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#19176482 - 11/22/13 08:46 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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All the weird useless fucking apps. All the stupid games and novelty bullshit and glittery shiny excrement. iPads and kindles and notepads and stylus and twittershpere and instagram and FUCK IT ALL. What a bunch of trash. Who the fuck can fork over hundreds of dollars for this tripe? Seems to me it's a reflection of our increasingly retarded culture, perhaps?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: OgreLokon]
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord] 1
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Cool fucking story, go join the Amish or whatever the fuck.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: psychodelia]
#19176522 - 11/22/13 09:00 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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psychodelia said: Pretty much 
Yeah I wasn't sure I'd really be able to generate conversation it's just this weird feeling that humans are just becoming machines. We're disconnecting from the now and handing over our consciousness to mindless self indulgence in the form of shiny electronic novelty turds. I mean when a group of people in a room are ALL on their phones, I mean, FUCK. There is no tomorrow, yet so many take everything and everyone for granted and just jerk off on their gizmos and gadgets all day.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord] 1
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Don't blame people that like shiny new stuff because you can't afford it.
Also, stupid people buy stupid things. Technology is incredible yet has always had frivolous shit..you just have to dig through it to find the good shit.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: gzuf]
#19176531 - 11/22/13 09:01 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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gzuf said: Cool fucking story, go join the Amish or whatever the fuck.
I'm on a computer aren't I? I'm just referring to all the people at google and all over the place that make a living endlessly stroking the american dick of laziness and love for novel shiny crap.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
#19176536 - 11/22/13 09:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm not being serious when I call you poor either.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
#19176537 - 11/22/13 09:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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LordSenate said: Don't blame people that like shiny new stuff because you can't afford it.
Also, stupid people buy stupid things. Technology is incredible yet has always had frivolous shit..you just have to dig through it to find the good shit.
Dude, I work in the oilfields. I'm not rich, but I've got plenty of money. I have that money because I don't buy stupid shit.
edit: read your second post. I mean I'm poor in the grand scheme, but I'm rich in the grand scheme too.
Genuine question - what good shit have you found?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord] 2
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Dude people are people whatcha gun do? It's the way things are. Most are fucking stupid. Either way on a computer on a tablet or face to face we will find most to be disappointing.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord] 1
#19176544 - 11/22/13 09:04 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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JesusIsLord said: All the weird useless fucking apps. All the stupid games and novelty bullshit and glittery shiny excrement. iPads and kindles and notepads and stylus and twittershpere and instagram and FUCK IT ALL. What a bunch of trash. Who the fuck can fork over hundreds of dollars for this tripe? Seems to me it's a reflection of our increasingly retarded culture, perhaps?
hashtag fuckwit 
What do you think people thought about cars when they were first introduced? Computers, same thing. The list goes on.
Technology has its silly offshoots, but it is part of development, just like everything.
I hardly doubt you dont own or use daily something that was once considered trivial.
I find it ironic you posted this on an electronic internet forum. I'm sure there was people like you who once said "Talking in groups on the internet? why not just talk in person?"
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: gzuf]
#19176545 - 11/22/13 09:04 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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gzuf said: Dude people are people whatcha gun do? It's the way things are. Most are fucking stupid. Either way on a computer on a tablet or face to face we will find most to be disappointing.
agreeable. fuckin A.
solution? or fuck solutions?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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Oh look, a christian judging people and condemning technology, there's a shocker.
What difference does it make if someone uses instagram to host their pics or any other site. People are social creatures, I think it's dumb to chronicle your life for anyone to see for privacy reasons but oh well, if you don't like it don't use it. I take it you have a facebook account if you're using instagram, do you not?
Kindles are useful as fuck and contribute to people reading, they're also a technological inevitability due to the costs of producing paper.
