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how many threads is enough on a fixed hub?

I have re-built fixed flip-flop hub laced with brand new spokes to a new rim. I've never ridden on this, but one time overtightened a crappy cog onto it, causing stripping on what I thought was the cog at the time. However, in taking off the cheapo cog, I have realized that about 1/2-2/3 of the threading on the fixed side of the hub has been stripped. It still threads on, but only to what's remaining. Do the missing threads mean I'm going to eventually strip the entire thing, or will putting on a high-quality cog, coupled with the lockring, be sufficient? I'm a light rider, use a brake and don't do much skidding or hard backpedalling.

What sayest thou? Should I worry?
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