Who do you think are more harmful to HT kids or Adults? - Blu-ray Forum

detective392 · 12-29-2009, 07:38 PM

Who do you think are more harmful to HT set ups kids or adults? I would say adults I see more adults just shove things in or push buttons and not care at all. Also for kids I mean like 5+ not younger. But If I tell the kids not to do this or show them how to do something it sticks with them and they are cleaner since I have them wash hands before they touch anything.

Fors* · 12-29-2009, 07:41 PM

My daughter is a klutz, and I've seen what she is capable of.....I have to vote kids on this one based on my own experience.

Moefiz · 12-29-2009, 07:46 PM

My wife has no ideal how operate my set up, yet my 8 yr old son can put on a movie and turn on the receiver and change the channel input...kids nowadays know way more about electronic stuff than adults...

So I would have to say Adults...

HAMP · 12-29-2009, 07:48 PM

Before my things were stolen my four year old wanted to take the movies out and put the new one in.

I mean she really wanted to do it, and if I didn't let her she felt bad and cried, I got her to be careful with them and she did.

I know she don't understand the scratch disc issue like an adult, but she took her time doing it.

I guess if you compare someone who knows better compared to someone who doesn't, it makes it harder to pic one.

reallyagi · 12-29-2009, 07:53 PM

My son likes to tag on the LCD screen with pens.

He hits the screen with the Wii sensor bar.

He put two discs in the PS3,and when I turn it on it sounds like a bingo machine.

My system has remnants of:
peanut butter
pancake syrup
bubble gum
mac and cheese
wet cheerios
gummies
lolly pop sticks
etc.

So I'd have to say kids. He's 2yo though.

detective392 · 12-29-2009, 08:03 PM

Yeah I see how it depends on the child. A girl I know when she was 3 she could put a movie in the DVD player and not touch the back side and look at the DVD box and everything. Another 3 year old girl will just run up and touch the TV and can't really look and hold the DVD unless you want it looking worse then when you bought it.

Rike255 · 12-29-2009, 08:14 PM

Kids, the adults I know are respectful of my investment. When kids come over they don't give a crap. The older ones are curious (7 yrs) so they touch everything, the younger ones don't even know what's going on. All of them play with/around/on top of the equipment knocking things down and just generally being hard on the equipment, and it's extremely annoying.

They're good kids, but I'm glad they're not mine.

Mr. Joshua · 12-29-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallyagi

My son likes to tag on the LCD screen with pens.

He hits the screen with the Wii sensor bar.

He put two discs in the PS3,and when I turn it on it sounds like a bingo machine.

My system has remnants of:
peanut butter
pancake syrup
bubble gum
mac and cheese
wet cheerios
gummies
lolly pop sticks
etc.

So I'd have to say kids. He's 2yo though.

Ron Simmons just walked in and said DAMN!!! LOL....

Mr. Joshua · 12-29-2009, 08:27 PM

I went with adults on this one. My two best friends when they are in my car or over at my apartment they want to touch everything. Plus I have family members that do the same thing. I am OCD and very OCD when it comes to my home theater gear. For some reason, people just want to touch my stuff. I think they know it gets under my skin. I don't bother other peoples things when I'm at their home or in their car and I expect the same.

Kids, well never had any and I have one niece and one nephew. They never come over so I'm good on that front. I'd rather go to my sis' place so they keep their sticky fingers at home LOL!

Mr. Joshua · 12-29-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rike255

Kids, the adults I know are respectful of my investment. When kids come over they don't give a crap. The older ones are curious (7 yrs) so they touch everything, the younger ones don't even know what's going on. All of them play with/around/on top of the equipment knocking things down and just generally being hard on the equipment, and it's extremely annoying.

They're good kids, but I'm glad they're not mine.

Kick their moms and dads butts!

SilverFireshot · 12-29-2009, 08:32 PM

My 15 month old knows how to turn on the TV, turn on the receiver and turn on the PS3 and pick out one of his DVD's (usually Elmo) and put it in. He also likes to play with the buttons on the controller which makes him know enough to be dangerous.

However, my mom has somehow gotten to settings and other things that I had the hardest time figuring out how to turn off. So, personally I'd have to go with adults, since my 15 month old son can control my HT better than my 53 year old mother.

Generally, I'd say kids though.

Rike255 · 12-29-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsciv123

Kick their moms and dads butts!

Ya eh? Worst part is I'm "married" into the uncle position and I'm still the one who has to tell them to stop playing with/on/around the equipment. Everyone else just lets it slide.

Uniquely · 12-29-2009, 09:46 PM

You left out animals. One of my mains has been knocked over twice

Once by my dogs rough housing, and once by my cat using it as a launching pad to reach the top of my entertainment unit.

detective392 · 12-29-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinandtami

You left out animals. One of my mains has been knocked over twice

Once by my dogs rough housing, and once by my cat using it as a launching pad to reach the top of my entertainment unit.

Yeah I was going to add pets but forgot. I know what you mean one of are cats the lightest one thank god walked right on top of my ps3 once. let's just say he won't be doing that anymore.

Canada · 12-29-2009, 10:31 PM

anybody who is careless.

Rob71 · 12-29-2009, 10:53 PM

I picked adults. I've had kids in my theater, and after a short talk had no problems. But for some reason I've had "adults" monkey with my TV's picture settings, adjust my sub and set a series recording on my HD DVR(WTF!?).

