Hah, take this, JACK THOMPSON!

[The Seventh]

A recent study released says that video games can be powerful learning tools (usually in the good sense, especially when parents are competent), and that surgeons that played video games showed better hand dexterity.

[Zies]

...So doesn't that just back up Jack's idea even more?...

[QingXin]

... And who conducted this study?

Video games are always bad... Anyway surgeon can get more of a benefit with dexterity by playing a sport, and video games terribly deteriorate your eyes. Also, too much playtime slowly kills brain cells. One should play for an average of 2-3 hours spread out throughout the day in 1 hour intervals.

I'm not talking about such games as WiiFit, however... They help you burn calories :P

But yeah, video games are a drug. You get addicted to them up to the point where they start hurting you. Just look at those lifeless nerds :( :( :(

[Max Headroom]

... And who conducted this study?

Video games are always bad... Anyway surgeon can get more of a benefit with dexterity by playing a sport, and video games terribly deteriorate your eyes. Also, too much playtime slowly kills brain cells. One should play for an average of 2-3 hours spread out throughout the day in 1 hour intervals.

Please tell me your joking :| I can tell you many things wrong with that statement.

[QingXin]

I'm sure about the dexterity (I mean, playing a sport trains aiming, timing, and gives you an overall workout) and the eyesight (we all knew this, children :|).

Not sure about brain cells. I know it does something to your brain, though :(

But hey, I might be wrong. Can't blame a gal for trying :| :| :|

[SkyMyl]

I'm sure about the dexterity (I mean, playing a sport trains aiming, timing, and gives you an overall workout) and the eyesight (we all knew this, children :|).

But hey, I might be wrong. Can't blame a gal for trying :| :| :|

True. I'm positive it does help hand dexterity. Nine years of games makes for a good Piano Player. And-

Just look at those lifeless nerds :( :( :(

........what. >:( :'(

[QingXin]

what. >:( :'(

Eh? I wasn't calling anyone here, one :| :| :|

But come one, you know who I'm talking about. Those pale people who just sit on their couch/lounge chair and play video/computer games all day long, without seeing the sunlight...

It makes me sick :|

[えっちーせんぱい]

what. >:( :'(

Eh? I wasn't calling anyone here, one :| :| :|

But come one, you know who I'm talking about. Those pale people who just sit on their couch/lounge chair and play video/computer games all day long, without seeing the sunlight...

It makes me sick :|

Guess I'm not a nerd because I'm not pale~

[Max Headroom]

I'm sure about the dexterity (I mean, playing a sport trains aiming, timing, and gives you an overall workout) and the eyesight (we all knew this, children :|).

No, as a matter of fact, you are not sure about dexterity. Have you played any Football? Of course not. If you did, you would know that Football requires no dexterity. Tennis? No dexterity. Soccer? No dexterity. Slight-of-hand magic tricks? Dexterity! Playing video games? Dexterity. Did you fail to notice the common factor in activities that require dexterity? Although I will admit that proper physical activity is required for good health, you're just telling blatant lies about video games.

As for the eyesight, you get the most out of video gaming. In fact, there's a video game that focuses on improving eyesight. According to you logic, it would do the exact opposite. Obviously, you are wrong, seeing as the company would receive many lawsuits and go out of business. What company wants that?

Not sure about brain cells. I know it does something to your brain, though :(

Yes, it stimulates them, which improves how your brain works, and thus, give you a higher IQ.

But hey, I might be wrong. Can't blame a gal for trying :| :| :|

Guy or girl, you seemed awfully confident about your statements, but now saying you might be wrong? If you were aware of that possibility, you shouldn't have posted. As for me, I understand how the brain works, as well as the body. I understand that dexterity is credited to fingers, seeing as it is the part of the body that values dexterity the most.


BTW in case you missed it, I advocate proper exercise, however, I was just fighting against you obviously wrong information.

[Ridley]

It just seemed appropriate. ;D

[Max Headroom]

It just seemed appropriate. ;D

That's a good one XD

[QingXin]

No, as a matter of fact, you are not sure about dexterity. Have you played any Football? Of course not. If you did, you would know that Football requires no dexterity. Tennis? No dexterity. Soccer? No dexterity. Slight-of-hand magic tricks? Dexterity! Playing video games? Dexterity. Did you fail to notice the common factor in activities that require dexterity?

