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- Yes, as long as he meets his obligations and isn't complaining about his place in life. A big part of life is being happy. If he meets his responsibilities. Can take care of himself and likes to blow off steam in video games.
Who the hell am I to say that's wrong? I used to do that quite a bit and only stopped because I wanted to radically shift my life which was going to require more of my energy. I haven't seriously played games in over two years.
I'm in a position now to where I can do that again now and it fit in with my life and I intend to lol. Plan to drop $1k into a nice gaming laptop, specialty headset, mouse and a 1 year subscription of World of Warcraft. It's going to be amazing lol.
Haven't done it yet tho. Putting it off to handle a few adulting matters. But I'm still gonna go out. Still have a dating life. Still going to travel. Still workout. Still work. Still experience life outside of it.
To me there's little difference between someone who reads for pleasure and someone who plays videogames. at least videogames require goal setting, accomplishments and community. Reading you're just tuning out from the world but for some reason we only judge video games0|10|0Is this still revelant? - No. Grown men should not.4|02|2Is this still revelant?
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- In my opinion, I think if he's making a lot of money off of it like pewdiepie, markiplier, or other reactors yes I think that's good for them and they can work from home from there cuz they're working and they're having fun at the exact same time. And I stay by this quote it says" do what you love not do it for the money"but if he just playing games and he has no job then he needs to get up and get a job while he can play on the game on the weekends or when he has time. Also my opinion I think if they are too much on the game and they only spend time on the game unless likely on his girlfriend or his boyfriend then he needs to get off the game in the game shouldn't be nowhere in the house.0|00|0Is this still revelant?
- No. Be a man.3|10|7Is this still revelant?
High five sis. These whiny excuses wanna be called men but want none of the responsibility
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49121- Sure. So long as they don't be consumed by it. Playing video games is a hobby and I'm all for people having hobbies. But there has to be balance.0|00|0
- Of course it is. I play video games on a fairly regular basis, it's a hobby for me, just the same as reading, writing, watching films and listening to music. It's not my only hobby by any means, I also perform improvised comedy (in the pre-Covid world at least), I've made short films, and I run a pretty popular social group in my city and co-run another national one. But video games are a fun way to spend time, and there are plenty of games out there that are specifically aimed at adults because of the content in them, whether it be violence, language, or sex.
The problem is when someone, adult or child, is playing video games to the detriment of their day-to-day life. If someone is spending 12 hours a day playing games and not working, only getting up to eat or use the toilet, and not bothering to form meaningful interactions with other people or try doing something else once in a while, then yes, that is a problem. But as part of a healthy life balance there's no difference between playing games for three hours or watching a fairly long movie or reading a book for three hours.0|01|0 - Yes, grown women too, otherwise they are boring (to me anyway).
Entertainment matters, no one sits there questioning whether or not an adult should spend a frequent amount of time watching tv, and yet video games are a superior form or entertainment because of the interactivity, but for whatever reason a few people think it's childish.
Most adult men either play video games, sports, or both, and want a girl who does also.
granted I personally hate sports because it's a repetative, boring waste of time that provides no mental stimulation and risks injury, but to each their own.
So I have a better question, do you think it's ok for a grown woman to be controlling or judgmental over other adult's choices in entertainment? Because I don't.0|00|0 - Do you think it's ok for an adult to watch TV regularly? Movies? Read? If the answer to any of those is "yes", then it's a yes for this one as well.
I really don't get why society looks down on video games as somehow being an "inferior" form of entertainment...
"You spend an hour before bed reading books? God, it's really time to grow up!" If you think that sounds ridiculous but not when it's about video games, then your intelligence level is medically worrying...0|00|0 - Absolutely 100% nothing wrong with this. It's a great stress reliever and away to escape from the world for an hour or few.
Most people still live a functional normal life and can juggle video games with obligations in the real world (work, family/relationships, chores). I think people that are addicted to videogames have a deeper underlying issue0|00|0 - What do you mean by regularly? If it’s something that he enjoys from time to time, that’s fine. If he spends all of his free time on it, that’s a bit annoying. If it gets in the way of his ability to spend time with people he cares about, or interferes with his productivity, that’s ridiculous.
