@Tyler0317 I exercise, I'm working on an education, and I'm involved in politics to a realistic degree

Everyone here should be doing things to raise their heart rate every single day, 30 minutes preferably, but you don't have to jump right into it.

I can game in my free time lmao

I worked out a couple days ago but I hurt myself like a moron

Now I walk funny

Gamer nationalism now!

@Tyler0317 I think that's kind of the problem with getting too obsessed with watching football. Pretending that these teams have something to do with you is getting invested in a fake reality, which is a problem that doesn't exist while playing it yourself. Not saying people should just give up watching their favorite sports, but it should be moderated, as with anything.

Aww sorry to hear that, Nitrodubs. Kudos to you for working out, though.

Pro tip: if u do lunges use correct form or you will die.

If I have a few solid hours of completely clear free time, and I've done what needs to be done for the day I can do whatever

Training for actual goals/competitions is 100x more valuable that "Leveling up" on some fake reality on your tv screen.

Escapism is constantly promoted to us through television, video games, sports ball, etc, etc. Try to enjoy things without using them to escape reality.

sounds like you're a bad gamer

Why not both, Tyler?

Gaming is like drinking

Our time on earth is limited. :)@Selma

@NITRODUBS Once your muscles get used to the exercise they won't hurt as much.

Hey games are nice every now and then

Its a fun social actvity

I realized pretty early on I’d have to choose one or the other. Video games are always a drain

Pool and chess with friends is about all I do now

@Tyler0317 What if we're uploaded to a computer emulation in the cloud before we die? Then our time won't be limited!

And shooting

I've had it with the gamer oppression

Also consider getting involved with art or music to some degree- I think everyone should

Gamers rise up

Honestly, I'm undecided on the football question. @Kingfish You have a compelling argument that you should do things for reasons that have nothing to do with politics, and football is an example of that. @Selma You have a good point that it can be a form of escapism. Though, I guess *some* escapism is kind of healthy since the world can be pretty draining.

We should all get the new animal crossing and switch our communication to that

Learn to play an instrument or take an art class at the museum

I’m being ironic pls no hate

>gaming right with a friend now while you people poop on it <:sad:366743316475281408>

I took one on pottery not too long ago- it’s fun.

Football means you’re paying money to black women beaters and absentee fathers whose kids are raised on welfare

I play guitar and I regularly attend my local museums lmao

Im a seasonal member to most of them

Subverting your own interests

@Kingfish nice

Newer video games are developed to be endlessly playable by constantly activating the reward center of your brain through endless "achievements", microtransactions, and loot boxes. They are pure escapism and bad for your mind to be played long term.

And I still have time to game

Work more

Nah