Should I use ccTLDs for sites not targeted to those countries?

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Published on July 29, 2013 5:49:57 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJqZIH_0Ars

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As memorable .COM domains become more expensive, more developers are choosing alternate new domains like .IO and .IM - which Google geotargets to small areas. Do you discourage this activity?
Andy, NY

Geotargetable domains:
http://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/1347922

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