An hour ish a day is fine. Past that I think it starts to get a bit unhealthy. And adults shouldn’t get mad and throw tantrums about losing either.0|00|0 - As long as important stuff is getting done and it's not causing problems financially or otherwise it's an ok addiction in my opinion.
There has to be a good mix of actual physical unwind and mental/virtual unwind. I don't want to be with a couch potato that only plays video games but playing video games isn't bad if in moderation. Even an hour or two a day as long as they are not a slob and get regular exercise I may even play the game with them.0|00|0 - It is okay as long as video games don't mess with their responsibilities as grown ups.
It is also important to remember not to make video games as the only meaning for their lives. Video games are just short term meaningless pleasures.
True meaning in life comes from having families, romantic partners, and friends.0|00|0"... responsibilities as grown-ups". Like settling that divorce with the vindictive ex-wife? Slaving away in a coal mine at a job that is likely to shorten your lifespan by 20 years? Being stuck in traffic-jams for hours on end every day in the sweltering heat? Having children who not only do not appreciate your efforts to raise them, but who are outright rebellious and have the government on their side? Mortgages, rent and debt in general?
Yeah thanks, but NO thanks! You can keep your "responsibilities", I would rather play a great (off-line) strategy game! :)@Yaaten
Most girls aren't vindictive or bitchy. Here's the thing, don't be stupid so that you won't choose a shitty bitchy girl for a wife. There's plenty of fine girls out there and they are mostly the majority.
"Slaving away in a coal mine at a job that is likely to shorten your lifespan by 20 years?"
That's why we go to College so we will have financially secure healthy meaningful professional white collar jobs that is harmonious with our personal lives and leisure activities like being a doctor, a computer scientist, an engineer, etc. Menial workers are losers if they don't work hard to go to College.
"Being stuck in traffic-jams for hours on end every day in the sweltering heat?"
That's a very small problem to endure for a very meaningful life full of friends, families, a wife, and a meaningful professional white collar job.
Also, most children aren't like that. Plus, the rebellious immature ones mostly mature and change once they reach early adulthood.
"Mortgages, rent and debt in general?"
That's why we go to College and work hard to get professional meaningful white collar jobs. Our professional white collar jobs will pay off those mortgages, rents, and debts in return.
Seriously, going to college is mostly and fundamentally the reason why we go to elementary and highschool. Why even go to elementary and highschool when you're just gonna end up as a menial worker?
"Yeah thanks, but NO thanks! You can keep your "responsibilities", I would rather play a great (off-line) strategy game!"
Let's see if you can still be happy in playing video games once you're in your 50s and above. Good luck on not feeling empty. Mostly, good luck on how you will feel about your whole existence in your death bed. Let's see if you can still put on a smile while playing video games on your death bed. Seriously man, try imagining those times. I dare you.You seem to be under the impression that "going to college" is a sure, guaranteed way to avoid winding up working at McDonalds. Well, no, it isn't. I went to "college" (for five years), and it hasn't helped me at all.
You also give me the impression you think that those engaged in manual labour are "losers". Well, they do the kind of work that simply has to be done, and there are very few who have what it takes to persist in those fields. I will readily admit I wouldn't want to do something dirty and dangerous, even if the pay was fantastic, so those who are both willing and able deserve our thanks and admiration, not scorn.
- Yes damn right it is.
If you have a job that potentially can result in a fair amount of stress or similar levels of braining. Then gaming is one of best and quickest way to reduce that stress, let your brain dump tons of thoughts.
as with all things, extremes are dodgy, however a few hours a day or maybe a full day session with mates and pizza is fine.
a huge number of people I know are devout gamers, some of older lot have played from day one and still going.0|00|0 - As long as it doesn't effect the rest of their life. It's like everything. Cycling is good for you and I really enjoy it. Sometimes I'll stay at the park all day. No one comes up to me and say that is immature. It's a difference of preference. My ex was addicted to the office. I didn't hate on her call it immature. It's what she liked and that's ok.0|00|0
- As long as you can balance the other aspects of your life that is important to you, it's fine. It's all about balance. Any hobby or job or even relationship can be bad for you if you don't have balance.
