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I checked out the reasoning behind .kids' defeat and realized that it was little different than .xxx. Not only was it to be basically hogged by a shithead corporation with vested interest, but ICANN was going to end up being the police of the matter. Freedom of speech issues were brought up as well, but I think that the protection of children should have a slightly higher priority. Yes, content management would be a problem, but there would be plenty of people willing to do the job (I would gladly lend a hand in both helping write policy as well as auditing sites). Commercial exploitation seemed to be a major issue, and I can certainly understand why...looks like the domains were going to be expensive here too, and the idea was backed by manufacturers of various products who could easily shove their crap in the faces of young kids who don't know any better, and parents who are blind sheep. Now, if it was to get the backing from a company or companies with no interest in pimping unnecessary products, therefore perverting the minds of the young, I think it might stand a chance. And ironically, who better than US? The adult industry in NO WAY will be pimping any of its products to children, and .kids will remain free of commercial exploitation. It's a strange relationship, but one that would definately work. Whaddya say, everyone?
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