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ICANN takes into consideration .xxx domain names

Wednesday, 10 March 2010
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ICANN announced that it will take into consideration the plan for .xxx adult domain . A spokesman stated that this issue will be discussed on 12 March.
"ICANN will take another look at the proposal and it will be on the agenda at the meeting on Friday."
The plan for .xxx adult domain was dropped in 2007,when some conservative groups had some concerns about the domain.
The ICM Registry sent a letter to ICANN ,explaining the importance of .xxx domain names.
Stuart Lawley,chairman of ICM Registry stated that " "ICM remains committed to the .xxx project, and is eager to work with ICANN to take the steps necessary to launch the new sponsored top-level domain and, in so doing, ensure that the results of the first-ever ICANN Independent Review Process are fully implemented in accordance with ICANN's own core values of accountability, transparency and objectivity."
.XXX domain names will be used only for adult websites.


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