That you've never had the problem doesn't mean the problem doesn't exist, as I definitely have. There are also a variety of other horror stories where people h

That you've never had the problem doesn't mean the problem doesn't exist, as I definitely have. There are also a variety of other horror stories where people have had similar things happen to them. That said, I don't disagree that it's a minor chance, but the chance exists, and with a little mindfulness, it's worth shrinking the likelihood of that happening even further. There's nothing worse than finding the 'perfect' available domain name, gathering feedback from partners (delaying registration) and then finding out it was taken. It isn't inevitable, and a good argument could be made for promiscuous domain purchasing without delay, but if it matters to you, then you should be concerned with the ways in which domain poaching is more likely. If it doesn't, then feel free to disregard.