Current Events > Let's settle this once and for all: are video games really a waste of time?

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ZannoL 05/17/21 10:28:42 AM #1:	Do you honestly believe they are a waste of time? Yes, they are a waste of time No, they are not a waste of time Do you honestly believe they are a waste of time? - Results (104 votes) Yes, they are a waste of time 24.04% (25 votes) 25 No, they are not a waste of time 75.96% (79 votes) 79 Vote and discuss. <cite>ZannoL posted [p:953996136] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote> Do you honestly believe they are a waste of time? Yes, they are a waste of time No, they are not a waste of time Vote View Results Do you honestly believe they are a waste of time? - Results (104 votes) Yes, they are a waste of time 24.04% (25 votes) 25 No, they are not a waste of time 75.96% (79 votes) 79 Show Voting Form Vote and discuss. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FabIe 05/17/21 10:29:57 AM #2:	Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. --- Play what you love and the damage will come. <cite>FabIe posted [p:953996170] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Njolk 05/17/21 10:30:00 AM #3:	The idea that we have to add value to a certain society is wrong There is nothing wrong with wandering, finding interesting things every day until you die <cite>Njolk posted [p:953996173] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>The idea that we have to add value to a certain society is wrong There is nothing wrong with wandering, finding interesting things every day until you die </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Squall28 05/17/21 10:30:41 AM #4:	FabIe posted... Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. --- You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. -Misattributed to CS Lewis <cite>Squall28 posted [p:953996192] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>FabIe posted... </cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThePieReborn 05/17/21 10:31:09 AM #5:	No, although there's never enough time to do all the nothing I'd like to. --- Party leader, passive-aggressive doormat, pasta eater extraordinaire! <cite>ThePieReborn posted [p:953996206] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>No, although there's never enough time to do all the nothing I'd like to. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kirbymuncher 05/17/21 10:31:50 AM #6:	undecided whether to answer this in the spirit of the question (no, they aren't) or the letter of the question (yes, but not really any more so than a bunch of other stuff) --- THIS IS WHAT I HATE A BOUT EVREY WEBSITE!! THERES SO MUCH PEOPLE READING AND POSTING STUIPED STUFF <cite>kirbymuncher posted [p:953996227] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>undecided whether to answer this in the spirit of the question (no, they aren't) or the letter of the question (yes, but not really any more so than a bunch of other stuff) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metal_Bug 05/17/21 10:32:02 AM #7:	Yes, but so is collecting stamps or whatever else people waste their time with. <cite>Metal_Bug posted [p:953996235] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Yes, but so is collecting stamps or whatever else people waste their time with. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solid_Seb 05/17/21 10:32:39 AM #8:	FabIe posted... Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. <cite>Solid_Seb posted [p:953996263] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>FabIe posted... </cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Compsognathus 05/17/21 10:33:35 AM #9:	No more than most hobbies. --- Gheb is my other account <cite>Compsognathus posted [p:953996297] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>No more than most hobbies. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skermac 05/17/21 10:34:10 AM #10:	Everything we do can be considered a waste of time by someone --- To the edge of the universe and back, endure and survive <cite>skermac posted [p:953996314] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Everything we do can be considered a waste of time by someone </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 05/17/21 10:40:42 AM #11:	I used to play a lot of video games. I never considered it a waste of time. I dont play as much these days though Not sure why. Ive been thinking of getting a Nintendo Switch. I need to do more research. <cite>ZannoL posted [p:953996529] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>I used to play a lot of video games. I never considered it a waste of time. I dont play as much these days though Not sure why. Ive been thinking of getting a Nintendo Switch. I need to do more research. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KiwiTerraRizing 05/17/21 10:43:34 AM #12:	Everything is a waste of time because were all insignificant and nothing we do matters. --- Trucking Legend Don Schneider! <cite>KiwiTerraRizing posted [p:953996620] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Everything is a waste of time because were all insignificant and nothing we do matters. