Danny G Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I really do not 'get' Adults watching war films. If you want to see war, join the army and see it for real. But would you watch the most gory part over and over in a loop for 4 days solid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 18, 2013 Members Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'd say it isn't the lack of socialising, more the sat simulating killing folk for long periods of time. I've no idea if there is a proven correlation to mentalist acts but I don't think it's healthy and certainly not what under 18s should be doing. In my completely unprofessional opinion, I'd reckon 'sat killing folk for long periods of time' would have no adverse effect on anyone who is not already an mentalist. On the other hand, if someone is/was already a mentalist I'd imagine it probably isn't the best pastime for them. You'd have to have something already seriously wrong upstairs if playing violent games and/or watching violent filums made you view reality differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted September 18, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 18, 2013 I really do not 'get' people what play at rape. If you want to rape someone, do it for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 18, 2013 Members Share Posted September 18, 2013 But would you watch the most gory part over and over in a loop for 4 days solid? I think you're missing the point Daniel. Obviously I can't speak for everyone, but I reckon the vast majority of folk who play games like GTA do it because it's basically an interactive movie - yes, a pretty violent one, but nonetheless it's about a story. NB's right though, the storylines (of the ones I've played in the past) are certainly not the kind of ones that children should be getting involved in. WRT things like playing Call of Duty online, I'd say the overwhelming majority of people who play see it as a game of skill, speed of reactions, etc. I'd not say they saw it as 'killing people'. Of course, they thought of sitting in front of a television with a controller in your hand is something many people just can't understand how it could be fun, but then again the same could be said about plenty of hobbies that other folk partake in. I don't understand why so many folk have such an issue with these folk. They're doing nobody any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I don't have a problem with folk playing these kind of games, I do on occasion....but I've not got the time or inclination to get into exactly how to work the controls, and so I end up being really shit at it and then annoyed because I can't do it. If folk want to sit in and play these computer games then I couldn't care less, hopefully they're doing other things in their life as well. The people I think are sad are those who queue up for days on end to get the game and then book time off work and lock themselves away for days on end playing the game until completion, in a single sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I really do not 'get' people what play at rape. If you want to rape someone, do it for real. Have you been looking at that Porn site that The Gonzo recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Have you been looking at that Porn site that The Gonzo recommended? I had a look the other day.......I'm seeking therapy now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well I am sick of over hearing the IT geeks on lunch who have been going on about it for weeks, i think they are having one of those LAN parties at the weekend and playing it for 2 days solid, seriously get a fucking life. They are all of Good coin, they should be knuckle deep up some slag rather wanking off their mates on a computer game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 18, 2013 Members Share Posted September 18, 2013 They are all of Good coin, they should be knuckle deep up some slag rather wanking off their mates on a computer game Grand Theft Auto: Morris Green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted September 18, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 18, 2013 Have you been looking at that Porn site that The Gonzo recommended? Just harking back to Cheese's interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted September 18, 2013 Site Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'd say it isn't the lack of socialising, more the sat simulating killing folk for long periods of time. I've no idea if there is a proven correlation to mentalist acts but I don't think it's healthy and certainly not what under 18s should be doing. That's why there are age restrictions on such games and films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I don't think I am alone with bieng a tad pissed off with people that spend all day playing these games, while I am sat at work........pissing about on WW !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 That's why there are age restrictions on such games and films. Argh right, I didn't realise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I don't have a problem with folk playing these kind of games, I do on occasion....but I've not got the time or inclination to get into exactly how to work the controls, and so I end up being really shit at it and then annoyed because I can't do it. Once it got more complicated than triangle, circle, square and X, I gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Once it got more complicated than triangle, circle, square and X, I gave up. Anything with controls more complex than those required for "Horace Goes Skiing" and I struggle a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Or Daley Thompson's Decathlon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Or Daley Thompson's Decathlon. I fondly remember the days when I used to stay in playing that....furiously waggling my joystick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 If I listed the first ten random things that came into my head then I reckon 9 out of 10 wimmin would be content to join in. I don't ever think that 'lets play on the Xbox tonight love' would fall into that bracket somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 If I listed the first ten random things that came into my head then I reckon 9 out of 10 wimmin would be content to join in. I don't ever think that 'lets play on the Xbox tonight love' would fall into that bracket somehow. 9 out of 10 cats will prefer to join in. On the subject of age restrictions, there arent many of kids at my lads school that havent got a copy of this game, thus making me the shittest dad that ever lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 9/10 joining in doesn't make it right. Ask the victims of gang rape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Anyway, i think I am just bitter as we were too poor as kids for me to have a proper computer. I made do with making stupidly dangerous ropeswings and playing knock a door run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydee Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Once it got more complicated than triangle, circle, square and X, I gave up. I gave up once there was more than a joystick and button. Give me a pinball machine anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krimzon Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I still play Champ Man at 40, is that wrong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M G WHITES Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Well i can say ive not watched any of the football tonight and thats a first,ive been playing GTA5 for around the past 4 hours and a cracking game,each to there own eh,i cant understand men watching soaps,BB, X Factor and anything that starts with celebrity,programs that are aimed at women but as i said each to there own Edited September 18, 2013 by M G WHITES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopJohnnyJohn Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well i can say ive not watched any of the football tonight and thats a first,ive been playing GTA5 for around the past 4 hours and a cracking game,each to there own eh,i cant understand men watching soaps,BB, X Factor and anything that starts with celebrity,programs that are aimed at women but as i said each to there own Just played a couple of hours of it after work. Stopped for tea, but I can see how people could get absorbed into it. I probably won't jump on unless I have some time to kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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