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~Pawnie~ · 03-19-2007, 04:47 PM

Hmmm righty,thanks for your opinnions,I'm working on a school project about the Gaming Drug

TheWiseGuy · 03-19-2007, 04:52 PM

honestly i think gaming could be sort of like a drug...think about it.....when your bored you play games....when your upset and wanna take your mind off the topic you play video games(well at least i know i do)....when your with your friends you play multiplayer games...and with drugs...you usually start doing them with friends...when your upset and addicted u use drugs lol....so they are pretty similar

cyber7chink · 03-19-2007, 05:28 PM

Gaming can be easily addictive.

Especially to someome who already have mental and social problems.

The worst case is for a co-dependant person. Since partying and guilds are a big involvement with gaming, for a co-dependant person, they can get the attention they lack in reality.

Thats basically what it comes down to, what you lack in your real enviroment. Most of the time, its the "social click", that you cannot find. Either you dont fit in with a certain crowd, or your in an enviroment that lacks the interests you want/need.

This new "addiction" has been getting noticed more and more. In Korea, they are enforcing many types of rules in the work enviroment to stop this addiction. They have noticed its lowering the productivity of workers. In the US, there are schools that are enforcing rules that prohibit any type of game interaction during school hours.

Trisomy was trying to compare gaming to TV. In reality, TV has not changed since cable and satelite came out. Where gaming has changed and flourished many times in just the past 5 years alone. You cant really compare TV to gaming.

With one, you watch the story unfold with no interaction involved. The other, you are involved and control the storyline, somewhat.

Right now, its still a new addiction, but it will become a big epidemic. Later down the line, I foresee certain media groups (film and TV related) lobbying for rules and laws against the gaming industry. Why? The gaming industry is stealing their target audience.

How far will it go? As long as the gaming industry improves and evolves, the addiction will become worse and worse.

Afro-American's post is a perfect example of what I was talking about previously.

As for what cinderboy said in his first post...... "Putting the blame on peer pressure, influences, etc are just bullcrap", this is incorrect. Studies have proven that peer pressure is the #1 cause of almost all addictions. Even gaming. The main reason for this goes back to what I said before. It relates to co-dependancy. Its been proven that the younger you are, the more likely that you will become co-dependant. That co-depedancy will relate to peer-pressure and the "band wagon" effect.

Also, you have to blame the hype for these addicitons, as-well. With advertising like "8 million play it!",or "You can become the hero like many others.", its obvious what will happen. You can see the effect of this everywhere. Even in these forums.

"I play it cause 8 million play it."........ is one of the best examples of what I am trying to say.

Onii-San · 03-19-2007, 07:46 PM

Tv still seems to be drug like.

We turn on Tvs without even thinking.

Gaming doesn't seem to be a drug. There is nothing appealing about the games I play, I just hate doing important things.

I need to discipline my self. =[

spiritorange · 03-19-2007, 07:56 PM

In my opinion i don't see how you could ever get addicted to a game besides maby the 1st day or two. Hell i've played games for about 4 years and have never got addicting to a game to the point where i cant get up and do something else. Besides the 1st day or two a game tends to become boring to me and i only stick with it if i like the game.

BabyXSoap · 03-20-2007, 12:51 AM

just talk to this guy..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=K8hfK3RQs2g

nzrock · 03-20-2007, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trisomy

When T.V. came out everyone was like OMFG DRUG Stay away evil. Wait a couple years the craze will chill down and it will become as normal as T.V.

lol yep, was so like a drug back then...watching tv drama and action movies lol

Mr. First Name Basis · 03-20-2007, 12:58 AM

Drugs are defined as something that has no benefits whatsoever towards yourself or others. Games improve hand-eye coordination. Not a drug. =)

Deimos · 03-20-2007, 01:19 AM

any addictive substance that generates dependency in the consumer can be called a dangerous drug.

Gaming is a drug, same as television, music and all the REAL drugs. Anything can be addictive but that doesnt mean that its bad. Just because someone likes to play alot of games or watch alot of tv doesnt instantly mean they have some kind of deep seated neuroses. The media today just reads too much into things.

The rules for eating healthy etc and all that crap apply to most things: Everything in moderation.

cyber7chink · 03-20-2007, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. First Name Basis

Drugs are defined as something that has no benefits whatsoever towards yourself or others. Games improve hand-eye coordination. Not a drug. =)

And can cause carpal tunnel, which is not a benefit.

