Carelessness of iPods in school!

lol, omg... that's hilarious! What rich area do you live in btw? Do they also have license plate frames that say "daddy bought it but I got it"?

Such carelessness! I never take my eyes off my ipod for a second

I have a case on my iPod to prevent it from getting damaged if I drop it.

wow i can't believe people just leave their ipods around just like taht. and people turn them in. If it were me i'd get really greedy, and have a big ipod family.

it's hard to believe that people just leave them around. maybe no one steals them because everyone has one there? and no, getting a case for your ipod doesn't mean you're overprotective of it.

Originally posted by somegods
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I don't carry my iPod around in a case. First of all, I don't like what that implies ... that I couldn't afford to replace it if it were it to become too scuffed or broken. If my iPod gets a big ugly scratch on it, it's going in the garbage.

And don't jump to conclusions about iPods being left around...my kids will occassionally leave one of theirs (they each have two minis and a nano) around the playground so that one of the poorer students might pick it up, and then they can report it stolen. It's called fun.

So please don't assume we're stupid - we just don't have to re-mortage our house in order to have a few iPods handy.

I'm sorry, all that tells me is more money than brains... lol

Originally posted by somegods
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(they each have two minis and a nano)

You're kids have 3 iPods each????

Originally posted by somegods
Counterpoint:

I don't carry my iPod around in a case. First of all, I don't like what that implies ... that I couldn't afford to replace it if it were it to become too scuffed or broken. If my iPod gets a big ugly scratch on it, it's going in the garbage.

And don't jump to conclusions about iPods being left around...my kids will occassionally leave one of theirs (they each have two minis and a nano) around the playground so that one of the poorer students might pick it up, and then they can report it stolen. It's called fun.

So please don't assume we're stupid - we just don't have to re-mortage our house in order to have a few iPods handy.

For some reason after I read this, the word Verita came to my mind...

who or what is verita?

Originally posted by somegods

And don't jump to conclusions about iPods being left around...my kids will occassionally leave one of theirs (they each have two minis and a nano) around the playground so that one of the poorer students might pick it up, and then they can report it stolen. It's called fun.



wow so the poorer kids can pick it up and say its stolen ..... i hope ur kidding because thats just sick fun man:rolleyes:

I Dont like Cases, they make your ipod fatter and bigger, However, i do use a mmm how to sayit in english, a Plastic protector for the screen (Didnt find a better word xD but u know what im talking about) Because I have my life on my jeans
Left Pocket on the Front -- Cellphone and sometimes my wristwatch
Right Pocket on the Front -- Ipod and Palm
Left Pocket on the back - My Car Keys and Coins
Right Pocket on the back - My wallet and my Tridents (I cant live without tridents :()

So as you can see, I should put a case to my ipod, but i wont xD.

Counterpoint:

I don't carry my iPod around in a case. First of all, I don't like what that implies ... that I couldn't afford to replace it if it were it to become too scuffed or broken. If my iPod gets a big ugly scratch on it, it's going in the garbage.

And don't jump to conclusions about iPods being left around...my kids will occassionally leave one of theirs (they each have two minis and a nano) around the playground so that one of the poorer students might pick it up, and then they can report it stolen. It's called fun.

So please don't assume we're stupid - we just don't have to re-mortage our house in order to have a few iPods handy.

Your kids sound like spoiled rich snobs and your probably gonna buy them BMW's on there 16th birthday. Your kids leave there pods on the playground on purpose? That sucks for the poor kids your kids are ignorant jack@$$', what kind of fun is that, make the poorer kids jealous.

Back on topic, I have an Ipod video so I got a case, I'm poor so this was like a car for me when I got it. I take it to school and check my pocket every 5 minutes to make sure its there, I got a case so it won't scratch so I can enjoy my ipod for a long time to come

Counterpoint:

I don't carry my iPod around in a case. First of all, I don't like what that implies ... that I couldn't afford to replace it if it were it to become too scuffed or broken. If my iPod gets a big ugly scratch on it, it's going in the garbage.

And don't jump to conclusions about iPods being left around...my kids will occassionally leave one of theirs (they each have two minis and a nano) around the playground so that one of the poorer students might pick it up, and then they can report it stolen. It's called fun.

So please don't assume we're stupid - we just don't have to re-mortage our house in order to have a few iPods handy.

wow. losing an ipod on purpose is fun?? u do have more $ than brains.

