"So china is going to limit online gaming to 1 hour a week for under 18,s a good idea or not?"
Good question. I'd say not - unless they're going to provide alternative forms of entertainment. One hour a night might be a better compromise.
Also, they seem to be missing a trick. Gaming is a good way to get your message across, due to the addictive element of its nature. In a state like China, that's a big propaganda opportunity.
Still, they probably will be able to make this happen. Time will tell if it turns out to be the huge mistake their one child policy was. |
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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago
Grantham |
Its actually 3 hours per week. They can play for an hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only. An extra hour is permissible on holiday days.
State media describes online gaming as "spiritual heroin", and the state has told gaming companies to enforce the new rules. |
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By *ostafun OP Man
over a year ago
near ipswich |
"So china is going to limit online gaming to 1 hour a week for under 18,s a good idea or not?
Good question. I'd say not - unless they're going to provide alternative forms of entertainment. One hour a night might be a better compromise.
Also, they seem to be missing a trick. Gaming is a good way to get your message across, due to the addictive element of its nature. In a state like China, that's a big propaganda opportunity.
Still, they probably will be able to make this happen. Time will tell if it turns out to be the huge mistake their one child policy was."
Funny enough i thought the same thing about the propaganda issue as they are now teaching kids as young as five the philosophy of xi jinping games would have been a good tool to brainwash the kids. |
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
Open Tonight Fri 27 CLOSED Saturday 28 |
I was listening to a radio debate on this and the contributors were saying that research study after research study has proven that children and teenagers actually benefit from gaming. They cited that . . .
Cognition with regard to thinking, problem-solving, judgement and memory were all improved way beyond other children who didn't do gaming.
Language and language skill improves too.
Oh! And 42 ways to kill you with a magic tea-pot.
If China are looking to dumb-down their people well that's exactly what they will get.
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By *ack4NinaCouple
over a year ago
Carmarthen |
Gamification is a fantastic idea for learning and development. But, we’re not talking about that as I thought it was more around addition. Moderation etc. Too much of anything / one thing is not good |
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
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"Gamification is a fantastic idea for learning and development. But, we’re not talking about that as I thought it was more around addition. Moderation etc. Too much of anything / one thing is not good "
Well. What you were talking about is what you were talking about.
I was talking about the benefits of gaming.  |
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By *ackal1Couple
over a year ago
Manchester |
Two reports made and published in 2017 almost contradicted each other as one said can improve some cognitive function but cause negative grey matter issues along with addiction .
The second was far more negative saying it does cause negative outcome for the brain despite cognitive function improving as the improvements only appear to be showing when playing the game not at other times.
Source Science daily.
So gaming may not be that great for you but then they don’t really know yet.
My only experience was my young nephew who became very aggressive if he played for more than an hour and you asked home to stop.
His parents unplugged it permanently and the issue went away while the boy started playing outside with friends again.
Maybe the Chinese know exactly what they’re doing .
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
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Choose where you look to find the answer that suits I guess . . .
"Major new research has shown that video games can provide young people with a raft of benefits including a route into reading and confidence in reading skills. With the playing of games being of particular benefit during the pandemic by helping to maintain social links between friends. "
the National Literacy Trust,
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By *ackal1Couple
over a year ago
Manchester |
"Choose where you look to find the answer that suits I guess . . .
"Major new research has shown that video games can provide young people with a raft of benefits including a route into reading and confidence in reading skills. With the playing of games being of particular benefit during the pandemic by helping to maintain social links between friends. "
the National Literacy Trust,
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Yes the reports I quoted gave different comments but also didn’t actually give a definitive answer yes or no.
I think if you like gaming you will view it’s all good if you don’t it will be all negative and if you’re not bothered you will believe both.
It’s not proven either way so the jury is out.
I’m sure social media saved lives during the lock downs so that’s a good outcome. |
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
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Pretty clear really . . . and current . . .
"The research revealed that playing video games can support young people when it comes to their literacy skills, creativity and empathy - that's the ability for someone to put his or herself in another person's shoes.
79% of the children who took part in the survey said they read lots of content about video games including books, reviews, blogs, in-game communications and fan fiction.
35% also felt playing video games made them better readers.
The research showed that gaming can make kids more creative. 63% of the young people involved said they write video game related content including scripts, top tips for other players and reviews.
58% of participants said they'd be up for writing or designing their very own video games and a third said they wanted more opportunities to read and write about video games at school.
The study also found that playing video games can help young people relate to others better, with 65% saying that gaming helped them imagine being someone else.
76% of those who took part in the study talk to their friends about gaming and this can help build better social connections.
Gaming has helped some young people manage their mental health better
Gaming has also had a positive impact on the mental health of those surveyed. Lots of young people felt playing video games helped them deal better with stressful situations and negative emotions." |
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