Force feedback device users -- You're gonna DIE!!1!

[griffinn]

From this BBC article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_1792000/1792102.stm)...

"Doctors are calling for vibrating computer game controllers to carry health warnings after a teenager developed a painful condition known as hand-arm vibration syndrome.

"The 15-year-old boy spent seven hours a day playing computer games and particularly enjoyed those using the vibration mode on the control device."

I guess that takes away one of the ways you use those devices...

[Ian the Korean]

griffinn, why are you obsessed with people dying?

[rm']

hmmm... why am I reminded of Sybian the Sex Machine? :confused:

Don't click if you are offended by images of sex toys (ieatpoop)

[edit: link edited... apparently the image is no longer there and it takes you to porn page :eek:]

[Huehuetenango]

a few years ago i had to stop using the playstation controllers which had vibration activated, my wrists would no long support any weight w/out causing me severe pain
got better once i stopped

[Aeroe]

what about those vibrating belts to "firm" up your abs? they obviously don't work but they're selling the crazy sh!t.

buy one for your girl, and some kinky lingerie.

[sub1zero]

geezgriffin how many topics are you gonna start just shut up and go blab your geek news to your imaginary friends or something

[Twilightseer]

Originally posted by sub1zero
geezgriffin how many topics are you gonna start just shut up and go blab your geek news to your imaginary friends or something

Chill the fuck out.

Yes, that's a warning :)

[Bilbo Baggins]

A warning with a smiley face:p

I find it very interesting that weak wrists are caused by too much use of a vibrator ;)

[Ian the Korean]

My wrists are extremely strong! Of course I do have hairy hands...:p

[lil vixen]

Originally posted by Ian the Korean
My wrists are extremely strong! Of course I do have hairy hands...:p

lmao now why doesnt that comment surprize me?

[Ian the Korean]

I was just kidding! I don't actually have hairy hands! No post pumping or pumping of any other kind for me!:D

[NRen2k5]

To develop that kind of condition you'd have to be just plain weak.

I've been using the Rumble Pak on N64 games ever since it was invented, and always play NGC with the rumbler on. I've never even had a twinge in my wrists.

[rus]

Originally posted by Aeroe
what about those vibrating belts to "firm" up your abs? they obviously don't work but they're selling the crazy sh!t.


First post... hope I don't garner too many flames!

-nerd voice-
Actually, the "ab-belt-electro-shock-device" was invented and used by by one Bruce Lee back in the 70's and in fact, it DOES work.
-nerd voice-

Now, having said that... a big tub of goo like, say, John Goodman can't just strap one on and be ripped like Jesus in a month... But they do work.

[Huehuetenango]

Originally posted by NRen2k5
To develop that kind of condition you'd have to be just plain weak.


now THAT explains what happened to me
(i can wrap my left hand around my right wrist (and vice versa) and still have enough room for a friend to fit three fingers through

[Xoom999]

8 Warnings?

Here's an idea:
1. Most of the warnings come from "Prolonged Exposure"
2. Who says everything in life isn't gonna cause an ailment or a disease as a side effect. If the person wants to play a game with "froce feedback" for 7 hours all the power to them.