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Post by fsfsxii on Feb 3, 2017 21:37:47 GMT
There is a perplexing matter among the gaming community whether competitive gaming is considered a sport, as some like to call it; eSports. esports don't involve physical exertion or effort, not to mention that the material used in esports is not public domain, unlike real sports, where anyone can pick a ball and play. What do you guys think?!
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Armored Core Raven
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Post by Armored Core Raven on Feb 3, 2017 22:46:28 GMT
It's a real sport in the sense that I think it's just as useless as any other sport.
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Post by scipioafricanus on Feb 4, 2017 0:07:23 GMT
Tell the people in Korea that Starcraft isn't a sport.
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Post by Balder on Feb 4, 2017 0:30:23 GMT
Why does this discussion even exist? I'm not shitting on your post fsfsxii. I'm baffled that there are so many people who don't think that it is. Most people agree on that Chess is a sport because it's challenging the mind. Same argument for videogames. Case closed *drops mic.
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Post by fsfsxii on Feb 4, 2017 1:07:36 GMT
Why does this discussion even exist? I'm not shitting on your post fsfsxii . I'm baffled that there are so many people who don't think that it is. Most people agree on that Chess is a sport because it's challenging the mind. Same argument for videogames. Case closed *drops mic. go back to your politiczwell, to be fair, the term sport is loosely used, but using it for a video game is a bit of a stretch. can someone cite the term 'sport' in google?
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Post by dschult3 on Feb 4, 2017 1:26:28 GMT
Tell the people in Korea that Starcraft isn't a sport. I have been to a South Korean internet cafe. They take that stuff really seriously!
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Post by fsfsxii on Feb 4, 2017 2:10:32 GMT
It's a real sport in the sense that I think it's just as useless as any other sport. are you denying the physical and mental benefits of actual sports?
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Armored Core Raven
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Post by Armored Core Raven on Feb 4, 2017 4:59:05 GMT
It's a real sport in the sense that I think it's just as useless as any other sport. are you denying the physical and mental benefits of actual sports? Yes, of course I do, I have no other option as I hate false information. Sports are by and for complete idiots who enjoy watching adults do things toddlers do better, like putting things in holes, toddlers usually have to fit the correct shape into a correct hole, somewhat challenging for a toddler, but the adults who participate in sports usually have to put a tiny ball into extremely oversized holes, something any toddler would find offensively simple and stupid, so those adults are literally below toddlers in intelligence. Then there are the fans, literally the least intelligent beings in the universe, who actually look up to those morons. The participants of sports are also at a dramatically higher risk for injuries and overstraining themselves just training for their stupid waste of time than any other type of person in relation to how important the thing they do is (for example: being a firefighter is high risk but they actually do important work) and the fans are in vast majority morbidly obese super duper retards who absolutely do NOT get any health benefits sitting down in front of their TVs for hours repeatedly shouting profanities at all the dumbasses running around like headless chickens on the grass kicking balls into large square holes as a living or other such mentally degrading crap.
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Post by Cervantes on Feb 4, 2017 6:06:44 GMT
are you denying the physical and mental benefits of actual sports? Yes, of course I do, I have no other option as I hate false information. Sports are by and for complete idiots who enjoy watching adults do things toddlers do better, like putting things in holes, toddlers usually have to fit the correct shape into a correct hole, somewhat challenging for a toddler, but the adults who participate in sports usually have to put a tiny ball into extremely oversized holes, something any toddler would find offensively simple and stupid, so those adults are literally below toddlers in intelligence. Then there are the fans, literally the least intelligent beings in the universe, who actually look up to those morons. The participants of sports are also at a dramatically higher risk for injuries and overstraining themselves just training for their stupid waste of time than any other type of person in relation to how important the thing they do is (for example: being a firefighter is high risk but they actually do important work) and the fans are in vast majority morbidly obese super duper retards who absolutely do NOT get any health benefits sitting down in front of their TVs for hours repeatedly shouting profanities at all the dumbasses running around like headless chickens on the grass kicking balls into large square holes as a living or other such mentally degrading crap. So, I take from this that Armored Core Raven doesn't like sports very much. They must be, like, 7/10 in his opinion or even a bit lower.
