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tony286 · 07-06-2005, 12:19 PM

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Bring on Those .XXX Internet Domains
Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:10:02 AM

Bob Parsons is an interesting, entrepreneurial kind of a guy. He got in on the front end of the technology curve in the early 1990s when Parsons Technology made a name for itself in Evangelical circles by being among the first to market Bible software. His QuickVerse software brought the Scriptures to Christian computer users fingertips.

Parsons has more recently made an even bigger name for himself in secular circles by creating a racy TV ad that ran nationwide during the 2005 Superbowl. That spoofish spot featured a buxom blond who was allegedly testifying before a Congressional committee on censorship, while her bra strap supposedly kept slipping down and threatening to expose her bosom. Fox and the NFL then spiked the second-half airing of the ad which sparked an even bigger flurry of media attention.

When criticized by Christians for hypocrisy, Parsons fought back. To this day I consider myself a Christian, he insisted. But I am not a fundamentalist Christian. I am also not a member of the Religious Right. I am not opposed in any way to these groups. I am just not part of them. My beliefs today are exactly what they were back when I owned Parsons Technology. Im still the same guy.

Well, you have to give him credit for being up front about what he believes. He told Paul Capelli, an ad agency executive: I would love to have a beautiful woman with a nice ample chest with my name across her shirt. Apparently, for Parsons the bottom line is bucks, whether its produced by Bibles or boobs.

But that isnt all. Parsons, who is now the sole owner of another highly successful company called GoDaddy.com, also sells Internet domain names. This has been a very lucrative enterprise for Parsons, and its about to become even more so, with the advent of the new .XXX domains for pornographic websites. It should come as no surprise that Parsons is pushing the .XXX domain monikers big time.

Parsons applauds the fact that ICANN, a quasi-governmental agency that oversees the naming and numbering system used to identify Internet sites, has recently approved the .XXX domain. Their move effectively creates a red light district for the Internet, with the adult domains likely being available for purchase by years end.

I personally believe that out of all the new top level domains being approved, .XXX is one that makes a great deal of sense and will serve a useful purpose, Parsons said.

He then described how it would work: .XXX will operate much like .COM does now meaning it will be a domain name people can type into their browsers to take them to a website but similar to the way .GOV is reserved for governmental organizations, .XXX will be reserved for pornographic or adult content websites.

Understandably, many Conservative and religious groups oppose the new Internet pornography neighborhood. The Family Research Council, for example, released the following statement immediately after ICANN approved the .XXX extension:

"The new domain would do more harm than good," said Patrick Trueman, FRC's
senior legal counsel and former chief of the U.S. Department of Justice's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section. "The .COM domain has been a cash cow for the porn industry and pornographers will not give it up and remove themselves to the .XXX domain. Instead, they will populate the .XXX domain and perhaps double the number of porn sites available on the Web."

It may surprise some people, but I agree with Parsons on this one. And I would go even further. I am a Conservative who believes that we should both welcome and fight FOR the .XXX domain designations.

What? Yes, you heard me right. Now hear me out.

I believe we should use the tactics of the Liberals who always love to tax and regulate everything and make ALL porn sites drop their current .COM domains and go to the .XXX url exclusively.

Forcing the porn peddlers to identify themselves will cut down drastically on families being bombarded with smut e-mail and accidentally entering the wrong website. Parents could then block all the spam e-mail, and unsuspecting web surfers would know before visiting whitehouse.com that they weren't going to see government in action but rather some salacious smut.

Smut magazines are banned to the back of store counters now. Strip clubs are regulated and closely monitored for compliance. So why not regulate porn websites also?

I know: they will just continue to operate. Well, not if you severely penalize the hosting companies who don't shut down porn sites that arent abiding by the law.

Its going to take a while for .XXX to really work, Parsons says. I suspect that it will take some sort of government intervention to require adult sites to use only .XXX extensions. Its anybodys guess when and if the government will take such action here.

While I dont condone his actions or his motives, I tend to suspect that Parsons professional analysis is right on target.

Copyright ? 2005 by Nathan Tabor

bringer · 07-06-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

I suspect that it will take some sort of government intervention to require adult sites to use only .XXX extensions. Its anybodys guess when and if the government will take such action here.

its more of a WHEN then an IF

3piece chicken Dinner · 07-06-2005, 12:27 PM

Don't worry Tony. We're just paranoid , It'll never happen to us. We are just imagining this will take place.

yeap thats up crazy, crazy, paranoid webmasters afaid the sky is going to fall. I'm certain an 11th hour solution will appear an save us all. In fact we should probably put our heads back in the sand until November. </sarcasm>

** nice post , thanks for the link

tony286 · 07-06-2005, 12:28 PM

Your welcome I hope people wake the fuck up

maxjohan · 07-06-2005, 12:28 PM

Is it going to be a lottery or will they just switch from .com to .xxx ?

