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@Linux@mstdn.ca  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

If you're thinking of creating a Fedi site, I strongly recommend avoiding a .com, .net, .org, .info, .us, or .edu domain name.

You want to avoid U.S. jurisdiction entirely, which means choosing a domain name, registrar, and web hosting provider located outside of it.

I personally recommend the following domain extensions: .be (Belgium), .nl (Netherlands), .is (Iceland), .ch (Switzerland), .at (Austria), and finally, .tw (Taiwan).

All of these countries have strong protections for freedom of speech, including speech that defends and promotes minority rights — such as LGBTQ+ rights. Domain registration is open to everyone... You don’t need to be a citizen or own a business in any of these countries.

No solution is 100% perfect, but at this moment, we can say with confidence that the USA, China, and Russia are not ideal choices.

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@Linux@mstdn.ca replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

I have expanded my list of domain extensions I would recommend:

.be (Belgium)

.nl (Netherlands)

.is (Iceland)

.ch (Switzerland)

.at (Austria)

.tw (Taiwan)

.fi (Finland)

.se (Sweden)

.li (Liechtenstein)

.cz (Czech Republic)

All of these countries have strong protections for freedom of speech, including speech that defends and promotes minority rights — such as LGBTQ+ rights. Domain registration is open to everyone... You don’t need to be a citizen or own a business in any of these countries.

I would also add an optional, alternative:

.de (Germany, with registrar help * )

* Germany technically allows anyone with verified contact details within the country to register a domain. Many registrars offer this as a service. However, you should ensure your domain registrar is located outside U.S. jurisdiction.

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@Linux@mstdn.ca replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

I also recommend avoiding word-based domain extensions.

Many word-based domain extensions — such as .social — are managed by private corporations based in the United States. This still places your domain at risk of legal or commercial interference under U.S. jurisdiction.

Unlike sovereign nations, private corporations can be bought, pressured, or influenced far more easily — whether through legal action, acquisition, or political lobbying. In contrast, sovereign nations tend to defend their autonomy, even when they are financially strained or politically unstable.