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| doctorlaudanum:
^Who's getting emotional? I think you've made some decent points here, but telling people to leave once they say something you disagree with is just bad forum etiquette, especially over something so trivial. Both sides of the discussion have been represented equally here, yet you're only targeting one side. That's not push back. That's you opening a thread to push your own opinion on people. Again, I'm not saying this because I disagree with you or think this isn't the place for a healthy debate. I just have to wonder if you started this thread with a motive in mind. |
| Warmsignal:
Yes playing games can be addictive depending on the game. But more curiously I wonder if game collecting can be an addiction? I think it's more of a compulsive thing. |
| kamikazekeeg:
--- Quote from: dreama1 on August 04, 2016, 12:01:25 pm --- --- Quote from: kashell on August 04, 2016, 11:07:14 am ---Better yet, can we close it? --- End quote --- I was reading an article about debating if gaming addiction should be considered a general addiction. I had to make some push back or this would be one sided. I don't think it's an addiction but I can educate other views. It's obviously a personal subject. If it's to much for you as usual you know where the door is. --- End quote --- If you wanted to create a discussion thread about gaming addiction, then just do so. You weren't doing anyone any favors by pointlessly bringing in stereotypes and strawmen. That's not how you play devils advocate, especially when your question didn't make alot of sense to begin with. |
| necrosexual:
--- Quote from: Warmsignal on August 04, 2016, 10:44:29 pm ---Yes playing games can be addictive depending on the game. But more curiously I wonder if game collecting can be an addiction? I think it's more of a compulsive thing. --- End quote --- addictions come with compulsions heh. idk how collecting would be so much addiction, other than psychological, unless it's kinda like gambling? sure, you might NEVER PLAY THE GAME you just bought, but if you blind buy primarily, instead of looking at reviews, then it's kinda a gamble. "did i just waste my cash on a crap shoot or did i uncover a gem" is a fun game to play, could be considered a gamble. but i don't think so haha. other than any other thing which can be psychologically addicting, but then, i think it depends on the methods on how someone buys it, then you would sort it in a 'type' of addiction, rather than simply 'collecting' or we're (orderly) hoarders! |
| maximo310:
TL;DR of the thread: OP creates topic; posts are an entirely one sided argument. He accuses people of being emotional after making emotionally driven statements when others make better arguments against his position. |
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