I like the lottery thing better. ;=)

$5 submissions · 07-07-2005, 05:22 AM

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Kimmykim · 07-07-2005, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by $5 submissions

Given the current political climate, the "segregation" of online erotica into its own space may happen sooner rather than later. Instead of hand wringing out of fear, maybe webmasters should start rubbing their hands thinking of ways to MONETIZE this situation. For every crisis, there is an opportunity.

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07-06-2005, 12:19 PM	#1
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Bring on Those .XXX Internet Domains http://www.theconservativevoice.com/...e.html?id=6751 Bring on Those .XXX Internet Domains Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:10:02 AM Bob Parsons is an interesting, entrepreneurial kind of a guy. He got in on the front end of the technology curve in the early 1990s when Parsons Technology made a name for itself in Evangelical circles by being among the first to market Bible software. His QuickVerse software brought the Scriptures to Christian computer users fingertips. Parsons has more recently made an even bigger name for himself in secular circles by creating a racy TV ad that ran nationwide during the 2005 Superbowl. That spoofish spot featured a buxom blond who was allegedly testifying before a Congressional committee on censorship, while her bra strap supposedly kept slipping down and threatening to expose her bosom. Fox and the NFL then spiked the second-half airing of the ad which sparked an even bigger flurry of media attention. When criticized by Christians for hypocrisy, Parsons fought back. To this day I consider myself a Christian, he insisted. But I am not a fundamentalist Christian. I am also not a member of the Religious Right. I am not opposed in any way to these groups. I am just not part of them. My beliefs today are exactly what they were back when I owned Parsons Technology. Im still the same guy. Well, you have to give him credit for being up front about what he believes. He told Paul Capelli, an ad agency executive: I would love to have a beautiful woman with a nice ample chest with my name across her shirt. Apparently, for Parsons the bottom line is bucks, whether its produced by Bibles or boobs. But that isnt all. Parsons, who is now the sole owner of another highly successful company called GoDaddy.com, also sells Internet domain names. This has been a very lucrative enterprise for Parsons, and its about to become even more so, with the advent of the new .XXX domains for pornographic websites. It should come as no surprise that Parsons is pushing the .XXX domain monikers big time. Parsons applauds the fact that ICANN, a quasi-governmental agency that oversees the naming and numbering system used to identify Internet sites, has recently approved the .XXX domain. Their move effectively creates a red light district for the Internet, with the adult domains likely being available for purchase by years end. I personally believe that out of all the new top level domains being approved, .XXX is one that makes a great deal of sense and will serve a useful purpose, Parsons said. He then described how it would work: .XXX will operate much like .COM does now meaning it will be a domain name people can type into their browsers to take them to a website but similar to the way .GOV is reserved for governmental organizations, .XXX will be reserved for pornographic or adult content websites. Understandably, many Conservative and religious groups oppose the new Internet pornography neighborhood. The Family Research Council, for example, released the following statement immediately after ICANN approved the .XXX extension: "The new domain would do more harm than good," said Patrick Trueman, FRC's senior legal counsel and former chief of the U.S. Department of Justice's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section. "The .COM domain has been a cash cow for the porn industry and pornographers will not give it up and remove themselves to the .XXX domain. Instead, they will populate the .XXX domain and perhaps double the number of porn sites available on the Web." It may surprise some people, but I agree with Parsons on this one. And I would go even further. I am a Conservative who believes that we should both welcome and fight FOR the .XXX domain designations. What? Yes, you heard me right. Now hear me out. I believe we should use the tactics of the Liberals who always love to tax and regulate everything and make ALL porn sites drop their current .COM domains and go to the .XXX url exclusively. Forcing the porn peddlers to identify themselves will cut down drastically on families being bombarded with smut e-mail and accidentally entering the wrong website. Parents could then block all the spam e-mail, and unsuspecting web surfers would know before visiting whitehouse.com that they weren't going to see government in action but rather some salacious smut. Smut magazines are banned to the back of store counters now. Strip clubs are regulated and closely monitored for compliance. So why not regulate porn websites also? I know: they will just continue to operate. Well, not if you severely penalize the hosting companies who don't shut down porn sites that arent abiding by the law. Its going to take a while for .XXX to really work, Parsons says. I suspect that it will take some sort of government intervention to require adult sites to use only .XXX extensions. Its anybodys guess when and if the government will take such action here. While I dont condone his actions or his motives, I tend to suspect that Parsons professional analysis is right on target. Copyright ? 2005 by Nathan Tabor

07-06-2005, 12:28 PM	#5
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07-06-2005, 12:27 PM	#3
3piece chicken Dinner Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On your plate Posts: 1,065	Don't worry Tony. We're just paranoid , It'll never happen to us. We are just imagining this will take place. yeap thats up crazy, crazy, paranoid webmasters afaid the sky is going to fall. I'm certain an 11th hour solution will appear an save us all. In fact we should probably put our heads back in the sand until November. </sarcasm> ** nice post , thanks for the link