Choose option #3, Deny .XXX sTLD

[<mfarlow@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As an on-line retailer for the adult entertainment industry, my business' 
foundation is internet based. If ICM's application were granted and a .XXX sTLD 
were to be created it would negatively impact my business.  Also it would put 
ICANN in the position of creating an entity to impose regulations and policy 
for the adult entertainment community-a situation that could easily stifle what 
is now a robust adult entertainment internet presence, as well as mire ICANN in 
countless legal arguments.

As a business member of the adult entertainment industry, I do not support the 
creation of a .XXX sTLD and believe that the ICANN Board was well within its 
rights to deny ICM's application in the 2007 Board meeting in Lisbon.  Mr. 
Lawly claims to have the support of the adult entertainment industry, but he 
does not have my support.  Mr. Lawley knows nothing about the adult 
entertainment industry or the people in it yet, he will oversee the selection 
of a board to develop policy and regulate the .XXX sTLD.  He could easily 
obtain a gTLD, but is only interested in the sTLD complete with his policy 
making entity.


It is imperative that ICANN consider the widespread opposition from the adult 
entertainment community to a .XXX sTLD as it makes its decision.  For that 
reason, I support Option # 3 of the March 26, 2010 process options submitted by 
ICANN for public comment.

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Mark Farlow
www.Sextoys.com

Phone: 215 418-2700 x1634
mfarlow@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:mfarlow@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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