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|language =Japanese

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|translation ="geek"

|translation ="geek"

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'''.moe''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Interlink]].<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> It is a Japanese word with a meaning analogous to both "geek" and "passion".  

'''.moe''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Interlink]].<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> It is a Japanese word with a meaning analogous to both "geek" and "passion". The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 31 March 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 15 April 2014</ref>

==Application Details==

==Application Details==

The following is excerpted from the applicant's response to question #18:

The following is excerpted from the applicant's response to question #18:

Interlink intends to introduce the “.moe” top-level domain to self-identified otaku’s everywhere. The mission and purpose of “.moe” can be broken down into two key areas; creating a new online identity for users who identify with the otaku culture, and the operation of a safe, stable, and secure TLD for Internet users everywhere.  Each key component of Interlink’s mission is further described below.  

Interlink intends to introduce the “.moe” top-level domain to self-identified otaku’s everywhere. The mission and purpose of “.moe” can be broken down into two key areas; creating a new online identity for users who identify with the otaku culture, and the operation of a safe, stable, and secure TLD for Internet users everywhere.  Each key component of Interlink’s mission is further described below.  

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No restrictions on who or what entities can register a domain name. All registrants must apply for registration, renewal and transfer of domain names through an ICANN accredited registrar that has signed an agreement with the registry operator, Interlink Co., Ltd. Furthermore, Interlink will make a list of registrars available on its web “.moe”."<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1779 Application Download, gTLDresult.ICANN.org] Retrieved 19 Feb 2013</ref>

No restrictions on who or what entities can register a domain name. All registrants must apply for registration, renewal and transfer of domain names through an ICANN accredited registrar that has signed an agreement with the registry operator, Interlink Co., Ltd. Furthermore, Interlink will make a list of registrars available on its web “.moe”."<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1779 Application Download, gTLDresult.ICANN.org] Retrieved 19 Feb 2013</ref>

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Culture New gTLDs|moe]]

[[Category:Culture New gTLDs|moe]]