[QUOTE=Zondac;22669866]I am pretty sure a parent wouldn't just let it's kid buy this without at least finding out how powerful it is. Sure, there are examples of really unresponsible parents, but when something costs more than 100£ the object is normally researched. No one would buy a shotgun for their kid if they know they kid can't handle a shotgun, just like this laser[/QUOTE]
Actually, I know about people in the US that are >14 years old and has their own personal shotgun/rifle/firearm. (It may be pretty common, but i'm not sure.)
So i don't get why i shouldn't be allowed to buy a fucking laser.
I haven't heard of people with lasers killing anyone.
[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;22669875]So your only argument is to dispute semantics?[/QUOTE]
It's not classified as a weapon and yet you call it a weapon, you can misuse a lot of things to inflict harm, should they be banned/ be illegal? No
[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;22669875]
You underestimate the potential stupidity of parents and rich kids.[/QUOTE]
It's none of your concern of what they buy
[QUOTE=Quo Vadi;22662383]lol no they don't
They overprice everything[/QUOTE]
Overpriced doesn't mean it's not awesome. Awesome but terrifyingly dangerous.
[QUOTE=Craptasket;22669946]
It's none of your concern of what they buy[/QUOTE]
It is when it can endanger others.
[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;22669595]The idea of waiting till enough people get hurt for it to become illegal is mind blowingly stupid.[/QUOTE]
It's not as if it's a fucking gun, it's a niche product that only those with tons of disposable income and an unhealthy interest in lasers are gonna buy, and by that I mean not a fat lot of people.
[QUOTE=Craptasket;22669946]You can misuse a lot of things to inflict harm, should they be banned/ be illegal? No[/QUOTE]
This is goddamn true.
[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;22669973]It is when it can endanger others.[/QUOTE]
exactly, it hasn't got to that point so don't worry about it.
[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;22669973]It is when it can endanger others.[/QUOTE]
People aren't as stupid as you want them to be. Yes, I have lost faith in humanity myself, but I am pretty sure this laser comes with at least a tiny warning. WickedLasers aren't new to this, you know?
[QUOTE=rampageturke;22669748]too much infra-red can cause skin cancer[/QUOTE]
Because I'm totally going to directly point this at my skin.
Ban microwaves instead.
I bet when kids get this for their birthday they will be like "IMA FIRIN MY LAZOR" and point it at something shiny, thus, the reflecting beam hits them in the eye making them blind.
[QUOTE=Zondac;22670017]but I am pretty sure this laser comes with at least a tiny warning. [/QUOTE]
A lot of big warnings, actually.
And you have to accept a lot of things before you purchase it.
Hey guys, I just went and bought a saw, because it looked cool, but now I accidentally cut up my little brother! Saws should be illegal!
I hope you guys get what I mean with this
[QUOTE=1337;22670045]I bet when kids get this for their birthday they will be like "IMA FIRIN MY LAZOR" and point it at something shiny, thus, the reflecting beam hits them in the eye making them blind.[/QUOTE]
Bad parenting shouldn't cause laser pointers to be illegal for laser enthusiasts.
the last time I saw a 800mw laser pointer going for $1200.00 on some other site but a 1W laser pointer going for under $200? Damn.
[QUOTE=1337;22670045]I bet when kids get this for their birthday they will be like "IMA FIRIN MY LAZOR" and point it at something shiny, thus, the reflecting beam hits them in the eye making them blind.[/QUOTE]
I'm actually pretty sure sometihng like this [B]will[/B] happen. But that's another example of not reading the manuals, it's the consumers fault
Are there any videos of this thing yet? I want to see what it can do.
[QUOTE=paul simon;22670018]Because I'm totally going to directly point this at my skin.
Ban microwaves instead.[/QUOTE]
but someone else can
[QUOTE=windwakr;22670094]split-second blinding laser exposure are the same, right? :downs:[/QUOTE]
It's an example.
Things can be misused, but people that aren't misusing them should still be able to own them.
We also need a thread that displays facepunch users screwing around with this laser pointer.
[QUOTE=rampageturke;22670108]but someone else can[/QUOTE]
That's not my concern.
[QUOTE=paul simon;22670130]It's an example.
Things can be misused, but people that aren't misusing them should still be able to own them.[/QUOTE]
There is a difference when one is attaching a lighter to a bottle of hairspray and the other is an accidental flick of the wrist.
[QUOTE=windwakr;22670094]:downs: Because chopping someone up with a saw and accidentally giving a split-second blinding laser exposure are the same, right? :downs:[/QUOTE]
You missed the point. Alot of stuff is dangerous, but we shouldn't ban it just because of retarded people not knowing how to handle science!
[QUOTE=rampageturke;22670108]but someone else can[/QUOTE]
Then they fucking deserve it
[QUOTE=1337;22670133]We also need a thread that displays facepunch users screwing around with this laser pointer.[/QUOTE]
When i get it, I'll make one.
Well, if by "screwing around" you mean popping water-filled balloons in slow-motion with this thing. (And by slow motion I mean 600FPS.)
[QUOTE=Zondac;22670170]
Then they fucking deserve it[/QUOTE]
I think he meant someone else can burn you with it.
[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;22670168]There is a difference when one is attaching a lighter to a bottle of hairspray and the other is an accidental flick of the wrist.[/QUOTE]
If you can't control your wrist you seriously shouldn't get one of these.
[QUOTE=Craptasket;22670009]exactly, it hasn't got to that point so don't worry about it.[/QUOTE]
Burning skin off isn't "endangering"?
[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;22670168]There is a difference when one is attaching a lighter to a bottle of hairspray and the other is an accidental flick of the wrist.[/QUOTE]
You can still manage to fall and stab yourself with a scissor.
Also, I'm fully aware what direct/specular/diffuse rays can do, and I'll be utterly careful and use those goddamn glasses.
[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;22670195]I think he meant someone else can burn you with it.[/QUOTE]
Well, then the guy who did it will most likely end up having to pay for the damages. Also, these lasers do not instantly burn skin. It takes at least 3 seconds to burn a black person, and around 10 seconds if the person is white. Also, if someone is pointing at you with a laser you'll feel a really weird feeling, and you'll be able to move before any harm is done. I know, because I've seen it with my own eyes.
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And felt it with my own skin
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And seen that video where he uses around 10 seconds to burn a tiny piece of wood
Yes, you'll get this tingling/stinging sensation first.
But keep in mind that the other one you tried was pretty damn weak compared to this one.
[QUOTE=Ganoric Mank;22669982]It's not as if it's a fucking gun, it's a niche product that [b]only those with tons of disposable income[/b] and an unhealthy interest in lasers are gonna buy, and by that I mean not a fat lot of people.[/QUOTE]
Wat.
Handguns are just as expensive, if not more, and a large percentage of households in America have at least one.
$200 is not something only few people can afford; any family with a current-gen console probably has enough to buy one of these if their kid pestered them for it.
At any rate, I'm more concerned with intentional misuse by mentally unsound adults (guns licenses require mental stability; it seems high-powered lasers do not share this requirement), rather than negligent parents who buy this for laser-enthused pre-teens.
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