ICM Registry

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

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]

gollark: I think I could do a better job than average, at least, if I actually wanted any.

gollark: They charge you a lot for some beeapio reason.

gollark: ++search godparent

gollark: They then interact with them once per year.

gollark: Well, basically, you assign random gods you like to be parents of your child.

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