I have a DS-Xtreme, well, had, because it's my sister's now. It fulfills all her gaming needs, but I love my R4. It did in fact give me some happy times last year (the DS-X), but this year it disappointed a LOT. Therefore, I'll vote "It's OKAY".
Talking about ROMs is not illegal... Downloading them is.I don't think they can allow ROM discussions otherwise ESA or whoever they are get on their back and will close them down. Don't blame them for that but yeah the warranty thing is a bit over the top. Don't like the look of the card either.