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LaoTzu · 09-22-2010, 05:34 AM

Thanks for the reply SimonSays. I'm really trying to get on board, so let me play devil's advocate.

It seems like both of the comments you link to above are testimonials that most stakeholders in adult do not want the new TLD, however, here we are with comments at 24-1 in favor of it. I understand that these votes may not be balanced or equally weighted, but the numbers are overwhelming to the average observer.

How do we prove that this is the urgent responsibility of every webmaster to send a negative comment in to icann? The argument, as I understand it is this:

1 .XXX domain names will be a burdensome expense for webmasters trying to protect their brands.
2 Shady characters are lining up to buy .xxx versions of .coms they don't own.
3 The existence of .XXX could eventually lead to a virtual red light district for all adult websites.

For #1, this doesn't affect me personally. I have less than 100 domain names, and it wouldn't hurt me too much to buy the .XXX's. Not saying it's not a reason to submit comments, just that it's not a real motivator.

#2 isn't so much an argument against .xxx as it is more of a question of process. Is there no conversation happening about who gets "dibs" on the .xxx versions of .com brands?

#3, in my very humble opinion is not such a terrible fate for law-abiding webmasters who play fair and treat their surfers right. It could theoretically make it harder to pirate, cheat and abuse surfers, no?

Again, I'm trying to get on board here, and am just playing devil's advocate. Make me understand, and I'll submit a comment asap. Thanks!

09-22-2010, 05:34 AM
LaoTzu Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 350	Thanks for the reply SimonSays. I'm really trying to get on board, so let me play devil's advocate. It seems like both of the comments you link to above are testimonials that most stakeholders in adult do not want the new TLD, however, here we are with comments at 24-1 in favor of it. I understand that these votes may not be balanced or equally weighted, but the numbers are overwhelming to the average observer. How do we prove that this is the urgent responsibility of every webmaster to send a negative comment in to icann? The argument, as I understand it is this: 1 .XXX domain names will be a burdensome expense for webmasters trying to protect their brands. 2 Shady characters are lining up to buy .xxx versions of .coms they don't own. 3 The existence of .XXX could eventually lead to a virtual red light district for all adult websites. For #1, this doesn't affect me personally. I have less than 100 domain names, and it wouldn't hurt me too much to buy the .XXX's. Not saying it's not a reason to submit comments, just that it's not a real motivator. #2 isn't so much an argument against .xxx as it is more of a question of process. Is there no conversation happening about who gets "dibs" on the .xxx versions of .com brands? #3, in my very humble opinion is not such a terrible fate for law-abiding webmasters who play fair and treat their surfers right. It could theoretically make it harder to pirate, cheat and abuse surfers, no? Again, I'm trying to get on board here, and am just playing devil's advocate. Make me understand, and I'll submit a comment asap. Thanks!