The Open Communication Journal
2008, 2 : 136-142Published online 2008 August 08. DOI: 10.2174/1874916X00802010136
Publisher ID: TOCOMMJ-2-136
The Case for a TLD for Wales
North East Wales Institute of
Higher Education, School of Health, Social Care, Sports and Exercise
Sciences, Plas Coch campus, Mold Road, Wrecsam, LL11 2AW, UK.
ABSTRACT
This article explores the rationales for creating specific top level domain (TLD) names to support minority languages and cultures, focussing specifically on the case for a TLD .cy or .cym for Wales. Some background information on domain names and Wales and the Welsh language is provided. Following on from this, the way identity may be constructed is explored and the importance of TLD’s in terms of enabling individuals to perform their identity is highlighted. The issues that arise with using the current .uk TLD in Wales is explored. Finally the rationale for a .cym TLD for Wales as opposed to any other is considered.