Andre Yoskowitz
19 Mar 2011 2:28
ICANN, the governing body behind the Internet has finally approved .XXX domains, almost 10 years after the idea was brought to the group.
With a vote of 9-3, and despite objections from the adult industry, the measure passed.
Adult sites can choose to use the new domain, but are not required to do so.
The Free Speech Coalition, the main opponent to the vote because it represents many businesses in the adult industry, says the move will raise costs for porn providers, thanks to the need to register .xxx domains on top of their current addresses.
Additionally, the Coalition says the new domain will make it much easier for filters to block adult sites in bulk.
The group plans to appeal the decision.