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ICANN to Review .XXX TLD Proposal -- Again

Via CNN/Money.

The organization that governs domain names is set to review a proposal Wednesday that would introduce a new dot-xxx ending for adult-entertainment Web sites.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which is responsible for making sure every Internet address is unique and valid, will consider the proposal at its board meeting, according to a posting on its Web site.

Stuart Lawley, the British entrepreneur behind the proposal, argues a new dot-xxx Internet neighborhood would protect children by making it easier to filter pornographic and other adult sites, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. He also stands to benefit financially by collecting registration fees for dot-xxx sites, it added.

posted by Fergie @ 5/10/2006 08:35:00 AM