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Post by Cervantes on Feb 4, 2017 6:18:23 GMT
As for myself, I don't see a problem in anyone doing a fun physical activity sometimes and even engaging in small, inconsequential competitions. But professional sports are just stupid beyond comprehension, and eSports are even worse. My opinion on professional teams and big events (Olympics, World Cup, Super Bowl) is pretty much what Armored Core Raven said. I can't wrap my head around the fact we, as a society, agree to pay a fortune for someone to throw a ball. In the same sense, it's fun to play competitive video games, but making a huge event around it and turn it into a profession is just... Man, I really can't comprehend it. It's giving too much money just to see people brag about themselves.
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Post by centipede on Feb 4, 2017 7:08:29 GMT
Since when were video or board game considered sport? If it was an elaborate Virtual Reality set up with a treadmill and everything, then probably.
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Feb 4, 2017 9:13:15 GMT
Why does this discussion even exist? I'm not shitting on your post fsfsxii . I'm baffled that there are so many people who don't think that it is. Most people agree on that Chess is a sport because it's challenging the mind. Same argument for videogames. Case closed *drops mic. Most people would not agree that chess is a sport. Not even close.
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Feb 4, 2017 9:14:52 GMT
There is a perplexing matter among the gaming community whether competitive gaming is considered a sport, as some like to call it; eSports. esports don't involve physical exertion or effort, not to mention that the material used in esports is not public domain, unlike real sports, where anyone can pick a ball and play.What do you guys think?! You answered your own question.
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Post by Balder on Feb 4, 2017 10:50:30 GMT
Why does this discussion even exist? I'm not shitting on your post fsfsxii . I'm baffled that there are so many people who don't think that it is. Most people agree on that Chess is a sport because it's challenging the mind. Same argument for videogames. Case closed *drops mic. Most people would not agree that chess is a sport. Not even close. People here in Norway are very interested in Chess after we won the World Championship. I don't give a shit, but it is certainly a sport.
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Post by fsfsxii on Feb 4, 2017 12:44:51 GMT
are you denying the physical and mental benefits of actual sports? Yes, of course I do, I have no other option as I hate false information. Sports are by and for complete idiots who enjoy watching adults do things toddlers do better, like putting things in holes, toddlers usually have to fit the correct shape into a correct hole, somewhat challenging for a toddler, but the adults who participate in sports usually have to put a tiny ball into extremely oversized holes, something any toddler would find offensively simple and stupid, so those adults are literally below toddlers in intelligence. Then there are the fans, literally the least intelligent beings in the universe, who actually look up to those morons. The participants of sports are also at a dramatically higher risk for injuries and overstraining themselves just training for their stupid waste of time than any other type of person in relation to how important the thing they do is (for example: being a firefighter is high risk but they actually do important work) and t he fans are in vast majority morbidly obese super duper retards who absolutely do NOT get any health benefits sitting down in front of their TVs for hours repeatedly shouting profanities at all the dumbasses running around like headless chickens on the grass kicking balls into large square holes as a living or other such mentally degrading crap.omg i found someone who agrees with me. I don't watch sports at all, but i do play them a lot, i tried watching a football match when i was 9 and became bored very quick, i said to myself; "why would i watch someone do something that i can do right now?" i watch Tennis every now and then because its the chillest sport to spectate, but no longer than 10mins. I used to play football with my friends from school a lot, to my surprise, i was a very good player, and they asked me how, when i don't watch matches or anything. It was then that i realized how stupid it is to waste time watching someone play on tv. Regarding the fans, i absolutely agree, its kind of funny actually, i mentioned this to someone once and they got pissed, and the football group in my school used to fight for their favorite team. this is whats wrong with the world. Anyway, i was asking about the benefits of playing sports, not watching them, as the latter is obvious.
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