| mooghead 16.07.2016 15:18 |
If you are 20+ years old and you 'play' this game you are a massive cunt. Continue.... |
| Costa86 16.07.2016 15:46 |
I had never downloaded any mobile/tablet game in all my life. Yesterday I downloaded Pokemon Go, but I can't figure out the point of it. Are you supposed to just throw this ball to hit those little creatures and walk around looking for more creatures? WTF? Played it once and haven't opened it again... |
| Killer_queenIII 16.07.2016 20:57 |
^Exactly. It's basically like the Pokemon games from the Game Boy, but we'll have to literally move our asses around to catch a Pokemon, like if you want to find a Ghost-type Pokemon for example, you'd go to places like a cemetery (or a funeral) While this may be the greatest thing for most people in my generation. It's all bollocks. It's all just a fad anyway, give it half a year, and it'll lose its appeal. 'til then, It's always interesting to read the stupid things people would do with Pokemon Go. |
| The Real Wizard 16.07.2016 23:15 |
It's basically geocaching for lazy people. You think you've found something, but you've found something in a game. I'll pass on this fad, the same way I've passed on every fad that's ever come along since I was 8. |
| matt z 17.07.2016 02:58 |
I got laid off from my old job and consequently moved back with family to a offshoot of a main town. Well, the MAIN town is not the nicest kindest happiest place. in fact it's full of corruption Lately I've been seeing people who have NO REASON being in "this part of town" hanging around there. It's ridiculous. people totally CAVING into manipulation. told where to go, what to do, and practically being driven to destinations. It's an extremely novel and fun idea, but in reality it just shows how gullible and ridiculous society is. people are putting themselves at risk. they also tend to look really REALLY stupid while doing it I've also seen that these pokemon goers are disturbing ordinary people's businesses and even cemeteries |
| Holly2003 17.07.2016 03:30 |
Lots of grumpy fuckers on Queenzone. I am currently trapped down a well after chasing a Pokemon down here, but I don't regret it at all. I may be here for a while but I will eat the Pokemon if I get hungry. |
| BETA215 17.07.2016 06:34 |
If you are 1+ year old and you 'play' this shit, you are a massive cunt. By the way, this whole thread is a (kinda') joke. Surely Panchgani will come here and ruin the fun. |
| Saint Jiub 17.07.2016 15:43 |
Grumpy fuckers indeed ... Probably all conservative fuckers that watch Fox news. I guess my oldest son is a massive cunt, as he is 20 years old ... My 18 and 20 year old sons have been out playing for the past several hours (presumably in downtown Batavia). I think it is great. It gets them out of the house, away from their computers and videogame consoles. It gets them exercising (walking several kilometers each day) and socializing with real people face to face. I was at a high school graduation party for my nephew yesterday, and all the teens and young adults (both male and female) were gushing about Pokemon Go. I am not sure why there is such negativity about this game ... but people should shut the fuck up about things they do not understand, and let the kids have their harmless fun. Now ... Get off my lawn you fuckheads. |
| BETA215 17.07.2016 23:50 |
So I, with my 16 years, don't understand it. It was done just to move the people out of their fucking chair, but in the wrong way. In South America, if we are willing to play the game, before obtaining a cute Pikachu somebody will steal the shit out of any of us. The same happens in Europe, North America, Asia, etc. More or less frequently, but it will become more common over time (given economies, people knowing this fashion, etc.). Also, it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school, what they'll love to work after school (what they want to become), your dreams and how to accomplish them, etc. Of course, who's to blame its the kid, the parent or both instead of the game. But we don't need more problems than we already have. So, I'm no conservative bollock nor a grumpy fucker or a fuckhead, whatever that tried to mean. Greetings, and have fun complaining about my comment or answering me. |
| Doga 18.07.2016 09:11 |
BETA215 wrote:Also, it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, schoolNot interested in this game, i don't love it or hate it, is just not my thing. But my two cents, outside the "work" and "school" is where the good things in life are. Those two are necessary, but that's it. Learning new things is fantastic, but new things you have an interest in, not some program created by politicians and taught to you by an employee. If someone says that work is the most important thing in life, this individual is either very narrow minded or dangerous to you, or both. |
| The Real Wizard 18.07.2016 11:58 |
Doga wrote: If someone says that work is the most important thing in life, this individual is either very narrow minded or dangerous to you, or both.About 95% of the people in Canada, the US, UK and Australia would disagree with you. Work is all we're told to value while we're growing up. Get your degree, get a job, buy a house, get married and have kids. Unless you had really progressive or artistic parents, that's what we were told life is all about. But you're from Spain. You were brought up with a completely different worldview. And it's so refreshing. This is why Spain is one of my favourite countries in the world. The people just aren't preoccupied with acquiring material things. |
