Gaming != Disease

I just finished reading an article that I found pretty interesting about whether or not the gaming is an addiction. This is yet another case of blaming the wrong thing here. Read it and then get my feedback... if you want.

First of all, I know I really like Counter-strike and look forward to playing it sometimes. When I am sitting at work for instance, and I'm bored out of my mind, I can't wait to get home to play it. Then again, once I actually get home I can easily be persuaded to sit on the couch, play guitar, or even read a book. I also realize that I don’t get into playing bots (or computer-only competition) and would rather play against other people. The aspect of competition is being disregarded here.

Second, I think what you need to do is blame the person here; not the game. Again, while I enjoy CS quite a bit and have taken long periods to play only it, I also somehow find the urge to eat and sleep and definitely am able to take a shower. The game is not at fault for what this idiot person is doing to or has done to themselves. This is the same as blaming alcohol for drunk driving when it is really the idiot behind the wheel who can’t control himself. Before you go pointing fingers you need to make sure it is pointed in the right direction.