I hate push notifications.<p>Notifications bring us no peace.<p>Notifications drain batteries. (80% drain overnight while left on 3G)<p>Notifications interrupt our train of thought.<p>The only reason why I see notifications can be useful is if you were eagerly waiting for an email.<p>What do you think?
I enjoy the option. Part of the reason I deleted Words With Friends (Android) is because I would never remember to take a turn, and it rarely notified me properly.<p>They don't always have to vibrate/chime, mind you. An icon appearing and the light blinking is, to me, not intrusive at all. I check it, see what the note is, and dismiss it if I need to.<p>At home I leave my phone connected to wifi and commit the sin of leaving it to charge overnight. Your downsides don't affect me at all.