> I can't think of any other mainstream product that people have to be so careful with...
Cars. Those also tend to kill people, not just wipe out some baby photos. It's not an accident that almost every country requires licensing before you're allowed to use a car.
Good point! Although the most dangerous issue for most un-careful computer users is identity and/or financial theft, rather than losing baby photos. That can arguably have as severe an impact as many types of auto accidents. But the point that it won't kill you is a good one.
Cars. Those also tend to kill people, not just wipe out some baby photos. It's not an accident that almost every country requires licensing before you're allowed to use a car.