I always find it interesting/funny how people go off on tangents in these threads. This was a thread on carelessness of iPods at school, and now we are talking about whether or not it is ok for someone to buy their kids BMW's on the 16th birthday. Don't get me wrong I fall into the same trap, but lets try to stay on track. So anyone seen any good movies lately? :)

ok i just turned 16 and my parents bought me a new bmw 745 i guess my parents have money but i also do well in school straight A's so i got a nice present but dont just label people because they have money because if i didnt have straight A's even one B i wouldnt have gotten a car ok

ok i just turned 16 and my parents bought me a new bmw 745 i guess my parents have money but i also do well in school straight A's so i got a nice present but dont just label people because they have money because if i didnt have straight A's even one B i wouldnt have gotten a car ok
I got good grades in school and I never got a car. I bought my first car while in college. I can understand someone's parents buying them a car for getting good grades, but not a freaking BMW. I don't care how much money you have. No flipping 16 year old needs a BMW.

well i cant help it that i get good grades and i got a surprise present of a new bmw 745

well i cant help it that i get good grades and i got a surprise present of a new bmw 745
I wasn't blaming you. I was just making a general statement about 16 year olds not needing/deserving excessively nice cars.

This kid, Fata1ilty, is full of ####. Internet 'penis size' bragging is so amusing. I read another thread and you claim to have three BMWs. You are amusing. I know kids with money, honey. So see through are you. Shiny things! :D

^ I personally wouldn't want a 745. I wouldn't want to put gas in a land barge like that.

I got a new car at EIGHTEEN, not 16, because I needed one for my job. Before that I drove a crap car like most other kids. I like my car and am very grateful. Probably more so than I would be if I was given a huge BMW.

And for what it's worth, my iPod had a case until I got over it and now I use it without. I am planning on getting a new one soon, so I might as well enjoy the one I've got.

This kid, Fata1ilty, is full of ####. Internet 'penis size' bragging is so amusing. I read another thread and you claim to have three BMWs. You are amusing. I know kids with money, honey. So see through are you. Shiny things! :D

You notice none of the aforementioned BMWs are a 745? there is an M3, M5, and X5 mentioned. He also says he bought all three by working at 16. Whatever, dude.

You notice none of the aforementioned BMWs are a 745? there is an M3, M5, and X5 mentioned. He also says he bought all three by working at 16. Whatever, dude.
I'm actually enjoying the show, though. It's kind of funny that people believe him.

well i hit the wrong key to fast and actually i paid for some

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If he's lying, that's his own ignorance otherwise I think the whole BMW argument should stop.
If? If? Did you see the thread where he claimed to have three other BMW's? Can I sell you a bridge in Brooklyn?:D

It's all in fun.;)

omg ppl, the ipod is just an mp3 player like all the other mp3 players. its not some kind of holy object

If? If? Did you see the thread where he claimed to have three other BMW's? Can I sell you a bridge in Brooklyn?:D

It's all in fun.;)

i can't help but put this little blip in: May i sell you my ocean front property in AZ, it has a nice view of the Pacific.

Ok rich kid with 3 bmw's... post a picture of them. With you in them. Let me guess... your camera broke. Loser. Sounds like somebody is flaunting a huge e-penis they just don't have.

I'm sorry I gotta say this... Is that from experience?

I'm just playin with ya. :p

Ok rich kid with 3 bmw's... post a picture of them. With you in them. Let me guess... your camera broke. Loser. Sounds like somebody is flaunting a huge e-penis they just don't have.

Why do we even care?

theres nothing wrong with rich kids... just the ones who are complete brats and are rude to others, which actually makes up a lower percentage of rich kids than one might imagine

yep ok....

Only the people who's parents didn't buy it for them have a case around here. Except me. I don't want to order a case for my 3rd gen 15 gig, and it was very scratched when I got it, so I don't really care. I got it for $70.

ANOTHER COUNTERPOINT:

I think everybody is just a little overprotective of their ipods. Don't take this the wrong way; I was also pretty overprotective. iPod is just a product that will be arbituary in the future.

If there's a scratch on it, who cares?? If iPods were something big, like cars, then you might get angry if there's a scratch. Besides, I bet you can find somebody that can replace the iPod cover if the scratches do look that ugly. Personally, I was only protective of my iPod the first week that I got it. After that, I didn't care AS much.

