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Computer gamers more likely to be drunk self-hater

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Born)Slippy
Profile Joined October 2002
Norway1904 Posts
January 24 2009 19:10 GMT
#1
From SK-Gaming:

"According to a new study typical gamers are more likely to be (via Kotaku) virulent "drunk self-haters". This means gamers will drink alcohol or use drugs more often than others. The same study also unveils that gaming weakens relationships and that gamers are suffering from self-esteem problems."

http://www.sk-gaming.com/content/21718-Study_Gamers_to_be_drunk_selfhaters
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-24 19:22:47
January 24 2009 19:17 GMT
#2
rofl, wasn't there some other study that said gamers are more likely to be in better health than that of the average american?

"The most striking part is that everything we found clustered around video game use is negative," said Prof Laura Walker, from Brigham Young University, in Utah, who led the study." - lol

What is this 'getting a high score' business. Most people are playing vs others online, there is no 'high score'. Obviously a noob

"Research into the habits of more than 800 university students found that most of the men asked, 55 per cent, were regular players, using their games console at least every other day.

By contrast, only around 7 per cent of women admitted that they played computer games that often. "

Wasn't there also other studies that said there were more female gamers than men? (obviously not in Utah)

PS- Title of the articles says 'computer games' while the content talks about consoles. Big difference too imo
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
SK.Testie
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada11084 Posts
January 24 2009 19:19 GMT
#3
Time to drop games as a life hobby and pick up Utah women to start my collection of prized wives.
Social Justice is a fools errand. May all the adherents at its church be thwarted. Of all the religions I have come across, it is by far the most detestable.
TrainReq
Profile Joined January 2009
Canada113 Posts
January 24 2009 19:20 GMT
#4
I'm guessing the Professor who conducted this research is also into female rights activism.
Don't put your fingers where you wouldn't put your dick.
SayaSP
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Laos5494 Posts
January 24 2009 19:20 GMT
#5
Utah women from BYU woww
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Rekrul
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Korea (South)17174 Posts
January 24 2009 19:23 GMT
#6
i wanna talk to this bitch and end her life
why so 진지해?
Rekrul
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Korea (South)17174 Posts
January 24 2009 19:24 GMT
#7
YOU DUMB BITCH ITS NOT CAUSE THEY ARE PLAYING VIDEO GAMES, THE FACT IS MOST PEOPLE PLAY VIDEO GAMES BECAUSE THEIR LIVES ALREADY FUCKING SUCK AND THEY ARE PATHETIC LOSERS AND HAVE NOTHING ELSE BETTER TO DO

VIDEO GAMES ARE PREVENTING SUICIDES

KILL URSELF LAURA
why so 진지해?
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
January 24 2009 19:24 GMT
#8
On January 25 2009 04:20 TrainReq wrote:
I'm guessing the Professor who conducted this research is also into female rights activism.

I dunno, I think she's just mormon.
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
MuR)Ernu
Profile Joined September 2008
Finland768 Posts
January 24 2009 19:25 GMT
#9
for me it seems like those who DONT play games AT ALL, are more likely to be drunk all the time.
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-24 19:29:25
January 24 2009 19:28 GMT
#10
On January 25 2009 04:25 MuR)Ernu wrote:
for me it seems like those who DONT play games AT ALL, are more likely to be drunk all the time.

lol, I totally agree. Most my friends who don't play poker or games are getting a 12 pack every day after work.

Games are actually my anti drug, if there were no games I would have to fill that time up with something else. Not only that but I would probably commit more crimes without games.

And the hugest factor IMO is that YOU CAN NOT PLAY YOUR TOP GAME under the influence of something.
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
TrainReq
Profile Joined January 2009
Canada113 Posts
January 24 2009 19:28 GMT
#11
On January 25 2009 04:24 CharlieMurphy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2009 04:20 TrainReq wrote:
I'm guessing the Professor who conducted this research is also into female rights activism.

I dunno, I think she's just mormon.


That could easily be right as well. Regardless, she should probably stop doing what she does.
Don't put your fingers where you wouldn't put your dick.
aokces
Profile Joined October 2006
United States309 Posts
January 24 2009 19:29 GMT
#12
Another one of those many 'watching violent TV/gaming and violence/whatever' studies - can never prove which causes the other. What a waste of research.
TrainReq
Profile Joined January 2009
Canada113 Posts
January 24 2009 19:30 GMT
#13
On January 25 2009 04:28 CharlieMurphy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2009 04:25 MuR)Ernu wrote:
for me it seems like those who DONT play games AT ALL, are more likely to be drunk all the time.

lol, I totally agree. Most my friends who don't play poker or games are getting a 12 pack every day after work.


Luckily I don't drink, so I'll never resort to that. Starcraft is a much better stress reliever.
Don't put your fingers where you wouldn't put your dick.
yoshtodd
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States418 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-24 19:33:09
January 24 2009 19:30 GMT
#14
What is interesting is that the university is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that demand their students to follow a honor code system, which will later mandate behavior with Mormon teachings. On the other hand the system used by the students refuses them to use drugs, alcohol, tea, coffee or extra-marital sex.


I think there's the reason for their being self hating drunks.
moo
Quesadilla
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States1814 Posts
January 24 2009 19:30 GMT
#15
I think most people will get pissed at this because at least part of them feels guilty of having at least a shred of one of those characteristics. Overall, I disagree, but my disagreement is subject to my own life which is most likely way different from everybody else's. Case by case basis plz!
Make a lot of friends. Wear good clothes. Drink good beer. Love a nice girl.
blabber
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4448 Posts
January 24 2009 19:31 GMT
#16
just saw this on digg:
http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/video-games-linked-to-poor-relationships-513275
blabberrrrr
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-24 19:34:50
January 24 2009 19:34 GMT
#17
lol look at this stupid pic the UK articles uses
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Does that look like a negative atmosphere? Would they prefer people going to a pub and driving home drunk or whatever?
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
aRod
Profile Joined July 2007
United States758 Posts
January 24 2009 19:34 GMT
#18
The sample group is laughable. This "study" can't be taken seriously.
Live to win.
Tonkerchen
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
680 Posts
January 24 2009 19:36 GMT
#19
gamecube + n64... fail :D
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anTi_
Profile Joined October 2008
United States499 Posts
January 24 2009 19:39 GMT
#20
When will idiots like this realize that video games are just like watching movies or television, except with video games you're involved with the entertainment. You're not just sitting back braindead watching some stupid tv show.

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