You have valid points... I think it sucks that people can sit on domains without using them but you can always make the argument for why they should be allowed to.

So now I have to decide between a .tv or .io domain (or hey I can use .rocks, .world, .xyz!!!)

Do you think it is too risky to keep a name for a social startup (that has big potential) when the .com is taken? if it gets funded and gains traction, is there more of a chance of acquiring the domain down the line?