You couldn't sound more like a crotchety old man than by saying fuck apps and games and shit. Are you against phones having music, too?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: EdibleStereos]
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JesusIsLord said: All the weird useless fucking apps. All the stupid games and novelty bullshit and glittery shiny excrement. iPads and kindles and notepads and stylus and twittershpere and instagram and FUCK IT ALL. What a bunch of trash. Who the fuck can fork over hundreds of dollars for this tripe? Seems to me it's a reflection of our increasingly retarded culture, perhaps?
hashtag fuckwit 
What do you think people thought about cars when they were first introduced? Computers, same thing. The list goes on.
Technology has its silly offshoots, but it is part of development, just like everything.
I hardly doubt you dont own or use daily something that was once considered trivial.
I find it ironic you posted this on an electronic internet forum. I'm sure there was people like you who once said "Talking in groups on the internet? why not just talk in person?"
Same shit.
Yes there's obvious irony involved but look past that obvious hole.
Cars have utility. Hard to argue with cars. Twitter? No utility, just an engine for gossip and spreading retarded opinions across vast distances.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: RiderOnTheStorm]
#19176558 - 11/22/13 09:08 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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RiderOnTheStorm said: Oh look, a christian judging people and condemning technology, there's a shocker.
What difference does it make if someone uses instagram to host their pics or any other site. People are social creatures, I think it's dumb to chronicle your life for anyone to see for privacy reasons but oh well, if you don't like it don't use it. I take it you have a facebook account if you're using instagram, do you not?
Kindles are useful as fuck and contribute to people reading, they're also a technological inevitability due to the costs of producing paper.
You couldn't sound more like a crotchety old man than by saying fuck apps and games and shit. Are you against phones having music, too?
condemning technology. 
intend to misunderstand, it's easier that way
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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Well its all relative to the individual really.
The things that I've always enjoyed is computers, game consoles and phones. I know they seem simple but the fact that I continue to be blown away by them is amazing. I know they will never feel like they did when they first came out but even if they continue to have that effect somewhat here and there is good enough for me.
Those are just the things that I enjoy and like using. But I mean a lot of the things that technology does may seem frivolous because you become used to them, but in fact the world won't be able to function without them now (unless we prepare for it).
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord] 1
#19176567 - 11/22/13 09:10 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Yeah so let's just advance in technology and not use it for things people apparently want, because you don't like it, its all useless. Lets just use computers for work and storing data, and not even attempt to use it for anything else.. Get with the times dude, go live in a hole.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
#19176577 - 11/22/13 09:12 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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"FUCK IT ALL" isn't condemning it? Correlating it with "an increasingly retarded culture" isn't judging the people who use these things?
I'm sure all you need is your grandpappy's copy of da good book, ain't that right?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
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LordSenate said: Well its all relative to the individual really.
The things that I've always enjoyed is computers, game consoles and phones. I know they seem simple but the fact that I continue to be blown away by them is amazing. I know they will never feel like they did when they first came out but even if they continue to have that effect somewhat here and there is good enough for me.
Those are just the things that I enjoy and like using. But I mean a lot of the things that technology does may seem frivolous because you become used to them, but in fact the world won't be able to function without them now (unless we prepare for it).
true, true. I agree on the large scale with ya. Hell I use it all day, tig welders, my car, my phone, & etc. I think maybe the source of my bitching is that I fucking despise touchpads. I LIKE buttons. Give me buttons, or give me death
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: RiderOnTheStorm]
#19176584 - 11/22/13 09:13 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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RiderOnTheStorm said: "FUCK IT ALL" isn't condemning it? Correlating it with "an increasingly retarded culture" isn't judging the people who use these things?
I'm sure all you need is your grandpappy's copy of da good book, ain't that right?

apparently you aren't aware of hyperbole dawg.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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I would hate my life if I couldn't use technology to entertain myself.. I honestly couldn't live without it.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: Chowder963]
#19176589 - 11/22/13 09:14 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: Chowder963]
#19176598 - 11/22/13 09:16 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Chowder963 said: Yeah so let's just advance in technology and not use it for things people apparently want, because you don't like it, its all useless. Lets just use computers for work and storing data, and not even attempt to use it for anything else.. Get with the times dude, go live in a hole.
don't worry dawg they'll still mark pr0n for errbody on they iPads jafeel?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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RiderOnTheStorm said: "FUCK IT ALL" isn't condemning it? Correlating it with "an increasingly retarded culture" isn't judging the people who use these things?
