From: June Tan
Subject: The truth
Well thanks for that truthful passage about the Tamagotchi's. All I've read about it are
just glowing reports. I'm an owner of one too. I'm thrilled but I do realize that there
shortcomings too. I thought I was the only who thought about it that way. Nonetheless,
until something better gets invented, I'm happy to stick to this one I named "Chilli
Padi" (a very hot and spicy variation of the chilli - this is in Malay). Thanks.
Sincerely,
June Tan
From Johor, Malaysia
From: "cordelia m.l. chan"
Subject: I agree with you completely
Dear Chris,
I've read every word of your Web Page and I must say I agree with you
completely. I do not know how some individuals can become so emotionally
attached to a toy that has no real personality of its own.
My Tamagotchi is 10 days old now and I'm just sustaining it to see how it
will evolve. That's the fun part about it. I doubt if hatching another egg
after the present one has died will be any fun. Once you've gone through
and seen the works, the next one will be no different.
Having said all this, I haven't regretted buying one, as after all, it has
kept my interest going for a while. I'm just glad I never spent a bomb on
it.
Cheers !
Cordelia
From: Garry Haworth
Subject: Tamagotchi
Hi! I'm telling you right now that I am only 11 years old. ok?
But...I agree with you about the Tamagotchi.
I got mine two days ago and it grew into the rock guy.
My neighbor is 7, and he's here right now. He agrees with
you too.(Just now our Tamagotchis were hungry at the same time, and we
both gave them food. Then they were happy.) Poo!
We got them at the same time too.You were right. They go to
bed at the same time, and do everything else at almost the same time!
Just wanted to to let you know that.
Wasn't sure where to put
this one, but I hope I've made a wish come true?
From: KONRAD LASECKI
Subject: Tamagotchi
Chris,
i don't know if your right because i don't have tamagotchi but i hope i
like it cause $20 is alot for a thing 7cm tall !!! and man i know what you
mean those DISLIKERS of your page are FUNNY!!!
{P.S. I don't care if you put me on your page...... O.K. O.K PUT ME ON
YOUR PAGE}please!
From:Konrad
From: MORALES FERNANDEZ ALBERTO
Subject: OK
OK, man!... I think the same as you.
I WANT A REAL-MIND TAMAGOTCHI!!! :)
Note: Sorry my bad english... I'm from Spain.
From: Lauren
Subject: Tamagotchi: Dumb or smart?
Personally, I agree with you. What's the point of having something
that doesn't have any special purpose and/or doesn't do anything
different from all the other ones like it. Seriously, what's the
point?!! You bring them to school, the teacher's take 'em away,
everybody wants to'babysit' it and be it's 'godparent', and to top it
off when you say that you don't like it anymore, everybody jumps on
top of you saying, "I'll buy it from you!, No, me,me, ME!!!" The only
smart thing about them is that they're good for people who can't have
pets. Basically, they're a faddy rip-off, and if I could go back in
time, I definitly would NOT buy one!
Sammi Hoffman
From: Ryan Eilders
Subject: Tamagotchi
aren't aolers the most vicious people in the world? i run a movie sounds
site, and if i don't get a request up in the next hour, the particular
aoler who mailed me is flaming me something fierce. congratulations on a
fine page. it takes a lot something-or-other to attack by most what is
considered an icon. congrats again.
--ryan
From: Nergen2001@aol.com
Subject: Tamagotchi(s)
I think you have it right! Finally someone with sense! But i do own a
imatation tmagotchi and it is a lot more fun than what you describe becasue I
can tell if mine is too fat or too sckinny and if it's sick it makes many
funny faces. And depending on how I've tken care of it, the outcomes on the
attitude and peersonality of the grown imitaion tamagotchi(s) differ.
Anyhoo, grat web site!
pe@ce,
Nergen
From: vincentm@utep.edu
Subject: Right on....
I just read your experiences w/ the Tamagotchi, and I must say that my
experiences are the EXACT same--especially in regards to weight loss/gain,
behavior, illness, etc. I noticed the simplistic patterns after a day,
and am fairly disappointed that the Tamagotchi toy doesn't have more of
an "intelligent" program, and would also like a bit more of "randomness"
included in the toy. It is indeed overhyped and overpriced. Now, don't
get me wrong, I think the idea of a hand-held "virtual pet" is a fun idea,
but Ban Dai seems to have forgotten about the "fun."
Your page is right-on.
--Vincent Martinez
vincentm@mail.utep.edu
From: ChasePage
Subject: whatever
i have a tamagotchi and i agree with you...instead of going into big
detail here it is...they suck goat cheese!
From: DimLight@aol.com
Subject: RE: Tamagotchi site. (NON-BASHING)
Hi, I'm a fellow web browser, and have recently purchased a Tamagotchi.
Being a programmer myself, I have picked up on the points that you mentioned
on your site. But the reason I like Tamagotchi is simply the cuteness
factor. I mean, it's just sorta neet (pardon the colloquial) to have a
little creature wandering around. (although perhaps 15$ for this is a bit
steep)
As for creating your "Animal Farm," I'd love to help if I could. I don't own
a Psion, but I might get one, and in either case, I'd be delighted to hear
what ideas you have already. Your project truly sounds interesting!
Dimmy
From: "Syber Nut"
Subject: SORRY!
I SENT YOU A LETTER ABOUT THAT i hated your website but actully, i agree with
you now! i got one i thought it was cool but now it is anoying!!!!! {can you
take my letter of please? it says i wish they would take your site off but now
i agree with you!} thanks!!
From: Mario Martinez
Subject: yes yes well yes
You don't have to do anything with this letter just read it.