But in truth, the topic is talking about games being addictive.

Let me ask you something. In psycology, they consider sex as a drug to a nympho. How can this be, since sex has benefits?

03-19-2007, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheWiseGuy OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Onrpg Posts: 4,641 Reputation: 82	honestly i think gaming could be sort of like a drug...think about it.....when your bored you play games....when your upset and wanna take your mind off the topic you play video games(well at least i know i do)....when your with your friends you play multiplayer games...and with drugs...you usually start doing them with friends...when your upset and addicted u use drugs lol....so they are pretty similar __________________

03-19-2007, 05:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
cyber7chink OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Missouri USA Posts: 8,910 Reputation: 138	Gaming can be easily addictive. Especially to someome who already have mental and social problems. The worst case is for a co-dependant person. Since partying and guilds are a big involvement with gaming, for a co-dependant person, they can get the attention they lack in reality. Thats basically what it comes down to, what you lack in your real enviroment. Most of the time, its the "social click", that you cannot find. Either you dont fit in with a certain crowd, or your in an enviroment that lacks the interests you want/need. This new "addiction" has been getting noticed more and more. In Korea, they are enforcing many types of rules in the work enviroment to stop this addiction. They have noticed its lowering the productivity of workers. In the US, there are schools that are enforcing rules that prohibit any type of game interaction during school hours. Trisomy was trying to compare gaming to TV. In reality, TV has not changed since cable and satelite came out. Where gaming has changed and flourished many times in just the past 5 years alone. You cant really compare TV to gaming. With one, you watch the story unfold with no interaction involved. The other, you are involved and control the storyline, somewhat. Right now, its still a new addiction, but it will become a big epidemic. Later down the line, I foresee certain media groups (film and TV related) lobbying for rules and laws against the gaming industry. Why? The gaming industry is stealing their target audience. How far will it go? As long as the gaming industry improves and evolves, the addiction will become worse and worse. Afro-American's post is a perfect example of what I was talking about previously. As for what cinderboy said in his first post...... "Putting the blame on peer pressure, influences, etc are just bullcrap", this is incorrect. Studies have proven that peer pressure is the #1 cause of almost all addictions. Even gaming. The main reason for this goes back to what I said before. It relates to co-dependancy. Its been proven that the younger you are, the more likely that you will become co-dependant. That co-depedancy will relate to peer-pressure and the "band wagon" effect. Also, you have to blame the hype for these addicitons, as-well. With advertising like "8 million play it!",or "You can become the hero like many others.", its obvious what will happen. You can see the effect of this everywhere. Even in these forums. "I play it cause 8 million play it."........ is one of the best examples of what I am trying to say. __________________

03-19-2007, 07:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Onii-San Lives in City of Zeroes Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 642 Reputation: 10	Tv still seems to be drug like. We turn on Tvs without even thinking. Gaming doesn't seem to be a drug. There is nothing appealing about the games I play, I just hate doing important things. I need to discipline my self. =[ __________________ "Thank goodness I have W-Blue Sky lives."

03-19-2007, 07:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
spiritorange Baby Bowsers Soiled Diaper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 700 Reputation: 39	In my opinion i don't see how you could ever get addicted to a game besides maby the 1st day or two. Hell i've played games for about 4 years and have never got addicting to a game to the point where i cant get up and do something else. Besides the 1st day or two a game tends to become boring to me and i only stick with it if i like the game. __________________

03-20-2007, 12:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
Mr. First Name Basis Lothia's Lurker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Distant Future Number of Victims: Countless Infractions: 4/9 (6) Posts: 3,787 Reputation: 71	Drugs are defined as something that has no benefits whatsoever towards yourself or others. Games improve hand-eye coordination. Not a drug. =) __________________

03-19-2007, 04:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
~Pawnie~ Bongo Crazy Kong Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 222 Reputation: 10	Hmmm righty,thanks for your opinnions,I'm working on a school project about the Gaming Drug

03-20-2007, 12:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
BabyXSoap A Shrubbery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yankee stadium, hitting Homers Posts: 806 Reputation: 10	just talk to this guy.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=K8hfK3RQs2g

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