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{{TLD|
{{TLD|
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|logo =
|status = Proposed
|status = Delegated
|manager =
|manager = [[Amazon]]
|country =
|country =
|language =
|language =
|category = [[:Category:Lifestyle New gTLDs|Lifestyle]]
|category = [[:Category:Lifestyle New gTLDs|Lifestyle]]
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|community =
|priority = 575 - [[Amazon]]
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'''.read''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Amazon]].<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref>
'''.read''' is a [[gTLD]] delegated to the [[Root Zone]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]] 5 December 2015. [[Amazon]] manages the string.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref><ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings]</ref>
Amazon continued to come under scrutiny for its many applications for "[[gTLD#Closed Generic Strings|closed generics]]", that is, generic terms that it plans to use in a closed system, thereby making it the only registrant for an important online market. The application for [[.book]] [[.author]], .read, came under specific protest from Barnes and Noble, and other booksellers, which sent letters to ICANN.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130228_booksellers_weigh_in_on_amazons_new_tlds/ Booksellers Weigh In on Amazon New TLDs, CircleID.com] Retrieved 1 March 2013</ref>
Amazon continued to come under scrutiny for its many applications for "[[gTLD#Closed Generic Strings|closed generics]]", that is, generic terms that it plans to use in a closed system, thereby making it the only registrant for an important online market. The application for [[.book]] [[.author]], .read, came under specific protest from Barnes and Noble, and other booksellers, which sent letters to ICANN.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130228_booksellers_weigh_in_on_amazons_new_tlds/ Booksellers Weigh In on Amazon New TLDs, CircleID.com] Retrieved 1 March 2013</ref>
The following is excerpted from the applicant's response to question #18:
The following is excerpted from the applicant's response to question #18:
"The .READ registry will benefit registrants and internet users by offering a stable and secure foundation for online communication and interaction.
"The .READ registry will benefit registrants and Internet users by offering a stable and secure foundation for online communication and interaction.
What is the goal of your proposed gTLD in terms of areas of specialty, service levels or reputation?
What is the goal of your proposed gTLD in terms of areas of specialty, service levels or reputation?