I am a businesswoman, and as such, I can plainly see that the only effect a .XXX approval will have on business people like myself is a negative one. I strongly object to the statement made by the ICM Registry that the adult industry supports their proposal. In fact, I have watched and participated in dozens of conversations among my peers in this industry about this proposal, and from my observation, it is ludacris to even suggest such a thing. The only business that will benefit from this proposal is the ICM Registry itself. Rewarding an entity that slyly introduces a new TLD in sheeps clothing is just as absurd.
If the move to .XXX is proposed to be voluntary, then how can it possibly succeed in what is purported to be its main goal-protecting kids from inappropriate materials? One could choose to participate in the segregation, or not, and those that choose not to will have an advantage that leads me to believe very few will volunteer for the move to .XXX.
And what if it is mandatory? Well, aside from the assurances the ICM Registry is attempting to make to the adult industry, the fact is that would be unconstitutional. However, in the current political climate, what with the war on terrorism and a push for "family values" cloaking what is really happening..a systematic stripping of our constitutional rights, it is far from alarmist thinking to fear the first amendment taking a backseat to political agenda. Funny enough, even those with political agendas against the adult industry oppose the .XXX proposal, as well as foreign bodies such as the European Union.
You must ask yourselves what the objective is. Is it to censor, or is it to protect? If you support the very foundation of our nation; the right to free speech, there should be no question. The objective is to protect children. This proposal will not succeed in that mission, as I've explained already. What will? Creating a child-safe tld, such as the .KIDS tld that has previously been suggested. What too many people assume is that the internet is for kids. It is just like tv; there are things that are inappropriate for children, and it is the parent's job to determine what is acceptable, and to shield their children from what is not. A .KIDS tld will make that easier for parents. Far easier then filtering out the .XXX tld as well as policing all the other domains for adult material, which is what will happen is the proposal is approved.
I respectfully request that you deny the .XXX proposal.
Sincerely,
Chase
If the move to .XXX is proposed to be voluntary, then how can it possibly succeed in what is purported to be its main goal-protecting kids from inappropriate materials? One could choose to participate in the segregation, or not, and those that choose not to will have an advantage that leads me to believe very few will volunteer for the move to .XXX.
And what if it is mandatory? Well, aside from the assurances the ICM Registry is attempting to make to the adult industry, the fact is that would be unconstitutional. However, in the current political climate, what with the war on terrorism and a push for "family values" cloaking what is really happening..a systematic stripping of our constitutional rights, it is far from alarmist thinking to fear the first amendment taking a backseat to political agenda. Funny enough, even those with political agendas against the adult industry oppose the .XXX proposal, as well as foreign bodies such as the European Union.
You must ask yourselves what the objective is. Is it to censor, or is it to protect? If you support the very foundation of our nation; the right to free speech, there should be no question. The objective is to protect children. This proposal will not succeed in that mission, as I've explained already. What will? Creating a child-safe tld, such as the .KIDS tld that has previously been suggested. What too many people assume is that the internet is for kids. It is just like tv; there are things that are inappropriate for children, and it is the parent's job to determine what is acceptable, and to shield their children from what is not. A .KIDS tld will make that easier for parents. Far easier then filtering out the .XXX tld as well as policing all the other domains for adult material, which is what will happen is the proposal is approved.
I respectfully request that you deny the .XXX proposal.
Sincerely,
Chase
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