It's one thing if manufacturers ADD some component that causes to act against your will. Then to me, that it's illegal and unethical. There's speculation to suggest additives are found in cigarettes, tv, and food to ADDICT you to, that wouldn't normally cause that to occur. However, do I have proof? No.
My line of thinking on games (or anything) is that it FITS our greatest 'feeling', whatever that may be. For video games, its a sense of accomplishment, however false that might be. The most addictive ones have great IN GAME rewards when great time is expended and great skill demonstrated. IF these same purported ADDICTS found a REAL life passion, then it wouldn't be called an ADDICTION and pointless lawsuits wouldn't be had. Instead, they'd be passionate, successful people. But they're not, so blame external sources for your internal conflict, right?
I could say I'm addicted to golf, right? I buy clubs, expensive ones relative to most golfers. Play several times a week. Even if it was 95% of my time, whether I was a pro or not, people wouldn't have a problem with it, even though its not a requirement to be social while playing golf. Provided SOCIETY colors it properly and slaps a stamp on it, the addiction is ok. Or it's a PASSION. But there isn't really any differentiation to me. Even business owners can be addicted to their passion, but normally b/c they bringing home the dough, providing jobs, and hopefully doing good for customers, no bones are made about it. One could also say such an addiction to WORK is unhealthy, since many people ignore their families and replace their lost presence with money. It also can result in overwork, stress, anxiety, bloodpressure problems, and health problems due to neglect of physical activity.
Addiction is not a bad THING, so long as its directed at something that BUILDS you up, not DRAGS you down. There are even people :::GASP::: addicted to the gym! Often times they resort to anabolic steroids, or have mental problems like Bigorexia, where guys think they are smaller than they actually are (I knew guys like this despite being over 225lbs). If the addiction/passion is your life and it builds you, its ok. Its even better if said addiction makes you say, a successful golfer, actor, or businessman. But if said addiction is...drugs, alcohol, or sex, well then you're screwed. Those habits IN EXCESS do no one any good. (Well sex in excess with 1 person, is ok, especially for the guy, but banging 10 chicks will inevitably have ramifications of problems some how.)
I believe its an addiction aligned with someones able passion or hobby that generates money which can lead to sucess. All famous businessman were far more "addicted" than any conventional employee can fathom. Video games for kids just give the kid a sense of accomplish and the ability to fantasize about being somewhere else. Often, its like playing a movie or book, but you get the role. Sure, it's a complete waste of time with really no redeeming values UNLESS you find a way to make money off it, but still, they are fun and life's about fun. It's retarded to see how people put blame down before realizing where it comes from and why.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070627/ap_on_hi_te/ama_video_game_addiction
A-Unit
My line of thinking on games (or anything) is that it FITS our greatest 'feeling', whatever that may be. For video games, its a sense of accomplishment, however false that might be. The most addictive ones have great IN GAME rewards when great time is expended and great skill demonstrated. IF these same purported ADDICTS found a REAL life passion, then it wouldn't be called an ADDICTION and pointless lawsuits wouldn't be had. Instead, they'd be passionate, successful people. But they're not, so blame external sources for your internal conflict, right?
I could say I'm addicted to golf, right? I buy clubs, expensive ones relative to most golfers. Play several times a week. Even if it was 95% of my time, whether I was a pro or not, people wouldn't have a problem with it, even though its not a requirement to be social while playing golf. Provided SOCIETY colors it properly and slaps a stamp on it, the addiction is ok. Or it's a PASSION. But there isn't really any differentiation to me. Even business owners can be addicted to their passion, but normally b/c they bringing home the dough, providing jobs, and hopefully doing good for customers, no bones are made about it. One could also say such an addiction to WORK is unhealthy, since many people ignore their families and replace their lost presence with money. It also can result in overwork, stress, anxiety, bloodpressure problems, and health problems due to neglect of physical activity.
Addiction is not a bad THING, so long as its directed at something that BUILDS you up, not DRAGS you down. There are even people :::GASP::: addicted to the gym! Often times they resort to anabolic steroids, or have mental problems like Bigorexia, where guys think they are smaller than they actually are (I knew guys like this despite being over 225lbs). If the addiction/passion is your life and it builds you, its ok. Its even better if said addiction makes you say, a successful golfer, actor, or businessman. But if said addiction is...drugs, alcohol, or sex, well then you're screwed. Those habits IN EXCESS do no one any good. (Well sex in excess with 1 person, is ok, especially for the guy, but banging 10 chicks will inevitably have ramifications of problems some how.)
I believe its an addiction aligned with someones able passion or hobby that generates money which can lead to sucess. All famous businessman were far more "addicted" than any conventional employee can fathom. Video games for kids just give the kid a sense of accomplish and the ability to fantasize about being somewhere else. Often, its like playing a movie or book, but you get the role. Sure, it's a complete waste of time with really no redeeming values UNLESS you find a way to make money off it, but still, they are fun and life's about fun. It's retarded to see how people put blame down before realizing where it comes from and why.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070627/ap_on_hi_te/ama_video_game_addiction
A-Unit
