Topic: Changing Gambling Narratives - page 3. (Read 514 times)
But you can't force your views on gambling on others, especially for countries that prohibit gambling because it is against the majority of people's religion in the country, for example in my country gambling is prohibited because the majority of people here are Muslim and Christian, so the government strictly prohibits gambling to respect the prohibition of gambling in those religions (even though in the end there are still hundreds of thousands of people who actively gamble here). But I agree with you that gambling is not something illegal, but often people see it as a bad thing.
The gambling industry itself is very specific. There are many opportunities for abuse by gambling sites. However, if you look critically at the regulation - is it really useful? This is a controversial issue. Nevertheless, regulation plays a very important role. The fact is that in society as a whole there is a negative attitude towards gambling and almost everywhere in all countries there are movements to ban gambling. This is mainly due to the fact that gambling often provokes the emergence of gambling addiction in many citizens. In this regard, gambling establishments themselves can help the industry if they allocate part of the funds for the rehabilitation of addicts. In many countries, gambling establishments participate in the rehabilitation of addicts. But, unfortunately, this practice is not yet widespread.
Gambling is an activity that is prohibited in some countries because it is against their religion, but there are also countries that legalize gambling. In my own country, gambling is prohibited because it is against religion, but even so I agree that gambling is not a bad thing because basically it is just entertainment so if we do it healthily it will not cause bad events.
Many people who experience bad events are because of their own mistakes who do gambling excessively, and besides that those who view gambling as a bad thing probably conclude from the many people who experience bad things like bankruptcy due to addiction, but in fact gambling is not as bad as thought.
Many people who experience bad events are because of their own mistakes who do gambling excessively, and besides that those who view gambling as a bad thing probably conclude from the many people who experience bad things like bankruptcy due to addiction, but in fact gambling is not as bad as thought.
You’re not wrong about all you’ve said here. But I need you to understand that some of those who condemn gambling as an activity do so not because of it is wrong or because they actually view gamblers as thieves or bad people but due to its very addictive nature and the potential impacts on gamblers who are not able to manage their emotions all the time and end up getting addicted to it. You can agree with me that to these very set of people, gambling may have done more harm than good, not because gambling is wrong but the gamblers have accepted a flawed mentality and perspective about the gambling and this may have influenced their attitude towards gambling (in a negative way) as well as their decisions.
So if you’re not a gambler but someone you know or love is and he’s actually not doing it the right way and is being affected by it, trust me that you’ll wouldn’t feel any differently about gambling and that’s just the fact. Misconceptions.
So if you’re not a gambler but someone you know or love is and he’s actually not doing it the right way and is being affected by it, trust me that you’ll wouldn’t feel any differently about gambling and that’s just the fact. Misconceptions.
Well, there are countries with strict rules against gambling while others are just strict with the regulations but they are legal. So, the governments who are against it are probably those who are banning gambling in their country.
Sure, we are not doing anything wrong but it will still depend on our government if we can continue or not. If you are against it, then maybe vote for a person who is pro-gambling and not the ones against it. That's if your country is in a democratic government. Still, there may be a possibility that a government can see gambling as a threat to their community which could be the reason behind not letting their countrymen play.
Some see it as an opportunity to make money from taxes to boost their economy.
Sure, we are not doing anything wrong but it will still depend on our government if we can continue or not. If you are against it, then maybe vote for a person who is pro-gambling and not the ones against it. That's if your country is in a democratic government. Still, there may be a possibility that a government can see gambling as a threat to their community which could be the reason behind not letting their countrymen play.
Some see it as an opportunity to make money from taxes to boost their economy.
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I want to bring to our notice that we all have to stand in support for gambling, because its now becoming so alarming that the government as well as some individual have always been seeing gambling as an illegal thing to do, well this is not what we can force anyone go against his will, but then, we also have to know what we stand for, whom we are and also be proud of it by making our stand, therefore i bring to you the following.
Can you drop some references on where do you see the alarming rate about oppression on gambling?
The country itself might be the huge factor for the hate especially if the country ban gambling like Muslim country since this is against their religion and law.
