I had a plasma a few years ago & never had a problem with it. I was careful tho, the shop i got it from told me that if i gamed on it the screen would be fine as long as i didnt pause the game or leave the game unattended for extended periods of times. Its when the picture is stationary that the burn can happen. Idk alot about tv,s so im just telling you what the guy told me & i never had a problem. Ive also heard this same thing from other tv outlets that ive bought tv,s from so maybe thats your issue.