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We all knew it was coming... Smash My iPhone
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Yes...which is why I donate money, help people out, volunteer in my community.
But I'm not trying to say I give up all my pleasures, I don't. However when I spend money on something, its to be used. My iPhone is going to do something for me, not buy it, break it and laugh. Not to mention the possibility of limited stock.
Don't try and defend these actions, there stupid. You disagree, but I think its worth noting you didn't give a reason why you think this is a good idea, simply questioned other people reasons why this is a bad idea.
really now. after smashing all those game consoles, isn't this getting old and lame?
Even their smashing methods aren't creative: sledgehammer, throwing it, stepping on it, jumping on it...yawn.
It'd be much more interesting if they were to..say, take a drill to it, or burn it, or chemically melt it. At least then we'd have some useful benchmarks to analyze.
Even their smashing methods aren't creative: sledgehammer, throwing it, stepping on it, jumping on it...yawn.
It'd be much more interesting if they were to..say, take a drill to it, or burn it, or chemically melt it. At least then we'd have some useful benchmarks to analyze.
Actually, they have drilled into a 3rd gen iPod, microwaved an iPod Nano, blew up a PSP and covered and XBox 360 with gasoline and burned it.
Are they not going to make more iPhones than just that one? I stand by the fact that the iPhone is a WANT item, not a NEED item. It's complete luxury.
Obviously I'm talking to a fanboy who's gonna wait in line for days before the release, so I'm gonna try to explain myself if a rational way:
I'm not defending anyone. I'm just saying everything thinks they're not the brightest for doing it. Yeah, they might be idiots for doing it compared to your standards but who's to say they're in the wrong for doing it? Just because a majority thinks one way doesn't make it right. If that were the case, 1 billion Chinese would be right about communism, and capitalism would be WRONG. But capitalism isn't wrong (appearantly), and therefore they can buy it and do whatever they want with it. Wouldn't you be pissed off it everyone told you how to use your iPhone?
Therefore I think this is a good idea (and I kind of thought this was clear in my first post, but I'm talking to fanboys i guess) because it wakes people up from their "I must have attitude" (unless they're a fanboy) and maybe think about their decision instead of buying just because Apple has said it's will revolutionize the world. How many other things has SJ said would revolutionize the world????
Oh...I never though of it like that
If their were 100 people in the USA would could buy iPhones at launch, only 20 want one, and Apple only made 10 phones. Some one would go home with out one...10 people wouldn't get one. Let say one of the 10/20 people who got an iPhone, broke it as soon as they got it, thats one less person who gets an iPhone to use.
Is that needed? I'm not here to get into a flame feast. I'll ignore it.
I disagree
Clearly, I am...plus the other who disagree with them. And just because the general population think one way doesn't make it right, but in this case they are right.
You really think all the people in China support Communism? Also what kind of Communism do they even have? Its slowly going away from the communism. If we took a world vote right now, capitalism would win. Most of the people of the world want Capitalism. Lots of people in China want Capitalism.
That was a side not, and doesn't mean I dislike communism.
I wouldn't really care what everyone told me to do...however that would make it right what I was doing with my iPhone. Clearly these people don't care either. I'm not saying someone would go stop them with a gun or anything, I simply disapprove of it.
Lol...certainly didn'y make me thing of that. They do it for views, hits on their web page, not to "wake people up"...their not doing this as a moral act against ignorance, so don't try and make it seem like they are.
And they certainly aren't doing it to stop people from buying Apple's newest thing. They aren't doing this for a cause, a noble act....its to see the reaction on people's faces.
And honestly, how many people do you think are buying this because Jobs said so? I'd wage most people are buying it because they like what it does.
I wonder if these guys plan on doing a Smash my Vista?
Naw, they only smash things that people really want
Oh...I never though of it like that
If their were 100 people in the USA would could buy iPhones at launch, only 20 want one, and Apple only made 10 phones. Some one would go home with out one...10 people wouldn't get one. Let say one of the 10/20 people who got an iPhone, broke it as soon as they got it, thats one less person who gets an iPhone to use.
Someone might have to wait!? I hope they don't die from not getting one on the first day.
BTW, I sure hope this isn't Apples launch plan. And didn't you say in another post that "THERE WOULD BE PLENTY TO GO AROUND".No. Sorry. My bad. But you're quite vehement about this. (Please refer to your sarcasm in the previous quote.)
HUH? They're right now because they are in the majority or just because you say so? I'm really confused, but since you know what's right and wrong, tell me if it's wrong let an innocent person die just to save 10 bad people.
And since you polled everyone in China about communism, I pulled everyone in the States, and the rest of the world. And guess what, not everyone likes Capitalism, just those rich enough to buy whatever they want. So no Capitalism doesn't win. (Yes, communism vs. capitalism, not the best argument ever.)
