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Is Gamer a bad term?
February 7, 2012
5:09 pm
CoruptAI125
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It's a topic that has been discussed everywhere on the internet but I think it would be  a good start to the Culture section of the EBA forums.

 

I personally don't mind the term myself. I don't mind being classified as a gamer in most social circles unless it's said in an inflammatory way. I think it's a fitting term for someone who's primary hobby is playing games.

 

What do my fellow Axeheads have to say?

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February 11, 2012
9:13 am
darknath
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To me it seems that it depends on the social circles you hang around…

I have a group of friends who aren't gamers by definition, but definately don't think the term is derogatory in any way – they may not understand the infatuation, but they don't look down on me or anyone else for being a gamer…

Some may even surprise you, i have a friend – and she is what you would classify as a partier – very beautiful girl, goes clubbing, very social and outgoing… not someone i was typically guess to be gaming World of Warcraft on a VERY regular basis! – but i would definately call her a gamer of sorts.

However i do also know some people, who definately thinks that it's geeky, weird and a little "childish" – and i suspect they do look a little down on gamers.

 

Generally speaking though, gamer isn't a bad term anymore – that's at least not my understanding of it.

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February 11, 2012
9:07 pm
CoruptAI125
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Yeah I agree, With my friends it's perfectly fine. However I have been personally referred to as a gamer in a bad connotation and it hurt me, but that was only once.

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February 12, 2012
4:02 pm
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I agree with you guys,gamer is used in bad sense.The person who is clever,cunning and knows all tricks and mostly dirty tricks.

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February 16, 2012
5:23 am
Roburt
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FIrst off, WOOHOOO Forum's back! 

Secondly, yeah "gamer" is a bad word sometimes, but I really don't give a crap. If someone doesn't respect me for that, then **** them.

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