"It's just a game...."

[SyphonX]

Depends on the subject in question, and what people are arguing about exactly. If the argument consists of, "Man I wish they would implement so-and-so because the game would be much better, since I enjoy spending my time with it, it's really starting to get on my nerves, and I wish they would do it soon." - Then that's a pretty valid argument, worth arguing over.

However, if the subject is, "My life is severely affected by so-and-so feature/bug and all I am is pissed off all day about it, and I'm in a fit of rage and want to cut myself, etc, etc." Then "It's just a game", may 'just' apply here..

 

[lacktheknack]

I just lost The Game.

YOOOOOOOOUUUUU BIIIIIIII-

I just lost The Game.

I heard Lost: The Game wasn't very good.

I like you.

 

[mchoueiri]

I mean it is a cop out answer but sometimes it does make sense because some fights about gaming can get really stupid so it's just a game makes sense.

 

[KeyMaster45]

If you ever, have the urge to view a setting where telling someone "it's just a game" will result in an all out flame war I direct you to the offical WoW PvP and class forums (or hell just the WoW forums in general) where it's a constant stream of /nerd rage QQ about how X class is overpowered and needs to be nerfed, or how Y class is to underpowered and needs to be buffed. Honest to god I don't see how blizzard gets any meaningful feedback out of that shit-storm of spam they call a forum.

 

[Blueruler182]

I just lost The Game.

YOOOOOOOOUUUUU BIIIIIIII-

I just lost The Game.

I heard Lost: The Game wasn't very good.

I like you.

I like me too.

 

[Warforger]

I don't understand, usually whenever I encounter it is when people are getting psychotic over it, like shouting or crying or banging at stuff like this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq6IFNWLR4k

 

[chozo_hybrid]

I usually reply with a similar statement about something they love, with my Dad, it's sports.

I tell him when he gets annoyed at the All Blacks losing "It's just a game." and he goes mental...

 

[Doctor VonSexMachine]

I think it's a valid response if someone is losing all perspective. Yes, you get to ***** about a bad game and wish pain on the developers. Yes, you get to be angry at seemingly impossible tasks or noobs. However, if it's interfering with your ability to lead a normal life (i.e. skipping work to play a game...frequently) then people need a reminder.

It's my hobby and I may spend hours a day on it, but in the end it's just my hobby - it's just a game.

 

[Omikron009]

"It's just a game" is usually used as a cop out by people who want to state their opinion but not back it up.