[b]BETA215 wrote: [/b] So I, with my 16 years, don't understand it. It was done just to move the people out of their fucking chair, but in the wrong way.
In South America, if we are willing to play the game, before obtaining a cute Pikachu somebody will steal the shit out of any of us. The same happens in Europe, North America, Asia, etc. More or less frequently, but it will become more common over time (given economies, people knowing this fashion, etc.). Also, it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school, what they'll love to work after school (what they want to become), your dreams and how to accomplish them, etc.
Of course, who's to blame its the kid, the parent or both instead of the game. But we don't need more problems than we already have. So, I'm no conservative bollock nor a grumpy fucker or a fuckhead, whatever that tried to mean.
Greetings, and have fun complaining about my comment or answering me.[/QUOTE]
^^
Irrational Hysteria as ranted by a "family values", "born again" social conservative:
"before obtaining a cute Pikachu somebody will steal the shit out of any of us"
"it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school, what they'll love to work after school"
"who's to blame its the kid, the parent or both instead of the game"
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b]
According to social conservatives like Fox News, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, video games are evil and should be censored:[/QUOTE]
Ridiculous.
Extensive studies have shown that video games, even the most violent of them, improve the problem solving and collaborative skills of its players.
Saint Jiub · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b]
According to social conservatives like Fox News, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, video games are evil and should be censored:[/QUOTE]
Ridiculous.
Extensive studies have shown that video games, even the most violent of them, improve the problem solving and collaborative skills of its players.
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Sorry ... I should have used a sarcasm emoji.
BETA215 · Member since
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[b]Panchgani wrote: [/b]
^^
Irrational Hysteria as ranted by a "family values", "born again" social conservative:
"before obtaining a cute Pikachu somebody will steal the shit out of any of us"
"it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school, what they'll love to work after school"
"who's to blame its the kid, the parent or both instead of the game"[/QUOTE]
In my context (city where I live, the economical problems), it's no irrational hysteria. Maybe you live in a first world country, where you surely have more possibilities and less security problems, but in my case there are few things that I can do (none of them are what I really like).
1. I have already been stolen three times: all by checking the mobile (again, I'm 16. If I were 48 that would be more normal), and almost got robbed other two times.
2. I say it because that's what I seeing it's happening to guys my age: they follow every available trend, and don't expect to find their passion, neither they strive to know what they like or they'll do in later years (studying, just working, etc.)
3. And yes, Pokemon Go it's a game. And it doesn't do very much besides following instructions. The one who's playing it it's the child, and the one who should control, at least a bit, their behaviour with the game. are their parents. Maybe they can't control their kid, and then it can be his fault, because of not wanting to follow parental instructions. Normal stuff.
You can save those conservative comments. I have conservative relatives that I would like to punch in the face, but I won't do it given that I'm not like 'em.
Also, let's understand that you're talking from your point of view on your residence country, so our comments might differ for good reasons, and we won't get any concluding point of view if we keep talking without caring about each other.
Sebastian · Member since
I'm not into videogames but completely support those who are, and if that's a reason to exercise then even better!
Yeah, of course, it's a shame people aren't valuing going for a walk for its own sake, but well... walking several miles a day for a videogame is still way better than not walking at all.
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b]
According to social conservatives like Fox News, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, video games are evil and should be censored:[/QUOTE]
Ridiculous.
Extensive studies have shown that video games, even the most violent of them, improve the problem solving and collaborative skills of its players.
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Sorry ... I should have used a sarcasm emoji.
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HA ! Apology accepted ;)
Costa86 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]BETA215 wrote:[/b]
Also, it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school
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That's what they tell us is important. In reality, all that matters is your health and that you have people who love and respect you. Second in importance is that you have enough money to get along and enough funds available in case you have some health problem (or free healthcare if your country offers it).
School is bullshit. University education is important, but what's more important is that you read a lot. A job is important, but make sure you find something which gives you satisfaction.
All the rest is baggage. Fuck it all. Amen.
Sebastian · Member since
It really depends on each person's particular situation. The way I see it, you and those who depend on you financially (children, elderly, ailing or disabled spouses or relatives, or just yourself, depending) have different 'levels' of expenses:
1. Absolute needs: Without those, you die. That's basically food and rent (unless you own the place). Medical bills enter there only if they're necessary for survival (i.e. insulin for a diabetic enters here, liposuction for a thin person who wants to be thinner doesn't).
2. Basic quality of life needs: Technically, you're not gonna die without underwear, but life's gonna be unbearable if you haven't got at least a dozen pairs. A mobile phone could enter here considering, for many people, it's their alarm clock, their planner, their e-mail, etc., but an iPhone 6 doesn't enter here because a cheap one would do the trick.
3. What you need for work (i.e. to be able to afford those above): It largely depends on the person. If your job involves wearing a dinner jacket, then that enters here; if you're a taxi driver, car expenses enter here (or if you live in the countryside and have to drive to work everyday). If you're a photographer, high end cameras, lenses, etc., enter here.
4. What you need or like or can benefit from in your hobbies or social life: Cameras (unless you're a photographer), cars (unless you're a taxi driver or an Uber driver or need to drive to work), guitars (unless you're a guitarist), attending football matches (unless you're a sports journalist), etc.
5. What you want to have but don't need: Holidays abroad (you won't die without them), taking the kids to DisneyWorld (they won't die if they don't go), a diamond ring for your spouse, a flat-screen telly, paragliding, eating in fancy restaurants, etc.
6. What you'd like to have: Same as above but probably on a lesser scale of how much you want them and/or which are far more expensive. Those things you'd like to have or do 'one day,' such as visiting the pyramids or owning a grand piano or collecting WWII uniforms.
7. What you don't need, don't want but would buy anyway just to impress a bunch of people who are irrelevant to your life: Anyone who's over the age of 12 shouldn't care about those but well... that's not usually what happens.
The way I see it, 1 & 2 are not negotiable, the rest are. And it's up to you: some will choose a job that covers all seven categories even if they hate it over a job that covers only 1, 2 and 3 but which they love. And there's no right or wrong answer.
The Fairy King · Member since
Let people have their fun.
The game provides a bit of escapism for a lot of people and more importantly, it actually brings people together.
Old, young, families, friends, foes.
The game encourages you to get out and play in the real world, which for a lot of people who don't necessarily feel comfortable socialising and meeting new people, works as an icebreaker.
I'm sure some of you sourpusses(not a Pokemon) could benefit from fresh air and human contact.
So shut uppa yo face and get out there and catch em all! :D
If you don't get it, then stay out of it.
