Topic: I think topics/discussion on gambling addictions is too much (Read 590 times)

I totally agree with you, I don't really find a lot of topics or threads related to gambling addiction, though we can find people advising others to try and avoid getting addicted to gambling because that is absolutely not harmless for anyone, and I find that being a good thing since if we can talk someone out of their way to addiction, it's a noble deed as the addiction can ruin their life forever and we might prevent that from happening by stopping them.

And even if a topic or a post isn't specifically targeting a person directly, it can still be the reason for someone to learn something from it and change their way of gambling, they may become more responsible and disciplined. So in my opinion, these discussions do contribute a lot and they should stay.

I have a hunch that casino owners probably didn't like the idea of gambling addiction threads getting so many in the gambling forum, it wouldn't help their promotion of the casino which obviously they see these threads as a problem. They want us to gamble of course and not to quit! Any guest in the forum will also be seeing those threads, it's kind of counter the marketing they are doing.

What I find odd though is that those who are talking about how to quit and avoid getting addicted to gambling are wearing signature of casinos. 

The addiction formed from gambling doesn't just get formed in a day or weeks. Sometimes one may not even be aware they are addicted to gambling, until a topic talking about it, catches their attention.

It may be healthy to gamble while single, but once married, it becomes necessary to have a control over such money spending habit, especially if one looses more than win. The financial constraints caused by gambling addictions not only affect the society. It also influences the structure of a family.

Posts on the subject of gambling addictions can be reduced but not stopped, because the human mind/brain needs to be reminded of habits that want to be stopped at every time of the day.

We will always have one or two topics on gambling addiction because gambling and gambling addiction cannot be separated into a forum that discusses gambling addiction, the only thing that we should avoid are topics that keep on repeating and answers that are redundant, we cannot stop people from pouring their emotions here and posting their good and bad experience in this board, because by posting their experience and emotions he can contribute on how players avoid to going addicted to gambling.

I think this is exactly the right place to bring this question up occasionally, we're not talking about every other thread here - these conversations are rather rare. They give an idea and hint to people who may be starting to consider whether they are gambling too much, or they might pick up a useful tip on how to gain back control in that scenario. They are perfectly harmless in that sense and offer a more rounded experience to the forum, it would be stranger if they were missing entirely. If you are not interested in the topic or feel like it doesn't apply to you, then simply avoid such discussions - it's not harming you at all and it's weird you'd even find them so strangely offensive or act like they are super common.

Most of the topics are about addiction and it’s not about gamblers, gambling is normal and I don’t think anybody is going to complain about people that gamble responsibly, but when it comes to addiction I think we should always caution each other, lots of addicted gamblers do illegal things just because they want to gamble, which is making people in the society that are not gamblers think gambling is a bad thing, have heard about different stories which some addicted gamblers hurt their family members just because of their addiction in gambling which is very wrong, I know some of us are wearing gambling site’s signature, and am encouraging people to gamble, but all what am against is gambling addiction.

You are right some gambling site’s always encourage we gamble responsibly, so if we are talking about gambling addiction, I don’t think it will affect the gambling site which some of us are wearing their signature. So it’s better we always warn people to try their possible best not to be addicted to gambling.

The lessons to learn from this kind of topic are inexhaustible. From trying to move away from the act of playing uncontrollably to the financial burden and obviously, those who are married have alot to learn from it because addiction in gambling usually set couples apart if the wife is not in support of it. People are sharing enormous experience of their experience on it and effort made on the good sides or and the bad side.

People always need to remind themselves about this addiction as somehow, it is already affecting a lot of lives.
Not only in this forum, but among the gambling population. So we need a constant reminder on this matter.
However, it depends on you how you will take this matter. Will it be a good reminder for you or an annoying repetitive discussion for you?
For as long as it can help someone change the path of their lives, we will always hear or read this kind of discussion.
This kind of addiction won't stop as there will always be a gambler who is brink on losing it all because of this industry.

i don't really see the topic of gambling addiction very much ^{(i haven't bothered so far)}, but the topic of gambling addiction is not in just 1 topic.  other than that some people have other goals in creating topics about gambling addiction ^{(such as to meet the weekly quota of signature campaigns they participate in)}

but you can ignore topics that you feel are not important to discuss ^{(such as topic discussions that you feel have been discussed repeatedly or topics that will never end)} that's your right.

Everyone has a choice, of course we are persuaded to read what we appear to be uninterested in, I completely agree with you, gambling addictions thread is probably dominating, but come to think of it, what matters most is probably what's trending, people get more involved in gambling addiction because they or someone they care about is addicted. I recognize that this will pass, that everything has its time, that a new barrier will rise up, that the only thing that keeps this topic trending for months is that it impacts gamblers and other fields of gambling.

I quite agree to what you said. But even though that seems quite excessive, it's also good that these people raise a topic that I think is important enough to pay attention to. And especially in response, we can see stories from people who have been addicted to gambling trying to fight their addiction and trying to share their experiences to remind others about gambling addiction, which is something that should not be underestimated.
Even if you don't like these topics, you can skip them and don't have to read them, because you're not forced to read those topics either.