There’s no such tension in my country and also the increasing number of gamblers is already there without any problem at all that’s why I want to know your reference for this movement so that we can support you in case it can be justified.
I know we have different opinions, and it's important that there are other people as well who have different views about gambling because of the consequences that it brings to other people. Remember, all the things you have said are your own. Legality should be per country basis, but aside from that, the numbering that you have.
Let me reply to you 1 by 1 in terms of what I think of your view.
Thanks for sharing your view, OP, and I doubt it can change the views of people who are negatively affected by gambling. All I see towards your post is the fact that you are just enabling gambling and imposing that "it's okay" and nothing is wrong with it but we all know that's not true.
Let me reply to you 1 by 1 in terms of what I think of your view.
1. Gamblers are not thieves, even though they exist everywhere.
Addicted gamblers are and they tend to find solutions that helps them find their capital in gambling, it can be from stealing. 2. Gamblers are not scammers or looter of money, some are doing it does not qualify every gambler same
]But it still exists because of gambling, so what do you want to say about gambling in general? It's still problematic and you just cannot assume something like "not all are the same" but there's still the problem.3. Gambling does not go against human nature, we do it to have fun, meet friends and exercise our knowledge
Some people view it as their salvation from poverty. What do you think about this now?4. Gambling do no harm except we invoke it on ourselves, many people are being responsible for their cause.
I do hope that people are like you, being responsible of their own, but that's not the case for everyone.Thanks for sharing your view, OP, and I doubt it can change the views of people who are negatively affected by gambling. All I see towards your post is the fact that you are just enabling gambling and imposing that "it's okay" and nothing is wrong with it but we all know that's not true.
Will it work?
Here maybe we can all have good narrative and perception for gambler as long as it is not detrimental and can control ourselves over everything but out there in the community environment it will be very difficult to fix the bad narrative and perception towards gambler because the conversation out there will be much more dominant easy to always on inappropriate topics.
On the other hand, some criminal activities carried out by gambler will always be remembered by the community and of course that is the main driver why bad thoughts towards gambler spread among the community from one individual to another.
Here maybe we can all have good narrative and perception for gambler as long as it is not detrimental and can control ourselves over everything but out there in the community environment it will be very difficult to fix the bad narrative and perception towards gambler because the conversation out there will be much more dominant easy to always on inappropriate topics.
On the other hand, some criminal activities carried out by gambler will always be remembered by the community and of course that is the main driver why bad thoughts towards gambler spread among the community from one individual to another.
I want to bring to our notice that we all have to stand in support for gambling, because its now becoming so alarming that the government as well as some individual have always been seeing gambling as an illegal thing to do
Governments are hypocritical. Here in my country they had the monopoly of gambling through federal lottery, besides some other individuals who had connections to the government also being allowed to operate some gambling games following the lottery concept. Everyone else weren't allowed to run a gambling business, though.Then, since crypto appeared, online gambling has become more popular and the activity has spread fastly year after year. Just when this phenomenon happened, the media started badmouthing gambling, as only from this moment on people started developing addictions and started losing money. Curiously, if people were losing money to the federal lottery, wouldn't there be any issues?
It's totally fine to criticize scammers and social influencers who lead people to mistakes, like making them to believe gambling is a source of extra income. However, to say gambling is the worst activity in the world and only harmful in every cases is totally dishonest from their part.
Lets join in support for the growth and development of gambling, eradicating the narrative of gambling doing more evil than the good if offers.
Gambling narratives differ from one person to another; it is just the narratives of irresponsible gamblers that were enhanced that make gambling so bad in the eyes of the public.
There are bad and good sides to gambling; let's take the case of a lottery here in our country: lives have changed since winning the jackpot in the lottery.
And millions of people have benefited from the taxes of the lottery, as a huge part of the income goes to the health sector. Gambling, if not properly handled, can make a person's situation bad, but if you look at the big picture, countless lives have been saved by its operation.
