Question Regarding Cherry MX Switches (Filco's Specifically)

[funxion]

Is there a repercussion to holding down keys (the "W" key in my case) for long periods of time?

I feel like over time and with the amount of time I spend just holding the "W" key down, the spring could become frail or lose its coil.

[Rumudiez]

No more harm than pressing and releasing the key.. Don't worry about little things. You have a great keyboard and it will last you plenty long enough regardless of your usage (so long as such usage does not pertain to violence toward aforementioned keyboard).

[daerid]

I keep worrying about the same thing, since I game on it. I know it's completely irrational, but I still think about it all the same.

[Wildcard]

Don't worry the switch is doing what it was designed to do. You can't over press a switch without smashing it. And by smashing it I mean with a hammer.

[funxion]

Just want this board to last a long time.

[G.C.W.]

Even if it brakes... Just replace the spring... Mechanical Keyboards (with mx switches at least) are forever.