KASR · 12-30-2009, 01:17 AM

Kids...all the adults that try to approach the HT just look at me and then hand me the universal remote!

KingBing · 12-30-2009, 01:19 AM

Kids!!

SDBlu · 12-30-2009, 02:04 AM

Kids, they don't know any better. Adults should know better. The difference here is if an adult breaks any part of your HT at least they can pay for it...or else

Beta Man · 12-30-2009, 02:30 AM

kids...... not mine though....they're great!

For those using "pushing buttons and changing settings" as a gripe........ that's chicken-feed folks...... Once a kid pushes a pencil through a speaker, or kills a dozen pixels on your LCD by beating it with a wooden spoon........ then you will understand what "Damage" is....

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12-29-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Who do you think are more harmful to HT kids or Adults? Who do you think are more harmful to HT set ups kids or adults? I would say adults I see more adults just shove things in or push buttons and not care at all. Also for kids I mean like 5+ not younger. But If I tell the kids not to do this or show them how to do something it sticks with them and they are cleaner since I have them wash hands before they touch anything.

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12-29-2009, 07:41 PM	#2
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	My daughter is a klutz, and I've seen what she is capable of.....I have to vote kids on this one based on my own experience.

12-29-2009, 07:46 PM	#3
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	My wife has no ideal how operate my set up, yet my 8 yr old son can put on a movie and turn on the receiver and change the channel input...kids nowadays know way more about electronic stuff than adults... So I would have to say Adults...

12-29-2009, 07:48 PM	#4
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	Before my things were stolen my four year old wanted to take the movies out and put the new one in. I mean she really wanted to do it, and if I didn't let her she felt bad and cried, I got her to be careful with them and she did. I know she don't understand the scratch disc issue like an adult, but she took her time doing it. I guess if you compare someone who knows better compared to someone who doesn't, it makes it harder to pic one.

12-29-2009, 07:53 PM	#5
reallyagi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:182 Trading Score:5	My son likes to tag on the LCD screen with pens. He hits the screen with the Wii sensor bar. He put two discs in the PS3,and when I turn it on it sounds like a bingo machine. My system has remnants of: peanut butter pancake syrup bubble gum mac and cheese wet cheerios gummies lolly pop sticks etc. So I'd have to say kids. He's 2yo though.

12-29-2009, 08:03 PM	#6
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Yeah I see how it depends on the child. A girl I know when she was 3 she could put a movie in the DVD player and not touch the back side and look at the DVD box and everything. Another 3 year old girl will just run up and touch the TV and can't really look and hold the DVD unless you want it looking worse then when you bought it.

12-29-2009, 08:14 PM	#7
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Kids, the adults I know are respectful of my investment. When kids come over they don't give a crap. The older ones are curious (7 yrs) so they touch everything, the younger ones don't even know what's going on. All of them play with/around/on top of the equipment knocking things down and just generally being hard on the equipment, and it's extremely annoying. They're good kids, but I'm glad they're not mine.

12-29-2009, 08:27 PM	#9
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	I went with adults on this one. My two best friends when they are in my car or over at my apartment they want to touch everything. Plus I have family members that do the same thing. I am OCD and very OCD when it comes to my home theater gear. For some reason, people just want to touch my stuff. I think they know it gets under my skin. I don't bother other peoples things when I'm at their home or in their car and I expect the same. Kids, well never had any and I have one niece and one nephew. They never come over so I'm good on that front. I'd rather go to my sis' place so they keep their sticky fingers at home LOL!

12-29-2009, 08:32 PM	#11
SilverFireshot Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Boise, ID Blu-ray collection:153	My 15 month old knows how to turn on the TV, turn on the receiver and turn on the PS3 and pick out one of his DVD's (usually Elmo) and put it in. He also likes to play with the buttons on the controller which makes him know enough to be dangerous. However, my mom has somehow gotten to settings and other things that I had the hardest time figuring out how to turn off. So, personally I'd have to go with adults, since my 15 month old son can control my HT better than my 53 year old mother. Generally, I'd say kids though.

12-29-2009, 09:46 PM	#13
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	You left out animals. One of my mains has been knocked over twice Once by my dogs rough housing, and once by my cat using it as a launching pad to reach the top of my entertainment unit.

12-29-2009, 10:31 PM	#15
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	anybody who is careless.

12-29-2009, 10:53 PM	#16
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I picked adults. I've had kids in my theater, and after a short talk had no problems. But for some reason I've had "adults" monkey with my TV's picture settings, adjust my sub and set a series recording on my HD DVR(WTF!?).

12-30-2009, 01:17 AM	#17
KASR Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Pornographic Movie Set Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:65	Kids...all the adults that try to approach the HT just look at me and then hand me the universal remote!

12-30-2009, 01:19 AM	#18
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	Kids!!

12-30-2009, 02:04 AM	#19
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	Kids, they don't know any better. Adults should know better. The difference here is if an adult breaks any part of your HT at least they can pay for it...or else

12-30-2009, 02:30 AM	#20
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	kids...... not mine though....they're great! For those using "pushing buttons and changing settings" as a gripe........ that's chicken-feed folks...... Once a kid pushes a pencil through a speaker, or kills a dozen pixels on your LCD by beating it with a wooden spoon........ then you will understand what "Damage" is....

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