Gaming is a great stress buster and also nowadays a a great way to be social and meet new friends.0|00|0 - I don't give a rat's ass about video games, but I ain't here to judge. If you like them, enjoy! It's none of my business and no I don't think it's a bad thing for an adult to do. Anything that takes one's mind away from the shitshow going on outside the door is a good thing.1|20|0
- Yes , playing video games is equivalent to watching tv , Now if he is in a relationship and constantly ignoring his girl then that can be an issue and if he is lazy as shit then I can see why a girl would get upset but if he is only playing for a few hours after he worked all day and he is just relaxing then she shouldn’t say shit0|00|0
- Sure, but I also think it depends on the person. I think it’s a little more acceptable for me, a single 21 year old college student, to play for a few hours a day at the most, than my 30 year old brother-in-law who’s a husband and father to play til 3am and cause him to sleep in til 9-11 am sometimes.0|00|0
- Why wouldn't it be. I mean i used to be a gamer. But i just haven't found any game rhat has grabbed hold of me since WoW. Now when i look back on it a do see a lot of my life i spent slaying virtual dragons when i could have been slaying real ones. I had fun. I don't regret the time i spent. But i think i'm just done with that time of my life.0|00|0
- I don't like them myself, but I don't see why not. I mean, what's the difference between a night in front of the TV or a night gaming? At least gaming can be social, and it is far less brain-dead.
Or do you mean something more? Are there signs that this individual is playing games at the neglect of priorities, like, working, eating, taking proper care of themselves?0|00|0 - Obviously. Do you think it's "ok" to read books, watch TV or go to movies regularly? Then why the disparity with games?
Just because you have it in your head they are "kiddy," doesn't mean they are.
I think it's moronic and a waste of time to play golf. But there are people who find value in it and it's their thing. Just because I hate it, doesn't mean it's "wrong" for everyone.0|20|0I'm big on actual sports and things not done with a screen. Anyone can sit on their ass
"Actual sports" you say. Like what? Besides, even if you think that playing computer games involves "sitting on one's ass", so what? Why do you care? Many jobs require one to "sit on one's ass" as well you know. Will you criticise those as well?
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- Like with everything else in life, its perfectly fine in moderation. I mean its no different then sports or romance movies or tv in general, what have you, as long as its not all consuming or being used to distract you from other parts of your life, then its fine.2|00|0
- I mean... Games are just a hobby and a way to kill time and either relax or release pent up energy depending on the game. As long as they don't do what I do and use them as a way to escape from reality and do nothing but crave the fantasies within to keep themselves from having an existential crisis or overstep and commit the irreversible sin of suicide. ... I think I need to go see my therapist again.0|00|0
- As long as they are mature enough to balance gaming with their adult responsibilities, then why wouldn't it be? It's no different from some guys being 'car guys' and working on cars in their free time.0|00|0
"Adult responsibilities". Like what? Slaving away at some highly dangerous and/or stressful job for most hours of the day, and just to "feed the family"? Ha! No thanks!
If you don't grasp the concept of adult responsibility your haven't grown up. You need to take care of anyone or anything your responsible for, it might be only yourself. But responsibilities is something you kind of gather in life. It can be a pet, a family, a job, a girlfriend, a friend, a car, a house you name it and there comes a certain maintenance tasks to them. Adult responsibility is to put these task above anything else. Which is why you usually want low maintenance variants of each kind you just need but don't really care about.
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@Yaaten Doesn't necessarily have to be a dangerous job, but as an adult, if you have a job, you need to make sure you are able to get to said job on time, so you need to be able to know when to stop gaming for the night, so you are able to get up in the morning. You need to be able to remember to pay bills, keep your house/apartment/room somewhat clean, etc. Also, in general gaming shouldn't completely dominate your life, as this could be bad for your mental health. by the way this also applies to any female gamers, I don't want people to read this thinking I'm speaking about any of that 'gender-role' crap. I myself am a gamer, and even though I agree it can be fun to spend hours on end in a world much, much, better than the real one, there needs to be a balance.
