EPTBut honestly, there is nothing wrong with doing what makes you happy. Just don't go all out, moderation etc.
How do you define an addictive gamer? - Page 6
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HeIios
Sweden2523 Posts
But honestly, there is nothing wrong with doing what makes you happy. Just don't go all out, moderation etc. | ||
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Jesushooves
Canada553 Posts
On February 23 2011 08:17 Manifesto7 wrote: I dont think an game addict is different than other addicts. If gaming is something that negatively impacts other important aspects of your life, and creates an imbalance, then it is a problem. Continuing behaviour that contributes to this negative impact makes you an addict. TL;DR BALANCE THREAD | ||
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Klockan3
Sweden2866 Posts
On February 23 2011 08:20 Torte de Lini wrote: What trauma would you get if you weren't playing games? Boredom? I'm not being sarcastic, but generally unsure of the repercussions of not playing games. What trauma would you get if one of your relatives died? There, you got your answer, addictions don't have to be physical, all you need is to grow emotional attached to it. | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
Hello again, We are trying to have several opinions on the subject of addiction to video games, and yours is very pertinent. Would you like to elaborate it in front of our camera? You wouldn't have to show your face if you don't want to. Feel free to accept or refuse. Cheers, Name Number PS. If you accept, we can do the interview in French or in English, as you wish. Should I give my opinion in front of a camera? While I feel strong on my stance, I'm not confident enough that is has flaws or that it can be edited or misconstrued to make it seem like I'm oblivious of other possibilities. The sorta Sarah Palin "Gotcha'" effect, y'know? | ||
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tbrown47
United States1235 Posts
What is better than playing video games with some friends all night? Not much that comes cheaply, that is for sure. I actually refuse to believe you can be 'addicted' to video games. If possible, it is a VERY small majority of people who play video games a lot. (ie The people who died playing WoW because they didn't eat; I mean wtf seriously lol) edit: I would probably do it, it is up to you though. | ||
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Akill_
United Kingdom80 Posts
To me a video game addict, or an addict in general is defined thus: An activity, which once was enjoyed with minimal social consequence has eventually led to a lifestyle where the positive experiences of the activity become murred by the negative social consequences associated with the activity, especially to the point where the individual in consideration questions his participation and his motives for doing so note that whilst this doesnt really sum up the word 'addict' i think it quite accurately defines problems with peoples indulgences. Addict seems to sum up that a person or activity in general can be bad but how i see it, is that complex social interactions create unique problems for people that can only be defined and realized from experience, not principle. Perhaps i am describing a word other than addict but in my opinion what i am describing seems to be a more accurate approach to identifying and solving social problems. as an example, you could be playing sc2 all day in a korean pro house. Its doesnt create any complex social problems that need to be untangled for the sake of the preservation of positive experience for the gamer or anyone around him/her. On the other hand what if a pro gamer in a team house lets out fits of rage when he loses and loses often enough that it creates a disturbing social atmosphere? Addiction may or may not be the word that comes to mind but a negative social scenario arises and arises often that needs to be addressed. | ||
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Akill_
United Kingdom80 Posts
On March 11 2011 02:38 Torte de Lini wrote: I'd hate to bump this old topic, but in regards to my original post and predicament, the journalist responded back: Should I give my opinion in front of a camera? While I feel strong on my stance, I'm not confident enough that is has flaws or that it can be edited or misconstrued to make it seem like I'm oblivious of other possibilities. The sorta Sarah Palin "Gotcha'" effect, y'know? Sorry Torte unfortunately you have stumbled onto one of lifes/societies biggest problems. That perspectives are always going to be unobjective and can always be cast in a positive or negative manner with much ease. Part of me says dont say anything because my reasoning is that if no input was ever given into the media they cannot easily create a pre-determined opinion to place onto people that do not yet have a reason to have formed an opinion, and thus leaves people open to objectivity of their own personal experiences when the time comes (which is the only time it actually matters) | ||
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universalwill
United States654 Posts
i'd define it as something that you literally cannot live comfortably without. i play video games a lot. basically whenever i have any free time, it's time to fire up SC2 or maybe an RPG of some sort. but i'm completely fine without them. every year i go about two months straight without cell reception, cable, or internet, and i never have a problem. so i choose to game a lot because it's a hobby of mine, yet i don't feel like i'm miserable if i'm not sitting in front of my computer or something, so i wouldn't classify myself as an addict. | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
