Current Events > I never got why people get mad when you say their favorite game isn't a sport.

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There's nothing wrong with being a game instead of a sport.
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Street Fighter is officially a sport. It was on ESPN.
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Mayonnaise is also a sport, fyi
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Something being able to be called a "sport" has more credibility to it, compared to just being a game. They want their game or hobby to have that cred, so they feel insulted when you tell them it's not. Even though, video games don't fit the definition of a sport.

Terryville posted...

Even though, video games don't fit the definition of a sport.

They can actually fit some definitions.
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LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

Even though, video games don't fit the definition of a sport.

They can actually fit some definitions.

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game. What video game has this?

Why do people get mad at anything anyone says?

If it's not someone you care about and respect, why does their opinion matter?
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Terryville posted...

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game.

Most dictionary definitions would disagree.
Unless you're just trying to support your own views and don't care about what words actually mean.
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LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game.

Most dictionary definitions would disagree.
Unless you're just trying to support your own views and don't care about what words actually mean.

When people think of sports, they think of athletics. There's many definitions for tons of words, which is why context is important. When someone claims playing certain video games is a sport, they're trying to place it's credibility with stuff like basketball, baseball, football, and the like.

TC's favorite game isn't a sport.

Terryville posted...

LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

Even though, video games don't fit the definition of a sport.

They can actually fit some definitions.

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game. What video game has this?

Chess is considered a sport. Why not video games?

Terryville posted...

LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game.

Most dictionary definitions would disagree.
Unless you're just trying to support your own views and don't care about what words actually mean.

When people think of sports, they think of athletics. There's many definitions for tons of words, which is why context is important. When someone claims playing certain video games is a sport, they're trying to place it's credibility with stuff like basketball, baseball, football, and the like.

Well if they called it just a sport sure that cred argument might hold up.

If they call it sport short for E-sport that's a different story.

Pretty sure if anything it's to seperate from casual games/gamers which encompasses most of the industry. There's no shame in them doing so.

I don't go out of my was to differentiate when I'm playing ice hockey and roller hockey unless it's relevant to the discussion. No reason they should have to either.
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Terryville posted...

LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game.

Most dictionary definitions would disagree.
Unless you're just trying to support your own views and don't care about what words actually mean.

When people think of sports, they think of athletics. There's many definitions for tons of words, which is why context is important. When someone claims playing certain video games is a sport, they're trying to place it's credibility with stuff like basketball, baseball, football, and the like.

How do you expect video games to gain credibility if you want people to not take them seriously as sports?
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I never got why people get so uppity about what is considered a sport or what is considered art
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DonaldClinton posted...

Terryville posted...

LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

Even though, video games don't fit the definition of a sport.

They can actually fit some definitions.

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game. What video game has this?

Chess is considered a sport. Why not video games?

I addressed this in my last post, but when people mention sports, they think athletics. This is the definition most will think of when you say "sports". This strategy that Chess Grandmasters can come up with is amazing, but the common definition of sport wouldn't apply to it. Most sport sites and networks aren't covering Chess, because most wouldn't consider it a sport. Don't know why it matters if it's called one or not, honestly. Being great at Chess is still very impressive.

Terryville posted...

DonaldClinton posted...

Terryville posted...

LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

Even though, video games don't fit the definition of a sport.

They can actually fit some definitions.

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game. What video game has this?

Chess is considered a sport. Why not video games?

I addressed this in my last post, but when people mention sports, they think athletics. This is the definition most will think of when you say "sports". This strategy that Chess Grandmasters can come up with is amazing, but the common definition of sport wouldn't apply to it. Most sport sites and networks aren't covering Chess, because most wouldn't consider it a sport. Don't know why it matters if it's called one or not, honestly. Being great at Chess is still very impressive.

If the Olympics recognize it as a sport, it's a sport, breh. Stop peddling fake news

So basically, what's happened here is "the definition of a sport" suddenly became "what most people consider to be sports."
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esports may be included in the 2024 Olympics, there's a huge discussion over it right now
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LArcEnCieIX posted...

