Why does Lemmy have a Malian domain?
Just wondering why lemmy is on a .ml domain. (Which is Mali) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.ml
Just wondering why lemmy is on a .ml domain. (Which is Mali) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.ml
There's one more instance for them, Lemmygrad. Only join if you truly support ML ideology, otherwise just stay in your instance.
Because the main instance is a drop in the ocean that the lemmyverse should be, so it makes sense to call it a "millilitre" (ml). [inb4 I'm making shit up.]
I believe it is because .ml domains are free to register. The founders have discussed this before.
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.