Yeah, bricking isn't as huge of a risk as most people (see: sony employees) would have you believe, unless you're dumb about it or running certain types of homebrew emus.
It's like a computer virus. Sure, there's a risk you'll get one, but if you're not a complete idiot it's pretty small. "Ooh, this says click here, so I'll do it"
Now where was I?
Oh right, masturbating.