There could be
reasons why you created such a topic, it's either you experienced this yourself, or you know someone who did.
Anyway, I'm the type of person who is an occasional gambler, from time to time, risks money that I can afford to lose. If ever I would be willing to progress more, I could, but I'm not addicted. I think people who are concerned about the outlook of their activities is that they may be seeking the approval of others. Imagine, if you don't have anything to prove to someone and you are just doing what you love and continuing what you do, the "
personal" reputation wouldn't be technically considered.
People are concerned due to- They are ashamed of what they are doing and wants to keep it to themselves
- Addiction is something they don't recognize yet or not acknowledged the problem he/she has
- They judge others and think other people judge them too.
The list above are the most common problems people concern themselves with that are not that important. If you are doing what you love, then go, but if you start bothering people, let's say you are a gambling addict and you start asking for money, then check yourself in the mirror and make sure that to re-analyze your decisions again.
This might help someone in need.