Terryville posted...

LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game.

Most dictionary definitions would disagree.
Unless you're just trying to support your own views and don't care about what words actually mean.

When people think of sports, they think of athletics. There's many definitions for tons of words, which is why context is important. When someone claims playing certain video games is a sport, they're trying to place it's credibility with stuff like basketball, baseball, football, and the like.

How do you expect video games to gain credibility if you want people to not take them seriously as sports?

Why do they have to be considered "sports" to have credibility? Colleges are already giving out scholarships for it, so why not just continue to build off that momentum? If, and when, "e-sports" becomes a big time player in the world, it won't matter if it's a sport or not.

Terryville posted...

LArcEnCieIX posted...

Terryville posted...

LinksLiege posted...

Terryville posted...

To be a sport, there must be a athletic component to the game.

Most dictionary definitions would disagree.
Unless you're just trying to support your own views and don't care about what words actually mean.

When people think of sports, they think of athletics. There's many definitions for tons of words, which is why context is important. When someone claims playing certain video games is a sport, they're trying to place it's credibility with stuff like basketball, baseball, football, and the like.

How do you expect video games to gain credibility if you want people to not take them seriously as sports?

Why do they have to be considered "sports" to have credibility? Colleges are already giving out scholarships for it, so why not just continue to build off that momentum? If, and when, "e-sports" becomes a big time player in the world, it won't matter if it's a sport or not.

Convientely skipping my post as well as the one two above yours.
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TC's favorite game isn't a sport.

I would never argue that TLoU is a sport.

It doesn't have physical activity, nor a ball/frisbee/puck, nor a large (physical) field of play.

It needs all of those to qualify, but doesn't even have one.
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I know a guy that insists that bowling isn't a sport.
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Zeeak4444 posted...

Well if they called it just a sport sure that cred argument might hold up.

If they call it sport short for E-sport that's a different story.

Pretty sure if anything it's to seperate from casual games/gamers which encompasses most of the industry. There's no shame in them doing so.

I don't go out of my was to differentiate when I'm playing ice hockey and roller hockey unless it's relevant to the discussion. No reason they should have to either.

My statement was based on the topic title, in which a person complain about their favorite video game not being considered a sport, like the major sports of today. "E-sports" aren't on the same level as those and most will find it laughable you try to say they're are. This is because when most people hear sports, they think of athletics. In your example, if you told someone you were playing hockey, they would think ice hockey. You would need to clarify if it was roller hockey to avoid confusion.

DonaldClinton posted...

If the Olympics recognize it as a sport, it's a sport, breh. Stop peddling fake news

When it becomes a part of it or the World Games, which most events trying to become Olympic events are a part of, then come back to me.

LinksLiege posted...

So basically, what's happened here is "the definition of a sport" suddenly became "what most people consider to be sports."

Yes, you finally got it./s

To be serious, the common definition of a word is important, because believe it or not, most people aren't going to know or use every single definition of every word. When you use a word, that definition is what people will think. That's why you probably avoid calling a bundle of sticks by a word that's also a gay slur. When the average person talks about sports, they're thinking about athletics. Idk what to tell you if you don't realize that.

Hence why I said unless it's relevant.

You realize words change meaning right? You yourself said multiple times in this topic sports is defined by what people usually assume it to be in your experiences.

You'd have to be daft as all hell to not realize that means it's eventually gonna change again to encompass video games.
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Zeeak4444 posted...

Hence why I said unless it's relevant.

You realize words change meaning right? You youreself said multiple times in this topic sports is defined by what people usually assume it to be in your experiences.

You'd have to be daft as all hell to not realize that means it's eventually gonna change again to encompass video games.

When that happens, I'm open to change. In the present, I'm going to use the common definition of today. Also, I didn't say sports are defined by what people usually assume it means. The common definition of a word is. Common doesn't mean it's the only one, but if you use the word, especially without context, they are going to think you mean that definition. I didn't think saying sports are thought of as athletics in most people's eyes was such a controversial statement.