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Have You Caught the Fever?

Plaid Pants2 — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:06:32 GMT

Apparently, the new "in" game to play is Pokemon Go.

I haven't played it, but from what I understand, and maybe someone who has played it can explain it better than I can, but you hold your smart phone out in front of you, and you're supposed to "catch" all of these Pokemon characters, as you're walking around.

Oh, great.

Like we don't have enough distractions as it is, now.

Someone is going to walk in front of a bus, or a car trying to catch these darn Pokemons.

Re: Have You Caught the Fever?

sparklestar — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:11:28 GMT

I don't play games.

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Zhills — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:14:15 GMT

Our local TV station covered the DANGERS of the game on this morning's news.

Hackers are picking up your locations and it could set you up for attacks or robberies.

If you play, be careful!!!!!

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NiteStar — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:16:45 GMT

I've never played any of the games on my phonen or on Facebook..........they just aren't my thing.

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millieshops — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:18:20 GMT

I'd nev er even heard of that game and now with two minutes I've seen it twice! Here -- and just before I saw it elsewhere as part of a story about robbers using the game as a way of distracting victims! As much as we think we can multi-task, we don't do it at all well. Walking, playing a game on our phone, and protecting our wallet all at once???? Many failed the challenge.

I don't condone theft, but I haven't decided if I feel sorry for the victims.

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ROMARY — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:21:55 GMT

JFYI You might want to let the folks know on the paranoid -Big Brother thread. I'm serious. And thanks for the update, although I don't have a 'smart' phone.

Re: Have You Caught the Fever?

AngusandBuddhasMom — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:25:33 GMT

The point of the game was to get gamers outside and to help those who are suffering from the fear of leaving their homes to go outside. The game was developed in Australia and has had success.

Its point was harmless that creeps will try and ruin that is unfortunate. The majority of people who play are doing fine and are aware of their surroundings. I see this as a lot less dangerous then old people who are allowed to drive and cause accidents.

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Moonchilde — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:26:39 GMT

Did you know that a teenager (I believe it was reported) found a (dead) body while playing?

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:28:28 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
Did you know that a teenager (I believe it was reported) found a (dead) body while playing?

Yes I read that. But that dead body was not the games fault.

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Moonchilde — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:38:06 GMT

@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
Did you know that a teenager (I believe it was reported) found a (dead) body while playing?

Yes I read that. But that dead body was not the games fault.

?? I can't imagine why you made that response.

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Preds — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:39:03 GMT

Our local news also reported that people have been pulled over driving and playing this game. Idiots behind a wheel. Get out and walk ... that's the purpose.

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:41:32 GMT

You can't drive and play. The game is specifically designed for walking. If you go over 15 mph then you will loose your coordinates. So trying to play while driving is impossible.

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:43:46 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
Did you know that a teenager (I believe it was reported) found a (dead) body while playing?

Yes I read that. But that dead body was not the games fault.

?? I can't imagine why you made that response.

Because of the way I saw it reported on the news. The game is a tracking device so I don't understand why there is a question about my response.

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:44:09 GMT

I downloaded the app. It took me 2 days to get get in and create an account because the servers are slammed with so many people. After I finally got to make an account, it took me 20 minutes to get logged in - same reason.

I caught a Squirtle in my shower - they put one very close to you to start you off. And then I realized that he'd be my only Pokemon until October, because it's 100 degrees outside every day and there's no way I'm going to wander around out there right now. It was still 84 degrees and 70% humidity when I went to pull my trash can in last night at 10:00.

But I have friends who are playing and they've already bumped (not literally) into other people playing and have made some new friends, so that's cool.

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Moonchilde — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:48:53 GMT

@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
Did you know that a teenager (I believe it was reported) found a (dead) body while playing?

Yes I read that. But that dead body was not the games fault.

?? I can't imagine why you made that response.
Because of the way I saw it reported on the news. The game is a tracking device so I don't understand why there is a question about my response.

SMH.

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:48:54 GMT

@ChynnaBlue wrote:
I downloaded the app. It took me 2 days to get get in and create an account because the servers are slammed with so many people. After I finally got to make an account, it took me 20 minutes to get logged in - same reason.

I caught a Squirtle in my shower - they put one very close to you to start you off. And then I realized that he'd be my only Pokemon until October, because it's 100 degrees outside every day and there's no way I'm going to wander around out there right now. It was still 84 degrees and 70% humidity when I went to pull my trash can in last night at 10:00.

But I have friends who are playing and they've already bumped (not literally) into other people playing and have made some new friends, so that's cool.

My DD had some issues with the download as well. Yesterday she was over and caught something on my cat who did not seem to like the attention. So far no injuries but I have told her about the news reports. I am too much of a klutz walking so I don't think it would be safe for me to play. It seems like fun though.

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SaRina — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:50:45 GMT

Perhaps they should rename it Stupid Phone.

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Preds — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:56:47 GMT

@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
You can't drive and play. The game is specifically designed for walking. If you go over 15 mph then you will loose your coordinates. So trying to play while driving is impossible.

Not to the people the news cameras caught. Apeared they were in a park so perhaps they were going under 15, but they were driving.

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:59:27 GMT

@Preds wrote:
@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
You can't drive and play. The game is specifically designed for walking. If you go over 15 mph then you will loose your coordinates. So trying to play while driving is impossible.
Not to the people the news cameras caught. Apeared they were in a park so perhaps they were going under 15, but they were driving.

It is possible but like I said if you go over 15 it wipes your coordinates and so you loose what you were looking for. It is made for walking plus it makes no sense to drive and play. Its like cheating yourself.

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Noel7 — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:06:41 GMT

IT'S DANGEROUS.

Bad people wait at secluded or dark areas and rob those who show up, particularly stealing cell phones.

SF Police have been issuing warnings to only go in groups, several people have been mugged already,