I just read an article in the newspaper about tamagotchi it briefly described its
functions but I wanted to know more about it.
After searching the net I came to your page (which was about the 5 th or 6 th
hit) and you actually explained what it did in detail.
so congratulations on the acheivement.
--
Mario Martinez
mmartinez@geocities.com
------------------------
visit my Crayon Shinchan page at:
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/2998
From: Martin Braid
Subject: Tamagotchi
Hi Chris!
I've just finished reading your page and I must say that I agree almost
entirely. I live in England, and my friend Tom recently recieved a
Tamagotchi for his birthday. The following day, he stopped by my house to
play on my Saturn, and he brought his "pet" with him for me to try out.
Initially, i found it quite fun, although I coudn't really feel attached to
the sperm with the big head onscreen.
Anyway, Tom said that I could borrow it for the weekend to make up my mind
over whether I was going to purchase a Tamagotchi myself. However, the
initial fun-factor very quickly wore off, and I was stuck with a little 12
pixelled blob demanding almost every minute of my free time!
Two hours later, and more than slightly sick of Tom's Tamagotchi, I
decided that I'd have to do at least _something_ remotely interesting, so I
went and sat in the garden, and looked at all the pretty flowers. Then I had
a drink, and went for a walk to the shops for the daily paper. Returning
home, the Tamagotchi was wading through a field of turds, beeping sickly.
Without a second's hesitation, I cleared the turds and injected him three or
six times! :)
With all of the excitement of the event, I was overwhelmed, and retired to
my bedroom for the night.
2am that night, and I was forcefully yanked from my slumber by a series of
tinny blips and beeps drifting from the corner of the room. Yes, the bloody
Tamagotchi woke up and was demanding attention!
Pretty p'ed off, I ripped the battery out and fell into a blissful sleep...
The following day, I went into town to buy myself an electronic pet. And
I _did_ indeed buy one. Yes, I bought Catz, and have never regretted it. :)
Martin Braid
PS I wouldn't bother putting this up on your page. It's boring. :)
From: Rebecca Flaum (gatekeeper9@usa.net)
Subject: thank you
Thanks for the tamagotchi page. I thought I wanted to get one because
my friend got one and loved it. After reading your page, though I
decided I didn't want one. Good thing, too. My friend is now sick of
hers, and I didn't want to spend the money anyways. thanks again.
-BEC (rebecca flaum)
From: Emma Denyer (emma.denyer@st-hildas.oxford.ac.uk)
Subject: Hello my name is Emma
I have been reading your web site and judging by the response you got I
think you were very brave and are even braver for not taking it down. I
think everyone is entitled to their opinion and I support free speech. I
am now greatly concerned about tamagotchi after spending the whole weekend
trying to get one. As it happens, two are arriving in my pigeon hole
tomorrow. I hope my boyfriend and I have more success raising our child
than you did.
yours sincerely
emma denyer
shil0547@sable.ox.ac.uk
From: Joseph Quirk (quirk@bostonabcd.org)
Subject: tamagotchi
I have to say I agree with you totally. I received my tamagotchi as a
present and I got so bored with the whole deal it is now being passed
around for anyone who wants to waste their time with it. Cute but only
of passing interest. I lived in Japan for an extended period of time as
an adult and I can understand there fascination with it.
From: USER (chikping@pacific.net.sg)
Subject: TAMAGOTCHI
IT IS ATUALLY BORING AS IT DOES THE SAME THING. YOU ARE RIGHT BY SAYING
THAT THEY HAVE NO PERSONALITY . IT'S A REALLY NICE WEB PAGE . IF YOU HAVE
TIME DO CONSIDER MAKEING ANOTHER ONE !
From: Lee (Chris@lava.net)
Subject: Response to your home page
I like your home page, I like your sense of humor, and I like your
tamagotchi home page. I disagree with some of your opinions of the
tamagotchi, but I like the way you handled it. People take things too
personnally today. I know what a pain it is to answer mail so please
don't feel obligated to answer. I just wanted you to know I enjoyed
your home page.
From: duk@webtv.net (David Kremnitzer)
Subject: Tamagotchi Praising
You did a fine job about conveying the truth! We do not have one,
despite desperately seeking one & now will not be in further pursuit.
MANY THANKS!!! DAVE :-)
From: Peter
Chris,
Excellent, excellent, excellent, excellent, excellent,
excellent page. I hope your mailbox is not so stuffed as to prevent you
from reading my note. I'll be brief. You saved me twenty US bucks and a
lot of running around. I was curious and wanted to see what these
Tamagotchi (pl.) were all about. Turning to the web, I quickly found
a link to your page on Yahoo. Before I knew it I was an expert on the
things without a penny spent or a minute wasted. In addition, I got an
evening of entertainment and a very interesting look at our society as a
whole (we're nuts.) As Celeste said, "it seems that emotions run high
when it comes to electronic pets."
With sincere thanks and best wishes,
Peter
USA
From Callista Fate
Hey, I just wanted to let you know, that I liked your site..... not
because I fit either way on that dangerous TAMAGOTCHI FENCE OF LOVE AND
HATE (I own one, big deal. $15.00 for some little keychain, I've bought
better and worse.)
The thing I wanted to comment on (now that I'm done rambling) is the
fact that your site seemed to be the only one to put another view out
there and that gets kudos in my book!
Don't take any of the crap people dump on you because of this site,
because it's sad that people would get offended about a little tiny
electronic keychain being putdown, that yes is fun and yes is novel, but
come on, no reason to get upset!
There are more important things to be upset about..... I really do want
to thank you for putting another view on the web, so people can see both
sides.
Kudos again,
Callista
