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A '''Community gTLD''' is a regulated type of [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) made possible through [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]; it 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 or industry sectors. The existence of the group 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 a community that represents a clearly defined group of people that may be 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> | A '''Community gTLD''' is a regulated type of [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) made possible through [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]; it 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 or industry sectors. The existence of the group 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 a community that represents a clearly defined group of people that may be 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> | ||