Whether I'm defending them or not, they can do whatever they want with their money. All I was ever trying to say was our WANTS blind our NEEDS sometimes. Thanks for arguing so much just to prove my point:
"Let say one of the 10/20 people who got an iPhone, broke it as soon as they got it, thats one less person who gets an iPhone to use."
Guys, guys, guys! Lets not fight among ourselves, that is what they want us to do. They do this everytime some hotly anticipated device is released in low quantities. They do it for fame and to piss off the rabid fans.
I still say we teach them some humility by helping someone snatch it before they go trough with it. I mean come on, imagine the stupid looks on their faces when for the first time they are the ones the joke is on.
I still say we teach them some humility by helping someone snatch it before they go trough with it. I mean come on, imagine the stupid looks on their faces when for the first time they are the ones the joke is on.
I know its their phone and they can do what they want with it but come on they could just give the cash to charity and smash some glass or something.
I get a kick out of their stunts. Mostly out of the reactions of the people who get visibly upset at the spectacle.
And while they can easily raise $500 to get a 4G model, they'll also be stuck with a, most likely expensive, 2 year commitment to AT&T. Sure, they could use the SIM card on another phone as long as they didn't sign up for some iPhone-only service plan that would be useless in any other phone.
And while they can easily raise $500 to get a 4G model, they'll also be stuck with a, most likely expensive, 2 year commitment to AT&T. Sure, they could use the SIM card on another phone as long as they didn't sign up for some iPhone-only service plan that would be useless in any other phone.
I personally find it funny as hell
So do I. The 360 was the first and still the best. Several kids started crying in that video.
Just out of curiosity, I checked on their $$$ status... heh, it's been about a week since I last looked at it and they made about $10. I would laugh if they didn't meet the goal. $10 and a week and a half to reach $500 + contract, they have $90 right now... heh. If they do get enough, I think somebody should turn the tables on them. Actually, I bet eventually a battery will explode and one of them will get hurt... ha, serves whoever it is right. Ooooh, what fools, imagine the potential of that phone, and they just smash it... gets me sorta steamed
This is why we have a hard time loosing our cult description. People like you describe us as cults. Just joking... dont take that personally.
This smashing thing was somewhat funny, interesting and original the very first time.
At least we have to give them a credit for persistence. It's not funny any more but they refuse to give up on the joke.
Well the idea is this: Take a product that people line up for, a product in short supply, and destroy one. It is supposed t be a show for all those still in line, those who desperatly want one but got sent home empty handed. In that sense, it isnt really dead, they are still laughing at all those people everytime they do it.
With that said though, they are weird people... the PS3 one scared me. I dont really like what they are doing because it is crule but if you stop taking it personally it is just stupid.
Some people stand in line to make a profit by selling their spot, others to smash the product and sell ads.
The smash an iPod was the really stupid one. Anyone could buy those as they were not in short supply.
Just out of curiosity, I checked on their $$$ status... heh, it's been about a week since I last looked at it and they made about $10. I would laugh if they didn't meet the goal. $10 and a week and a half to reach $500 + contract, they have $90 right now... heh. If they do get enough, I think somebody should turn the tables on them. Actually, I bet eventually a battery will explode and one of them will get hurt... ha, serves whoever it is right. Ooooh, what fools, imagine the potential of that phone, and they just smash it... gets me sorta steamed
That's kind of their goal...
And by doing this, they're indirectly providing jobs to the makers of the iPhone because they paid for it. People tend to not understand (or, at any rate, think about) that money doesn't just disappear. Just because you use it on wasteful things such as this, it's not as though it ceases to exist. Maybe you believe it would be better used to send the money for food, but if they're indirectly and partially providing jobs to the say 1000 people that are making the parts and R&D for this product, then they're really dividing the $600 1000 ways, minus the amount Apple keeps in its coffers directly.
Thats streching it a bit. I think it would be better off donated than split 1000 ways as you describe it.
I'm not going to rant, be verbose or bloviate... I just want to say I REALLY dislike those kids.
LET THEM SMASH IT! I would think it's awesome - if I was 15.
Only crime is the amount of $ they make in the process.
If it's going to be a public spectacle, then make sure they RECYCLE the pieces, and pay for any hazmat cleanup should they breech the battery, ect... Gotta show a good example for all the copy-cats.
Be sure to hand out protective eyewear to all the hippies in the audience, too, dont' want any flying FOD to enter someones eye.
Only crime is the amount of $ they make in the process.
If it's going to be a public spectacle, then make sure they RECYCLE the pieces, and pay for any hazmat cleanup should they breech the battery, ect... Gotta show a good example for all the copy-cats.
Be sure to hand out protective eyewear to all the hippies in the audience, too, dont' want any flying FOD to enter someones eye.