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randome

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5. For those who see gaming as a 'way of life' instead of just, well, a game...

Reply to karpool (Original post)

Fri Jan 11, 2013, 03:36 PM

Jan 2013

...I would recommend some serious self-examination.

We've debated this issue many, many times already and I'm not trying to hijack your thread, but, seriously, there are people who spend the majority of their average day playing a game and think they are doing something worthwhile with their lives.

I understand the allure of the graphics and all but aren't there better things to do with one's life?

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Of course mass media has an influence on society. [View all] karpool Jan 2013 OP

I am pleased to be the first to recommend reading of your post. 1-Old-Man Jan 2013 #1

Can't imagine karpool Jan 2013 #2

bump karpool Jan 2013 #3

kick samsingh Jan 2013 #4

For those who see gaming as a 'way of life' instead of just, well, a game... randome Jan 2013 #5

No Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #6

Doesn't negate the fact that violent media is a root cause. karpool Jan 2013 #7

Not really Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #8

It's the combination karpool Jan 2013 #11

So get rid of the guns. Problem solved. Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #13

That won't happen and everyone knows it. randome Jan 2013 #16

because violent media aren't the problem Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #18

No one is saying that violent media CAUSES death. randome Jan 2013 #20

Less of an influence by far... Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #22

I agree. randome Jan 2013 #23

Tell me, is South Korea knee deep in blood? nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #14

Obsessive overconsumption is bad for you no matter what it is. nt rrneck Jan 2013 #9

Yes. randome Jan 2013 #12

I don't think it is specifically violent video games or movies however, we have a callous culture Follow The Money Jan 2013 #10

With the rise in video game playing over decades, we would expect to see a rise in violent crimes Follow The Money Jan 2013 #15

people can tell the difference between fantasy and reality 0rganism Jan 2013 #17

The All Or Nothing Game... KharmaTrain Jan 2013 #19

Major Media doesn't *report* public opinion... PoliticalBiker Jan 2013 #21