11 yr old college graduate says: video game is waste of time

[sevin0seven]

read it here:

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local ... html?yhp=1

what do you guys think?

PS: of course I'm a gamer.

[Flak Beard]

Guess he's really not that smart after all.

[Ack]

Truthfully? Meh, most of those kids burn out after a few years, or they end up overly absorbed in their work. I wonder what he does to relax? Besides, I think video games could be used to "further humanity" in some interesting ways, and not just medicinal ones.

Look at the culture we've got here. Many of us disagree on points, such as religion, media, politics, etc., that may be deeply important to us. For some, these points have developed due to direct contact with them, positive or negative, and we have greatly divisive opinions. Yet here we are, all getting along, based solely on our enjoyment of mechanical devices that flicker lights, sounds, and pretty colors on a screen. We set aside our differences to talk about something that all of us enjoy, and we share and learn to understand each other through our mutual experiences and gameplay. Have we "furthered humanity"? Maybe not, though I feel we've furthered ourselves.

[BigTinz]

20 yr old college student/gamer tells 11 yr old to go fuck himself.

[chipperkwah]

20 yr old college student/gamer tells 11 yr old to go fuck himself.

Haha awesome! 21 year old college student/gamer could totally beat that kid up.

[corn619]

To each his own I guess. I bet his hobbies would be a waste of my time as well. Different people have different interests for different reasons. If you do something, have fun doing it I would not consider that a waste of time. Having taken the time to respond to a stupid statement given by a 11 year old, now that was a waste of my time

[Cassidy]

35 year old college & university graduate with high paying job says he can buy beer legally, get laid on a regular basis AND play video games.

I respect no ones opinion until they have pubes.

[vejita]

I saw an article on this kid before he graduated, saying he was a genius and such. His parents denied he was a genius, saying he only saw things quite simply and they didn't pressure him to go to college.

Fine, say he's not a genius but at the very least he's a prodigy. And here's an article that shows a bit more how his parents feel about his education: http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2008 ... -080514-ht

I think it is fabulous for him to achieve so much and from the article it sounds like he has plenty of fun activities... For him to say video games are a waste of time is like hearing a hardcore sports fan say that ballet is a waste of time. Just because he's young, a male, and obviously gifted doesn't mean his preference matters more.
I guess the interviewer looked at him and asked, "So, I bet you play video games!" and he responds "I feel they are a waste of time." Sure it sounds harsh, but c'mon, most people waste a lot of time and effort that could be used for better things. He's not putting people down with that statement, either. Sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders. Hopefully he won't crash and burn later with suicidal disorders, drug abuse, and/or serial killing!

[newt42]

I feel it's a waste of time playing video games because it's not helping humanity in any way,"

Hey guys, lets all find this kid and take away his video game virginity.

[KennerBoy]

20 yr old college student/gamer tells 11 yr old to go fuck himself.

20 year old junior college graduate/gamer politely kicks 11 year old in the crotch.