Gamer Compares WOW to New Girlfriend
Gamer Compares WOW to New Girlfriend
October 6, 2009
A study conducted by Singapore’s National Institute of Education reveals that its youth rack up an average of 27 hours a week playing videogames.
The group has polled over 3,000 students during the course of the three-year study, which The Straits Times reports is still ongoing. Lui Tuck Yew, acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts was reportedly “quite surprised and a little bit shocked” at the number of hours spent gaming.
Lawrence Lee, a 16-year old World of Warcraft player, called four hours of gaming a day “nothing,” and compared the game to fledgling love:
It is the novelty, like getting a new girlfriend. You want to spend every minute with her.
Singapore has formed an inter-ministry committee to address “cyber-wellness” issues.
Read the entire scanned article at the Education Soon blog.
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Posted 02/09/10 at 01:00pm
Valdearg: Story about a Male to Female TG who was expressly told she wouldn't be given a job because she was TG.
Valdearg: Story about a Male to Female TG who was expressly told she wouldn't be given a job because she was TG.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:53pm
Valdearg: Lol, I don't know. It may very well be legal to do so. Though that might able to fall under the "race" restriction, depending on how that point is argued.
Valdearg: Lol, I don't know. It may very well be legal to do so. Though that might able to fall under the "race" restriction, depending on how that point is argued.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:51pm
Valdearg: I don't think they do have any legal recourse. I'll have to dig around, but I seriously believe that if the law doesn't specifically mention Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity, they can still be discriminated against in those 29 states.
Valdearg: I don't think they do have any legal recourse. I'll have to dig around, but I seriously believe that if the law doesn't specifically mention Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity, they can still be discriminated against in those 29 states.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:51pm
Andrew Eisen: Eye color isn't covered either but I doubt it would be considered legal to refuse to hire people with green eyes.
Andrew Eisen: Eye color isn't covered either but I doubt it would be considered legal to refuse to hire people with green eyes.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:48pm
Andrew Eisen: My explanation is longer than the Shoutbox will allow. Suffice to say that while those who are discriminated against do have legal recourse, anti-discrimination law should specifically cite sexual orientation so that there’s no question about it.
Andrew Eisen: My explanation is longer than the Shoutbox will allow. Suffice to say that while those who are discriminated against do have legal recourse, anti-discrimination law should specifically cite sexual orientation so that there’s no question about it.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:42pm
Valdearg: "There is no federal law that consistently protects LGBT individuals from employment discrimination; it remains legal in 29 states, and in 38 states to do so based on gender identity or expression." From the Human Rights Campaign.
Valdearg: "There is no federal law that consistently protects LGBT individuals from employment discrimination; it remains legal in 29 states, and in 38 states to do so based on gender identity or expression." From the Human Rights Campaign.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:40pm
Valdearg: @AE: Why don't you think I'm correct? I know Wiki could be flawed, but as far as it says, its up to date as of June 2009.
Valdearg: @AE: Why don't you think I'm correct? I know Wiki could be flawed, but as far as it says, its up to date as of June 2009.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:39pm
Andrew Eisen: I don't think you're right but I really don't know and don't have the time to find out. However things actually are, it's very clear how they actually should be.
Andrew Eisen: I don't think you're right but I really don't know and don't have the time to find out. However things actually are, it's very clear how they actually should be.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:34pm
Valdearg: "just because there's no specific state level protection for it, doesn't make discrimination right or legal." I would disagree. If there's no laws against it, it makes it perfectly legal. It's definitely not right, but perfectly legal to do.
Valdearg: "just because there's no specific state level protection for it, doesn't make discrimination right or legal." I would disagree. If there's no laws against it, it makes it perfectly legal. It's definitely not right, but perfectly legal to do.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:33pm
Valdearg: Meaning in 29 states, private sector discrimination against gays is perfectly legal.. Sickening.
Valdearg: Meaning in 29 states, private sector discrimination against gays is perfectly legal.. Sickening.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:33pm
Valdearg: 19 states have no protections, and another 10 only have protections for public sector jobs.