- "regularly" is not the term I would use in this case. I drink orange juice "regularly", but it only take about ten seconds a day, and let's me swallow my pills more easily. If someone play games so ADDICTIVELY or FREQUENTLY or IN SUCH or TO THE EXCLUSION OF OTHER THINGS IN LIFE, THEN it becomes a social crutch or addiction and NOT a good thing.1|00|0
- I guess. It's not so much a kids thing as a generational thing. Some neighborhoods you see old guys playing cards - it's not like they played video games as kids and switched to cards when they got old.
so I don't see them as any worse than watching tv, playing board games, or wasting time on the internet.
however I do find it odd for people who are grown ups to define their identity by any of those things.1|10|0 - As long as it’s okay for me not to date those kinds of men ☺️2|10|5
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- I've been playing video games for 45 years. I made a living and retired during that time. I don't see why it's a problem.
For the record, my father would be 101 if he was alive. He is the one who got me started playing video games and played them himself.0|11|0I have a 67 year old friend who I can talk about games and stuff with (amongst other things of course), because he was always playing games with his son while he was growing up which is really cool.
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There are plenty of older gamers out there. Although there are obviously a lot more younger ones. Kids growing up in the 80s were the first wave who actually grew up playing games from a young age. Those guys would mostly be in their 40s now.
When computers came out in the mid 70s, a very small number of people like me started playing games on them. I think almost all gamers were adults then. Computers then were too complicated for kids to use easily. Plus the games were all text based, so you had to be old enough to read, write, spell, and have a reasonable vocabulary. You also had to take a lot of notes, draw complicated maps, etc. Young children would not have been able to do it.That’s very true. I recently discovered ‘Wasteland’ which is the precursor to the Fallout franchise and is text-based.
Although I like a good story more than fancy graphics, I think 8-bit side-scrollers are as old as I’m willing to go.
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I have Wasteland on a compilation CD of Interplay games. There are about 10 games on the CD. I've had it for years, but have never installed it or played any of them. Very likely it wouldn't run on my comp, not even with dosbox. GOG might have a version that will run on modern computers though.
I didn't really play much in the early days. In the early 80s I started playing a little more. I played the old Sierra games like King's Quest. Later I played Quest for Glory which I suppose would be called an RPG now.
I never got into the fast paced shooters and action games. I never did much "jumpy" games like Mario either. I played a little bit though. Like I played some of the old Apogee games like Crustal Caves which was a side scroller. Apogee was one of the most important and influential game companies, but I bet most people have never heard of them.
- As long as it's not interfering with their work, personal relationships, it shouldn't be an issue... Like with most things, it's a matter of finding that healthy balance between recreation and addiction. If it's interfering with work, or personal relationships, that's when it could become an Issue...0|10|0
- Absolutey! As long as it's not an obsession/addiction and gets in the way of you functioning like a regular human. Video games are a great stress reliever and help with your motor skills.
Fortnite is the exception. I don't know why I hate that game, but I do.0|10|0 - I don't see why not, as long as it doesn't stop them from doing what they do in terms of necessities, then why not?
How someone enjoys their free time is their own choice.0|00|0 - I don't mind it to a point...
Whatever he needs to decompress at the end of the day is fine with me... as long as it doesn't involve chasing other women !!!0|00|0What does that have to do with anything? Some games force the protagonist for "special scenes" but mostly you don't see anything (depends on rating) but in most games it's optional. However, it's a video game... it's not a real woman
- Yes, everyone has hobbies and things that they enjoy doing. As long as it's not getting in the way of more important things such as a relationship or his work.1|20|0
- Is it ok for grown women to spend money on shopping? It is a personal preference and hobby just like playing games is. As long as they are handling business and not neglecting family, there is nothing wrong with it. Same with women shopping. It is ok to go clothes shopping so long as your shopping does not cause financial strain on the family. It is all about balance.0|00|1
- Well as long as he's taking care of his other priorities. You know earning money and paying the bills.
