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Why does Lemmy have a Malian domain?
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There could be many reasons
.ml
.ml
is a completly free, low barrier to entry top level domain. (TLD) - the Malinian government gives away the domains for free, with restrictions. and you can essentially remove most restrictions by paying a small fee, so its a very low to no cost solution..net
,.org
,.com
all have restrictions over who can buy a domain, and what for. As they are more "premium" top level domains.I know here in Australia if you want to get a
.com.au
address you have to have an Australian business number or be registered as a not-for profit in australia (same for.org.au
and.net.au
, with variations on the restrictions) . I know that.org
also has similar restrictions - you essentially have to prove you're an organization in your respective country.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.ml