TheUn4seenHow times change. When I was young, it was understandable that kids played computer games, but for an adult to do it was something shameful - I mean, who would waste time on such childish pastime when you ought to be working your ass off for a pittance in order to put food on your family table? Nowadays adults who play games become celebrities.
I completely don't understand why anyone in their right mind would want to watch someone else play games (or enjoy sports for that matter), but I think it's a monumental accomplishment for the society to develop to a point in which productivity is not a concern and the whole society can exist around wasteful, pointless activities.

The cost of this is, of course, the complete devastation of the environment and any semblance of long-term viability of the whole economy, but in this brief period of time you can be a childish adult and call yourself a success.
As Michael Hopf said: "Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times." I'm glad I'm alive during the good times and won't be around when the next chapter comes.

kayjay010101Come off it..
Pointless people have been able to be utterly non-productive and yet become celebrities throughout time. This is not unique to "kids these days". Stop waving your fists at clouds.

MentalAcetylideFists? For all we know they could be stumps. However, he does have a point. Entertainment has become a top priority in our society. The cycle he mentions at the end is the same cycle that all past great empires have followed from their founding to their ending.

kayjay010101Come off it..
Pointless people have been able to be utterly non-productive and yet become celebrities throughout time. This is not unique to "kids these days". Stop waving your fists at clouds.

How times change. When I was young, it was understandable that kids played computer games, but for an adult to do it was something shameful - I mean, who would waste time on such childish pastime when you ought to be working your ass off for a pittance in order to put food on your family table? Nowadays adults who play games become celebrities.
I completely don't understand why anyone in their right mind would want to watch someone else play games (or enjoy sports for that matter), but I think it's a monumental accomplishment for the society to develop to a point in which productivity is not a concern and the whole society can exist around wasteful, pointless activities. The cost of this is, of course, the complete devastation of the environment and any semblance of long-term viability of the whole economy, but in this brief period of time you can be a childish adult and call yourself a success. As Michael Hopf said: "Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times." I'm glad I'm alive during the good times and won't be around when the next chapter comes.

TardianI absolutely disagree. I think this comment is just plain wrong ... incorrect. I think that gaming improves intellect and coordination. University gaming teams exist for a very good reason.

There is an abundance of evidence to prove my assertion. As the copy and paste Robot of TPU, I am happy to oblige.

TheUn4seenHow times change. When I was young, it was understandable that kids played computer games, but for an adult to do it was something shameful - I mean, who would waste time on such childish pastime when you ought to be working your ass off for a pittance in order to put food on your family table? Nowadays adults who play games become celebrities.
I completely don't understand why anyone in their right mind would want to watch someone else play games (or enjoy sports for that matter), but I think it's a monumental accomplishment for the society to develop to a point in which productivity is not a concern and the whole society can exist around wasteful, pointless activities.

The cost of this is, of course, the complete devastation of the environment and any semblance of long-term viability of the whole economy, but in this brief period of time you can be a childish adult and call yourself a success.
As Michael Hopf said: "Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times." I'm glad I'm alive during the good times and won't be around when the next chapter comes.

pat-ronerOh man, get of your high horse. Watching other people play games is no different than watching your older brother play games, or watching your preferred sports. I love the fact that people are supporting individuals doing what they love instead of supporting huge corporations with watching ad riddled TV.

Your take is so out of touch it insane

TheUn4seenThe thing is, I only said that I personally don't understand the whole idea, and I stand by this opinion. I -personally- never felt the need to watch someone else doing something interesting, and therefore am unable to understand this need. I absolutely don't care if other people like it (which they apparently do). I also did not imply any kind of superiority, so your notion of a "high horse" is needlessly defensive, to the point of suggesting come feeling of inferiority on your side, but that's really besides the point.

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