Ummm... I'm sure you're the one who's played no sports. I play soccer, tennis, and practice Martial Arts, and I can tell you that if I handed you a tennis racket and served you the ball, you'd be head over heels, child >_>

Soccer? Knowing exactly where to hit the ball is key. I want you to try to kick the ball and perform an outside curve with it, would you?

I don't play football, but I know more than enough to know that football requires lots of dexterity. Knowing where the ball will land, and placing your hands in a position suitable for a catch require dexterity.

I just think you should get out more :| :| :|

As for the eyesight, you get the most out of video gaming. In fact, there's a video game that focuses on improving eyesight. According to you logic, it would do the exact opposite. Obviously, you are wrong, seeing as the company would receive many lawsuits and go out of business. What company wants that?

I beg to differ. If you're playing games for over 2 hours straight, you can't tell me that your eyes aren't tingling. Why do you think most of those "lifeless nerds" have such thick glasses?

Yeah, I like video games. They're an extremely fun way to pass the time, but I know my limits.

... you're just telling blatant lies about video games.

The way you say that, it seems like you're trying to defend the entity of video games as if it was your God.

KTHXBAI, I have big things to do.

[Jono2]

...So doesn't that just back up Jack's idea even more?...

[Max Headroom]

No, as a matter of fact, you are not sure about dexterity. Have you played any Football? Of course not. If you did, you would know that Football requires no dexterity. Tennis? No dexterity. Soccer? No dexterity. Slight-of-hand magic tricks? Dexterity! Playing video games? Dexterity. Did you fail to notice the common factor in activities that require dexterity?

Ummm... I'm sure you're the one who's played no sports. I play soccer, tennis, and practice Martial Arts, and I can tell you that if I handed you a tennis racket and served you the ball, you'd be head over heels, child >_>

Actually, I'm pretty good at tennis, thanks. I'd probably return that serve of yours. BTW dexterity=/=strength, get it right. That applies to anything that requires the use of muscles (yes, in some cases, that includes video gaming).

Soccer? Knowing exactly where to hit the ball is key. I want you to try to kick the ball and perform an outside curve with it, would you?

Irrelevant. The term you are looking for is "accuracy". In soccer, an accurate kick to the right place (on the ball) gets you the shot you want.

I don't play football, but I know more than enough to know that football requires lots of dexterity. Knowing where the ball will land, and placing your hands in a position suitable for a catch require dexterity.

Do you even know what dexterity is? Knowing where the ball lands is all up to your eyes and brain. You approximate where the ball might land by following it's launch trajectory and acceleration. As for catching the ball, that is a coarse movement, not a fine movement, which is what dexterous movement is.

I just think you should get out more :| :| :|

Huh? I'm just waiting for the bus to get here. School start for me in about 25 minutes.

As for the eyesight, you get the most out of video gaming. In fact, there's a video game that focuses on improving eyesight. According to you logic, it would do the exact opposite. Obviously, you are wrong, seeing as the company would receive many lawsuits and go out of business. What company wants that?

I beg to differ. If you're playing games for over 2 hours straight, you can't tell me that your eyes aren't tingling. Why do you think most of those "lifeless nerds" have such thick glasses?

Genetic defects, accidents at a really young age, etc. As of now, I have never required any eyewear, however, some of those shades are nice :D But seriously, watching TV would also (apparently) damage your eyes. Hell, even using the computer would (apparently) ruin you eyes. Do you know how long I've been using computers? Well do you?

... you're just telling blatant lies about video games.

The way you say that, it seems like you're trying to defend the entity of video games as if it was your God.

And lawyers fight for their clients as if he/she is their God? I don't get it. All I'm doing is proving your obvious inaccuracies. Unless you can actually explain every single muscle movement used in those sports or properly explain the nervous system/functions of the brain, it will be hard to take your posts seriously. Also, this would be the third time that I stated that I advocate proper exercise.

tl;dr stop posting, seriously.

KTHXBAI, I have big things to do.

I hope one of those big things are getting an education :|

[Silverhawk79]

what. >:( :'(

Eh? I wasn't calling anyone here, one :| :| :|

But come one, you know who I'm talking about. Those pale people who just sit on their couch/lounge chair and play video/computer games all day long, without seeing the sunlight...

It makes me sick :|

Oh god, one of my friends is those. D:
Except they play WoW. >.>