OK, OK. That was a poor attempt at sarcastic humour. But your right, it is creepy. And my german shorthair has a chip in her. This is another topic altogether. But, in my wife's defense, she is a sweetheart and would never make me wear a spot around town. Besides, I would still have to turn it on.

My previous discussion was really about people paying attention to their surroundings and taking responsibility for their actions. If my wife has a need to see an email once a day from me whether hunting, mountaineering, or backpacking I am fine with that. It still boils down to choices and taking responsibility whether or not you use spot or any other "emergency" gps device. These things are not supposed to be crutches. Personally, I don't want to carry any more of that stuff than I have to. GPS is nice, but give me a map and compass and I am good.