Poll of the Day > It's been 5 months since playing video games, some thoughts.

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Judgmenl 09/16/19 7:17:01 AM #1:	5 months ago I decided to do four things: - Quit Reddit full stop - Quit video games full stop - Move over to GNU/Linux as my full time operating system. - Discord Today, I feel much happier, and I do not regret any of my decisions. Since then, I have been posting on many other smaller sites, and I am enjoying myself much more. I am also more lonely, and bored. I go to bed, on average an hour earlier every night. Recently, I have had an interesting change of heart. I feel like I've accomplished all of my goals in life (because I have), I also plan on buying the new Pokemon games, but greatly tone down the amount of video games I play to only a couple of titles a year, and no PC gaming anymore, because I think that it ultimately did more harm than good. I should have realized this back when I almost failed out of college due to League of Legends, nearly a decade ago. I've also watched quite a bit of Anime recently, which has been very unlike me this decade. I quit anime around when I started PC gaming, in 2010. I also feel like I have "wasted" the past 10 years of my life. I think that Gaming has a lot to do with this. Also, I am trying to post on sites/boards that are less focused on Politics, as politics seem to bring out the worst in people. When politics are brought up now I try and tell people that talking about politics is bad, and we shouldn't be bringing them in a conversation about things like video games. Just my two cents, and good morning. --- Remember folks, social media is dangerous for your mental well-being. Consume responsibly. You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:927507313] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>5 months ago I decided to do four things: - Quit Reddit full stop - Quit video games full stop - Move over to GNU/Linux as my full time operating system. - Discord Today, I feel much happier, and I do not regret any of my decisions. Since then, I have been posting on many other smaller sites, and I am enjoying myself much more. I am also more lonely, and bored. I go to bed, on average an hour earlier every night. Recently, I have had an interesting change of heart. I feel like I've accomplished all of my goals in life (because I have), I also plan on buying the new Pokemon games, but greatly tone down the amount of video games I play to only a couple of titles a year, and no PC gaming anymore, because I think that it ultimately did more harm than good. I should have realized this back when I almost failed out of college due to League of Legends, nearly a decade ago. I've also watched quite a bit of Anime recently, which has been very unlike me this decade. I quit anime around when I started PC gaming, in 2010. I also feel like I have "wasted" the past 10 years of my life. I think that Gaming has a lot to do with this. Also, I am trying to post on sites/boards that are less focused on Politics, as politics seem to bring out the worst in people. When politics are brought up now I try and tell people that talking about politics is bad, and we shouldn't be bringing them in a conversation about things like video games. Just my two cents, and good morning. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trodi_911 09/16/19 7:23:19 AM #2:	Good morning to you too. =D --- "You rat! How dare you sell me so cheap." "NO ONE CALLS ME THAT WITHOUT SOME CHEESE!" Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. <cite>trodi_911 posted [p:927507434] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Good morning to you too. =D</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kind9 09/16/19 7:30:51 AM #3:	If you're more lonely and bored, sleeping more, and watching anime then you might have a depression problem. --- https://imgur.com/NkZUeFd <cite>kind9 posted [p:927507552] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>If you're more lonely and bored, sleeping more, and watching anime then you might have a depression problem.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 09/16/19 7:38:15 AM #4:	why are you telling us this --- More malicious than mischievous <cite>Mead posted [p:927507676] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>why are you telling us this </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 09/16/19 7:48:07 AM #5:	You should focus on going outside. Most of the cures for loneliness can be found there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5t7pa454yQ" data-time=" --- I'd rather die helping others survive than be all alone, UNSCATHED, after all others have fallen -DEC <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:927507871] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>You should focus on going outside. Most of the cures for loneliness can be found there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5t7pa454yQ" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 09/16/19 8:12:50 AM #6:	kind9 posted... If you're more lonely and bored, sleeping more, and watching anime then you might have a depression problem. Sleeping more is defined as sleeping 8 hours a night versus 7... --- Remember folks, social media is dangerous for your mental well-being. Consume responsibly. You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:927508367] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>kind9 posted... </cite> <quote>If you're more lonely and bored, sleeping more, and watching anime then you might have a depression problem.</quote>Sleeping more is defined as sleeping 8 hours a night versus 7... