I was reading the .xxx cybersquatting piece on Domain Name Wire. Andrew mentioned who he thought should protect their brand and who did not have to worry about it. Kevin Murphy from Domain Incite mentioned in the comments, “another category you might want to mention is celebrities.” I agree with Kevin 100 % and I […]
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Peta will launch Peta.xxx
In an article in the Vancouver Sun that talks about businesses protecting their brand in .xxx. The article also mentioned that many feel they are being black mailed. It also mentioned that organizations like the Red Cross and IOC will not have to pay for their tm to be blocked. The article ended with Peta. […]
Continue ReadingIf .xxx is an example, new tlds may make porn look clean
By: Raymond Hackney Elliot Silver wrote an interesting article today about Frank Schilling and .xxx. Make sure you read it its a good post. The most interesting thing for me was the fact that Frank Schilling purchased .xxx names before there was an approved .xxx extension. The article says he paid seven figures for some […]
Continue ReadingICM releases PDF that covers the .xxx launch
ICM has released a pdf that details everything about the launch of the .xxx extension. It looks like they will have their own resolution policies along with UDRP. They call one of their policies, "The Rapid Evaluation Service" or (RES). If you are thinking about regging and .xxx read this document. http://www.icmregistry.com/Launch%20Plan%20and%20Related%20Policies%20v1.0.pdf
Continue ReadingSydney Morning Herald asks “Do we need a XXX porn domain ?”
In an article published today the Australian newspaper wonders why there will be a .xxx extension. From the article: So who has been driving the push to introduce .XXX? ICM Registry – the company that will make a fortune by selling .XXX domains to existing porn sites such as RudeStuff.com. They will pay extra for […]
Continue ReadingFree Speech Coalition responds to .xxx approval
DarkLady.com runs a site all about opposing the .xxx called www.dotxxxopposition.com They also have done a really funny movie spoof called .xxx the movie, who ever made the movie did a great job imo, its really funny. http://dotxxxopposition.com/2010/08/08/xxx-the-movie/ March 18, 2011Contact: Diane Duke ICANN Approves .XXX sTLD SAN FRANCISCO – The ICANN Board voted today […]
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