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A '''Community TLD''' 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 TLDs 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><ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/explantory-memo-community-change-request-21feb11-en.pdf]</ref>
A '''Community TLD''' 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 TLDs 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><ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/explantory-memo-community-change-request-21feb11-en.pdf]</ref>
Community groups are given precedence for TLDs in contention; that is, if there are multiple applicants for a given string, and one of the applicants applies and proves community status, the community group is automatically given precedence to the TLD. Community status is proven through a process known as '''Community Priority Evaluation'''. The full requirements for a community TLD can be found [[Community TLD#Requirements for Community TLD Applicants|here]].
Community groups are given precedence for TLDs in contention; that is, if there are multiple applicants for a given string, and one of the applicants applies and proves community status, the community group is automatically given precedence to the TLD. Community status is proven through a process known as '''Community Priority Evaluation'''.
The full requirements for a community TLD can be found [[Community TLD#Requirements for Community TLD Applicants|here]].
===Generic Community Applications===
===Generic Community Applications===
1. <big>'''[[.art]]'''</big>, is one of the most highly contested strings, with a total of 10 applicants, which include 2 competitive [[Community gTLD|community priority applicants]].
1. <big>'''[[.art]]'''</big>, is one of the most highly contested strings, with a total of 10 applicants, which include 2 competitive [[Community gTLD|community priority applicants]].
The non-community applicant for [[.bank]] is [[Radix]], a portfolio applicant and subsidiary of [[Directi]] that has applied for 31 new gTLDs.
The non-community applicant for [[.bank]] is [[Radix]], a portfolio applicant and subsidiary of [[Directi]] that has applied for 31 new gTLDs.
3. <big>'''[[.gay]]'''</big> There are 4 total applicants for the [[.gay]] TLD, including one community applicant, [[dotgay LLC]]. The company is supported by the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, New York (NGLCCNY). dotgay LLC plans to donate 67% of the revenue generated from the sales of .gay domain names to non-profit LGBT organizations.<ref>[http://dotgay.com/ About dotgay]</ref> Their registration policies will include participation by "authentication partners", which will be gay and lesbian membership organization, ".gay is restricted to members of the Gay Community. Eligibility is determined through formal membership with any of dotgay LLC’s Authentication Partners (AP) from the community." Generic terms, such as "travel", will be reserved at the second level to create community resources, i.e. "travel.gay". <ref>gTLD Application 1-1713-23699</ref>
3. <big>'''[[.gay]]'''</big> There are 4 total applicants for the [[.gay]] TLD, including one community applicant, [[dotgay LLC]]. The company is supported by the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, New York (NGLCCNY). dotgay LLC plans to donate 67% of the revenue generated from the sales of .gay domain names to non-profit LGBT organizations.<ref>[http://dotgay.com/ About dotgay]</ref> Their registration policies will include participation by "authentication partners", which will be gay and lesbian membership organization, ".gay is restricted to members of the Gay Community. Eligibility is determined through formal membership with any of dotgay LLC’s Authentication Partners (AP) from the community." Generic terms, such as "travel", will be reserved at the second level to create community resources, i.e. "travel.gay". <ref>gTLD Application 1-1713-23699</ref>
4. <ref>'''[[.mls]]'''</big>, there are a total of 3 applications for [[.mls]], a TLD aimed at the real estate agency. "MLS" is an acronym for multiple listing service, which is a widely used real estate database in North America. There are 3 applications, but only 2 applicants, as the Canadian Real Estate Association applied as a [[Community TLD|community priority]] applicant and as a standard gTLD applicant. This is a means of ensuring that the Canadian Real Estate Association is still in a place to be delegated the TLD, even if it is not accepted as a community TLD.
While [[.mls]] has been applied for by the Canadian Association, it has already reached a deal to allow partners in America, the MLS Domains Association, to verify and sell its domains in the USA.<ref>[http://www.inman.com/profile/innovator/canadian-real-estate-associationmls-domains-association Canadian Real Estate Association, Inman.com]</ref> Their registration policies state: "Only members of CREA and its Foreign Affiliates will be permitted to register .MLS websites. The .MLS TLD will initially be made available to CREA’s Board members and Foreign Affiliate members. After undertaking any required assessments, CREA may enter into a second phase where the TLD would be made available to broker and salespeople members of CREA. Boards using the .MLS TLD will be required to use their corporate name, or an acronym of their corporate name, as the second level domain. Foreign Affiliate members will be required to include geographical modifiers in their second level domains on the .MLS TLD or clearly indicate the geographical area served by their system on any site page. For example, the Durham MLS would not be able to simply register Durham.mls, as this domain could be confusing with Durham, Ontario. The Durham MLS would be required to include a geographical modifier, like DurhamNorthCarolina.mls, or they would have to display something like a map of North Carolina on their home page."<ref>gTLD Application 1-1888-47714</ref>
* [[.music]]
* [[.music]]
* [[.music]]
* [[.music]]