.MUSIC Addresses RIAA's Concerns: Only verified music community members can register a .MUSIC domain

The dotMusic (.MUSIC) Domain Initiative led by Constantine Roussos voices the same concerns that the RIAA and the Music Coalition expressed to ICANN in regards to transparency and malicious conduct.

"We echo the same concerns that the Music Industry has in regards to piracy and malicious conduct," stated Constantine Roussos. "The launch of .MUSIC will ensure these concerns are completely addressed through efficient registration policy-making and domain name authentication."

".MUSIC is committed in creating value for the music community and making a difference that matters for artists and the music community. By providing a safe haven and a trusted Internet zone for music consumption, the .MUSIC Top-Level Domain will ensure that monies flow directly into the pockets of artists and the music community, not pirates or unlicensed illegitimate websites. The .MUSIC domain will serve as a badge of trust, safety and credibility to music consumers."

"We are standing by our commitment to launch a restrictive, community-based .MUSIC Top-Level Domain in a responsible and safe manner. The .MUSIC domain will be exclusive only to authentic music community members that can be verified through .MUSIC-accredited Community Member Organizations."

"We have been open, transparent and public about the .MUSIC Initiative for years. The significant feedback we received from the music community has been vital to our “bottom-up” policy-making process. For over 2 years, we have embarked upon an extensive, global .MUSIC Communication Outreach Campaign, which will continue through 2011. We are looking forward to more valuable input by the music community to ensure a safe and socially responsible .MUSIC launch."

 

News Article Keywords: RIAA, ICANN, .MUSIC, TLD, gTLD, Top-Level Domain, Transparency, Malicious Conduct, Trademarks, Piracy, Copyright Infringement, Music Industry, Music Community, CMO, Community Member Organization

 

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