I don't see anything wrong with playing games everyday.
Some people like to watch tv shows others like to play video games.0|00|0 - No I don't think it's ok. At a certain age it's time to grow up.3|00|10
sorry lady if growing up means one needs to give up things they enjoy then I guess im just never gonna grow up im gonna be the grandma/grandpas gamer friend
And at a certain age it's time "grow up" and abandon Twitter, Fakebook, Instafake, and all those other "social" media sites, but of course we all know why people who use them aren't criticised for doing so, and that is because most of their users are female. The hypocrisy is astounding.
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- Not regularly. I'll play video games daily to void the time to get to the next day, but if I had something more entertaining I'd be doing it.0|00|0
- Not if he's in a relationship. Guys tend to ignore their girlfriend or wife when they get really deep into the games.0|00|0
This is sooo true. My husband plays games and ignores me. It’s every day. Even when he is “with” me, he is on his phone. Our marriage is non existent and I’ve had to develop a complete life without him because of it.
Have you ever thought about playing with him? You may surprise yourself how fun it can be. Just ask him and google some party games, for example "a way out" is a prison escape game where you almost have to work together. Sounds perfect to spark up your marriage, no?
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- They are fun sometimes but I talk to much shit to be on there playing socom or gta with a bunch of kids... They are fine for a minute but its a very slippery slope into dorkdom1|00|0
I dont own a xbox or anything... but I'll fuck my buddys son up on some Mario kart
- I don't think there is anything wrong in playing video games unless you are obsessed with it so much that you stop living your normal life. It's a great medium to get refreshed and should be used for that purpose only.0|00|0
- Of course it’s okay - If the grown man has a job, a decent social life, future ambitions, works hard, stays active, then why not? Video games got a bad rap but they do require/develop analytical thinking.0|00|0
I don't have any of the things you list, but I still play computer games. Work hard? I would rather work smart. Future ambitions? Like what? Get married and having children? Screw that! :P A social life? What the hell for?
I mean you’re not wrong. I agree with your philosophy. I don’t think of marriage by a certain age. I’d rather stay at home playing a video game or reading a book than spending time with people who are either fake, envious, energy draining or all the above.
- Yes it's okay and his wife can play with him too and enjoy their time together...
As long as the man of the house is holding his full responsibilities and paying for the necessaties then there is nothing wrong...0|00|0 - Yes. It's escapism. And increasingly bonding and a social activity. I'd guess from your framing of the question that you do not agree.0|00|0
- It's okay as long as it doesn't affect their social skills and daily habits like personal hygiene, eating, working, running errands.0|00|0
- Yes, I find it ridiculous to stop someone from doing something they enjoy. As long as your bills are paid, and that isn't all you do, then some gaming time isn't going to hurt anyone. (Disclosure: I make video games, specifically for adults)1|00|0
- It's a decent way to relax at the end of the week or something. But not I'd that's all they ever do. Hell, I was blasting some mother fucking demons before work tonight. But if it gets in the way of productivity it's a real problem.0|10|0
Even like an hour or less a day don't think I'd have that big of a problem with it.
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Yeah, I think that's about where I draw the line. Same as watching that much TV a day.
so only one hour of gaming or tv🤔so what should you do then? after doing the chores laundry etc
@jspl90 If chores and sitting on your ass playing videogames is all you have in your life you are undatable. Which means it isn't my problem.
