I've used NameSilo for a long time, back when it first started with 2 guys, with no issues. They have domain privacy, cheap prices, auto renew, and it's easy t

I've used NameSilo for a long time, back when it first started with 2 guys, with no issues. They have domain privacy, cheap prices, auto renew, and it's easy to verify contact information once for all domain names. One thing I noticed recently that I don't like (and most registrars are doing it) is that they use some "domain broker" service if you want a domain name that is taken. It's very hard to figure out how to just contact the domain owner now that every has privacy turned on, and this middle man broker charges an upfront fee and takes a cut if the negotiation is successful. It's fine to offer that as a service if people want it, but to make it the default is pretty slimy IMO, especially for less techinical folks who don't even realize it's completely unnecessary.