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Should there be a .xxx suffix for porn sites?

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Contributor: slynch slynch
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I read something today that said there is now.
I read that too. I think they should have the .xxx suffix.
03/21/2011
Contributor: Phoenix77 Phoenix77
Good idea, though I have to agree that it gets into tricky areas when it comes to things like art... I wouldn't want anything that didn't *need* to be banned getting caught.
03/21/2011
Contributor: MsGoosie MsGoosie
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Originally posted by Gary
This is an interesting topic consider the censorship in libraries thread from yesterday.

I was just reading an article about creating a new domain suffix .xxx and it got me to thinking... if ALL porn sites ended in .xxx, it would be really ... more
That's absolutely hilarious; I love it! I'd definitely support that. It would definitely make filtering easier and keep unwanted search results out of schools, and just give everyone a clearer idea of what the content of a website is before clicking on a link or typing in an address.

Sex & Lies brings up a good point, though; where do you draw the line between "art" and "porn?" Intention is definitely the deciding factor for me, which is something that might have to be judged on an individual basis. I can't imagine the National Gallery or MoMA having to add .xxx because of an old master painting or a nude performance piece, and I see no reason why an artist outside of the musuem institution should be subject to the censorship that a .xxx suffix might bring about audience-wise.
03/28/2011
Contributor: tigerkate tigerkate
I think that would be a really cool idea ...I also think I'd feel ten times shadier entering an address that ended with .xxx lol
03/28/2011
Contributor: NarcissisticLust NarcissisticLust
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Originally posted by Gary
This is an interesting topic consider the censorship in libraries thread from yesterday.

I was just reading an article about creating a new domain suffix .xxx and it got me to thinking... if ALL porn sites ended in .xxx, it would be really ... more
I think it's a great idea actually. Yes, there would be some complications and I assume some porn sites would object, but overall it would make keeping porn away from children easier and probably easier for adults to find also
03/28/2011
Contributor: Janis Janis
Yes! I think that is a wonderful idea!
04/09/2011
Contributor: K101 K101
I'm totally for it! Ever since I first heard about the making porn sites end in xxx, I've loved the idea. I hate being uncomfortable with kids around the house getting ahold of stuff online. The oldest is 13 and he's came across some bad things before and I really don't like that. One is only 11 and I would love to have less stress with the porn stuff. It seems like anything you type in (Wet n' Wild cosmetics even pulls up wet n wild women!) pulls up dirty stuff. I do think it should be better filtered. I really don't like the kids using internet unless I'm there to keep an eye on it. The internet usage needs to be monitored to some degree and not only because of porn. Facebook and Myspace is the perfect place for pedophiles.
04/14/2011