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Hay Guyz? Have you heard about this great new game?

Started by Werekoala, June 12, 2007, 11:54:29 PM

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Werekoala

June 12, 2007, 11:54:29 PM
Its called World of Warcraft - oh, but it might be bad for kids! And its just like Dungeons and Dragons!

http://tinyurl.com/3xgzkp

Fucking news fucking morons. slow damn news day I guess.
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Thanatos02

#1
June 17, 2007, 11:49:57 AM
Won't someone think of the children?

EDIT: I'm tired of this shit, though. Everytime something new comes up, it's all, "Oh shit! It must be bad!" Even if there was something to it by now, it's gonna be hard to convince me. I like all this new shit, so sue me.

But leave it to these laggy-ass new stations that think this bullshit is breaking news. First on the scoop? Heheheh.
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rcsample

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June 21, 2007, 03:00:16 PM
Talk about being behind the curve...sheesh...

A few comments:

QuoteDallas' mom, Deborah Nichols, said her son's obsession with Warcraft has hurt his grades and the family's dynamic.

"He didn't want to leave," she said. "He didn't want to leave to eat. He didn't want to leave to be with us.

Uh...Who's the parent here? I'm having a hard time figuring it out....

QuoteIn response, a new informal movement has sprung up that is sometimes referred to as "Leave No Child Inside." It's an effort to connect kids with the benefits of getting outside.

While I have nothing against going outside and I do enjoy many outdoor activities, why is "going outside" the solution that always seems bandied about in these situations?  

Quote"We know that being out in nature reduces stress tremendously among kids and among adults," said Richard Louv, an author who wrote "Last Child in the Wilderness."

Ok, well that makes sense...maybe instead of playing WoW for 12 or 17 straight hours I should sit/walk/run/skip/frolic outside for 17 hours, with the effect that outside/nature has on my stress level, maybe I should spend all 24 hours in a day outside...my stress level would be in the negative!

Whatever.  Balance is the key.  If you're a parent, remember that you're the parent.
 

James J Skach

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June 21, 2007, 04:01:20 PM
It's so that in 5-10 years they can have the "Leave No Child Offline" campaign.

There will be a big scare about the increased rate of skin related illness amongst kids because, well, they are spending 17 hours outside.

It will be all about "Introduce your kids to books and the Internet as a way to spend time inside while still finding enjoyment!"

The sad thing is, I'm serious.
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rcsample

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June 21, 2007, 04:39:47 PM
Quote from: James J SkachIt's so that in 5-10 years they can have the "Leave No Child Offline" campaign.

There will be a big scare about the increased rate of skin related illness amongst kids because, well, they are spending 17 hours outside.

It will be all about "Introduce your kids to books and the Internet as a way to spend time inside while still finding enjoyment!"

The sad thing is, I'm serious.

The even sadderer thing is, I believe that you speak the truth.
 
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