Whoever thought .ZIP domains were a good idea probably also thinks USB always goes in right the first time.
DNS: "Let's avoid TLDs that match file extensions."
ICANN: "Hold my beer. Introducing .ZIP!"
You say: "Check out important-docs.zip"
Normal person hears: "I'm sending you a compressed file"
Actual reality: It's a possibly malicious website
if (filename.endsWith('.zip')) { downloadAndScan(filename); }
Every developer who wrote code like this: "Am I a joke to you?"
Developer 1: "Our regex filters .zip files for security."
Developer 2: "But what about .zip domains?"
Developer 1: [thousand-yard stare]
Coming soon to a DNS near you:
.ZIP domains: Where "technically possible" triumphed over "absolutely terrible idea." The internet was a mistake.