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Critics say XXX domain only creates more porn

Trueman said hardcore obscene pornography on the Internet is illegal but laws against it are not being enforced.

"The U.S. Department of Justice has given pornographers a green light by not enforcing federal laws which prohibit obscene hardcore pornography on the Internet," he said.

ICM Registry is currently selling .xxx domains wholesale for $60 each.

But don't expect porn site operators to be the only ones rushing to snatch up the obscene domains.

Critics say that many respectable businesses will be forced to purchase a .xxx domain to protect their good name.

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