[QUOTE="spicoli420"]
You all sound like a bunch of judgmental douche bags. Every response is typical and a good indicator that you're a product of society that conforms to one way. If it makes him happy then I say go for it.
Rakuho
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i actually like your point, and to an extent agree with it (minus the insults).
but it is somewhat naive...
Yes, on the most basic of levels, beyond all of the superficial **** that blinds and enslaves us (i.e ideals, culture, politics, finances, etc.), our happiness is what should truly matter. and ultimately, it's a person's decision how he wants to live his life; whether I or anyone else agree with that decision or not.
But unfortunately, we DO live in a society. A Society that forces the "average guy" to bust his @$$ in order to earn a living (which often involves getting an education first), and pay up if he want to be entertained. This is something that simply can't be ignored; no matter what your philosophy is on the matter. You can't just live in your own little world, cutting yourself off from society's ways, and expect to be happy forever; especially if you're already at the "college" age.
Even if this guy will enjoy his time-off (and i hope he does), he will still be forced to abide to society's structure if he wants to hold on to that happiness (which for all intents and purposes could also be superficial). Only now, he would have wasted an entire year that he could have used to help set his future in order... like it or not, that's the way things are. and if that sounds like line from someone who's a byproduct of society, then so be it...
With all of that said, it's entirely possible that this guy's circumstances allow him take considerable time off to play games, but if not, for his future happiness' sake, i hope he'll reconsider...
My intention was not to insult, but more of a "giving you a hard time" remark. I am not an angry person so sorry if it comes across that way. I agree with what your saying except the part abouthow we must abide to the structure. That structure has been constantly drilling us from an early age to go a specific path.(school, more school, job, savings, retirement and then death) This path is what keeps the economy going and is suggested as the only path to happiness.
I see unhappiness in people everywhere I go, so obviously we are doing something wrong. The majority of the people attach themselves to labels and considers success based ontheir job title and how much crapthey can collect. It's pretty evident that the people who choose to step outside the norm are drilled for it because it's different then howwe are told to live.
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