good question...
it is tempting to go with .net more and more, but the person who owns the .com name will be getting a big boost from you one way or another. the only way i would do a .net is
1) if it was an incredibly unique name that i absolutley had to have.
2) if the person with the .com registered the name a while ago and does not appear to be using it anytime soon. if it is a name that is very popluar and in heavy use, i would avoid using it because confusion between the two names will make it harder for you to brand your name in the minds of surfers. confusion is the enemy of good marketing and branding.
