[Rumpel Felt]

I would not participate in any game allowing these. I would castrate the one who sneeks one in and uses it anyway.

Hearing loss and ear damage is no joke. When I was 13 I had a fire cracker go off about 25 cm or so from my right ear. The temporary damage was bad enough but something in my brain, like intuition or whatever, told me I had really done it that time. I caused permanent damage and unfortunatley due to my oversensitive hearing, I don't get away scott free with just a little numbing of the sense. I have permanent ringing in that ear....24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year....forever. It also affects my balance and I actually have to knowingly compensate for it a lot of the time....my coridination has never been as good since.

Trust me guys, these are by far not worth the risk. The variables are massive when this thing goes off. And if they turn out not in your favour, you could be stuck with the effects for the rest of your life. A constant high-pitched scream is not pleasent and is often unbearable, believe me, I know!