ICM Registry

ICM Registry LLC
Headquarters Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Slogan "Let's be adult about it"
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.