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25
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Yes No
Debate Score:38
Arguments:33
Total Votes:43
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Is gaming an addiction?

Yes

Side Score: 25
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No

Side Score: 13
2 points

Your brain eventually starts to crave that type of chemical activity that is caused by playing video games.

Side: Yes
Kite626(714) Disputed
1 point

Many activities gain the attention from the brains chemicals. Such as dopameine, saratonin, etc. If so is true, many things become addictions. While working out the very same chemical through gaming, is released in exercise. Is exercising an addiction as well?

Side: No
Intangible(4934) Disputed
1 point

Is exercising an addiction as well?

Yes.

Side: Yes
Nebeling(1117) Disputed
-2 points
Intangible(4934) Disputed
1 point

Sophisticated? The words I had submitted could not be any higher than middle-class.

Side: Yes

You have to search some info about it online, and then make a conclusion where the presence of addiction answer would be vivid. There is nothing to argue about. Yes I enjoy video games, and I get into them very often and waste my daily time, around 4 hours. Some may not like video games. And there is nothing even gamers could add to your question. - Intangible did the search for you, so there you go. Vote him up!

Side: Yes
2 points

Yes, I would agree that there are both chemical and emotional response mechanisms which could get the player to be addicted.

Side: Yes

Well, at first I was inclined to say no, but then I thought about it. I don't feel "addicted" to gaming, but then again, I don't constantly play like some other people, although I do play a lot, but I feel like any kind of technology a person likes causes some kind of addiction. Like teenagers with their phones, or computers, or in this case; games.

Side: Yes
1 point

Good Day/Night ladies and gentlemen. I am here to debate in favor of the following statement: Gaming is an addiction. I strongly believe gaming is an addiction because there have been surveys, and other experiments done to see whether or not gaming is an addiction. Many games involve points, coins, or on line money. People become addicted to these games because they want to beat other players. This makes games become a competition between each other making a person always wanting to beat another player. Even once a player has beat another, the player wants to keep playing and beat more people.

Secondly, some games have levels. A player becomes desperate to beat all of these levels and reach the finish. This also addicts players.

I, myself, know many players who are addicted to some games because of the reasons I stated above. For these reasons and more, I FIRMLY believe gaming is an addiction.

Thank you.

Side: Yes
1 point

eventually any kind of technology becomes an addiction if we actually consider things that way.

Side: Yes
1 point

It fun so yes, but the same with any other electronic device

Side: Yes
1 point

I think gamers can't live without their "hobby". I read the articles about this issue, according to it gamers are losing their friends, destroy surrounding and dreams. I read about one former soldier, who lost his family. He plays all day and night therefore his wife put him an ultimatum and he choose the gaming.

Side: Yes
iNationGirl(28) Disputed
1 point

Gamers is merely a title for those that enjoy video games vigorously. They take it seriously. Not all gamers are addicted to video games. Dumb asses are addicted to video games, not gamers.

Medical definition of addiction:

Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors.

LONG STORY SHORT: An addiction is a disease that deals with your brain. It keeps you from rational thought, and makes your body feel as if it must have whatever it is to sustain living. IT HAS TAKEN OVER YOUR BRAINNNNNNNNNNNNN! Run for the hills.

Side: No
Nargiz(13) Disputed
1 point

There are no any strong arguments and evidences that gamers aren't addicted. Gaming is kind of entertaining and leisure. It's mustn't be considered seriously. If person takes the gaming seriously, he is addicted.I suppose this medical definition of addiction is more related to addictions such as alcohol drinking or smoking.

Side: Yes
1 point

gaming is an addiction ... and you could get addicted to some more things like right now i am addicted to createdebate ;)

Side: Yes

Gaming can involve gambling which can become an addiction. People can be heavy into gaming which is an addiction.