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 05/17/21 10:44:07 AM #13:	Zac Efron doesnt game lol --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:953996641] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Zac Efron doesnt game lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DravenRainrix 05/17/21 10:47:05 AM #14:	They are a hobby. A hobby is a way to waste time you're not using otherwise that's why it's called spare time. The question is, is it a lesser way of wasting time in comparison to other hobbies? If someone plays video games for 50 hours, is that a lesser use of that time than someone who goes fishing? Jogging? Making pottery? --- Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah... Diddly do diddly do diddly do... <cite>DravenRainrix posted [p:953996734] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>They are a hobby. A hobby is a way to waste time you're not using otherwise that's why it's called spare time. The question is, is it a lesser way of wasting time in comparison to other hobbies? If someone plays video games for 50 hours, is that a lesser use of that time than someone who goes fishing? Jogging? Making pottery? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 05/17/21 10:48:28 AM #15:	everything we enjoy is a waste of time, everyone should be working 24/7 --- Life is just a journey from the maternity ward to the crematorium. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:953996780] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>everything we enjoy is a waste of time, everyone should be working 24/7 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 05/17/21 10:48:30 AM #16:	If you have something else you ought to be doing yes Else it doesn't really matter and just depends on what perception and stereotypes you want to collect --- "Why is ontology so expensive?" - JH [Is this live?][Joyless planet...] <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:953996781] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>If you have something else you ought to be doing yes Else it doesn't really matter and just depends on what perception and stereotypes you want to collect </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
3PiesAndAFork 05/17/21 10:50:14 AM #17:	DravenRainrix posted... They are a hobby. A hobby is a way to waste time you're not using otherwise that's why it's called spare time. The question is, is it a lesser way of wasting time in comparison to other hobbies? If someone plays video games for 50 hours, is that a lesser use of that time than someone who goes fishing? Jogging? Making pottery? Not if they enjoy it. --- @('_')@ <cite>3PiesAndAFork posted [p:953996832] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>DravenRainrix posted... </cite> <quote>They are a hobby. A hobby is a way to waste time you're not using otherwise that's why it's called spare time. The question is, is it a lesser way of wasting time in comparison to other hobbies? If someone plays video games for 50 hours, is that a lesser use of that time than someone who goes fishing? Jogging? Making pottery?</quote>Not if they enjoy it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChrisTaka 05/17/21 10:52:10 AM #18:	FabIe posted... Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. --- If Corona is so bad why not just make it illegal? thinking emoji <cite>ChrisTaka posted [p:953996893] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>FabIe posted... </cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 05/17/21 11:17:01 AM #19:	FabIe posted... Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. True. <cite>ZannoL posted [p:953997711] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>FabIe posted... </cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.</quote>True. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Srk700 05/17/21 11:42:02 AM #20:	No. Everyone needs downtime. Gaming isn't any different from other hobbies people may partake in during their downtime. Not to mention a small portion of people that are good enough at them (or entertaining enough) can have a career centered around playing them. <cite>Srk700 posted [p:953998549] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>No. Everyone needs downtime. Gaming isn't any different from other hobbies people may partake in during their downtime. Not to mention a small portion of people that are good enough at them (or entertaining enough) can have a career centered around playing them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hoggys2much 05/17/21 12:10:49 PM #21:	I am getting sick and fucking tired of people picking on video games. I could so easily ask the following: Is watching TV a waste of time? Is watching movies a waste of time? Is listening to music a waste of time? Is watching and/or playing sports a waste of time? Playing video games is not a waste of time. --- Lara Croft is the most gorgeous and greatest video game girl ever. Tomb Raider is the greatest video game franchise ever. <cite>hoggys2much posted [p:953999565] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote> I am getting sick and fucking tired of people picking on video games. I could so easily ask the following: Is watching TV a waste of time? Is watching movies a waste of time? Is listening to music a waste of time? Is watching and/or playing sports a waste of time? Playing video games is not a waste of time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 05/17/21 12:14:15 PM #22:	If the Pandemic proved anything, it was that gamers were right all along. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:953999686] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>If the Pandemic proved anything, it was that gamers were right all along.