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I oppose .XXX
- To: <xxx-tld-agreement@xxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: I oppose .XXX
- From: "CuddleBunny" <wm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 09:03:53 -0500
Dear ICANN,
I am completely opposed to your proposition to section off part of the internet
into a "virtual redlight district" via a new .XXX extension. It is not the
answer simply because it will NOT protect children as intended and is the first
step towards true Orwellian internet censorship. The only real thing it will
accomplish will be to line the purses of those registrars selling the .XXX TLD,
while turning the internet into a quagmire of litigation.
The protection of minors in the internet, while important, will not be
accomplished via a new .XXX extension. Adult sites will simply continue by
moving their businesses overseas to places where they can continue business as
usual. In fact, those seeking pornography, whether they are minors or not, will
only have their jobs made easier since it will all be on the .XXX domains. This
will likely give minors GREATER access to adult materials since it will be much
easier to locate.
The adult industry does not want minors having access to adult materials. In
fact, many of us our concerned parents ourselves. To demonstrate, we already
have an established and proven rating system in place (ICRA), as well as other
content rating software solutions (NetNanny, CyberSitter etc.) that allow
parents to do THEIR job to take responsibiltiy for how their children use the
internet. However, an even better alternative solution that I suport would be
the creation of a "virtual play pen" via a new .KIDS extension. Parents could
then limit their children to the .KIDS realm. This would be much easier and
burdensome for everyone, and it would work.
Another reason I oppose the .XXX extension is because who decides what must go
onto a .XXX domain? You? Me? Did you know that in the adult industry "XXX" is
equated with hardcore pornography - how are softcore sites (ie. Playboy.com) to
be classified? I'm sure they would not appreciate being equated with the
"hardcore" end of the spectrum. Finally, who will earn the rights to a
particular .XXX if for example, competitor A owns the .COM and competitor B
owns the .NET, and for both it is their sole livelihood? Who decides their fate?
I think I speak for most of my adult industry peers and for the general over 18
public (a public that is largely unaware of this important issue) when I say
.XXX is a very bad idea, it will not work, and it will be nearly impossible to
enact and enforce. Please make the right decision and vote NO on the creation
of a .XXX TLD.
Regards,
Dan Cosack
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