3,999 [V_KNG] Herr_Reitz Beta Testers 13,205 posts Report post #1 Posted April 3, 2017 The WHO (no, not Tommy's WHO) has classified video gaming as a mental disorder the World Health Organization also refers to Gaming Disorder as “recurrent gaming behavior”. Interestingly enough, the whole concept of playing video games is to do so in a recurring manner, although never in an excessive capacity. There is a severe lack of understanding of how video games work, by the look of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
370 MexicanPanda Beta Testers 1,529 posts 1,148 battles Report post #2 Posted April 3, 2017 "Or as they're known in Glasgow, who?" =P But I do wonder if anyone actually listens to what the WHO says, or if they just say stupid stuff to grab some attention for a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,661 Macabe Alpha Tester, Members, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 12,413 posts Report post #3 Posted April 3, 2017 Is this a joke? Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,373 [INTEL] CapnCappy Members 3,265 posts 6,614 battles Report post #4 Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Misleading article is misleading. Clearly the WHO is just relabeling "XXXXXX addiction". They actually use the exact same wording for "gambling disorder". They just find/replace gambling for gaming. Edited April 3, 2017 by CapnCappy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,999 [V_KNG] Herr_Reitz Beta Testers 13,205 posts Report post #5 Posted April 3, 2017 Hey... they have to do something to remain topical and obtain further funding from governments around the world, right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,929 _Sarcasticat_ Beta Testers 19,049 posts 8,131 battles Report post #6 Posted April 3, 2017 Is this a joke? Lol Happy late April Fools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,521 [WOLF7] awiggin Members 12,620 posts Report post #7 Posted April 3, 2017 It's called Obsessive/Compulsive behavior, and it's a common issue in today's society.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
139 Sethanas Members 739 posts 7,780 battles Report post #8 Posted April 3, 2017 It's called Obsessive/Compulsive behavior, and it's a common issue in today's society.... You aren't born into apathy.... Be obsessed, nothing else can make you great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,521 [WOLF7] awiggin Members 12,620 posts Report post #9 Posted April 3, 2017 You aren't born into apathy.... Be obsessed, nothing else can make you great. It's not obsession in and of itself that is the issue, it's the level and focus..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,094 [LRM] AphelionMarauder [LRM] Members 3,004 posts 13,225 battles Report post #10 Posted April 3, 2017 The media just don't know how the internet really works because they are to busy choking on Twitter cancer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
523 [HINON] Admiral_Franz_von_Hipper Members 2,136 posts 5,764 battles Report post #11 Posted April 3, 2017 I hereby classify the WHO as a Detriment to Global Wellness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,693 [FOXEH] BladedPheonix Alpha Tester 6,885 posts 22,230 battles Report post #12 Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) guess we can all file this under the "fake news" section eh? anyone else old enough to remember when new networks were constantly trying to label video games as gateways to immense violence? or when some churches said pokemon was a way of worshiping the devil? Edited April 3, 2017 by BladedPheonix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
370 MexicanPanda Beta Testers 1,529 posts 1,148 battles Report post #13 Posted April 3, 2017 guess we can all file this under the "fake news" section eh? anyone else old enough to remember when new networks were constantly trying to label video games as gateways to immense violence? or when some churches said pokemon was a way of worshiping the devil? What do you mean by "old enough"? The media is still doing that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,640 [WOLF1] pmgaudio Members 9,915 posts 18,507 battles Report post #14 Posted April 3, 2017 it is not a disorder it is a Teenage Wasteland.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,094 [LRM] AphelionMarauder [LRM] Members 3,004 posts 13,225 battles Report post #15 Posted April 3, 2017 guess we can all file this under the "fake news" section eh? anyone else old enough to remember when new networks were constantly trying to label video games as gateways to immense violence? or when some churches said pokemon was a way of worshiping the devil? Video games are only bad for an individual when someone messed up in the head thinks there last game of COD is acceptable behavior in real life. That affects, what, 2 people who play a game, per that game? I doubt there is a mass influx of people playing first person shooters who get "mentally corrupted" from it and decide to beat the snot out of someone. Nice try for them to label the chronic Pong player as the "Next Great American School Shooter." Fake news indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,640 [WOLF1] pmgaudio Members 9,915 posts 18,507 battles Report post #16 Posted April 3, 2017 Video games are only bad for an individual when someone messed up in the head thinks there last game of COD is acceptable behavior in real life. That affects, what, 2 people who play a game, per that game? I doubt there is a mass influx of people playing first person shooters who get "mentally corrupted" from it and decide to beat the snot out of someone. Nice try for them to label the chronic Pong player as the "Next Great American School Shooter." Fake news indeed. after about an Hour of Driver..... I get on the road and just want to run everyone into the guardrail!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
211 _Fantomex_ Privateers 728 posts 9,377 battles Report post #17 Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) or when some churches said pokemon was a way of worshiping the devil? Thanks for reminding me of that. I don't know how I could have forgotten the hilarity I experienced when I first saw that many moons ago.Praise Helix! Edited April 3, 2017 by _Fantomex_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,693 [FOXEH] BladedPheonix Alpha Tester 6,885 posts 22,230 battles Report post #18 Posted April 4, 2017 What do you mean by "old enough"? The media is still doing that... ment on a large scale. granted they still do it, just nto as much s they used to due to that 1 jerk finally losing his liciense! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
662 [13TH] HMCS_Devilfish Members 4,901 posts 9,124 battles Report post #19 Posted April 4, 2017 Last week on CBC radio they had a program on "gaming addiction " There are people whos whole world pretty much revolves around online gaming , there is an organization in Canada thats name escaped me at the moment but its like AA and helps people deal with it .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
194 dem0lsh0r Members 1,677 posts 266 battles Report post #20 Posted April 4, 2017 Last week on CBC radio they had a program on "gaming addiction " There are people whos whole world pretty much revolves around online gaming , there is an organization in Canada thats name escaped me at the moment but its like AA and helps people deal with it .. Remember the lawsuit against Bethesda for "making Fallout too addictive"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
194 dem0lsh0r Members 1,677 posts 266 battles Report post #21 Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) The guy lost his girlfriend, his job, and his house because he never learned to sort out his priorities, and somehow decided that was Bethesda's fault. Edited April 4, 2017 by dem0lsh0r Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302 [WOLF3] SteffisCute Members 660 posts Report post #22 Posted April 5, 2017 My dad won't buy me a Corvette when I start driving because he is afraid I will act like I am playing GTA V. SO I am getting a lame Camaro instead....BAH!!!! The struggle is real! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
194 dem0lsh0r Members 1,677 posts 266 battles Report post #23 Posted April 5, 2017 My dad won't buy me a Corvette when I start driving because he is afraid I will act like I am playing GTA V. SO I am getting a lame Camaro instead....BAH!!!! The struggle is real! That's not a struggle. That's being a spoiled little kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
148 [FU8AR] Irishwind Alpha Tester 624 posts 16,524 battles Report post #24 Posted April 5, 2017 Ain't First World Problems great. Glad the WHO has Zika, SARS, Ebola, Malaria, ect all taken care of. Gaming can be an addiction like anything else. Some people can't handle it and their loved ones are at a loss on helping them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302 [WOLF3] SteffisCute Members 660 posts Report post #25 Posted April 5, 2017 That's not a struggle. That's being a spoiled little kid. I am so NOT spoiled omg you don't even know me! Between school, fencing, and cheer squad I work my butt off. My Dad worked hard for all the money we have and didn't blow it like my Uncle Alex who went to jail for not co-operating with the Feds or my ex BFF Mandy who can't even get a job babysitting because she buys clothes from TJ MAXX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