| The Real Wizard 18.07.2016 11:59 |
Panchgani wrote: I think it is great. It gets them out of the house, away from their computers and videogame consoles. It gets them exercising (walking several kilometers each day) and socializing with real people face to face.Isn't there some kind of irony in the fact that the only way to get some kids away from their video games is via another video game? Indeed, at least they're out there walking. But the value of simply taking a walk for its own sake has been almost completely lost on far too many kids nowadays. |
| BETA215 18.07.2016 13:57 |
Doga wrote:BETA215 wrote:Also, it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, schoolNot interested in this game, i don't love it or hate it, is just not my thing. But my two cents, outside the "work" and "school" is where the good things in life are. Those two are necessary, but that's it. Learning new things is fantastic, but new things you have an interest in, not some program created by politicians and taught to you by an employee. If someone says that work is the most important thing in life, this individual is either very narrow minded or dangerous to you, or both. Why can't you quote the whole thing? "Also, it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school, what they'll love to work after school (what they want to become), their dreams and how to accomplish them, etc." Without this last part, it's a different thing. My priority it's to do what you want, but those factors are things that can't be taken out of mind, and in consequence they are really important. By the way, this is the kind of things Sebastian likes to do that I don't like (quoting small parts, changing the meaning of the comment), but I won't enter in that discussion. |
| pittrek 19.07.2016 06:49 |
Average user age is 31. What's the problem with adults spending their free time on (relatively) fresh air moving? |
| Saint Jiub 19.07.2016 22:13 |
pittrek wrote: Average user age is 31. What's the problem with adults spending their free time on (relatively) fresh air moving? According to social conservatives like Fox News, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, video games are evil and should be censored: http://danaloeschradio.com/tipper-gore-2-0-the-blame-video-games-strategy https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/04/pro-censorship-trump-bernie-hillary-vs-video-games http://www.dailytech.com/Fox+News+Recklessly+Misrepresents+Sex+Facts+in+Mass+Effect/article10455.htm |
| Saint Jiub 19.07.2016 22:21 |
BETA215 wrote: So I, with my 16 years, don't understand it. It was done just to move the people out of their fucking chair, but in the wrong way. In South America, if we are willing to play the game, before obtaining a cute Pikachu somebody will steal the shit out of any of us. The same happens in Europe, North America, Asia, etc. More or less frequently, but it will become more common over time (given economies, people knowing this fashion, etc.). Also, it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school, what they'll love to work after school (what they want to become), your dreams and how to accomplish them, etc. Of course, who's to blame its the kid, the parent or both instead of the game. But we don't need more problems than we already have. So, I'm no conservative bollock nor a grumpy fucker or a fuckhead, whatever that tried to mean. Greetings, and have fun complaining about my comment or answering me. ^^ Irrational Hysteria as ranted by a "family values", "born again" social conservative: "before obtaining a cute Pikachu somebody will steal the shit out of any of us" "it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school, what they'll love to work after school" "who's to blame its the kid, the parent or both instead of the game" |
| The Real Wizard 20.07.2016 12:52 |
Panchgani wrote: According to social conservatives like Fox News, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, video games are evil and should be censored:Ridiculous. Extensive studies have shown that video games, even the most violent of them, improve the problem solving and collaborative skills of its players. |
| Saint Jiub 20.07.2016 16:12 |
The Real Wizard wrote:Sorry ... I should have used a sarcasm emoji.Panchgani wrote: According to social conservatives like Fox News, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, video games are evil and should be censored:Ridiculous. Extensive studies have shown that video games, even the most violent of them, improve the problem solving and collaborative skills of its players. |
| BETA215 21.07.2016 00:05 |
Panchgani wrote: ^^ Irrational Hysteria as ranted by a "family values", "born again" social conservative: "before obtaining a cute Pikachu somebody will steal the shit out of any of us" "it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, school, what they'll love to work after school" "who's to blame its the kid, the parent or both instead of the game" In my context (city where I live, the economical problems), it's no irrational hysteria. Maybe you live in a first world country, where you surely have more possibilities and less security problems, but in my case there are few things that I can do (none of them are what I really like). 1. I have already been stolen three times: all by checking the mobile (again, I'm 16. If I were 48 that would be more normal), and almost got robbed other two times. 