Mac users don't like people touching their stuff

thats what the apple store is for!

It depends on the device. I'm more lenient with my MBP or my iPod, but the iPhone is definitely only to be used with supervision. And children are never, ever allowed to touch my gadgets. They're not toys.

Why does this matter? If you share that's ok. If you've had bad experiences and don't wish to share, that's ok. Its a private decision, why would you be judged on this, does it really matter?

One time i had someone drop my old powerbook, and it broke. Since then ive not let anyone touch any of my gadgets because i was reluctant to even let the guy use my powerbook and he gave me the "i wont break it jeez" that everyone seems to give me.

If anyone wants to use my laptop, or even use my game controllers, or any device of mine, I asks them to wash their hands first. My friends always have dirty hands for some reason. And a lot of the times, we'll be eating something like pizza, and they'll go straight to using one of my devices with their greasy hands. I'm like, "WTF, nooo, go wash your hands, plz."

Also, yeah, I don't like it when people touch my laptop screen, or even the top screen of my DS. They're not touch screens, people!

I voted they can borrow it. I personally don't care (if I know you). I'm fortunate enough to be able to buy lots of stuff. I share the wealth with others. I let my roommate drive my 08 vette 10 mins after I got home with it. I've also been fortunate enough to let a ferrari 550 owner let me drive his car after only knowing him 10 mins. I keep that in the back of mind, share with others, and itll come back to you. :)

I like people to touch my gadgets. I always hope they will like it enough to get one of their own if it suits them. Oh, mac user here (does it even matter what OS i use?)

Gimme a break. For 10 years I've let CHILDREN play around with my Macs — have at it! Who knows, maybe they might learn something. I'm talking about kids from 4 to 14. What are they going to do? Screw it up (not likely). I can see being cautious with a laptop; but for Chrissake, let 'em learn!

Curiosity rules.

Clearly the Linux user won't let others touch his stuff because he's too busy writing a driver for it trying to get it to work properly (at all) to spare the time to show it off.

The Mac person is too busy out using their new toy to show things off for long

And the Windows person may as well show you their toys since they have to wait for their PC to reboot again during the software install.

Touch my Mac and die!

I've said this for years about Mac users. It's nice to finally have validation. :D

And, furthermore, I think this is why it's ridiculous to have user accounts on a Mac. I'm the only one who will EVER use my Mac. If you want to check your email, you should have brought your computer with you, or you should have bought an iPhone.

Mac users value their gadgets more than users of other platforms, I've noticed over the years. To a Windows user, their computer is just a tool. To a Mac user, their Mac is their companion.