> Let's say a .com costs $1,000 per year. I know you meant this as an example, but $1000 is a lot of money for many students, hobbyists, bloggers and startups.

> Let's say a .com costs $1,000 per year. I know you meant this as an example, but $1000 is a lot of money for many students, hobbyists, bloggers and startups. For that matter, even $100 will put many at a huge disadvantage in low income countries. I'd rather have squatting than make domains unaffordable for the developing world.