Regarding Video Games (How much time, when to stop, etc.)

[RolandThompsonGunner]

Also, I think I can see myself totally giving this up in the future… maybe because during lent I was able to appreciate having a little bit of more time to doing somethings I wasn’t able to do previously such as thoroughly cleaning my room, the living room, etc. Though, if in the future, if my vocation allows, I think I would still be playing video games but not as competitive now or as seriously.

My opinion: treat it like any other hobby. It’s fine to enjoy it in moderation, but if it starts crowding out other things in your life, then you need to rein it in. Playing video games sometimes is one thing. Becoming a shut-in who hasn’t seen the sun in six months or interacted with another human being is not. Keep it in balance.

 

[1Lord1Faith]

There are plenty of games that have definite artistic value as stories.

Suit yourself. I think it’s a stretch to call videgames artful.

Things have progressed quite a bit from the days of Donkey Kong.

That’s sort of part of my point. They are very engrossing and addictive. They attract boys like moths to a flame. There are no warnings attached to these games. And there really should be. They are not suited for many people who cannot cope with them.

 

[CaptainPrudeman]

Zero. Zero time. It has no redeeming value whatsoever. Video games are the main reason boys don’t have any life skills. Put down the controller and never pick it back up. Put the console in the trash where it belongs.

I’m saddened, but not surprised, that such thinking still exists. All I can say is that I’ve connected far more over video games with my friends than other interests we have. I wouldn’t be who I am without them, and that isn’t a bad thing.

 

[Lucy_1]

Zero. Zero time. It has no redeeming value whatsoever.

People said the same thing about movies and the novel. Fun is a redeeming value

So, I have been struggling on how much time should a person exactly spend on video games.

I like to play video games. And I am a middle-aged woman.

• Make sure it doesn’t interfere with anything else that you have to do.
• Do other things in your free time as well.
• Stop before you wonder “is this too much?” Because at that point it’s no longer fun.

 

[RolandThompsonGunner]

Suit yourself. I think it’s a stretch to call videgames artful

We may just differ in our tastes, but what recent games have you actually played? Are you imagining all video games as mindless button mashing like Call of Duty or something?

 

[RolandThompsonGunner]

I like to play video games. And I am a middle-aged woman.

I like to play video games. I’m an adult with a lovely wife, a good career, and an active social life. The secret: I don’t play video games for hours on end, day in and day out.

 

[RolandThompsonGunner]

They are not suited for many people who cannot cope with them.

Sure, but I’m not arguing that some people don’t abuse video games, but that doesn’t make games inherently bad.

 

[CaptainPrudeman]

I like to play video games. I’m an adult with a lovely wife, a good career, and an active social life. The secret: I don’t play video games for hours on end, day in and day out.

It’s almost like they’re a form of entertainment which can profit or impoverish the user, depending solely on their use of the medium

 

[ClassicWaeve]

OH YES! Your third point I love it! I remember once when my friend and I played World of Tanks for an hour (this was my restricted period) that I felt like it was just not being fun anymore and I told my friend that my limit was up and I thank God for the opportunity. I will try to keep this in mind as much as I can!

 

[1Lord1Faith]

Sure, but I’m not arguing that some people don’t abuse video games,

It’s not about abuse. It’s about kids (almost always boys) being exposed to something that is potentially addictive and harmful without any recognition in the culture that such a thing is not uncommon.

 

[ClassicWaeve]

I am going to assume that your made your first sentence as not being a rude comment. Although, I think that, hopefully my assumption is right, 1Lord1Faith has seen the value in living life simply. Because, I feel like other activities such as biking, or sports in general, can be other ways that other relationships can grow and build character and memories. Although, this is not to say that your arguement is invalid just saying that 1Lord1Faith is just focused on being able to appreciate the simple things such as family, reading, board games, sports, etc.

 

[CaptainPrudeman]

There’s a difference between recognizing the value of certain hobbies and disparaging those you do not like.