Problem is nobody has the same job for ever, nor the same responsibilities. I've been bitten enough by other people's mistakes to realize that it will be my problem eventually.

What's the big deal about giving the warning? One could give the warning AND remove the space.

Keep in mind there is a 5 system limit. So I believe you can call and have a machine deactivated (which is what I did when my first unit died).

It's similar to the iTunes DRM policy.

If you're really asking, all you have to do is sign in to the new PS3 with your PSN id and then go to the store and download the games.

And since you have a 60gb PS3, you can use an SD, CF, or Memory Stick flash card to copy your save games. Or you can use a USB flash drive if you prefer.

I had to get my 60GB unit replaced and was surprised how easily the "replacement" process was after I got my new unit.

What happens when the user then tries to enter their password and it has a space? It is easier to tell the user not to use a space at the beginning or end of a password when creating it than it is to remember to use a trim everywhere you read a password from. Now, I would use the trim anyhow, but if the user thinks that their password has a space at the beginning of it they're going to use it all of the time and eventually run into some problem.

"they cost me"

They used to cost more, just an FYI. Currently same pricing, higher quality file.