BBC...You Card, You!

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/panorama/hi/front_page/newsid_9254000/9254599.stm
Recently came out, and it pains me to see this.
Come on, guys! It's been at least 20 years since the arcade, so there's no excuse to call gaming an addiction!

This saddens me, what about you?

 

[Dirzzit]

Well some people are addicted to games, it's BBC they will have some sides supporting gaming. Chill out, it's all good.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

Well some people are addicted to games, it's bbc they will have some sides supporting gaming. Chill out, it's all good.

How much do you want to bet that now millions of old ladies will nod in agreement to this?
And yes, I undrstand that some games really ARE addicting, but it's up to the person to play the game, and not the game itself, forcing him.

 

[Sneeze]

I meant to watch this but was occupied by Radio 1 at the time... heh.

I'll catch it on iPlayer sometime, assuming it's up there then proceed to rage, likely.

 

[bulbasaur765]

Not really a surprise. As long as the ratings are high, its not gonna change.

 

[Sacman]

Come on just let him play his games... at least he isn't a raging WoW stereo type...<.<

 

[GeneralFurby]

I watched the show, but in almost all cases it seemed to me more that it was bad parenting being the core issue rather than the games. Parents didn't know what their kids were playing, didn't know WoW was online, didn't notice child had been up all night? Bad parents. Make the effort with your kids and they will turn out fine.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

I don't get what bothers you, the guys addicted to a game. That seems pretty clear.

Games can be, and are, addictive for people.

Well people can and do get addicted to gaming and personally I thought it was surprisingly even handed. It's only proper that we examine new forms of entertainment and technology carefully, especially ones as popular as gaming.

Come on just let him play his games... at least he isn't a raging WoW stereo type...<.<

Guys, Guys, I understand that they don't mean any harm, but this can be mis-interpreted, and then a S***storm will rise.(or any other type of storm where people look at gamers as junkies, and frankly, I started this thread because I'm surprised that the BBC did this)

 

[lacktheknack]

Well some people are addicted to games, it's bbc they will have some sides supporting gaming. Chill out, it's all good.

How much do you want to bet that now millions of old ladies will nod in agreement to this?

This bothers you why?

I mean, don't we all nod in agreement when useless survey number eleventy billion saying that games don't cause violence? Same damn thing.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

Well some people are addicted to games, it's bbc they will have some sides supporting gaming. Chill out, it's all good.

How much do you want to bet that now millions of old ladies will nod in agreement to this?

This bothers you why?

I mean, don't we all nod in agreement when useless survey number eleventy billion saying that games don't cause violence? Same damn thing.

It bothers me because they will likely do another episode on this and generalise gamers(or interactive media(ers)) as WOW addicts.

 

[MrGalactus]

Gaming addiction does exsist.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

Well some people are addicted to games, it's bbc they will have some sides supporting gaming. Chill out, it's all good.

How much do you want to bet that now millions of old ladies will nod in agreement to this?
And yes, I undrstand that some games really ARE addicting, but it's up to the person to play the game, and not the game itself, forcing him.

starve to death in front of their PC's

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Wow.
Let's hope that the BBC doesn't catch wind of this or we are going to be shunned.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

Gaming addiction does exsist.

I am aware of that, but Panorama are likely to generalise everyone who plays games as addicts.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

I don't get what bothers you, the guys addicted to a game. That seems pretty clear.

Games can be, and are, addictive for people.

Guys, Guys, I understand that they don't mean any harm, but this can be mis-interpreted, and then a S***storm will rise.(or any other type of storm where people look at gamers as junkies, and frankly, I started this thread because I'm surprised that the BBC did this)

Mis-interpreted? Are you sticking up for people addicted to WOW? Why?

People should see this, and hopefully keep their children/friends from going overboard. Some people are junkies for games, and junkies for all kinds of other things. I see no reason to surprised at BBC for this. Actually, good for them.

I see both sides of the arguement, but makes me worried is the generalisation that comes after this, you know how narrow-minded some people will get.
I'm not blaming the bbc, but, since they stand as a large, well know brioadcasting corp. then people will only believe that ANYONE who plays games is an addict.

 

[lacktheknack]

I mean, don't we all nod in agreement when useless survey number eleventy billion saying that games don't cause violence? Same damn thing.

No its not. It annoys me when people claim that there are literally no downsides to gaming.

Claiming games cause violence is stupid because it is unfounded. Claims that people can get addicted to games just like everything else is not.

How's this addressed to me? I'm very thoroughly aware of the downsides of gaming... (glares at half-finished homework)

 

[MrGalactus]

Gaming addiction does exsist.

I am aware of that, but Panorama are likely to generalise everyone who plays games as addicts.

Oh yeah, definitely. It's still seen as abnormal outside the gaming community, and outsiders will always try to explain why gamers find games entertaining. It's a natural thing, the drive to explain what one des not relate to.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

I mean, don't we all nod in agreement when useless survey number eleventy billion saying that games don't cause violence? Same damn thing.

No its not. It annoys me when people claim that there are literally no downsides to gaming.

Claiming games cause violence is stupid because it is unfounded. Claims that people can get addicted to games just like everything else is not.

Gaming addiction does exsist.

I am aware of that, but Panorama are likely to generalise everyone who plays games as addicts.

Care to back that claim up somehow? It sounds to me like you just hold a bias towards anyone who says something remotely negative about gaming. Not everybody who is concerned about the downsides of video games is out their to get gamers.

I wrote that wrong. The people who belive that ALL games cause addictions are likely to justify their opinions by watching this and spread the word, like a game of chinese whispers, and in the end MORE people are going to be against games.

 

[pyrosaw]

Not really a surprise. As long as the ratings are high, its not gonna change.

Exactly what I would say.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

I mean, don't we all nod in agreement when useless survey number eleventy billion saying that games don't cause violence? Same damn thing.

No its not. It annoys me when people claim that there are literally no downsides to gaming.

Claiming games cause violence is stupid because it is unfounded. Claims that people can get addicted to games just like everything else is not.

How's this addressed to me? I'm very thoroughly aware of the downsides of gaming... (glares at half-finished homework)

I guess I misread your post then, but my claim still stands (about some gamers being biased and ignoring everything that can be bad about games).

I know that there can be downsides to games. What makes me worried is the fact that people are going to exploit these downsides and will justify the fact that games turn you into an addict.

 

[newwiseman]

The point is many things can be addictive, not just chemical things. Gambling, drugs, and alcohol are the big three.

IE. I drink but I'm not addicted to alcohol, I play games but I haven't lost my job because I was at home playing WoW. I love sex but I won't abandon my responsibilities to find a lady to fu... have sex with. I like to play cards and maybe end up minus $20 but I won't empty my wallet or mortgage my house in order to keep playing.

Studying the reason behind addiction helps others from becoming hooked, it's not like games will ever be out lawed, they're not crack, you won't die from withdrawal if you stop playing, and there is no shadowy black market trying to get you to play.