I', not a .com snob, I actually like ALL Global TLDs.
I am not too fond of ccTLDs.
However, they do have a use, ONLY developed. and then, only worth it for major names IMO.
otherwise, I'f I am going to develop and dont want to spend too much time on promotion, I prefer to get a gTLD (not necessarily com, net/org/info/biz do fine).