Dot-XXX Domain for Adult-Content Websites Wins Approval
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The .xxx domain for adult-content websites was approved for use today, overcoming opposition from porn stars and publisher Hustler, which said the move would make them susceptible to censorship.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the group that manages Web addresses worldwide, gave the green light to the .xxx domain at a meeting in San Francisco. While the address isn’t mandated for adult content, a flurry of sites are expected to register their brands to prevent them from being stolen.