first year? ICM Registry says it has received nearly 900,000 "expressions of interest" for its .xxx top level domain name. It has also extended the sunrise period for trademark holders, apparently ... Continue Reading1 Comment
.XXX Formally Announces IFFOR Board
· Policy & LawGroup to help set policy for new .xxx domain name. One of the interesting quirks about the new .xxx domain name is that it will help fund a group called International Foundation for Online Responsibility (IFFOR). IFFOR will get $10 from every ... Continue Reading4 Comments
.XXX Is Going to Bank of Defensive Non-Registration Fee
· UncategorizedRegistry will get a windfall in initial fees to block registrations of trademarks. .XXX could set a record when it comes to defensive domain name registrations. A "defensive registration" is when a brand registers a domain name solely to keep it out ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Sorry, You Can’t Boycott a Top Level Domain Name
· Policy & LawSome adult operators want to boycott .xxx. Yeah, good luck with that. I understand why some adult web site owners are upset about .xxx. But trying to boycott the new top level domain name is a ridiculous idea. Before its rally at the ICANN ... Continue Reading9 Comments
ICANN Moves Forward on .XXX
· Policy & Law.XXX gets the yellow light at board meeting. The ICANN Board adopted a resolution yesterday that will allow ICM Registry's application for .xxx to move forward. But it may not be a quick process, and a new can of worms will be opened allowing for ... Continue Reading13 Comments
ICANN Board Set to Approve .XXX Domain Friday
· Policy & Law.XXX to get green light, but the value to ICM registry has wilted. Ex-ICANN staffer Kieren McCarthy is reporting that ICANN's general counsel has spilled the beans on .xxx, saying ICANN will approve the new top level domain name tomorrow during its ... Continue Reading4 Comments
“No Porn!” Shout Families to ICANN
· Policy & LawAnti-porn group mobilized against .xxx. If ICANN is supposed to include the thoughts of the greater internet community, it is certainly getting its wish. Focus on the Family Some advocacy group -- whether it be a religious right organization, ... Continue Reading16 Comments
.XXX Registry to ICANN: “We Must Protect Our Rights”
· Policy & LawICM Registry notifies ICANN of its hopes and intentions. Fresh off an independent review victory over ICANN, .XXX top level domain name applicant ICM Registry is asking ICANN to get the show on the road. In a letter (pdf) to ICANN chairman of the ... Continue Reading1 Comment
ICM Registry Hopes to Offer .XXX Domains This Year
· Policy & LawRegistry wants to offer name.xxx later this year. After winning an independent review against ICANN for denying ICM Registry's application for a .xxx top level domain name, the registry says it hopes to begin offering .xxx domain names later this year. ... Continue Reading4 Comments