ICANN rejects .xxx top-level domain name proposal
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today rejected the creation of a .XXX top-level domain name in a 9-to-5 vote. The .XXX domain would have been created for use by websites that offered pornography. Supporters of the proposal, which would have created a new sponsored top-level domain (sTLD), say the 'triple X' domain would make it easier to recognise and filter pornographic websites. Opponents suggested that the domain wouldn't be used by all sites, as registration would be voluntary, and that it would legitimise pornography.
Current sponsored top level domains include .coop, used by cooperative associations, .museum for museums, and .travel for travel agents, airlines, and other travel-related sites. .post, for postal services, is also currently under consideration.
Related news
- "New top-level domain names created" — Wikinews, April 12, 2005
- "New top level domain approved" — Wikinews, June 3, 2005
Sources
- "ICANN Board Votes Against .XXX Sponsored Top Level Domain Agreement" — Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), May 10, 2006
- "Plan for .xxx porn domain dropped" — BBC News Online, May 10, 2006
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