I have owned blackberrys and android phones and in my opinion android is so much better. I would never even think about buying another blackberry after using android OS. I think that the texting is absolutely fine on the droids. Everything aboutthis phone is killing a blackberry without a doubt in my mind.
It gets a little easier each day. I still find my phone auto-dialing and launching certain apps when I don't intend to ( like when I put it in my pocket). But, I believe that is with any touch screen phone. Putting the phone on standby is helping.
I used to pocket dial all the time on my Storm. Not nearly as much on the Droid since it has the slide to unlock. If you opt to use an unlock pattern it's virtually impossible to pocket dial, assuming you turn off the screen before you put it in your pocket.
i'm with you jasonvancouver.. took some getting used to but no looking back.. i tend to just lock the droid when i put it in my pocket, and use pattern lock so i don't "butt-dial" anyone.. come from a S1, I feel free!