Valdearg: 19 states have no protections, and another 10 only have protections for public sector jobs.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:32pm
Andrew Eisen: Well, most businesses have equal rights policies in place and just because there's no specific state level protection for it, doesn't make discrimination right or legal. Still, no argument against adding such protections.
Andrew Eisen: Well, most businesses have equal rights policies in place and just because there's no specific state level protection for it, doesn't make discrimination right or legal. Still, no argument against adding such protections.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:28pm
Valdearg: More information. Apparently, it's worse than I actually thought.
Valdearg: More information. Apparently, it's worse than I actually thought.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:28pm
Valdearg: Check the link. Apparently, its more like 20 states that have no protections.
Valdearg: Check the link. Apparently, its more like 20 states that have no protections.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:26pm
Andrew Eisen: In the US? Not that I'm aware of. Sad if true.
Andrew Eisen: In the US? Not that I'm aware of. Sad if true.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:25pm
Valdearg: @AE: Actually, I think, at least for now, businesses can still discriminate against gays in a few states.. Something like 5 or 8. Its part of why Gay Rights Advocates are in support of the Employee Nondiscrimination Act, or ENDA.
Valdearg: @AE: Actually, I think, at least for now, businesses can still discriminate against gays in a few states.. Something like 5 or 8. Its part of why Gay Rights Advocates are in support of the Employee Nondiscrimination Act, or ENDA.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:22pm
Valdearg: @AE: And that's fine. Official "Church" functions are fine, despite the fact that it's discrimination, it's what I guess I would consider "acceptable" discrimination, despite the fact that I hate to use "acceptable" to define it.
Valdearg: @AE: And that's fine. Official "Church" functions are fine, despite the fact that it's discrimination, it's what I guess I would consider "acceptable" discrimination, despite the fact that I hate to use "acceptable" to define it.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:21pm
Valdearg: What's stopping someone from working with the church to declare a Catholic Corporation, that would retain it's "right" to discriminate against non-Catholics?
Valdearg: What's stopping someone from working with the church to declare a Catholic Corporation, that would retain it's "right" to discriminate against non-Catholics?
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:20pm
Valdearg: Let me ask you this. What defines something as "catholic"? There are Catholic Schools, Churchs, Charities, and even law firms.
Valdearg: Let me ask you this. What defines something as "catholic"? There are Catholic Schools, Churchs, Charities, and even law firms.
Posted 02/09/10 at 12:20pm
Andrew Eisen: Indeed. You can restrict the membership of your private club however you see fit. However, a business can't refuse to hire someone based on sexual orientation.
Andrew Eisen: Indeed. You can restrict the membership of your private club however you see fit. However, a business can't refuse to hire someone based on sexual orientation.
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Maybe someday he might actually GET a girlfriend and be able to confirm/deny his hypothesis.
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I LIKE the fence. I get 2 groups to laugh at then.
The possibility that he WILL find a girlfriend offline: NIL. Especially with logic like his.
The possibility that he'll find a girlfriend online on WOW: Only if he pretends to be someone else entirely. And most likely she'll be having a real relationship with someone offline.
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Or be an obese uber-nerd.
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I LIKE the fence. I get 2 groups to laugh at then.
Personally I think he's lucky not to have a girlfriend.
I'd be happy to play WoW any day of the week than have a girlfriend. Every girl I date demands attention. I actually wind up spending more time on the phone with them than I do doing anything else. Those 'cute' talks until 3 a.m. get old really fast when you have to get up at 6 a.m. but if you tell them that, they get mad because you've 'changed'.
At least if I drop WoW and come back at a time of my choosing it welcomes me and my money with open arms.
- Stand back! I have an opinion, and I'm not afraid to use it.
Serves you right for not being yourself right from the start then doesn't it.
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I LIKE the fence. I get 2 groups to laugh at then.
i totally understand. women (well having a girlfriend) can be a bigger time sink than anything. i had one GF that didnt want me to spend time with my own family.
if she starts being annoying stop entertaining her. Don't be a pussy just tell her you are getting tired of her talking so much.
