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===Anti-SOPA Protests===
===Anti-SOPA Protests===
At the end of 2011, and into 2012, Name.com became active in the protests against the [[SOPA|Stop Online Privacy Act]] (SOPA), that was being discussed in both houses of the U.S. Congress. They were especially active during the anti-GoDaddy efforts, given that the latter organization had originally supported the bill, before caving to public pressure and the threat of the boycott. Name.com ran specials to those customers that were transferring from GoDaddy. They continued their opposition, and eventually donated $1,000 each to 3 different organizations that aim to create and maintain an open, productive Internet, including the [[Electronic Frontier Foundation]].<ref>[http://blog.name.com/2012/01/shedding-some-light-during-the-blackout-sopa-pipa/ Shedding Some Light During the Blackout Sopa Pipa, Blog.name.com]</ref>
At the end of 2011, and into 2012, Name.com became active in the protests against the [[SOPA|Stop Online Privacy Act]] (SOPA), that was being discussed in both houses of the U.S. Congress. They were especially active during the anti-GoDaddy efforts, given that the latter organization had originally supported the bill, before caving to public pressure and the threat of the boycott. Name.com ran specials to those customers that were transferring from GoDaddy. They continued their opposition, and eventually donated $1,000 each to 3 different organizations that aim to create and maintain an open, productive Internet, including the [[Electronic Frontier Foundation]].<ref>[http://blog.name.com/2012/01/shedding-some-light-during-the-blackout-sopa-pipa/ Shedding Some Light During the Blackout Sopa Pipa, Blog.name.com]</ref>
===Adult Performer Program===
In anticipation of the launch of [[.xxx]], [[ICM Registry]] reserved some 3,500 names of prominent adult entertainers and pornography stars to later be allocated via the "Adult Performer Program". The program was launched in February, 2012, in conjunction with Name.com, and saw ICM giving those stars their personalized .xxx domain registered through Name.com for one full year. The performers would be free to transfer the domain, and it would be there responsibility to renew and maintain the domain after the first year.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/21/icm-name-com-announce-details-of-adult-performer-program-3500-xxx-domain-names/ IC Name com Announce Details of Adult Performer Program 3500 xxx Domain names, TheDomains.com]</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/icm-offers-free-xxx-domains-to-porn-stars/ ICM offers Free XXX Domains to Porn Stars, DomainIncite.com]</ref>
== Products and Services offered by Name.com ==
== Products and Services offered by Name.com ==