And now, I'm not protective at all! lol. This doesn't mean I try to break it, I just use my iPod just like any other thing in the world, without holding it a certain way to avoid getting fingerprints on it.

I don't have any marks on my iPod at all, and I never had a case or anything to protect it from scratches

As far as I'm concerned, they bought it and they can do whatever the hell they want with it.

I took the case off of mine yesterday for good because it made my nano too thick which negates the point of having one.

I have gotten so used to the iPod now I can put it away carefully but at the same time carefully. I am naturally careful though. I wouldn't just put my laptop in my bag without a case to protect it. So many people do though, whether it is iPods, laptops or anything, they are not very careful with it.

Personally, I like my stuff to stay looking as good as new for as long as possible, by treating mine and other peoples equipment with respect. I hate letting other people use my stuff because they are naturally careless. People care around thousands of dollars worth of equipment round now, with iPods, phones, laptops...and they just don't seem to care, or think that these products are designed to be chucked around.

I do have a lot and my parents do earn a lot, but I treat stuff with respect and never take it for granted. I have never had the attitude of, "Oh well, it's broke...Dad will get me a new one". Besides I prefer things I save up for myself. Makes me appreciate my hard work I have put in, and I can think "I paid for that...(and I'll kill anyone that breaks it!!)". I appreciate a lot more the things I have got, I could have got a new car...but that lasts say 10 years or less then you would want another, plus it falls in value. I got help to get a deposit for a house for me and my girlfriend, which in my opinion is much more satisfying being on the property ladder, rather than wasting money on the latest car.

Stand on your own two feet now, because mommy and daddy won't always be around to support you.

well my parents thought i deserved one since i work and i get good grades and am most likely going to get a scholarship so they bought me a really nice car that is probably like $100,000 i cant help it

Yeah.. but that's...just bad...

considering both my parents work their asses off and could never afford that

Counterpoint:

I don't carry my iPod around in a case. First of all, I don't like what that implies ... that I couldn't afford to replace it if it were it to become too scuffed or broken. If my iPod gets a big ugly scratch on it, it's going in the garbage.

And don't jump to conclusions about iPods being left around...my kids will occassionally leave one of theirs (they each have two minis and a nano) around the playground so that one of the poorer students might pick it up, and then they can report it stolen. It's called fun.

So please don't assume we're stupid - we just don't have to re-mortage our house in order to have a few iPods handy.

WOW! Can you say spoiled rotten childern? I had to work months and save every penny to get the ipods I own. My parents would never loan me money for a ipod but hopefully they will when its time for me to get a car:D

I'm doubting the beamer thing. My dad said he'd buy some beater car for me for under $1000. I sure hope that if it is an American car, that it is a small truck. If it is a grand prix, etc, I won't drive it. No way. I'll ride my moped. (which cost me $60) Dream vehicle for me is an '05 VW Jetta TDI in Alaska Green. I'll never be able to ever in my lifetime afford that, but if I can buy a '93-99.5 gas Jetta for under $2k with a manual transmission and A/C, I'd be happy. Hopefully I'll be able to do that next year. I looked at a '98 Jetta Wolfsburg edition for 2k, but the clutch was going out and the AC was out. :( I noticed a few new style Jettas for $3k on craigslist, and not a scam ('99 with 150k miles). Maybe I'll be able to afford that by the end of next summer, working.

Talk about being a rich kid...:rolleyes: I wish I could turn down cars and have my daddy get me a new car when I was your age.

i live in london ontario..i go to mts..and at ablucas...people loose their ipods and come the next day witha new one...its the rich area of london though

ANOTHER COUNTERPOINT:
I think everybody is just a little overprotective of their ipods.
Exactly. iPods are the only MP3 player that I've heard of that actually *needs* a case. Most of the other MP3 Players don't need cases *at all.* In fact, most of the other MP3 players only have cases for working out, and not for "everyday wear" like the iGod.

I don't use a case for my iPod. I just have packing tape on the screen and back to keep off fingerprints. The screen is made of glass, so I'm not real worried about scratches, and if I get one, it won't be the end of the world. It may be annoying to ignore, but not that big of a deal in the long run.

And yes, I do put my iPod in my jeans pocket without a case, but so what? The only thing that'll happen to it from doing so is having lint on the screen/earphones. It's not that big of a deal to get the lint off. It only takes a few seconds.