but to completely ignore their speed and ease of use
I do not ignore speed and ease, I just get the same from an ICE which show the real thing.

My main beef with simulators are the many times you hear "It works in the simulator it's not my fault"

I have no doubt that using a simulator with the right amount of skepticism can be beneficial to some.

Erik

Ps: you do get some benefit from simulated sex :-)

Rtik