In class today, we had a debate/discussion on the pros and cons of video games/computers and how they affect your health. Since the aspect of computers very well relates to the users of wikiHow, I thought I’d introduce it to everyone in the forums. I’d like to hear everyone’s opinions on the pros and cons of this issue, and maybe even see a small organized debate of the issue. Please feel free to post a statement.
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Before I state my opinion, can you stop posting so much threads? Calm it down. XD The problem with video games and computers is that they stop you from doing exercise and other stuffs. Although computers hooked up to the internet is full of knowledge, that’s pretty much it, next to games. Then again, someone with a bad self-esteem could come to a question/community and talk to it’s members as a “family” or somethin’ like that. The internet is also filled with nasty and dangerous things as well. With video games, there’s addiction and bad influences. There are fitness games though.
I’m not posting that many threads. One is closed as I requested, one will be closed in a few days, and none of the threads are nonsense.
I definitely agree; I’m less likely to go to the gym when I’m writing a wikiHow article.
Computers make life way easier, but that easy access to knowledge can backfire - for example, it’s less likely that people will memorize something like 7 x 14 when you can just Google it.
Sure, but so is the real world. All sorts of nasty things might happen to me if I went jogging in a neighborhood near me; you just have to use common sense.
Fitness games are a good thing, since they encourage people to get fit. Addiction to video games (and computers; games like World of Warcraft can be addictive) is a problem, it’s basically the same thing as my comment above - you just have to use your common sense and not try it or know when to stop.
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So instead of taking a teaspoon of salt, take some common sense, eh?
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+1 (although, we don’t ever go to the gym)
Yep. Computers are great, but many people misuse them.
Really? That’s sad. Our neighborhood is great, we have like 3 different horse boarding places down our road, and that’s usually how I exercise.
I don’t have that much against fitness games, but I personally don’t like it when people go work out at the gym/do fitness games for big muscles, that never seem to work that well anyways (and, they look dum/ugly). I think people should get strength just through doing normal stuff, like I think going for a run would be better then using a treadmill (you go uphills, downhills, and, it’s much nicer). Just my personal opinion.
Well, time to begin placing my entire view of videogames right here. Feel free to pick at it in an attempt to enrage me.**Topic 1: Effect of videogames on health Videogames are good for your mind. If you find yourself sucked into the videogame, that means that it is stimulating your brain. This can be a very good thing, as it expidites development in creativity, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving techniques. Puzzle challenges in videogames may bore players that seek adventure, but it makes them well-rounded and more prepared as they learn how to solve problems effectively and efficiently, and they may make strides in the field of mathematics and physics. Challenges that involve precise timing will greatly improve overall coordination (although mostly the relationship between fingers and eyes), and can offer a love for rhythm (should one be found) or even music, as the Rock Band/Guitar Hero games have been known to do. Videogames are also good for avoiding weight gain. If you are passively watching TV, there is absolutely nothing stopping you from grabbing the bag of chips next to you and eating them. If you have two hands on an Xbox 360 controller, and one of your favorite game genres is being played, you ignore hunger and play the game until you get tired. If the game makes you excited, you could get up, jump around, scream and shout, and burn even more calories than you could do with your arms and fingers alone. It may not be much; but playing videogames is better for losing weight than watching television or even something as passive as reading. There are detrimental effects, however. If you play videogames for too long, there is the risk of getting headaches or eye problems, or you might wear out your hands. Some people even get seizures, although it is more of a hereditary/random problem than a developed one. If you play videogames in moderation, you can avoid very many of the detrimental effects. However, don’t be tempted to play in short streams; the game experience is far better if it isn’t constantly interrupted. (Some people claim 5-minute breaks every hour prevent problems videogames may cause. I do not know if this is true, as I haven’t tried it.) Many critics claim that violent videogames make you more violent. This is absolutely false. There is little to no correlation between violent acts and violent videogames. I say this with complete certainty. However, videogame experiences may leave a few mental traces. This anecdote may be useful: My dad used to play racing games during young adulthood. He avoided getting behind the wheel of a car after he played, because he would get the slight urge to ram into the other cars, or race ahead of them. He, however, has never been known to follow this urge, and drove as normal. It did spook him a little, though.**More soon.
Many fitness games cause you to move in irregular and hurtful movements, such as the Wii, PSMove, and the xBox Kinect. These irregular movements can cause damage to your shoulder tissue. It is best not to rely on video games for your fitness.