However, just for the sake of argument, which would it be if gambling is entirely eradicated from society, net positive or net negative? For me, and I guess it's pretty much obvious empirically, it's net positive.
If in 100 gamblers 5 of them are more or less addicted, gambling money that's supposed to be for bills payment or food or whatever the family needs, I'd rather that the remaining 95 be deprived of a hobby, one source of fun, for the sake of the 5 and their families, their jobs, their financial well-being, and so on.
If in 100 gamblers 5 of them are more or less addicted, gambling money that's supposed to be for bills payment or food or whatever the family needs, I'd rather that the remaining 95 be deprived of a hobby, one source of fun, for the sake of the 5 and their families, their jobs, their financial well-being, and so on.
Lets join in support for the growth and development of gambling, eradicating the narrative of gambling doing more evil than the good if offers.
To me, gambling is not bad, gambling is basically a means of entertainment, but some people see gambling as cursed or sinful because while gambling, some people become addicted to gambling and addicted gamblers commit various crimes, which is why people consider gambling to be bad. Especially in Muslim countries, gambling is seen as a sin or bad because gambling is completely illegal in the Islamic constitution of Muslims. Islam never supports gambling for Muslims, which is why Muslim countries consider gambling bad or cursed. However, even in these countries, gambling is always done secretly. I am in favor of gambling because I can get entertainment from gambling. Gambling gives me a lot of pleasure.
Lets join in support for the growth and development of gambling, eradicating the narrative of gambling doing more evil than the good if offers.
To me, gambling is not bad, gambling is basically a means of entertainment, but some people see gambling as cursed or sinful because while gambling, some people become addicted to gambling and addicted gamblers commit various crimes, which is why people consider gambling to be bad. Especially in Muslim countries, gambling is seen as a sin or bad because gambling is completely illegal in the Islamic constitution of Muslims. Islam never supports gambling for Muslims, which is why Muslim countries consider gambling bad or cursed. However, even in these countries, gambling is always done secretly. I am in favor of gambling because I can get entertainment from gambling. Gambling gives me a lot of pleasure. 
Each gamblers have the rights to think what they want about gambling, some regions don't like gambling because they thought gamble is a disaster to the nature. Funny thing is gambling can be bad if the gambler over Gamble irresponsible ways. Gamblers are not scammers but scammers are using gamble as a method to scam gamblers. How? Because there are channels that advertise a free predictions to attract the audience in social media so that they can subscribe and gain access to higher odds. Moreover, those that pay money to get predictions are normally new gamblers and old gambler that doesn't understand that winning is by luck.
I want to bring to our notice that we all have to stand in support for gambling...
It is rather of a matter of supporting the right people have to do whatever they want with their own money, if they decide they want to gamble and put their money at risk, it is their business. In the same manner there are people who do not like gambling because their own reasons and decide to save up all their money and go for investments like stocks and gold.
Nobody talks about how those who speculate with stocks are thieves who take advantage of those who sell at loss and buy at high prices.
As long as we understand gambling is a business and a reliable source of income for casino managers and owners, we should be okey when allowing gambling to be part of a society, even though I know pretty well those in Muslim majority countries will not agree with us.
Having disagreements is thing but forbiding others from having their own will is a completely different one.
All the negative outcomes only happen when someone fails to follow the principle of 'gambling responsibly.' So, it’s not gambling itself that causes problems, but it’s irresponsible gambling.
Anything done irresponsibly becomes often (if not all) dangerous. Especially when it involves highly addictive activities, such as drinking, smoking, and gambling. The cases of bad endings with those involved in gambling concerning those who become rich are much more, and that's the main reason that those who are gamblers are considered "cursed" or ill.
I like the reasons you stated, but remember that gambling is not illegal in most nations. And why would they make it illegal when they can tax this huge casinos operating in their country? It might be different for online though, as it's beyond their control, unless they are going to block the website itself. But in terms of gambling having a bad narrative in the society, it's obvious that nations that accept gambling might have known the ill effects already but still they are willing to go with it because of money itself.
