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01/17/25 12:14 PM
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This is like parents and the government sitting are listening to records backwards in the 80s..... something is always gonna be misunderstood, and demonized. When it's just another generation passing you by.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 12:50 PM
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According to the DSM-5, the presence of five or more of the following symptoms over the period of 12 months characterizes such behavior as concerning and maladaptive. These nine symptoms include: 1) Preoccupation with internet games 2) Withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, anxiety and sadness 3) Tolerance or the need to increase time in gaming 4) Unsuccessful attempts to stop gaming 5) Loss of interest in other activities 6) Psychosocial problems due to excessive gaming 7) Deceiving family members, therapists or others on the amount of time spent gaming 8) Use of internet gaming to escape or relieve negative moods 9) Jeopardizing or losing a significant relationship, education, job or career opportunity because of online gaming https://www.counseling.org/publicat...the-rise-in-adolescents-and-young-adultsThat makes sense and could apply to various activities like gambling but I bet the most prevalent is gaming addiction. There’s nothing wrong with playing a video game for entertainment as long as it’s well balanced with other activities like reading, TV, outdoors, chores, family etc.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 01:21 PM
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I haven’t played one in thirty five years, that’s when my boys were young, we played baseball.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 01:58 PM
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As much as gamers try to justify their activity, it’s not real. It’s a make believe place they go to. Why they need their escape reality I don’t know but there’s nothing really productive about it. The real world is where actual accomplishments are made. What about reading a novel? Would the same apply? No. Not even remotely close to the same. How so? Did you know that reading, particularly fiction, is an acknowledged form of escapism? An escape from reality? But even reading can be taken to excess. The difference is immersing yourself into defeating a fantasy. I don’t get it and doubt I ever will. What exactly have you accomplished if you succeed?
Smokey Bear---Lone Star State.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 03:05 PM
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This is like parents and the government sitting are listening to records backwards in the 80s..... something is always gonna be misunderstood, and demonized. When it's just another generation passing you by. Passing you by would be no great chore.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 03:57 PM
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This is like parents and the government sitting are listening to records backwards in the 80s..... something is always gonna be misunderstood, and demonized. When it's just another generation passing you by. 100% and it's usually just people being too insecure to just enjoy something due to it being seen as "nerdy." Same ones that can't enjoy a game of chess or listening to classical music. Being a "gamer" doesn't mean you sit in the dark pissing into an empty 2 liter of mountain dew, it just means you enjoy video games.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 04:00 PM
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I taught my grandson how to play chess. I don't play him anymore because he always wins. 
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 05:12 PM
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i made 4 star lt general in battlefield 2142 once, top 5 (3rd) in the world for a week. it stemmed from a hobby of building mid tower pc's after hours. so yup, i guess i was a gamer
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 05:35 PM
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This is like parents and the government sitting are listening to records backwards in the 80s..... something is always gonna be misunderstood, and demonized. When it's just another generation passing you by. Hope that TikTok thing works out for you. Oh wait…disregard.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/17/25 05:40 PM
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No, I don't.
I lost interest before college.
However, if I had the 80s "Galaga or Gorf" arcade machines now, I'd use them.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/24/25 01:17 AM
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I understand why some people, especially those over 45, might not fully appreciate video games, but having worked in tech for years, I can tell you gaming has evolved significantly. It’s not just about entertainment, it’s a way to sharpen problem-solving skills and connect with others. I personally play a lot of survival games, and lately, I’ve been into Valheim. I even got a private server from this site that I share with my friends for a much smoother experience. It’s faster and lag-free.
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Re: Do you play video games?
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01/24/25 04:08 PM
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I understand why some people, especially those over 45, might not fully appreciate video games, but having worked in tech for years, I can tell you gaming has evolved significantly. It’s not just about entertainment, it’s a way to sharpen problem-solving skills and connect with others. I personally play a lot of survival games, and lately, I’ve been into Valheim. I even got a private server from this site that I share with my friends for a much smoother experience. It’s faster and lag-free. Valheim is a great game!
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Re: Do you play video games?
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I think it's also worth mentioning that warfare is heading in that direction with military drones. Not saying that's a good thing or not but it's coming either way.
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