I rather chase cute asian girls in the mall wearing mini skirts than pokemons.I helps me do my daily walk,plus is better for my visual sense.Some of them walk so fast,that is a good workout for me.
Pokémon GO: Wtf is this shit?
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The level of intolerance and anger in this thread is a bit disconcerting. We have been working on a kinder, more tolerant PERB for a while now. Everyone please learn that there are points of view other than your own and they can be debated and discussed without resorting to insults and taunting, or threads like this one will have to be closed.
Well said. I am somewhat bemused by the whole thing. I remember when Pokémon cards were the bane of my existence as a classroom teacher: I see the news stories about idiots jumping in front of cars...but then I see a story about the good the app is doing. In particular, this seems to be having a impact in providing a bridging mechanism that is helping individuals on the autism spectrum to communicate & interact in a meaningful & personal way with the world around them & other people in it. To parents of some children on the spectrum, this app is a godsend.
There are more things in Heaven & on earth than can be dreamt of in your philosophy, after all...
There's nothing wrong with the game. The issue is the lack of common sense of some of the users.
I don't have a smart phone never had anything to do with Pokemon. It sounds like someone is using Max Clifford style advertising for this product and it seems to be working .
part about him and gta starts at 14:30
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Empirical data that has any weight at this time is simply ridiculous. Do you know how research works?
Assuming there is [some] data out there now on the benefits of this game, there WILL be data to show the opposite.
It sounds like I offended you. Carry on and play your game then. :rockon:
Considering the large number of users playing the game, already "some of the users" represent quite a few people. Obviously, the media isn't reporting every time someone is getting hurt by playing the game.
It was posted in the front page of a chinese paper recently where some chinese dude was in T&T or a similar store taking upskirt pics. The store cam plastered his face on the cover. I am sure there are many stalkers roamng the malls. Maybe they'll run into Pokemon players by accident. lol
Imagine if you put this game in real world! This AR game will be way more dangerous than pokemon go.
If that's the case don't worry about it till your best friend insists that you play it. And life goes on...
Ha. Your condescension is amusing considering the game is new, but research into things like going outside or engaging in a hobby when depressed is a therapeutic exercise is not. Did you forget to factor in all the variables before putting the seal of approval on your narrowminded, straw man view? :clap2:
Or maybe just going outside for walks during the summer when depressed is a new beneficial thing and Im wrong again.
Oh. No Im not. Here's a well rounded article that discusses what Im talking about. Https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/13/pokemon-go-mental-health-science/
And yes, I'd appreciate it if the banter was constructive instead of pretentious.
The ignorance, elitism, and condescending attitudes seen in this thread is incredible and disappointing. It truly shows how out of touch some of us are with this generation. Not only that, but the worst part is that they're close-minded folks who will rarely concede their viewpoints. I find this very ironic considering we partake in an industry that carries a huge social stigma.
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I'm not surprised at people being distracted while on the Pokémon Go thing,not after dodging those so fixated on their phones that they are oblivious to their surroundings.
I sometimes wonder if we will evolve into a species with pointed thumbs and being unable to speak or spell,lol.
However,I remain optimistic that civilization will survive Pokémon Go.
I looked up today,very carefully,and I can say without hesitation.......the sky is NOT falling!!
I sometimes wonder if we will evolve into a species with pointed thumbs and being unable to speak or spell,lol.
However,I remain optimistic that civilization will survive Pokémon Go.
I looked up today,very carefully,and I can say without hesitation.......the sky is NOT falling!!
Come back in a year or two when more studies will be completed and see how your narrow minded "thinking" and cherry picking of links and sources to support your position will come back to bite you in the ass. :laugh:
i think our society is now too concerned with being politically correct, and not hurting anyone's feeling, that it prevents us from having any sort of tangible Opinion at all. We cant even suggest modern terrorism is influenced by Muslim ideology (albeit radicalized), without people accusing you of being close minded or racist.
In this case, i cant even suggest I think a GAME is stupid, ergo implying something of it players, without receiving backlash and moderators changing my comments. Since when has disagreeing with someones preference elevated to the scrutiny of an immutable personal quality, like age, race, religion, and sexual orientation?
So yes, i think Pokeman is stupid, and illustrates the stupidity and obliviousness in many of its players because of the nuisance they blindfully but willingly cause, but the fact people take deep Offence to that shows how oversensitive we've become. People can call my choice in food, cars, fashion etc.. stupid... and i really dont care because i like it, its my choice. My Doctor thinks i am stupid for drinking and doing recreational drugs, but i take full responsibility for my choice.
Similarily if Pokeman players wanna waste their life and nusiance and loiter in public places to chase imaginary creatures, that is their choice and they should not care my opinion. It would be different if i were criticizing or offending something personal that wasnt their choice (race, age, sexual preference) but this is not the case at all.
So, if you don't agree with me, thats fine, not looking for anyone's support or approval. Chill out and go find someone else to accuse of being narrow minded for disagreeing with personal preferences
In this case, i cant even suggest I think a GAME is stupid, ergo implying something of it players, without receiving backlash and moderators changing my comments. Since when has disagreeing with someones preference elevated to the scrutiny of an immutable personal quality, like age, race, religion, and sexual orientation?
So yes, i think Pokeman is stupid, and illustrates the stupidity and obliviousness in many of its players because of the nuisance they blindfully but willingly cause, but the fact people take deep Offence to that shows how oversensitive we've become. People can call my choice in food, cars, fashion etc.. stupid... and i really dont care because i like it, its my choice. My Doctor thinks i am stupid for drinking and doing recreational drugs, but i take full responsibility for my choice.
Similarily if Pokeman players wanna waste their life and nusiance and loiter in public places to chase imaginary creatures, that is their choice and they should not care my opinion. It would be different if i were criticizing or offending something personal that wasnt their choice (race, age, sexual preference) but this is not the case at all.
So, if you don't agree with me, thats fine, not looking for anyone's support or approval. Chill out and go find someone else to accuse of being narrow minded for disagreeing with personal preferences
I don't think anyone will disagree with you within the next little while. They are likely playing the game at Stanley Park for the big Pokemon meet.
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