On March 11 2011 03:08 Akill_ wrote: Sorry Torte unfortunately you have stumbled onto one of lifes/societies biggest problems. That perspectives are always going to be unobjective and can always be cast in a positive or negative manner with much ease. Part of me says dont say anything because my reasoning is that if no input was ever given into the media they cannot easily create a pre-determined opinion to place onto people that do not yet have a reason to have formed an opinion, and thus leaves people open to objectivity of their own personal experiences when the time comes (which is the only time it actually matters) I know her intent isn't to brutally beat me with poor lighting and manner, but I do know her opinion of video-gaming and addictions are perhaps a bit shallow and generalized (WoW-related). That's my only fear of going in, that she'll misunderstand me, construe it as something else and blow it beyond my own words. I think I'll heed your own paranoia and just not engage. It's a shame that the fear of being misinterpreted prevents one to shine a new light on a misunderstood topic. Cheers! | ||
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Laids
United Kingdom596 Posts
It's okay to not see friends through out the week, because your chatting to them on MSN, ect It's not okay to not see friends during the week, even though you chat to them over vent, skype, ect, while playing computer games with them It's ridiculous. I think TB explains it best  | ||
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Zocat
Germany2229 Posts
On March 11 2011 02:38 Torte de Lini wrote: I'd hate to bump this old topic, but in regards to my original post and predicament, the journalist responded back: Should I give my opinion in front of a camera? While I feel strong on my stance, I'm not confident enough that is has flaws or that it can be edited or misconstrued to make it seem like I'm oblivious of other possibilities. The sorta Sarah Palin "Gotcha'" effect, y'know? Well from what I read that "journalist" is just a "student of journalism", right? And it's for a school project (no airing). If you should accept I'd recommend that you ask that you get the questions before the interview. It's not uncommon that interviews are handled that way. And you can see in what direction the interview is going (and prepare accordingly). Overall - it may be a good opportunity for you? To experience this kind of situation. You'll probably encounter similiar situations in you future life - and probably more is at stake then  | ||
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smokeyhoodoo
United States1021 Posts
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julius33
Estonia79 Posts
In most of my free time i like to play computer games (Starcraft 2, M&B Warband etc. ive departed from those noskill/rage FPS games) and if given the chance, i see no problem with playing for like 12 hours straight (i will eat and do all the humane stuff). One negative thing i do is that i dont do my homework, or do it rarely, but that has nothing to do with gaming since my parents just hide the screen to prevent me from playing, but i still wont do my homework since i find it extremely tedious. I basically will avoid any activity that i find tedious when im playing games. If given opportunities to do social stuff (go out, see a movie, stuff not involving being in the same car with my parents) i usually do it with no despise. However, my parents consider me an addict and think that i am wasting my life there so they feel the need to limit the time i spend doing it. Just to clear this i have no issue with not "going online" for several weeks. Would you consider me an addict? Now for my opinion: Basically, gamers shouldnt be considered addicts as your body/mind doesnt develop a need for something(Im pretty sure there are some rare cases though). Mostly why gamers spend alot of time behind is they find the game compelling or they just want to achieve something in that game. And achieving something in a game is much more satisfieing then in the current capitalistic environment we live in where everything revolves around money and income and your class and all that s**t. Just my 2 cents... | ||
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ThaZenith
Canada3116 Posts
I miss the good old days when i'd be playing like 10 hours a day, staying up till the wee hours playing. Now I rarely play an hour.  @Guy above me. Can't really tell with your description. If you have nothing else to do, and nothing else is as entertaining as playing, then playing all day long doesn't really matter. It's when you should be doing something else, but you keep playing anyways, where it's a little negative. Hours alone have nothing to do with if you're addicted or not, really. Some people just have lots of spare time, so they can play a lot and still get everything done. | ||
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RoboBob
United States798 Posts
In other words, have they abandoned work/school/relationships because playing the game has become their sole priority? Or have they abandoned work/school/relationships because they're depressed, and they waste time playing games? The first is an addict, the second is not. Because lets be honest, anyone who doesnt have work/school/relationships has a lot of time on their hands. Of couse depressed gamers are going to waste time playing games, just like how depressed musicians are going to waste time playing music. Taking gaming/music/whatever away from a depressed gamer/musician/whatever is not going to magically fix that person's problems. They are just going to be more miserable, and waste their time doing something less satisfying. | ||
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fenixdown
Colombia320 Posts
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Louuster
Canada2869 Posts
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Roe
Canada6002 Posts
2. Feeling like you need to do it to get through the day 3. Always having it on your mind 4. The activity takes the place of other habbits, behaviours, or necessities which don't get replaced | ||
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stroggos
New Zealand1543 Posts
addictivity is not defined by negative impact, its defined by the compulsion to play it over and over. People get this confused because 99% of the time you get addicted to something it effects you negatively in the long run. However if there was an addictive drug, which made you smarter, healthier and happier it would not have a negative impact. | ||
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BetterFasterStronger
United States604 Posts
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