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That sucks - that really sucks.

Virtually every kid in my school who brings an i-pod there has it stolen. It's become a game of sorts. Flaunt your "wealth" and you deserve to be punished  seems to be the attitude. No i-pod reported stolen has ever been returned in my school, and no i-pod thief that I know of has been caught.

PS: And while I love music (esp. classical and jazz and pop and R&B) and can't imagine living without music in the car or at home or at concerts, I also can't imagine walking around with something in your ear that prevents you from really hearing "the music of the traffic in the city" or the birds, wind, and water in the country or even the music of the spheres at night -- not to mention the pleasure of hearing snatches of conversations in real time.

An i-pod is something I definitely don't want and would never buy for anyone.

Eh, I'd normally side with the "carry a gun and/or knife" folk, but in a city the bastards are bound to be armed. If you're willing to bet on your superiority with a weapon, you're betting on shallow odds. Give up the iPod. It's just a piece of electronics.

I think someone should lend Debbie an iPod.  As someone who works in education, apparently, she would find one quite useful.   Some private grammar schools, and colleges, are now using iPods in their courses, particularly music and foreign languages.  With the advent of podcasts, and the ability to download books and notes, and photo capability, the iPod is much more than the best MP3 player in the world.  And, there's no requirement that users listen for any particular amount of time.  You can still listen to the hummingbirds (or the neighbors' weed blower). 

I was looking at Logitech's new Bluetooth wireless headphones last night, but I think they would attract even more attention.  And, at $150, they are something worth stealing themselves.

Last edited by Podesta (2005-07-04 3:09 pm)

How much caution is too much?   Is one putting too much value on material objects?  How much self-help, for example, not flaunting an expensive item, should apply?

You never have to flaunt an iPod.  Just use Sony headphones or something and keep the iPod in your pocket.  The iPod is really nothing to flaunt - it's getting to be a common item and it's really not that expensive.

Kids that steal exist in every neighborhood, you can't let them dictate the way you live.  Headphones make you an easy target though, as you can't really sense their approach as easily. 

I don't get the appeal of people stealing iPods. 
Why risk prosecution for an item that costs $300, and has an even lower worth used. Wouldn't it be more of an attraction for theives to steal something more expensive, like a Rolex?  If you want to flaunt status, wear a Cartier watch not an iPod.

Last edited by Habs24 (2005-07-04 10:49 pm)

Habs24 wrote:

How much caution is too much?   Is one putting too much value on material objects?  How much self-help, for example, not flaunting an expensive item, should apply?

You never have to flaunt an iPod.  Just use Sony headphones or something and keep the iPod in your pocket.  The iPod is really nothing to flaunt - it's getting to be a common item and it's really not that expensive.

Kids that steal exist in every neighborhood, you can't let them dictate the way you live.  Headphones make you an easy target though, as you can't really sense their approach as easily. 

I don't get the appeal of people stealing iPods. 
Why risk prosecution for an item that costs $300, and has an even lower worth used. Wouldn't it be more of an attraction for theives to steal something more expensive, like a Rolex?  If you want to flaunt status, wear a Cartier watch not an iPod.

Just because you don't have one doesn't mean....

-mark