I've been on both sides of this equation from each angle, across the top 4 social networks. I've acquired original names, employee accounts, etc.; and have had

I've been on both sides of this equation from each angle, across the top 4 social networks. I've acquired original names, employee accounts, etc.; and have had my own originals appropriate from me by rouge employees and some crafty others. It sucks but ultimately it's the rules of the games you play. Losing a 10k social media handle sucks so bad precisely because of how valuable they are, and how awesome it feels to acquire one.