great post by Andrew Gage of barebackjack.com
http://forum.icann.org/lists/xxx-tld.../msg00143.html
"Eight years ago, I championed the idea of .xxx as a viable means of parental
filtering of adult-content websites, however in the course of these 8 years the technology of the internet and political focus have changed making .xxx more of a danger to the adult entertainment business than a help to families. "
There were many ppl 6-8 years ago that also thought .XXX might be a good idea, and might be a way to help protect children as well as to offer a red light district section of the internet that might keep government action away.
Like Andrew wrote about, alot has changed in the last few years, in particular 2257.
Those that thought .XXX was a good idea and supported it back then, who now, have a much different opinion should write to ICANN directly, especially if you gave an endorsement.
Whatever letter you provided to ICM back then was shown to ICANN as "proof" that the adult industry wants .XXX
It is that "proof" they showed back years ago that has allowed .XXX proposal to continue.
You can take back your vote of support by contacting ICANN to retract it. Contact me and i can forward you the email address to use. I will, as i have always done with the acacia issue, keep all correspondances private.
i have no interest in "outing" individuals and companies that support .XXX in the past, and now wish to retract. I understand the reasons why you may have done so in the past, and will respect your privacy by keeping your retraction interests confidential.
The good intent in the past has created the problem we face today. If you want to help correct this for your own conscious and maybe for some chance that you can undo what has been done, feel free to contact me.
Fight the second thoughts!