Is videogaming a waste of time?

it's just a hobbie.

if it's a addiction and a waste of time then

art

music

working out

reading

is an addiction and a waste of time

Do what makes you happy. Nothing wrong with gaming if it doesn't control your life. Sometimes socializing with fakes and snakes can be even more of a waste of time so unless you have good friends and a trustworthy lady you can confide in, you're not missing out on much.

Only if its keeping you from doing your 100% best in school.

Anything is a waste of time.

Lox_Cropek

Now folks don't get me wrong!

Im a gamer since i had thumbs, i love it and ...i love it. But sometimes i wonder why do i play....i mean is there something wrong with me , do i have a lack of social skills or what? Is it normal prefering games than friends during the week end?

Teel me what's your opinion.

Mike

dadoeightyone

I've had friends that I thought would be close to me forever, but things change and people change. Friends come and go but games will stay with you forever. :P

I wouldn't count it as a waste of time if you were playing

1-because you are enjoying the game

2-in a way that doesn't effect your studies, job, other important activities.

I would if you were playing

1-just because you were a gamer at some point and you want to hold that title, even though you are no longer interested.

2-because you want to have something to say on forums, or to become some gamers friend.

as far as the social matter is concerned, i would agree that gamers, myself included, are less social, that doesn't mean we have less social skills or we can't make friends, but while we spend our time gaming, and others are spending it socializing, so they are more social than us, as we are more "gamers" than them.

It's a hobby, so as long as you're enjoying it, it isn't a waste of time.

Legendaryscmt

This life itself is a big waste for me. :(

No.

What is 'a waste of time'?

It's hard to describe when you think about it.....:?

Its only a waste of time as much as watching movies, watching TV, reading books, playing sports or looking at paintings is. Its a hobby, its meant for entertainment, like many other things.

Most things can be considered a waste of time depending on who you ask. Someone who's always reading books could be seen as wasting time, and someone who goes out partying every night could be seen as wasting time. So long as you're not just gaming all day every day without future prospects then I'd say it's OK.

It's not a waste of time if you enjoy doing it. Everybody has a hobby, and gaming is one of them.

Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted... And I wouldn't call it wasting time. People do whatever they want with their FREE time. You're not even forced to do anything in your free time. That's why it's called your free time.

What? Were you truly thinking of working in your free time? Do you think hanging out with friends brings you the same benefits of working? Truth is video gaming is not productive but neither is partying! So, unless you were planning on working without break then I'd say whatever it is you choose to do in your free time, it's OK. :)

It's no different to any other hobby, I play basketball for fun does that mean its a waste of time.

Yes it is without a doubt. Videogames are a waste of time. That is the whole point it is entertainment which all forms of entertainment can be considered a waste of time. Because you could always be doing sometime more important.

Playing is Fun, but a waste of time. like so many other things.

Not really.

Then again,everything is a waste of time.

I don't think gaming is a waste of time in most cases. However, if that's all one does all day without being in school or having a job, or if it becomes an addiction, then that's problematic.

I need to game after long study sessions. So it's not to me so much.

It's time well wasted.awesomeface

YES.

Nothing is a waste of time if you're enjoying yourself.

I asked myself the same question and decided this was the only answer.