Posted by guv on 07/01/07 18:15

On Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:58:32 GMT, "ThePunisher"
<thepunisher@ntlworld.com> wrote:


>>> That's the spirit! dismiss the facts out of hand, then stick your
>>> fingers in your ears and chant "LALALALALALALALALA"
>>>
>>> From what I can see 99% of the damage was caused by the strap
>>> failing, and Nintendo have started a recall programme"
>>
>> Why is it when people make a claim that this is something that
>> genuinely doesn't happen, continue to be dismissive when proof is
>> shown?
>>
>> As you said.... "LALALALALALALALALA" "I'm not listening".
>>
>> I've owned plenty of consoles - but am not a game player. (My kids
>> however are.) Ive had a go on my "outlaws" Wii - and I made sure that
>> the straps were on. Yet even so, during a game of Tennis, I managed
>> (on serve) to hit the lampshade above my head. OK, so no damage or
>> harm done, but if nothing else it demonstrated first hand there are
>> risks involved. Now, I'm far from clumsy and do think I look
>> methodically at things like this - yet this "accident" escaped my
>> "precautions" and happened all the same. It certainly makes it more
>> than feasible for accidents to happen to those less vigilant. By all
>> means, call me a fuckwit (if it makes you feel clever) for falling
>> into that 99%, but mind you dont take both hands off your eyes when
>> typing it.
>
>Hmmm... a lampshade hanging down and you, swinging your arms above your
>head, I can't imagine how the two would ever meet.

I can. I can also see how easy that error was to have made. Oh and to
add to it, it was the first time I had used this device. Yes, I did
check the surrounding area for potential contact, but since I moved to
a slightly different part of the room, I was obviously now in a
"danger zone". Maybe your rooms are all padded?

>Maybe you should open your eyes next time.

I dont have eyes in the back of my head - and it wasn't at my house.
ie unfamiliar surroundings.

>Did you read the intro on one of the links you posted?

No, I just googled Wii damage and thousands of links popped up. I did
however look at some of the content. I have no doubt that thousands of
Wii's will go through life without any damage. I just cant figure why
you continue to go "LALALALALALALALA"

>""Wii have a problem" is a blog focused on bringing you the latest trend in
>gaming violence. That of damage caused by "window lickers" who should not be
>participating in activity of any form"

So read some of the others.

>But you're right no fuckwits here,
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D92zvPll4co

So you found a group of pissed up tossers. So what. Do you think
they'd have a damaged TV set if they were playing on a 360?

Are you suggesting a Wii shouldnt be played in groups? When you've had
a drink? Oh, what fun.

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