.self: A new top-level domain designed to support self-hosting(hccf.onmy.cloud)
671 points by HumanCCF 53 days ago | 379 comments
tl;dr: The Human-Centered Computing Foundation is applying through ICANN's Applicant Support Program to create a new .self top-level domain dedicated to self-hosting and ethical, human-centered technology. The initiative aims to counter the data-extraction and attention-exploitation practices of the current tech industry by providing an alternative web architecture. Details on implementation are light, with the announcement primarily serving as a campaign launch pointing to a downloadable initiative overview.
HN Discussion:
  • Historical parallels to .tk suggest free TLDs attract scammers and get blocked
  • ~Constructive suggestions for identity, reputation, and anti-squatting mechanisms to improve the proposal
  • Practical questions about funding, enforcement, and how the TLD will actually operate
  • Skepticism about the project's legitimacy given missing IANA listing and poor site execution
  • Advertising a site as self-hosted invites security probing and unwanted attention