Originally Posted by pokerpot (Post 1215772)

You guys who leave the plastic on are maybe the same type of people that buy plastic couch covers?

I like keeping my things looking new as long as possible but life is too short to leave the thin little plastic thingies on.

One thing I might suggest is when you close the phone instead of slapping it shut, use your thumbs as a shock absorber. I cringe every time I see people slamming their phones shut.