If she gets too offended just dump her and move on to a better girl who doesn't do that...........
Although his logic is flawed, it is bad to judge someone off of this alone and say that they'll never get a girlfriend. Then again.
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I once had a dream about God. In it, he was looking down upon the planet and the havoc we recked and he said unto us, "Damn Kids get off my lawn!"
Methinks someone need to get out of their basement, into the sunlight and meet real girls. I mean WoW is fun but... well, not in the same league.
Sadly though in time such is likely to meet a real female and breed passing those genes back into the pool.
I hate the light.....
Until lobbying is a hanging offense I choose anarchy! Stop supporting big media and furthering the criminalization of consumers!! http://zippydsmlee.wordpress.com/
The light! It burnsssss usssss!
....know any girls that would take a delusional guy like that?
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I once had a dream about God. In it, he was looking down upon the planet and the havoc we recked and he said unto us, "Damn Kids get off my lawn!"
Wow talk about furthering the stereotype of gamers. I understand what he's saying but he defintely could have used a better analogy. Whenever you get something new you want to spend more time with it then you will later, but geez man, analogize to a new CAR or something.
A sixteen avid computer user that probably spends as much time on 4chan as WoW. I'm afraid that there's little bit of thought left for anything but girls, games, and sex.
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I once had a dream about God. In it, he was looking down upon the planet and the havoc we recked and he said unto us, "Damn Kids get off my lawn!"
Wow, it's not even a novelty. I certainly don't consider something easy to get a novelty.
well lets see it takes time engery and can be a pain to use/play and costs money to upkeep...oh hell it is a girlfreind!
Until lobbying is a hanging offense I choose anarchy! Stop supporting big media and furthering the criminalization of consumers!! http://zippydsmlee.wordpress.com/
People who go on and on about nerds in video games, are most likely idiots still in High School who haven’t figured yet those same nerds will be the ones who will get all the women and most likely hire and fire you later in life. Having a girlfriend or wife is nice, until they start making more then you and then look down on you and then want you to pay for every little thing under the sun..
Also nice thing about World of Warcraft, it only asks for 15.00 dollars a month compared to 20% of your net worth or if your divorced a lot more to support that poor unemployed women collecting unemployment or her new boyfriends nice check.
In all truths, paying for Sex is cheaper and less risky to marrying the typical American woman. And we are not talking about how everyone else pays for sex. I can already see the rebuttal, ‘oh a guy talking about paying for sex what a loser‘, right?
Have you ever paid for a date, movie, gift, or bought dinner for a woman you hope to bed? Well chances are not only have to paid more then you could have with, I don’t know an escort but you just paid for sex in your own little way. Seriously, men in this country have no rights if she has a child or she decides she was actually gay the whole time a month after marriage and then takes 70% of your net worth. I saw it happen in court a month ago, go figure the guy lost his job and became an alcoholic.
Do what makes you happy people and hopefully if you get an ‘girlfriend’ it’s a foreign woman rather then an American woman. I’ve been with a foreign woman for two years, and if you want to know classy ladies that you always want to be around then yeah get yourself a foreign wife and keep playing World of Warcraft if it makes you happy. I know me and my girl do.
Oh go back to frothing at the mouth about Obama and liberal conspiracies.
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I LIKE the fence. I get 2 groups to laugh at then.
It really ticks me off when people come here and say that someone should get out more instead of playing games in order to get a girlfriend.. How stupid can a person be??
I play games, but that's not the reason why I never had a girlfriend.. I don't have a girlfriend because I'm not attractive to them. Its that simple.
Girls for the most part, are very superficial, and would rather date a cute guy who doesn't know what a sparkplug does, than a smart and talented guy like me, who can fix anything.
No, I'm not single because I play games. And yes, I go outside all the time.
I play games to forget that I am single...
On and by the way Neo_, that comment
"Have you ever paid for a date, movie, gift, or bought dinner for a woman you hope to bed?...
You're a jerk imo. ^_^