you are not answering me why is it so hard to answer a question😂 since you say only hour of tv or gaming according to you what is better use of time
@jspl90 Just because you lack the cognitive faculties to comprehend my answer doesn’t mean I didn’t give one. If you are going to speak to me, learn how to keep up. But for the sake of my own amusement, and to prove a point here is a simplified breakdown of my typical week. I work graveyard shifts, including my commute I am away from home from 9-13 hours a day. When I get home from work I have a quick breakfast, then workout. The duration of said exercise depends on what I am doing that day, Wednesday mornings I go hiking, which takes 2-3 hours. On Mondays I work on my core, that takes 30 minutes. Some days I attend class via Zoom, some days I do not. I then sleep for 4-6 hours because that’s all the god damn time I get. When I get up, I do homework or study, then have diner and leave for work. On my days off from work I catch up on sleep as much as I am able, take care of errands, do projects around the apartment, and either run, or play a game of D&D online with my friends.
curious how you are so fast to insult my cognitive capability🤔regardless of my skill with perception/insight.
so you never watch movies? those usually last more than an hour
so your d&d sessions last only an hour? just because I enjoy playing games with friends more than an hour does not mean It is all I do.@jspl90 You have already given me more than enough to make an assessment. I haven't sat down and watched a movie in months. And no, our games will typically go for around 4 hours. Once a week, which in case your mathematical abilities are just as poor as your literacy ones 4 is substantially less than 7.
@jspl90 How else would I amuse myself while constantly being spoken to by people like you?
- No age is too old to enjoy video games. There’s a very sweet and fun lady in her 80s playing video games like Skyrim on YouTube called Shirley Curry. So many people love her.
The trouble with video games is the same as any other fun activity, which is that some people let the fun distract them too much from their responsibilities. But that’s not the fault of whatever it is they’re doing for fun. Anyone responsible with their time has no reason to not be enjoying games of any kind.1|01|0Yeah she was worried, she couldn't see the release of elder scrolls 6 so the developers put her voice in the game. You probably already know this but to anyone else reading.. "isn't that one of the most wholesome things you've heard?"
- Funny question.
It would be in the same zone as:
"Is it OK for grown women to:
- Watch soap series and believe in em
- Hold hands with female friends
- Gossip
- Whisper stuff in ears of their female friends and go all giggly
- Eat candy/lots of sweets
And the list goes on and on.0|01|0 - as long as we get our business done... "regularly" is ok... but make sure our business is done... including school, work, makin love to the lady... priorities first Q u Q
my manager says OT isn't worth it to him... cuz he'd rather be lazy, but he has debt to pay off... i make a hearty chonk less than him, and i will take OT any time offered so far... and if i'm not working at the farm or OT on my day off, i'm working on my car... or doing errands... there is much to do0|10|0Totally agreed. I uninstall all my online multiplayer games at the start of each semester and occasionally play my offline games every now and then, typically to relax after taking an exam.
- Of course. Is it okay for grown men to read books? To watch movies? Of course, all things in balance. No one should spend too much time in any single activity, of course when work needs to be done.0|00|0
- You think it's okay for grown women to watch TV regularly? For old people to do puzzles or read fiction regularly? It's a fucking hobby and everyone benefits from having a one. If it doesn't hurt anyone it's not anyone's business. Don't hobby-shame.1|10|0
- I think if a grown man has a girlfriend or wife and he spends more time
with the video games than her, I feel she should make him aware of it2|00|1 - As long as It doesn't get in the way of important responsibilities.2|00|0
- Yea of course. Some people even make a living off of it.0|00|0
- As long as it doesn’t affect other aspects of his life and becomes a strain then idc0|00|0
- Dunno why it would be anyone else's business what a man does in his spare time.0|00|0
- What is wrong with video games? Personally I'd much rather be playing Settlers of Catan than Call of Duty. But finding two or three other people to sit around a table for about an hour is difficult when you work nights.1|00|0
- yes, as long as he knows i have needs too.
when i walk in his game room, wearing little or nothing, he had better Pause his game and "play" with me for while.0|20|1Word of advice, probably find a guy who doesn't play online multiplayers cause those can't be paused. Might help to know.
So it's all about you then. Why should he "play" with you? If the game is more interesting, he shouldn't.
- Yes I also feel it’s fine for grown women to play. I know I do 🙃1|10|0
- Isn’t a video game a hobby? It is a hobby just like any hobby. There is no problem indulging in a hobby regardless of one's age.0|02|0
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