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RE: [ga] Naughty Domain Names

Scott Hollenbeck wrote:

>Actually, the NSI Registry and the SRS has never imposed limits or filters
>on "naughty" names.

Well, this represents a change in historic policy.

I recall that the application for SHITAKEMUSHROOMS.COM in Spring 98 was
rejected because it included a four-character string considered offensive.

See http://www.domainhandbook.com/dd3.html#mush

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