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancer62 09/16/19 8:12:52 AM #7:	Not playing videogames, not having as much fun. Hmm, I wonder if there is a connection. How about your other interests? Several of mine are intertwined with videogames. Tournament martial artist and swordswoman (hunter-games glorify swords, not realistic but some nice moves), student pilot (flying games are fun), sports car enthusiast (and driving versions of my real-life cars in Forza/GT etc.), golfer and golf instructor (golfing games are fun), electronic hobbyist (collecting/repairing videogame systems). Other hobbies don't have much connection with videogames: reading, cooking, gardening, collecting movies, knitting, reloading ammunition, (target pistol and trick shooting isn't well-represented in videogames), knife-throwing (and spikes/shuriken), sewing, crafts, carpentry, and so on. I built my first homemade electronic videogame for oscilloscope display as a teenager in 1961. I had built a hand-cranked 3-bit mechanical computer before that (programmed with cams for simple number games). My kids and grandkids have grown up with computer/videogames. my son is a pilot and engineer for a major aircraft manufacturer and has played flight sims since childhood. It's hard for me to imagine someone "giving up" videogames unless they were just a transient interest to begin with, or if they weren't integrated with real-world interests and activities. --- If ballet was easy, it would be pointe-less <cite>dancer62 posted [p:927508368] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Not playing videogames, not having as much fun. Hmm, I wonder if there is a connection. How about your other interests? Several of mine are intertwined with videogames. Tournament martial artist and swordswoman (hunter-games glorify swords, not realistic but some nice moves), student pilot (flying games are fun), sports car enthusiast (and driving versions of my real-life cars in Forza/GT etc.), golfer and golf instructor (golfing games are fun), electronic hobbyist (collecting/repairing videogame systems). Other hobbies don't have much connection with videogames: reading, cooking, gardening, collecting movies, knitting, reloading ammunition, (target pistol and trick shooting isn't well-represented in videogames), knife-throwing (and spikes/shuriken), sewing, crafts, carpentry, and so on. I built my first homemade electronic videogame for oscilloscope display as a teenager in 1961. I had built a hand-cranked 3-bit mechanical computer before that (programmed with cams for simple number games). My kids and grandkids have grown up with computer/videogames. my son is a pilot and engineer for a major aircraft manufacturer and has played flight sims since childhood. It's hard for me to imagine someone "giving up" videogames unless they were just a transient interest to begin with, or if they weren't integrated with real-world interests and activities.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 09/16/19 8:16:18 AM #8:	I have no hobbies or goals right now. I don't really find a problem with that. I enjoy the search for wisdom online, and learning new things. --- Remember folks, social media is dangerous for your mental well-being. Consume responsibly. You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:927508437] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>I have no hobbies or goals right now. I don't really find a problem with that. I enjoy the search for wisdom online, and learning new things. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SilverClock 09/16/19 8:38:44 AM #9:	Hmm...quitting an enjoyable hobby outright is a bit extreme imo, but if it was negatively affecting your life..may be for the best. Gotta have balance. That's for sure. Also, have you tried socializing more with your extra free time? Might help with the loneliness. --- 3DS FC: 5327-2159-0942 SW FC: 3494-3931-9019 <cite>SilverClock posted [p:927508936] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Hmm...quitting an enjoyable hobby outright is a bit extreme imo, but if it was negatively affecting your life..may be for the best. Gotta have balance. That's for sure. Also, have you tried socializing more with your extra free time? Might help with the loneliness.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 09/16/19 8:39:45 AM #10:	Judgmenl posted... I have no hobbies or goals right now. Youve been making topics about this for years --- More malicious than mischievous <cite>Mead posted [p:927508963] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>I have no hobbies or goals right now.</quote> Youve been making topics about this for years </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EvilMegas 09/16/19 8:40:40 AM #11:	So you wasted your life but also accomplished all of your life goals? Wut --- Official King of Black People https://imgur.com/Zk3VS3o http://imgur.com/a/UeQiE https://imgur.com/aSnCUuI <cite>EvilMegas posted [p:927508982] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>So you wasted your life but also accomplished all of your life goals? Wut</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mad_Max 09/16/19 8:45:58 AM #12:	Judgmenl posted... I enjoy the search for wisdom online Careful with that. Online "wisdom" can make people morons. See "flat-earth", "anti-vax", "9/11 inside job", etc... --- Terminal Crazy https://imgur.com/R9TrmGD <cite>Mad_Max posted [p:927509097] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>I enjoy the search for wisdom online</quote> Careful with that. Online "wisdom" can make people morons. See "flat-earth", "anti-vax", "9/11 inside job", etc...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 09/16/19 9:21:04 AM #13:	SilverClock posted... Hmm...quitting an enjoyable hobby outright is a bit extreme imo, but if it was negatively affecting your life..may be for the best. Gotta have balance. That's for sure. Also, have you tried socializing more with your extra free time? Might help with the loneliness. Video games stopped being fun to me a long time ago. Hopefully my new outlook on life (moderation) makes them enjoyable again. --- Remember folks, social media is dangerous for your mental well-being. Consume responsibly. You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:927509934] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>SilverClock posted... </cite> <quote>Hmm...quitting an enjoyable hobby outright is a bit extreme imo, but if it was negatively affecting your life..may be for the best. Gotta have balance. That's for sure. Also, have you tried socializing more with your extra free time? Might help with the loneliness.</quote>Video games stopped being fun to me a long time ago. Hopefully my new outlook on life (moderation) makes them enjoyable again. