Let's create a registrar 'rogue's gallery' to flag potential domain hijackers. My recent experience with moniker.com was a real-life 'domain drama'. I registered three domains, and when the registration period for the first one was about to expire, I tried to log in to renew.

But, surprise! The login and password were rejected, and the password recovery process was a dead end. It turned out that moniker.com had supposedly fallen victim to a 'phishing expedition' and changed all passwords and secret questions. I was left 'high and dry', unable to get support, and was forced to 'go dark' until the registration period ended. But, to my dismay, the domain continued to function for three more days, only to be hijacked and put up for auction on snapnames.com, a subsidiary of moniker.com.

To avoid similar 'domain disasters', I propose we create a 'blacklist of shame' to identify and shame these 'domain thieves'.

If a registrar can't ensure the safety of our domains, it compromises our entire digital footprint. A 'rogue's gallery' could serve as a vital resource for web professionals to avoid these pitfalls.

Here are a few examples of registrars that have been involved in controversies or have had issues with domain name security:

Moniker.com: As you mentioned, Moniker.com had a major security breach where they changed all passwords and secret questions without warning, leaving many customers unable to access their accounts.
SnapNames.com: SnapNames.com, a subsidiary of Moniker.com, was involved in a controversy where they auctioned off domains without the knowledge or consent of the original owners.
GoDaddy.com: GoDaddy.com has had several high-profile security breaches, including a 2013 incident where hackers stole login credentials and domain information.
Enom.com: Enom.com, a registrar owned by Tucows, has been criticized for its slow response to security breaches and its lack of transparency in handling customer data.
Namecheap.com: Namecheap.com has been involved in a controversy where they allowed a third-party company to access customer data without permission.
Register.com: Register.com has been criticized for its poor customer service and lack of transparency in handling domain name disputes.
Dotster.com: Dotster.com, a registrar owned by Endurance International Group, has been involved in a controversy where they auctioned off domains without the knowledge or consent of the original owners.
NameSilo.com: NameSilo.com has been criticized for its aggressive marketing tactics and its handling of domain name disputes.

Before diving into the world of domain registration, it's essential to get familiar with the nitty-gritty of domain name system (DNS) and registrar-specific regulations. One common scenario is the domain auction frenzy, where expired domains are put up for grabs - a standard practice in the industry.

If you fail to renew your domain on time, it'll drop into the general availability pool, and another party can swoop in and snag it. However, there's a silver bullet: the "backorder" option, which allows you to pay the registry's restoration fee (typically around $100) and reclaim your domain.

When dealing with a registrar, it's essential to keep a level head and avoid jumping to conclusions. Sometimes, users might be clueless about the registration process, and a registrar's system could be compromised by a DDoS attack or other unforeseen circumstances.
It's crucial to approach these situations with a nuanced understanding of the backend mechanics, rather than resorting to knee-jerk reactions and crying "robbery" on online forums. As a domain expert, I've seen many users get worked up over minor issues, only to realize later that they were simply misinformed or misconfigured.