Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Before anyone wonders: No, this isn't an official TLD. The domains you register there won't resolve for anyone unless they futz with their nameserver settings.

I'm not sure what to make of this. Looks like a bunch of hackers got really bored and perhaps had a beer too many...



>Looks like a bunch of hackers got really bored and perhaps had a beer too many...

Many, many excellent projects are birthed this way.

I can only hope that one day, when I get drunk, my first instinct will be to start my own TLD. Right now, that generally isn't the foremost thing on my mind four pints in...


Just a thought: maybe that's a feature, not a bug. Seems like a quick and dirty way to put up a site that people couldn't get to unless they're already know what they're looking for (which would imply that you want them to find it). Probably not the intent, but I'm kind of intrigued by the idea of it essentially being an Internet stash house.


So what is an 'official' TLD? One that is controlled by an American government agency?

Why can't we have our own TLDs - just like we have our own browsers and servers.


Technically ICANN isn't a US gov't agency but they do have a MOU with the DOC.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: