Are computer games ruining peoples lives?

[BrandonP]

My research paper for senior year was about the effects of video games on the brain and the correlation that has with violent crimes. It's very interesting the articles that come up when you research that. Yes, video games not played in moderation will effect your lifestyle, but that is why there is moderation.

 

[Katherine]

it can absolutely ruin lives, depends on the person. some people take it overboard and it's just crazy. spending a lot of time on the computer isn't good either, some people have 100+, 200+ days gametime which is sickening

 

[veelaskez]

Everything in moderation.

Gaming, fine. Gaming 24/7. No.

Spending a bit of money? Fine. Spending more than you can afford? No.

As long as it isn't affecting your health/general well being I don't see a problem with online gaming.

I totally agree with this, i'm pretty sure that anything in excess is bad for your health, you can learn alot, i mean A LOT from this kind of forums, reading and knowing when to spend money without a excess.

 

[Iklystu]

Yeah i get ruined from 7 years and now im 18 all time i play computer games

 

[kushl9ve]

It probably can ruin people's lifes but you should know when to stop

 

[Dracon]

Firstly, i know this website is orientated towards internet games. Secondly its 3 am so if this is sketchy don't hesitate to pic up on it.

I have a friend. He was rich, well his dad was, they had a nice house here and in Germany, nice cars, went to private school and a boat. I remember one time though, when his dad showed me his credit car statement. It was a bloody long list of 20 quid here and there, on a facebook game. It added up to something like £2500 which is mad, however they were rich and had plenty of money to spare, so it was resolved.
Another friend spent £1000 on runescape. They were not so rich however, and his parents spent most of their money on school fees, so you can imagine how angry they were. I can never really talk to that guy because he is closely guarded by his parents now, and if he spends any money all hell breaks loose.

Anyway, I know there are so many pages that discourage using a computer and video games, but how bad are they in reality. I have learnt a lot from runescape, and my dad (who is a broker) tells me that trading in runescape isn't that much different from the real world, so people are pretty much getting training for broking out of a game.

Runescape does also take up a lot of time. If i were to spend all my hours studying instead of playing runescape then i would be, A) a sad nerd with no friends but B) immensly clever with 13 A* GCSES (I didn't do badly in them, in fact i have done pretty well ). This leaves me to the point where i say, i know runescape is about having fun etc but eventually it does take a lot more of your life than you think, and do you think it was worth it?

Personally, i believe that it was not, because I would much rather have spent more time with my family at the time and do my homework to a much better standard, however it is now in the past, and all I can change is the future. Give it some thoughts and post below

Internet gaming, good or bad?


EDIT: Also, computer games are unhealthy physically as well, for example as soon as i got more active i dropped a few pounds which has to be a good thing? (no i do not weigh 50 stone lel)

Those examples aren't typically of the majority of the population. Most people do just fine moderating themselves.

 

[honeyview]

addiction to comfort is what ruins peoples lives.

 

[Spyder69]

Eh... i'm sort of on the fence.

I grew up with them, so I obviously enjoy them. However, it's one of those things where we all have to grow up at some point and have to realize that sitting in front of a computer playing video games is a complete and utter waste of time. I've played BC2/BF3/4 competitively, those were honestly some of the most fun years of my life. Hours on end spent with the same group of people and hundreds upon hundreds of clan battles. At the time I don't think it was a waste or ruined my life in any way. Now i'm a bit older and priorities change in life and childish things need to be put aside. Work, family, etc, "shit happens" in life. I sold my PS4 and both PS3's. I was actually considering going to PC to game there and was about to drop cash on a build, and pretty much two days ago I realized "what an utter fucking waste of time this is." So I just got a relatively good laptop for work and RS among other things.

Casual gaming is separate, it shouldn't and generally doesn't interfere with your way of life.

Long story short, they can ruin lives, but people need to realize when it's time to grow up. (this opinion is entirely separate from those who got lucky and actually make a living off it though)

 

[Dunsford]

Ruined my life back in secondary school, year 8/9ish.
Throughout primary school I was if I say so myself one of the more popular kids, and I was even in secondary up to year 8/9 where I was at first skipping opportunitys to go out with friends and do stuff out of school purely so I could game, mainly xbox back then.

Then I was literally skipping school which ofcourse is bad.
When I left secondary and tried getting onto various college courses then it sort of sunk in that I had wasted so much time gaming and not enough time studying for the grades I needed.
I guess it worked out ok, a few months after I gave up with college i started working full time doing Road painting which I actually enjoy, obviously no education needed, although maths is a bonus which I was always 'good' at.

TL;DR gaming is bad.
@op trading on runescape has nothing to do with whatever your dad does, merching might.

 

[Liams Gold Mart]

It's a debate that goes round in circles as there's so many things to consider.

I think both, yes and no, for many reasons.

Some people use games as "escapism" which I believe has more negatives than positives.

 

[KingRunescapeBuyer]

I don't think they do, its really how much you play thow you can chose to take a break at any time.

 

[DylanRS]

Everything in moderation.

Gaming, fine. Gaming 24/7. No.

Spending a bit of money? Fine. Spending more than you can afford? No.

As long as it isn't affecting your health/general well being I don't see a problem with online gaming.

Agreed. Play games controllably

 

[arontayn]

Response to OP: If I had kids I would have them play Runescape as a direct substitute for school. I graduated 2 years early, school didn't teach me jack-shit, but Runescape taught me a lot. One of many valuable things it taught me is that effort equals success in many instances.

 

[Quorial19]

yes. i dropped out to play video games

 

[l0llyp0pst3r]

Its all about control. If its a means for relaxing not at all. If it takes over your life then definitely

 

[Wub to craft]

To answer directly to your question, yes computer games ARE ruining many peoples lives.

 

[Dil]

At the imminent end, one will realize the countless hours played were a waste of life. I am at the final stage of this, and oh boy, do I regret it.

 

[c00l84]

In a way, yes only if you know how to control yourself.

 

[Skilldoc19]

yes. i dropped out to play video games

How did that go?

 

[Baeza]

It's 50/50

Most Young people use it for games/pleasure

While others use it for intelligence!! But that is less of the percents of people who use it for gaming/pleasure/Entertainment