'''Community gTLD''' is one of the different categories of [[gTLD|generic top level domain names]] (gTLDs) created by the [[ICANN]], which is intended for cohesive, community groups that are interested in operating their own TLD Registry. Community gTLDs must represent and receive strong, written support from a clearly defined group of people such as cultural, religious, social groups and industry sectors. Its existence must be unquestionable.<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Community gTLDs]</ref> <ref>[http://digitalbrandnews.melbourneitblog.com/new-gtlds-standard-vs-community-based-applications/ New gTLDs – Standard vs. Community-based Applications]</ref> A good example of community group that represents a clearly defined group of people that maybe qualified to apply for a community gTLD is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), as this group is well-established and it can demonstrate that it has a continuous relationship with its members.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2011/07/will-anyone-qualify-as-a-community-tld/ Will Anyone Qualify as a Community TLD?]</ref> | '''Community gTLD''' is one of the different categories of [[gTLD|generic top level domain names]] (gTLDs) created by the [[ICANN]], which is intended for cohesive, community groups that are interested in operating their own TLD Registry. Community gTLDs must represent and receive strong, written support from a clearly defined group of people such as cultural, religious, social groups and industry sectors. Its existence must be unquestionable.<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Community gTLDs]</ref> <ref>[http://digitalbrandnews.melbourneitblog.com/new-gtlds-standard-vs-community-based-applications/ New gTLDs – Standard vs. Community-based Applications]</ref> A good example of community group that represents a clearly defined group of people that maybe qualified to apply for a community gTLD is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), as this group is well-established and it can demonstrate that it has a continuous relationship with its members.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2011/07/will-anyone-qualify-as-a-community-tld/ Will Anyone Qualify as a Community TLD?]</ref> |