Side: Yes

The people who say NO are the ones who usually are the ones who are addicted to games.. They live in denial

Side: Yes
1 point

I would say yes. There are games that are very addicting and also there are people who been addicted to gaming that they doesn't even eat on time and doesn't go out to have a real social life. For the gamers out there, if you like reading gaming reviews, this Gamer Inquirer is the best website for gaming reviews.

Side: Yes
1 point

Like other behavioral addictions, video game addiction is a controversial idea. While video gaming research is showing some disturbing effects, particularly in younger players, there is a lack of long-term research and insufficient evidence to definitively conclude that video game overuse is indeed an addiction. The best hogwarts mystery gameplay & intro and Card Game 29 - PC only are very addictive games to play.

Side: Yes
1 point

Not really, just play in your spare time. Try playing dordle, only 1 time a day, guaranteed to be addicted but not time consuming

Side: Yes
1 point

When you're feeling down, worn out, or simply need a little inspiration to keep going, fnaf security breach is a fantastic game to have on hand!

Side: Yes
1 point

Play connect 4 for free online. it funny and brain

Side: Yes
3 points

If I take this title by the word then no. The fact of gaming doesn't imply addiction. What you mean to say is that excessive gaming is an addiction, but such a statement is impossible to attack. The word 'excessive' is variable, and thus you can apply any meaning to it that you want. Every activity enjoyed excessively is necesarilly an addiction.

But to merely enjoy playing games now and then obviousy doesn't mean you are addicted. That is, unless you have a puritist view of life, in which case you believe that subserving to any temptation is an addiction. So unless you want to say that subserving to an urge to help people is an addiction then obviously, liking games isn't necesarilly an addiction.

Side: No
Gal123(12) Disputed
0 points

Yes, I agree liking games is not an addiction, but, does it not lead to addiction in gaming?

Side: Yes
Hellno(17753) Disputed
1 point

Damn! DV for being a bitch. ;)

Side: No
Nebeling(1117) Clarified
1 point

It can lead to addiction, doesn't mean that it will. I think that gaming can be the solution to a problem it creates, thus creating a vicious cycle of demand, but this cycle doesn't necesarilly start. Gaming addiction likely fills some kind of void, some sense of anxiety and inferior self-esteem in the addicted. But it has to start from somewhere.

Many years ago a bunch of scientist did a study that has been cited out of context ever since. Allegedly the study showed that rats will go on a binge with cocaine to the point where they will take a lethal dose. What's never told is that it's only the rats that don't get food, social contact to other rats, and by any sense of the term were stressed and unhappy that would do this. If the rats were healthy and had more in their life than just a vent full of cocaine, then they wouldn't dose themselves to the point of death. That is, if they were happy they wouldn't do it.

Long story short, in my personal experience the same is true for humans. If you are a happy you won't become addicted to games. On the other hand, if you have low self-esteem then sure, there's a considerable chance that you will become addicted.

Side: Yes
J-Roc77(70) Disputed
1 point

That's like saying 'food makes you fat, therefore food is bad'. Too far reduced to be a useful measure. The cause for addiction is not always the object or habit the addicting behavior focuses on.

Side: No
1 point

Gaming CAN be an addiction, but it is not an addiction. Anything can become an addiction - but not everyone is addicted to it.

If you're screaming on the top of your lungs in the grocery store, covering your ears, and demanding weapons, ammo, and to board the doors and windows up, because the droids are coming - then yes, you are addicted, or hopped off LSD.

Side: No
1 point

The topic of whether gaming is an addiction is an interesting one. As someone who enjoys playing games like Friday Night Funkin' and exploring mods like FNF vs Annie: Atsuover from FNFMod.online, I believe it's essential to strike a balance. While gaming can be immersive and captivating, it becomes problematic when it interferes with our daily lives and responsibilities. It's crucial to prioritize our well-being and ensure that gaming remains a form of entertainment rather than an addiction. Setting boundaries, taking breaks, and engaging in other activities can help maintain a healthy relationship with gaming.

Side: No

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Side: No