I'm sure all you need is your grandpappy's copy of da good book, ain't that right?

apparently you aren't aware of hyperbole dawg.

Suuuure, now it's hyperbole. Typical christian cop out, just say it was taken out of context and that I'll have to take that on faith.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
#19176613 - 11/22/13 09:19 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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If you understood dwarven mining techniques and gnome tinkering/engineering then you would have a real appreciation for periscopes, night vision goggles and cars.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
#19176619 - 11/22/13 09:20 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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LordSenate said: I would hate my life if I couldn't use technology to entertain myself.. I honestly couldn't live without it.
dude, read that back to yourself. come on now 
But I hear ya at the same time. I am a sucker for family guy on my big screen
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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I don't think what he said is that far fetched unless you take it literally, which isn't the way he meant it, anyone can live without soda, when they say they couldn't live without it they don't mean it literally, they aren't dependent on soda, its a luxury most would not want to give up or even can't imagine not having it.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: RiderOnTheStorm]
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RiderOnTheStorm said: "FUCK IT ALL" isn't condemning it? Correlating it with "an increasingly retarded culture" isn't judging the people who use these things?
I'm sure all you need is your grandpappy's copy of da good book, ain't that right?

apparently you aren't aware of hyperbole dawg.

Suuuure, now it's hyperbole. Typical christian cop out, just say it was taken out of context and that I'll have to take that on faith.
You know what, that's it

you know what? fire yah lazer.
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Dystopia said: If you understood dwarven mining techniques and gnome tinkering/engineering then you would have a real appreciation for periscopes, night vision goggles and cars.
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Well done, brah.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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Well at first I was saying I would hate my life but then I changed my mind to I couldn't live without it.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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JesusIsLord said: All the weird useless fucking apps. All the stupid games and novelty bullshit and glittery shiny excrement. iPads and kindles and notepads and stylus and twittershpere and instagram and FUCK IT ALL. What a bunch of trash. Who the fuck can fork over hundreds of dollars for this tripe? Seems to me it's a reflection of our increasingly retarded culture, perhaps?
hashtag fuckwit 
Video game consoles and consumer electronics in general are made as cheaply as possible and sold at a loss to the manufacturer. This is because the devices' real purpose is to sell you enough useless licensed crap to make a profit for the manufacturer while providing raw data for market research. It sounds ridiculous, but the ubiquity of these sleek shitbricks proves that it is a successful strategy. Built by Chinese slave labor to be burned for fuel in Chinese garbage fires.
These devices are also not designed to be in use for more than a year or so. This is because Moore's law applies to the shininess (and therefore attractiveness to the mob) of its applications. The more advanced the hardware, the greater its capacity to dazzle consumers into throwing their money away.
Consumer electronics is such a bust. I may be cynical because my dad is a software engineer who always worked from Unix- and Linux-based systems which are basically designed to be useful to the person using them. The same cannot be said for the crap laptop I'm typing on right now.
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Yeah.. that's not exactly how it works.
Consoles at least sell at a loss because they make money off the licensed games.
If consoles aren't designed to last more then a year, why do they usually come in cycles of 3-4 years?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
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LordSenate said: Yeah.. that's not exactly how it works.
Consoles at least sell at a loss because they make money off the licensed games.
If consoles aren't designed to last more then a year, why do they usually come in cycles of 3-4 years?
I was speaking non-specifically and actually referring to cell phones with the "no more than a year" comment.
In terms of consoles, I still suspect they are built to break, because then you have to send the thing in to get repaired at half the original cost to you and undoubtedly much less to manufacturer. I went through like three PS2's while it was still a big thing, and even though I hardly ever played it my PS3 broke as well. No poor treatment or anything or even overuse in the case of the PS3. They would just up and stop working. And they were designed to self-destruct further if you dared try to do your own repairs. The PS3 was very obviously intentionally engineered to be impossible to put back together again without foreknowledge and experience.