2. I say it because that's what I seeing it's happening to guys my age: they follow every available trend, and don't expect to find their passion, neither they strive to know what they like or they'll do in later years (studying, just working, etc.) 3. And yes, Pokemon Go it's a game. And it doesn't do very much besides following instructions. The one who's playing it it's the child, and the one who should control, at least a bit, their behaviour with the game. are their parents. Maybe they can't control their kid, and then it can be his fault, because of not wanting to follow parental instructions. Normal stuff. You can save those conservative comments. I have conservative relatives that I would like to punch in the face, but I won't do it given that I'm not like 'em. Also, let's understand that you're talking from your point of view on your residence country, so our comments might differ for good reasons, and we won't get any concluding point of view if we keep talking without caring about each other. |
| Sebastian 21.07.2016 08:34 |
I'm not into videogames but completely support those who are, and if that's a reason to exercise then even better! Yeah, of course, it's a shame people aren't valuing going for a walk for its own sake, but well... walking several miles a day for a videogame is still way better than not walking at all. |
| The Real Wizard 21.07.2016 13:28 |
Panchgani wrote:HA ! Apology accepted ;)The Real Wizard wrote:Sorry ... I should have used a sarcasm emoji.Panchgani wrote: According to social conservatives like Fox News, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, video games are evil and should be censored:Ridiculous. Extensive studies have shown that video games, even the most violent of them, improve the problem solving and collaborative skills of its players. |
| Costa86 21.07.2016 16:46 |
BETA215 wrote: Also, it's new technology that'll distract you from what's really important: work, schoolThat's what they tell us is important. In reality, all that matters is your health and that you have people who love and respect you. Second in importance is that you have enough money to get along and enough funds available in case you have some health problem (or free healthcare if your country offers it). School is bullshit. University education is important, but what's more important is that you read a lot. A job is important, but make sure you find something which gives you satisfaction. All the rest is baggage. Fuck it all. Amen. |
| Sebastian 22.07.2016 08:32 |
It really depends on each person's particular situation. The way I see it, you and those who depend on you financially (children, elderly, ailing or disabled spouses or relatives, or just yourself, depending) have different 'levels' of expenses: 1. Absolute needs: Without those, you die. That's basically food and rent (unless you own the place). Medical bills enter there only if they're necessary for survival (i.e. insulin for a diabetic enters here, liposuction for a thin person who wants to be thinner doesn't). 2. Basic quality of life needs: Technically, you're not gonna die without underwear, but life's gonna be unbearable if you haven't got at least a dozen pairs. A mobile phone could enter here considering, for many people, it's their alarm clock, their planner, their e-mail, etc., but an iPhone 6 doesn't enter here because a cheap one would do the trick. 3. What you need for work (i.e. to be able to afford those above): It largely depends on the person. If your job involves wearing a dinner jacket, then that enters here; if you're a taxi driver, car expenses enter here (or if you live in the countryside and have to drive to work everyday). If you're a photographer, high end cameras, lenses, etc., enter here. 4. What you need or like or can benefit from in your hobbies or social life: Cameras (unless you're a photographer), cars (unless you're a taxi driver or an Uber driver or need to drive to work), guitars (unless you're a guitarist), attending football matches (unless you're a sports journalist), etc. 5. What you want to have but don't need: Holidays abroad (you won't die without them), taking the kids to DisneyWorld (they won't die if they don't go), a diamond ring for your spouse, a flat-screen telly, paragliding, eating in fancy restaurants, etc. 6. What you'd like to have: Same as above but probably on a lesser scale of how much you want them and/or which are far more expensive. Those things you'd like to have or do 'one day,' such as visiting the pyramids or owning a grand piano or collecting WWII uniforms. 7. What you don't need, don't want but would buy anyway just to impress a bunch of people who are irrelevant to your life: Anyone who's over the age of 12 shouldn't care about those but well... that's not usually what happens. The way I see it, 1 & 2 are not negotiable, the rest are. And it's up to you: some will choose a job that covers all seven categories even if they hate it over a job that covers only 1, 2 and 3 but which they love. And there's no right or wrong answer. |
| The Fairy King 26.07.2016 23:21 |
Let people have their fun. The game provides a bit of escapism for a lot of people and more importantly, it actually brings people together. Old, young, families, friends, foes. The game encourages you to get out and play in the real world, which for a lot of people who don't necessarily feel comfortable socialising and meeting new people, works as an icebreaker. I'm sure some of you sourpusses(not a Pokemon) could benefit from fresh air and human contact. So shut uppa yo face and get out there and catch em all! :D If you don't get it, then stay out of it. |