Delay on tap for .xxx TLD
The plan for a virtual red light district through the creation of a .xxx net domain name has hit delays after concern from government officials.
An official from President George Bush's administration has asked for the brakes be put on the planned domain name until its impact is studied more.
The domain was given the go-ahead by Icann (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) in June.
But some are concerned that it would encourage more porn on the net.
The domain name was expected to get final approval by the net's supervisory body, Icann (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on Tuesday.
Net domains such as .com. and org. are overseen by Icann. It polices the companies that run the different domains and approves the expansion of the different net names that can be bought and used.
The ICM Registry, the not-for-profit group which would operate the .xxx domain name, said it would agree to a month's delay in order to explore some of the concerns which have been voiced.
posted by Fergie @ 8/16/2005 07:57:00 AM
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