Of course, that might be paranoia; maybe Sony doesn't intentionally plan to make up their loss through refurbishments at the expense of the hardcore nerds who provide the most wear and tear (and profits on software) in the first place. Maybe I should give Sony the benefit of the doubt; maybe it's a perfectly innocent example of a high-profile luxury item being as cheaply manufactured as possible.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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I don't think it is any different than going to someone's house to visit them and you can't have a conversation because they are hypnotized by the TV.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: starfire_xes]
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starfire_xes said: I don't think it is any different than going to someone's house to visit them and you can't have a conversation because they are hypnotized by the TV.
Yeah, except now you can carry the fashionable ennui outside with you.
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Have you ever had a console? Are you saying you have to pay for the repair? Because you don't if that's what you're saying..
I have had consoles since NES and never had to replace any except the original xbox 360, which I sent in and got repaired, for free.
Nah I doubt they are perfectly innocent. Some of the things you said are definitely true, using foreign labor to make them as inexpensive as possible and all that kinda stuff.
I was just saying it's not as bad as you made them sound, although you said you were talking about phones.
The PS4 was made so you can do some of the repairs, and swapping out hard drives without voiding the warranty. But in the same breath they had them made in China and one of the factories used college students for labor (didn't pay them either).. A few have come forward and admitted to sabotaging them..
So they definitely aren't completely innocent.
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Dude, my eighth birthday was the best day of my life because I got a Sega Genesis bundled with Sonic 2. I practically cried with joy.
I kept playing video games pretty much eight hours a day up through the PS2 days. I never had much brand loyalty; Sega was always my favorite with Nintendo second, but generally, I would eventually get my hands on every major console of every generation up to and including the previous, in spite of my unexpected but precipitous loss of interest in video games when they debuted, which was approximately the time I started going outside to smoke weed.
It was around when Sony entered the market that the hardware became conspicuously shoddy. I had several PS1's break on me. You can say that's because the PS1 belonged to the first generation of consoles to have moving parts as standard equipment, but my Sega CD, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo Gamecube, and Xbox never broke. My 360 has a stuck CD tray, probably because Microsoft had to tighten its belt to remain competitive with Sony and its saturation of the market with lucrative junk.
I've played some damn good games, no doubt. I've always been in favor of recognizing video games as an art form, and continue to be. But the majority of my childhood was wasted glued to a screen having experiences fit to throw away, meant to be thrown away, of no use to anyone but shareholders. The new generation of consoles is primed to advance this proud tradition to the level of EULA enforcement by mandatory camera surveillance.
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I guess it's a lot of dumb luck when it comes to consoles failing on you. I'm sure the production plays a part in that but a lot of times you will have someone like me, who has had little to no console failures. Then have someone on the opposite end of the spectrum that hasn't had one that didn't cause problems.
I don't really care if they do camera surveillance or not honestly. I would hope they wouldn't but it won't really make much of a difference to me. Of course I wouldn't be happy and probably wouldn't buy something that did that but if it happened it would make little difference to me.
Admittedly the moments where you say "wow, is this seriously a video game.." in absolute awe is less frequent then it has been in the past. But you still run into them enough to justify spending the time to see them.
I guess it really comes down to ones personal preference. I spend the majority of my life behind a screen in one way shape or form. I'm fine with that, at least for the time being. It is a blessing to me to have these things to do considering my disabilities and everything. It not only gives me enjoyment but interaction with other people albeit not as good as REAL social interaction, but still enough to get used to talking to other people before I push out into the world in real life further than I'm able right now.
I also don't think my experiences with these games over my entire life were fit to be thrown away, or meant to be thrown away even. People get nostalgia about them for a reason, it's not meant to be thrown away if you enjoyed it. It pales in comparison to social interaction but still. Of course they are made to make a profit, or please shareholders.. how would they continue to make more if they didn't? But most developers make the games not only to bring their idea to life, but also to bring their world as they imagined it to you to experience.
