[rtrooney]

I can't argue with the concept that it can't be cheating if it's included in the game.

However, my wife is a big fan of 'casual games', and most puzzles in those games come with a Skip button. She uses them all the time. I like them, casual games, as well, but rarely use the Skip button. My question to her is "Why spend the money on a game if you don't intend to experience the challenges the game offers?" Her response is usually along the lines of "If they didn't want me to use the Skip button, they wouldn't have put it in the game!"

Pros and cons to both arguments.