Poll: Do Video Games Cause Negative Effects In The People Who Play Them?

[haaxist]

Sorry, I had to change my ISU topic from Horror to Games in general. I want to know our thoughts on this topic. People are bombarded from all sides with the "facts" that ALL video games cause negative side effects in ALL the people who play them, i.e. they get more aggressive, they become addicted, they start to mistake fantasy for real life, their behaviour becomes unpredictable, etc. What I want to hear is your opinion on this. I want to hear from EVERYBODY, no matter what your opinion on this topic is. And, please, don't quote somebody and insult them unles you have a clear and concise argument that you can use to tell why you thought their points are invalid, in your opinion.

This forum suggests that video games are indeed quite harmful...

Please elaborate.

 

[DemonicVixen]

Funny as we discussed this in class the other day. As one lad pointed out, he loves violent games but knows its stupid and pointless to go out shooting/stabbing/setting fire to people.
Bit like i love the Saw movie/game but i know not to try it out even though it is so tempting.

 

[haaxist]

Sorry, I had to change my ISU topic from Horror to Games in general. I want to know our thoughts on this topic. People are bombarded from all sides with the "facts" that ALL video games cause negative side effects in ALL the people who play them, i.e. they get more aggressive, they become addicted, they start to mistake fantasy for real life, their behaviour becomes unpredictable, etc. What I want to hear is your opinion on this. I want to hear from EVERYBODY, no matter what your opinion on this topic is. And, please, don't quote somebody and insult them unles you have a clear and concise argument that you can use to tell why you thought their points are invalid, in your opinion.

This forum suggests that video games are indeed quite harmful...

Please elaborate.

The standard of reasoning and ability to put across points in a logical and instructive way is very low. There is so much flaming, needless offence taking, needless insulting, and questionable morality on display, and we have to assume that most are gamers. Actually, I meant it as a joke, though my criticisms stand, but they are equally applicable to most forums and most people -> suggesting, if anything, that gaming makes little difference, at least to the people one meets on the internet.

This is true. Some points I feel actually have merit, but others almost seem as if the person has been harmed by video games, while saying that they haven't. I probably should try and put some more rules up, but I really am interested to see what people have to say, even if it is inappropriate. Sorry if I didn't recognize it as a joke. I'm in "work mode". I didn't mean to come off as rude or arrogant or anything, I just wanted to hear your opinion on why this forum is an example of video games being harmful. Thanks for being a good sport.

 

[w-Jinksy]

only ones that play on emotions or fear, a videogame is interactive your part of it which makes it way scarier and involving than a film.

 

[GamingAwesome1]

No they aren't harmful. They're another form of entertainment. I don't hear people asking if movies are harmful.

I agree fully!

 

[orc33]

No they aren't harmful. They're another form of entertainment. I don't hear people asking if movies are harmful.

I agree fully!

agreed on that, except the fact that they can be harmful if someone throws them in your face

 

[haaxist]

This poll is now officially closed. You may still vote and comment, however any results after today will not be used in my paper.

Now that the official sounding crap is over with, thanks to everyone for helping out with this. Some of you may be quoted in the paper, if you are I will notify you, because if I don't that just seems rude. (This is why I said to not be too rude...) Anyways, thaks to all of you, and Happy New Years!

 

[Jedoro]

Are Video Games Harmful?Yes they are. In the hands of stupid people. Can we do something about stupid people? Yes we can. What? Kill the stupid people...or keep the stupid people from playing games. I like the first option better.

Win. I'd settle for removing laws that keep stupid people alive, though

OT: Killing millions of pixels definitely helps me to relax after a day at school/work

 

[Sevre]

Some people have genuine problems which aren't helped by video games.

 

[Kajt]

Games are like knives. Most people look at a knife and say "I can cut my food up with this", but theres always some stupid people who look at it and say "I could stab someone with this. Awesome!".

Agreed. Depends on who it is that's playing.