Laughing, crying, being afraid and all the other emotions you have while playing a game is reason enough to do it. But of course it should be used in moderation. I won't say particularly wasted your childhood stuck behind a screen, but I will say that kids now a'days do. Even though I think games are an incredible thing, I feel that the kids growing up now aren't developing properly because over exposure to them.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
#19177557 - 11/23/13 03:02 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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video games are toys.
toys to rob you of your childhood. glad i gave them up when i grew up... for years i stopped playing video games, at like 13 or something and got back into it like when i was maybe 16-17... the only thing i regret is selling my Genesis and SNES and games; but maybe it was a good thing in the long run.
now i have emulators anyways. game are always fun, and viable art form for various things in Game Design, Music, Art Design, Level Design (totally), Narrative Writing, and it's a platform, like film is now, for improving visual technology. (not to mention the increase in computing tech, but that's kinda individualized for games)
technically speaking, all those "little" skills get put to the test, and represent the game as a whole. that's a lot of work and imagination that goes into it, beyond just computing and programming.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: akira_akuma]
#19177583 - 11/23/13 03:18 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I think calling them toys isn't doing the medium as a whole justice. As I said I think they should be used sparingly if at all during the earlier stages of someones life. Even after you're grown up, I still believe it is unhealthy to do them in excess.
However as I said, for me they're a blessing to me considering my circumstances. Being stuck inside nearly every day would drive me crazy if I didn't have a multitude of ways to occupy my mind.
Often times video games can give me a glimpse of emotions that I all too often am not able to understand or express with other human beings.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
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well, that's the way they're generally marketed and valued... as a toy.
it's not like they're not completely standardized by the time they get through production cycles.
most games are lucky not to be abhorrently different from the lead designer's intentions.
but games are art, in my opinion. they contain art, and the idea of a "game concept", to me, is like art at least... all in all, the package is art with a bit of practicality and technology to bind it together. or visaversa... depends how you look at it.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: akira_akuma]
#19177595 - 11/23/13 03:28 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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It is most definitely an art, I agree with you. I guess you could say the first few consoles (aside from the earliest ones) could be marketed as toys given the lighter tones that a lot of games had.
I know consoles have always been expensive to some degree but I think now they are much more than toys. The technology now is astounding and the art and experience that can be created is mind blowing.
That being said even if you're older and no longer a kid, it still feels like you are getting a brand new toy when you break out a new console or game for the first time.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
#19177600 - 11/23/13 03:31 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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which is neat also. a toy with all the features of technological advancements, and art and graphic design and you can interact with the game, with multiple characters (player, NPC and otherwise) in a story AND all seamlessly through your TV/computer monitor?!
AHHHH
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: akira_akuma]
#19177607 - 11/23/13 03:33 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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And you can have interaction with people through it as well and share the experience together..
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
#19177624 - 11/23/13 03:40 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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oh yeah, shit, the "new age Meta" gaming of the 21 century! forgot about that part.

shit is class.
i'm playing Puppeteer now. i'm taking my time with it, but it's a cool little platformer.
it acts like your player guy is the lead in a puppetshow with the puppets being played on a stage set, which is your TV screen. it's constantly jolting and moving and spinning around in various ways, and is trippy as fuck, and funny too.
plus, not only is it 7 worlds of classic platformy goodness; with magnificent artwork and level design; but it's was designed SOLELY with 3D TV's in mind... so every looks like it's popping out slightly, even with out a 3D set. i could only imagine what it'd look like ON AN ACTUAL 3D SET. it'd look boss. i mean, i've read it's the one the best uses of 3D in a game and that it's sharp as a tack, visually.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: akira_akuma] 1
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I bought Sound scapes which is a platformer that makes music based on your movements. I haven't played it but I've read it looks better on PS4. I also downloaded Flower.. I played Journey on PS3 that was really nice by the same makers..
Honestly though I have a ton of games for the new system and I really haven't played but a few hours of one of the f2p ones lol.. I really need to start playin some stuff.
