Pokemon Go-If You have young kids with a smart phone, they're playing

NorthStar

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We're living in the era of child adults - I shake my head a lot these days ...

I know what you mean. In fact I wish I were even more of an adult...

This game thing doesn't appeal much to me, however. However it's pretty neat idea in general. It seems healthy to get people moving around, seeing things. Unfortunately it also seems to disengage some at the same time.
 

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A warning from the cops:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/opp-warn-pokemon-players-1.3679057
http://www.express.co.uk/finance/pe...kemon-Go-users-at-risk-of-THEFT-warn-insurers
http://www.inquisitr.com/3299716/pokemon-go-security-risks/
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And there are more links similar to those above, from all over.
And last week or so I have read something to the effect that it can download a virus into your phone. But I think this is if you are not careful and download the app from another source other than the Apple official one. But it's tricky because they look very very similar.
 

Don Hills

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There's not much value in playing it if it hasn't been released in your country yet - most of the locations won't be available. (No, I don't play it.)
 

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lot's kids hanging out by the lake in the entrance to our neighbourhood due to this Pokemon Go..

our daughter said she has a couple friends who has not done anything physical for over three years and has lost a few lbs. already due to this app.
 

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Everyday I'm reading about Pokemon Go and the dangers kids put themselves in...walking on train railings with 600 volts running through those (Toronto), kids jumping off cliffs in California, ...all sorts of life and death risks.

And now this ? http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/25/12269466/nintendo-stock-plunge-pokemon-go
http://kotaku.com/pokemon-go-player-put-a-magikarp-in-the-white-house-to-1784258161
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/pokemon-go-subway-stunt-1.3687185

Wow, it's a fun game for all the kids that makes you exercise and even die! And if Nintendo doesn't offer it, then too bad...its stock is plunging @ the bottom of the ocean.
 

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Same overhere in holland , they (kids /adults )are roaming the parcs Streets with their eyes glued to the screen its hilarious .
I dont think its that bad though , its healthier then sitting on the couch watching telly .
They even broke into a courtyard of a museum to catch or train pokemons , now the museum acted on it and organizes special pokemon catch/train evenings for those pokemon fans .
Things could get out of hand though if they hunt by car :D
 

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.....and the latest on Pokemon.....

Apparently a family is suing the makers because this game has ruined the "quality of life" they once had. If you have to sue because you can't handle how to play a game, your quality of life must not have been so grand to begin with. Give me a break!

Tom
 

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Ya since once you download it, you're contractually obligated to play.... please.
 

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