I know it's sound very bad, but that's how society thrive and that's why we don't have a perfect society. Most of the time there will be one or two anomalies that are already inside of everyone and it's hard to get rid of that, and that is gambling. Sure there are religions that ban it, but still there are more countries around the world that allow gambling so it's really hard to get rid of that stigma or the narratives that you have lay down here.
I know it's sound very bad, but that's how society thrive and that's why we don't have a perfect society. Most of the time there will be one or two anomalies that are already inside of everyone and it's hard to get rid of that, and that is gambling. Sure there are religions that ban it, but still there are more countries around the world that allow gambling so it's really hard to get rid of that stigma or the narratives that you have lay down here.
Lets join in support for the growth and development of gambling, eradicating the narrative of gambling doing more evil than the good if offers.
Despite what you listed above being true if I’m called out to support gambling I don’t think I’ll; before I’ll support it or join a campaign that’s trying to push this agenda I’ll make sure that gambling education or responsible gambling edicts set up first; if not it will only make people go into gambling and then gamble irresponsibly which will lead to disastrous outcomes and those who had those negative thoughts about gambling will end up looking like they were right from the start.
If a guide is not setup on how one can navigate gambling safely then those in gambling or those that are yet to learn how to control themselves will only just be proving those anti-gambling enthusiasts right.
I want to bring to our notice that we all have to stand in support for gambling, because its now becoming so alarming that the government as well as some individual have always been seeing gambling as an illegal thing to do, well this is not what we can force anyone go against his will, but then, we also have to know what we stand for, whom we are and also be proud of it by making our stand, therefore i bring to you the following.
1. Gamblers are not thieves, even though they exist everywhere.
2. Gamblers are not scammers or looter of money, some are doing it does not qualify every gambler same
3. Gambling does not go against human nature, we do it to have fun, meet friends and exercise our knowledge
4. Gambling do no harm except we invoke it on ourselves, many people are being responsible for their cause.
Lets join in support for the growth and development of gambling, eradicating the narrative of gambling doing more evil than the good if offers.
1. Gamblers are not thieves, even though they exist everywhere.
2. Gamblers are not scammers or looter of money, some are doing it does not qualify every gambler same
3. Gambling does not go against human nature, we do it to have fun, meet friends and exercise our knowledge
4. Gambling do no harm except we invoke it on ourselves, many people are being responsible for their cause.
Lets join in support for the growth and development of gambling, eradicating the narrative of gambling doing more evil than the good if offers.
Bad examples in the world of gambling are what make everyone take a harsh judgment against gambling and gamblers. It is true that excessive gambling can cause disasters, but we must be aware of the danger of excessive use of anything, even drinking water. There is a risk of falling prey to behavioral addiction if we practice any activity excessively, such as gambling or deviant sexual practices.
Another important reason is that some religious laws clearly prohibit gambling, and it is enough to mention gambling to any Muslim, for example, to declare his complete rejection and denial of all economic branches related to gambling. This creates a societal awareness that gambling is not only dangerous on a financial or health level, but it is a forbidden crime that requires punishment by eternity in hell. Do you expect gambling to have any chance of having a good reputation?
I don't even know the information you are trying to pass in this thread because there are gamblers that became thieves due to their level of addiction. I saw a thread here earlier about a father who stole her daughters money to play gamble, isn't that stealing? or are we going to say because he stole the money from his own daughter that it is not stealing.
The growth and development of gambling is just as people are staking bets in casinos but for people to change their mind on how gambling has done more harm than good, it is impossible because before anyone is entering into gambling, they already have it in mind that they can experience more losses than winnings which implies that the bad side of gambling is higher than the good side except for those who don't get addicted and spend a lot of money in gambling because since they don't lose much, they won't see it as anything that will affect them.
The growth and development of gambling is just as people are staking bets in casinos but for people to change their mind on how gambling has done more harm than good, it is impossible because before anyone is entering into gambling, they already have it in mind that they can experience more losses than winnings which implies that the bad side of gambling is higher than the good side except for those who don't get addicted and spend a lot of money in gambling because since they don't lose much, they won't see it as anything that will affect them.
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