TLDR Web Dev · MISCELLANEOUS

NOT ALL TLDS ARE CREATED EQUAL

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Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) are managed by individual countries with no standardized regulations, leaving users vulnerable to price hikes, domain cancellations based on changing political climates, and unclear ownership rules. Examples include the recent shutdown of "queer.af" by the Taliban and the Brexit-related issues with ".eu" domains. While some ccTLDs might be useful for local businesses or residents, gTLDs (global TLDs) may be better for their lower risk and more consistent regulations.