Even if the users are avoiding casinos already because of the threads about addiction, casinos are still going to be profitable businesses since there are thousands of players willing to throw away their money for entertainment. And with BTC turning mainstream, it will be the preferred choice of money to be gambled in the casinos.

So even if the casino itself put a hotline number for gambling addiction help services on its index page, the casino will still make money.

That is why we shouldn't fear talking about addiction risks, especially towards newbies. They really have to be concerned regards addiction, while learning how gambling works, what they can expect from it and how to play in a healthy responsible way before depositing considerable sums of money on platforms to bet. Gambling can be destructive if not practiced responsively and if we avoid talking about it, we are actually creating more issues, since newbies will engage themselves with this activity without knowing the basics, consequently putting themselves in a big financial crisis later.

Yes gambling boards usually have a lot of discussions about gambling addiction because too much gambling addiction can make a person destitute. Due to discussion on this board many gamblers are gaining experience from here and controlling themselves and avoiding risk. Also, gambling addiction is the creation of an impossible and uncontrollable need in the mind for gambling. It is extremely difficult to remain unfulfilled therefore play as a medium of entertainment.

Entertainment portal for gamblers who want to play for fun not for gamblers who come looking for money, no casinos think they don't want to harm others basically they build it for money and making money there is no purpose other than that, casinos will be successful with many gamblers those who lose money, discussing threads is true, at least we can focus on just a few threads or one of the threads about addiction in this thread, it's not that I don't want to remind beginners, but I think from the link this thread can be shared with beginners who ask questions about gambling in this forum .

I think also being an addict is a choice, because when he wants to choose to get rid of his addiction it will definitely heal by itself, I see that there are several friends who are gambling addicts who can stop gambling now even though they have to rebuild it from scratch from a broken family and damaged assets. has run out, but everything returns to the wishes of each gambler. moreover, on every thread of the gambling board, we always find warnings from friends to avoid playing seriously and playing responsibly so you don't get too addicted.

That's right because by frequently talking about the risks that will be faced, beginners can think long before deciding to gamble so they won't get caught up in gambling. They shouldn't approach gambling at all and rather than have to experience all kinds of problems that exist in gambling. And if they can't be a responsible gamblers, they better not try it because many already have and don't need to go through the same thing. Losing money through gambling is no fun; if they can't accept it, they don't need to gamble.

Addiction is one of the problems that most attack people in the world today, some for alcohol, others for drugs, and here in the forum it may be that many have the problem of addiction to the forum, I know that yes, there are many issues about addiction, but we also have to be a little more tactful when trying to understand them, they may be looking for help and opinions to get some comfort , they may not dare to say that they have a problem, because the reasons There can be many social networks and they fear being affected or singled out, in itself, I think it is a thread that is addictive or even 100 if it is necessary that they be opened, but as long as that person improves in their problem , then I Prefer to see them, read them give my Opinion and hopefully I can help so that Person heals


Sometimes I see that a problem like this must be faced with all the maturity possible, I am sure that many people who suffer from this problem open the threads to get some understanding and why not, some useful advice that can help them get out of trouble where they are , or the situation they are going through, sometimes when it comes to games and addiction you can say a lot and give an opinion , but an addiction is an addiction , only the one who is suffering from it is the one who knows what they are experiencing, and It is Very hard, so if the person does not have enough money to be treated by a psychologist or Someone who can Give a Valid Opinion , they will not achieve anything , here in the forum there are many Experts on many Topics , why not help whoever needs it most, I think that's something We Should Do.

Well, you have a point, and it's never a crime for any body to air his or her opinion concerning any matter he or she feels should be better done..

But then, what I do think is that, a problem can never be solved without first discussion about it, there is no way we can discuss the solutions or employ ways to avoid addictions without first discussing addiction and it's effect on the gambler as well as the society the gambler lives in, I hope you really understand the point am coming from..

And as for the assumption that discussing gambling addiction can scare newbies away from gambling totally, I do not agree, a gambler will always gamble regardless of what is being said, this discussion only helps them to stay on alert and don't allow themselves to be carried away.

I doubt that moderators will do something about them if reported because in many cases, those thread income unique context or stories related to personal experiences the person had with gambling addiction, being him or someone in his family circle. Keeping that in mind, we could argue that there is actual value in those threads and they may not deserve to be deleted.

It would be easier just to have a dedicated sections for those experiences, in my opinion.

The topics are different but all in the same gambling addiction stories and it will not bother me because we are in the gambling board and addiction in gambling is also real, it is somthing worthy to be fought against and if by opening these topics will help I don't find it bad. Another angle is having a single thread for addiction contribution which will also not help but concentrate the spam in one thread. Just a small time it will turn into a mega thread and they will leave it and start creating new ones.

Mean Op, this topic is also among them