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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apolloooo 05/17/21 12:16:17 PM #24:	KiwiTerraRizing posted... Everything is a waste of time because were all insignificant and nothing we do matters. --- http://i.imgtc.com/iJyp6bF.png http://i.imgtc.com/ZBw36Qh.png Thanks for the peeps that made the pics <3 if i make typos it means i am on phone <cite>apolloooo posted [p:953999760] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>KiwiTerraRizing posted... </cite> <quote>Everything is a waste of time because were all insignificant and nothing we do matters.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 05/17/21 12:18:24 PM #25:	They are exactly as much of a waste of time as every other art form out there. --- CyricZ He/him <cite>CyricZ posted [p:953999846] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>They are exactly as much of a waste of time as every other art form out there. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 05/17/21 1:39:15 PM #26:	Majority voting no <cite>ZannoL posted [p:954002664] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Majority voting no </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 05/17/21 1:39:46 PM #27:	FabIe posted... Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. --- Common sense baked a funk cookie - some dude <cite>Smackems posted [p:954002677] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>FabIe posted... </cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJPurple 05/17/21 1:51:53 PM #28:	It depends on the person. I would say doing something you enjoy isnt a waste of time. --- Devil's Advocate <cite>SSJPurple posted [p:954003105] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>It depends on the person. I would say doing something you enjoy isnt a waste of time. </cite> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 05/17/21 2:55:25 PM #29:	FabIe posted... Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. Compsognathus posted... No more than most hobbies. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:954005375] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>FabIe posted... </cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.</quote> Compsognathus posted... </cite> <quote>No more than most hobbies.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 05/17/21 4:14:18 PM #30:	hoggys2much posted... I am getting sick and fucking tired of people picking on video games. I could so easily ask the following: Is watching TV a waste of time? Is watching movies a waste of time? Is listening to music a waste of time? Is watching and/or playing sports a waste of time? Playing video games is not a waste of time. Agreed. <cite>ZannoL posted [p:954008051] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>hoggys2much posted... </cite> <quote>I am getting sick and fucking tired of people picking on video games. I could so easily ask the following: Is watching TV a waste of time? Is watching movies a waste of time? Is listening to music a waste of time? Is watching and/or playing sports a waste of time? Playing video games is not a waste of time.</quote>Agreed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 05/17/21 4:15:14 PM #31:	They came for the gamers --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:954008093] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>They came for the gamers </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 05/17/21 6:16:55 PM #32:	Bumpy <cite>ZannoL posted [p:954012219] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Bumpy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 05/17/21 6:17:22 PM #33:	FabIe posted... Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:954012241] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>FabIe posted... </cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 05/17/21 8:12:30 PM #34:	Bump for more opinions <cite>ZannoL posted [p:954016144] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Bump for more opinions </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 05/18/21 5:42:55 AM #35:	Imagine being on a video game message board if you dont like video games. --- Bah weep grannah weep ni ni bon <cite>rexcrk posted [p:954029112] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Imagine being on a video game message board if you dont like video games. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cemith 05/19/21 6:58:05 PM #36:	FabIe posted... Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted. --- CE's resident Smash Player \|\| https://imgur.com/NXtuvJ8 "Friends don't let friends watch The Big Bang Theory" - mogar002 <cite>Cemith posted [p:954088966] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>FabIe posted... </cite> <quote>Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Naysaspace 05/19/21 6:59:05 PM #37:	Not a waste of time, unless you're playing for an obligation. i.e. "just to finish" or whatnot. If you are having fun, or socializing with others while doing it, its not a waste. --- Mark This Post For Moderation. <cite>Naysaspace posted [p:954089009] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>Not a waste of time, unless you're playing for an obligation. i.e. "just to finish" or whatnot. If you are having fun, or socializing with others while doing it, its not a waste. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 05/19/21 7:00:06 PM #39:	This is like asking if art and music are wastes of time --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:954089054] in Let's sett... [t:79463944]...</cite> <quote>This is like asking if art and music are wastes of time </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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