Dude, you buy original because you want to. Not because of other people's opinions. Going by that, of course ALL of us who buy originals are considered "stupid".

No one should control your sense of self-worth. For example, if your friend said eating at KFC was stupid when you can eat pasar malam fried chicken for RM 1.20, are you really stupid? If you feel that the KFC is worth it to YOU, you shouldn't need justification from other people, or threads like this.

But since you asked, I'll bite:

1) I can afford it.
2) Even if the ROMS are free, I'll have to flash my DS, buy flashcarts etc etc, which COST money too.
3) Even if I download all the ROMS, I can only play ONE game at a time, unless you have 2 DSes and FOUR arms.
4)ROMS don't have resale value.

Ultimately, value lies in the eyes of the beholder. Would you ask us forumers if you should marry your girlfriend? Even when you KNOW you want to spend the rest of your life with her?

(Beh, this is LYN. People do)

I like mine, medium well