[moffkalast]

Realistically this problem will never be solved while we only support fixed domain extensions and act like some are more legit than others. Like what gives DNS providers the right to say what's a valid extension or not? Just support any string ffs.

Not to mention the country restricted ones that you can only get if you're a resident, like bruh.

[donohoe]

There are pros to the current system.

That said, part of the issue you flag is just perception. It's like going with a financial services firm that has a Wall Street or "Fifth Avenue" address in New York City versus a firm that has an address in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Both might be fine but we often attach significance to an address (even if its just a mailbox).

To your last point, I think its ultimately good that (many) Country restricted TLDs have geographic restrictions.