The recent cancellation of the queer.af domain registration by the Taliban highlights the fragile and risky nature of country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs). This article explains the difference between ccTLDs and generic TLDs and emphasizes the lack of control and potential abuses associated with ccTLDs. It mentions controversial instances such as the case of Brexit and the suspension of Russian ccTLDs after the invasion of Ukraine. The article also highlights the issue of pricing and unknown beneficiaries of ccTLDs, using examples like the Seychelles and Libya. Ultimately, the author advises sticking to generic TLDs as they offer lower risk.
https://www.hezmatt.org/~mpalmer/blog/2024/02/13/not-all-tlds-are-created-equal.html