Daily News Article - January 19, 2007
1. a) What is ICANN?
b) What did ICANN approve in June 2005?
c) What did ICANN vote against in May 2006? Why?
2. ICM Registry is a domain distributor - they sell websites domain name/website addresses. List the four policies ICANN and ICM Registry have added to their revised contract in an attempt to pacify opponents.
3. a) What concerns do opponents have with a .xxx domain?
b) List any additional problems you think could result from a .xxx domain.
4. a) What reasons are given by ICM Registry to support the creation of a .xxx domain?
b) Do you think these are good reasons to create a .xxx domain? Explain your answer.
5. What type of feedback has ICANN received from the public regarding the creation of a .xxx domain since January 5, 2007?
Share this article with your family. If your parents want to send an email to ICANN expressing their opposition to the creation of a .xxx domain, go to ICANN's website at icann.org click on "Public Forum" in the left nav bar, then scroll down to "xxx-icm-agreement" to send an email. OR, they can send an email directly to comments@icann.org
ICANN is accepting public comment until February 1st.