That game you're talking about sounds crazy. I've never used a 3D t.v. I have the money for one but I figured I wouldn't ever use it enough to justify the cost. I'm really not that interested in 3D then again I suppose I haven't thought of all the possible uses either.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
#19177855 - 11/23/13 06:53 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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That's just a side effect of this beautiful thing we call Capitalism
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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gzuf said: Cool fucking story, go join the Amish or whatever the fuck.
I'm on a computer aren't I? I'm just referring to all the people at google and all over the place that make a living endlessly stroking the american dick of laziness and love for novel shiny crap.
Now you're just making yourself look ignorant. The people at Google? They essentially invented the search engine. They allowed any person, rich or poor, to find information on virtually any topic. They completely changed the face of the world in an incredible way. If you don't see that I have no idea what to say to you.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: pwnasaurus]
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gzuf said: Cool fucking story, go join the Amish or whatever the fuck.
I'm on a computer aren't I? I'm just referring to all the people at google and all over the place that make a living endlessly stroking the american dick of laziness and love for novel shiny crap.
Now you're just making yourself look ignorant. The people at Google? They essentially invented the search engine. They allowed any person, rich or poor, to find information on virtually any topic. They completely changed the face of the world in an incredible way. If you don't see that I have no idea what to say to you.

If you can't sense what I'm driving at I pity you. I haven't been ragging on anything that provides utility.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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Agree and disagree. I think technology is pretty cool. It pushes the boundaries of human potential. At the same time i think we rely way too much on it. God knows i'm fucking addicted to my computer and phone and very little productivity comes out of it. Then again, nothing better than downloading books for my ipad.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
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gzuf said: Cool fucking story, go join the Amish or whatever the fuck.
I'm on a computer aren't I? I'm just referring to all the people at google and all over the place that make a living endlessly stroking the american dick of laziness and love for novel shiny crap.
Now you're just making yourself look ignorant. The people at Google? They essentially invented the search engine. They allowed any person, rich or poor, to find information on virtually any topic. They completely changed the face of the world in an incredible way. If you don't see that I have no idea what to say to you.

If you can't sense what I'm driving at I pity you. I haven't been ragging on anything that provides utility.
These innovations go hand in hand. They are a public company after all, they have to make money. They provide utility and in turn do things that make them money. Innovation isn't a straight line. You have to try out a bunch of different things before you figure what's going to work long term and what's important to people and society.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: pwnasaurus]
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There has always been this kind of unnecessary technology, apps and such are just the modern version
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: dontknow]
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tablets and tablets w/ stylus are so, so, so efficient and productivity increasing, depending on what you do and what your interests are. I can hardly function without a PC, smartphone, and a tablet. The difference between productivity level of 0 and one of 100.
On my phone I write documents, record audio, control my PC from wherever I am, move files between multiple phones/PCs/tablets, browse web, listen to lessons, use as an intense and rechargeable flashlight, have nightvision, instant message people and real-time text chat with them, use free measuring devices that otherwise require physical tool purchases such as a protractor, read textbooks, calm my mind with brainwave therapy, and watch naked or not naked things on video. With a tablet, I can do even more.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: something cool]
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something cool said: tablets and tablets w/ stylus are so, so, so efficient and productivity increasing, depending on what you do and what your interests are. I can hardly function without a PC, smartphone, and a tablet. The difference between productivity level of 0 and one of 100.
On my phone I write documents, record audio, control my PC from wherever I am, move files between multiple phones/PCs/tablets, browse web, listen to lessons, use as an intense and rechargeable flashlight, have nightvision, instant message people and real-time text chat with them, use free measuring devices that otherwise require physical tool purchases such as a protractor, read textbooks, calm my mind with brainwave therapy, and watch naked or not naked things on video. With a tablet, I can do even more.
brainwave therapy?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
#19180480 - 11/23/13 08:46 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I have friends that buy into that shit.
My toy is better then your toy so I don't want to play.
See ya next year bud.
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: Konyap]
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I mean I dunno unless my shit starts falling apart is that kind of attitude really necessary?
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: Konyap]
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Luddites for the lose
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avarice for the hurt
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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: Konyap]
#19180549 - 11/23/13 09:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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we have to give technology some credit
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