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SilverClock 09/16/19 9:38:19 AM #14:	Judgmenl posted... Video games stopped being fun to me a long time ago. Hopefully my new outlook on life (moderation) makes them enjoyable again. That's right you did say you were cutting down to only a few titles a year. Well good luck man. Liking the positive changes! --- 3DS FC: 5327-2159-0942 SW FC: 3494-3931-9019 <cite>SilverClock posted [p:927510426] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>Video games stopped being fun to me a long time ago. Hopefully my new outlook on life (moderation) makes them enjoyable again.</quote> That's right you did say you were cutting down to only a few titles a year. Well good luck man. Liking the positive changes!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kind9 09/16/19 9:40:00 AM #15:	What prompted the switch to GNU/Linux? --- https://imgur.com/NkZUeFd <cite>kind9 posted [p:927510473] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>What prompted the switch to GNU/Linux?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 09/16/19 9:45:33 AM #16:	Judgmenl posted... I have no hobbies or goals right now. I don't really find a problem with that. Judgmenl posted... I am also more lonely, and bored. Umm... --- Doctor Foxx posted... The demonizing of soy has a lot to do with xenophobic ideas. <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:927510645] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>I have no hobbies or goals right now. I don't really find a problem with that.</quote> Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>I am also more lonely, and bored. </quote> Umm...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dud 09/16/19 10:11:28 AM #17:	It's obvious that you are missing fulfillment through social relationships in your life. This topic doesn't even make any sense, it's full of a bunch of weird conclusions and contradictions --- YOU GOT THE DUD <cite>dud posted [p:927511433] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>It's obvious that you are missing fulfillment through social relationships in your life. This topic doesn't even make any sense, it's full of a bunch of weird conclusions and contradictions</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 09/16/19 10:12:56 AM #18:	So you're still depressed and you just got rid of your hobbies. Sounds awful. --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:927511470] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>So you're still depressed and you just got rid of your hobbies. Sounds awful.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cacciato 09/16/19 10:15:25 AM #19:	Mead posted... why are you telling us this <cite>Cacciato posted [p:927511563] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>why are you telling us this </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 09/16/19 11:36:10 AM #20:	kind9 posted... What prompted the switch to GNU/Linux? I actually use FreeBSD because I prefer that from a philosophical stance and an ease of use stance versus GNU/Linux. I prefer the monolithic kernel and world over what Linux does with Distributions. I did this because I have no need for Windows in my life anymore. --- Remember folks, social media is dangerous for your mental well-being. Consume responsibly. You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:927514648] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>kind9 posted... </cite> <quote>What prompted the switch to GNU/Linux?</quote>I actually use FreeBSD because I prefer that from a philosophical stance and an ease of use stance versus GNU/Linux. I prefer the monolithic kernel and world over what Linux does with Distributions. I did this because I have no need for Windows in my life anymore. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dud 09/16/19 12:04:13 PM #21:	Do you still live with your mom? Call me crazy but I'd think that getting out on your own would be a pretty big life goal --- YOU GOT THE DUD <cite>dud posted [p:927515829] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Do you still live with your mom? Call me crazy but I'd think that getting out on your own would be a pretty big life goal</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 09/16/19 12:10:13 PM #22:	people who don't play video games posting on a message board made for people who play video games. makes total sense, ok? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:927516082] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>people who don't play video games posting on a message board made for people who play video games. makes total sense, ok?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mad_Max 09/16/19 12:16:01 PM #23:	Aculo posted... people who don't play video games posting on a message board made for people who play video games. makes total sense, ok? Not to mention ignoring half the people posting in his topic while whining about being lonely. --- Terminal Crazy https://imgur.com/R9TrmGD <cite>Mad_Max posted [p:927516353] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Aculo posted...</cite> <quote>people who don't play video games posting on a message board made for people who play video games. makes total sense, ok?</quote> Not to mention ignoring half the people posting in his topic while whining about being lonely.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kind9 09/16/19 12:19:26 PM #24:	Judgmenl posted... kind9 posted... What prompted the switch to GNU/Linux? I actually use FreeBSD because I prefer that from a philosophical stance and an ease of use stance versus GNU/Linux. I prefer the monolithic kernel and world over what Linux does with Distributions. I did this because I have no need for Windows in my life anymore. Oh okay, but you said GNU/Linux in the OP. You should get rid of BSD and try Slackware. You'd make a good slacker. --- https://imgur.com/NkZUeFd <cite>kind9 posted [p:927516516] in It's been ... [t:78017866]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>kind9 posted... </cite> <quote>What prompted the switch to GNU/Linux?</quote>I actually use FreeBSD because I prefer that from a philosophical stance and an ease of use stance versus GNU/Linux. I prefer the monolithic kernel and world over what Linux does with Distributions. I did this because I have no need for Windows in my life anymore. </quote> Oh okay, but you said GNU/Linux in the OP. You should get rid of BSD and try Slackware. You'd make a good slacker.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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