ICM Registry

ICM Registry LLC
Headquarters Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Website http://icmregistry.com

ICM Registry operates the .xxx (pronounced "dot triple-X") sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) registry, which is designed for pornography. The ICM Registry operates from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. It is owned by Stuart Lawley.[1]

History

Main article: .xxx

In 2005, the Bush Administration pressured ICANN not to adopt a .xxx rating on ideological grounds.[2]

On 18 March 2011,[3] the ICANN Board voted to approve the .xxx sTLD, which later went into operation on 15 April 2011.[4]

On 12 April 2012, the ICM Registry announced their applications for additional sTLDs .SEX, .PORN and .ADULT.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. Paul M. Barrett (June 21, 2012). "The New Republic of Porn". Businessweek.com.
  2. Declan McCullagh (15 Aug 2005). "Bush administration objects to .xxx domains". CNET.
  3. "Adopted Board Resolutions". ICANN. 18 March 2011. Archived from the original on 23 April 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  4. Kevin Murphy (17 April 2011). "XXX domain names go live". The Register. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  5. ".xxx Operator Applies to ICANN for More Adult Top-Level Domains". ICM Registry. 12 April 2012.
  6. "ICM Registry Applies for More Adult TLDs .SEX, .PORN & .ADULT". xdnet.co.uk. 11 May 2012.
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