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Topic: I think topics/discussion on gambling addictions is too much - page 4. (Read 524 times)

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What it all comes down to is Noone uses the search function and sees there is already a topic or 100 on a subject.

They have a weekly quota to meet and it's better for them to make a new thread and reply to people off and on to help them get their quota vs looking for threads to reply in.

This is the most accurate answer to that. Though gambling addiction is something that is very alarming, but people here are way too consistently excessive in discussing such topic and the worse is, there are like 2-3 same topics every week.
Well, so much for an awareness. In fact, those gambling addicts are not even aware that they already are LOL!
legendary
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The topics and discussion about gambling addiction is becoming too much and too often to the point that most newbie may likely get scared away from gambling which will not be ok for the casino revenue generation so at this point I am force to ear my view of this topic of gambling addictions, becoming too much in this board.

Or what do you think?
I never think all addicted or kinds of threads will affect the newbie to gambling, because all come with nature and habits, I think it's good to make them be careful. Because they are to be mature and know what is best for their life, if they immediately change their mind after reading all addicted threads, that is possible, they are kids. they cannot and may register when under 18 years old.

So that's okay, gambling addictions thread would indirectly filter who the kids are and who is mature.
legendary
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What it all comes down to is Noone uses the search function and sees there is already a topic or 100 on a subject.

They have a weekly quota to meet and it's better for them to make a new thread and reply to people off and on to help them get their quota vs looking for threads to reply in.

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In the first place, why they are even ended up in a gambling section if there's no interest in it or curiosity? I'm sure regardless of what they read as "negative" here, they will surely test the waters in gambling because of the purpose of "winning decent money". Who else doesn't want that experience?
Their curiosity and interest os what drive them to gambling section in the first place so even if those topics confront them and possibly get them scared, they will still build the confidence to go on with the games regardless,  but then the point I was trying to make is that,  the topics and discussion is becoming too much and meaningless and newbies may end up with misconceptions in that regards.

I got the picture of what you are trying to point out, mate.

But looking on the other side, we can't generally assume that most newbies will take those "gambling-addiction related" threads seriously, to the point that they will be scared or won't try gambling now. Maybe the primary reason why they lurk on this section is to look for a reputable gambling site where they can risk their money, especially their "crypto".

Newbies in gambling are not newbies in terms of "common sense".

Most of them surely know the risks of gambling already. And since they landed on a crypto forum, again as I mentioned, the primary reason might be is to look for a good crypto-gambling site since they are not aware much of those crypto-gambling sites in general.
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Though  this is a forum on which creating such discussion won't really be that prohibited.
Letting discussions as that to exist is one of the key features of a discussion forum since activities here is about individual perceptions,  feeling and experiences which translate into knowledge because those experiences have thought us one lesson or the other,  but then the usage of some terms and world if not check,  can easily litter the entire forum with unnecessary garbage comments who add nothing to the discussion.
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This is gambling discussion sub board of the gambling board of bitcointalk forum,  and the main goals of the gambling board is where casinos introduced the platforms via creation of ANN threads and also the discussion sub board where gamblers discuss many other topics as relate to gambling.

But recently I have read a lot of topics as regards to gambling (addictions) and it negative effects on individuals and how we have warn against it,  but at this time I am beginning to think that we are focusing too much on gambling addiction rather than employing ways to avoid addiction but at the same time gamble and have fun to the fullest.

The topics and discussion about gambling addiction is becoming too much and too often to the point that most newbie may likely get scared away from gambling which will not be ok for the casino revenue generation so at this point I am force to ear my view of this topic of gambling addictions, becoming too much in this board.

Or what do you think?
We do have two different boards on which
Gambling board
Gambling discussion board

I do believe that ANN threads and other related threads would be posted up on that board and the rest that talks about gambling topics would be on this discussion.
But i do agree that most of these threads does have repetitive topics or concerns but we know that situations are totally that different but sharing up on the same
concept about addiction and various related things. Whether OP of those thread would be locking up their threads or to those mods would be doing such job.
Though  this is a forum on which creating such discussion wont really be that prohibited.
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Yeah for sure, I guess addiction is just a big part of gambling and since we have a lot of newbies here in the forum as well there are always times when gambling addiction always becomes a topic, But the problem is there was just way too many threads about gambling discussion, I mean anyone can create a topic and addiction is a big part of it so for sure there are always going to be a related thread and a discussion of addictions.

One way to fix this is to have a single thread all about addiction but the mods need to moderate, all other addiction threads should be locked or deleted since they can already be discussed on the main thread. I don't think newbies are going to be scared of this topic, I mean its a discussion and the thread can help them how to overcome addiction, Not all answers are great there are still spam but there are still some that could help newbies so I guess its an opposite, it's actually helping them not scaring them giving them a warning.
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But isn't that a  good thing? Awareness of gambling addiction is essential, particularly for newcomers and the forum is actually playing a good role here. We should see this positively. Different threads here are educating the people about the potential consequences and the "bad" side of gambling. Its not like all the threads are the same. Different stories from different people. By reading about others' experiences, they can learn to gamble responsibly and recognize signs of addiction. Others suggesting that one thread for all the discussion, I would say know. People will only end up spamming there and others wouldn't even bother reading other peoples stories/replies.
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But recently I have read a lot of topics as regards to gambling (addictions) and it negative effects on individuals and how we have warn against it,  but at this time I am beginning to think that we are focusing too much on gambling addiction rather than employing ways to avoid addiction but at the same time gamble and have fun to the fullest.

The topics and discussion about gambling addiction is becoming too much and too often to the point that most newbie may likely get scared away from gambling which will not be ok for the casino revenue generation so at this point I am force to ear my view of this topic of gambling addictions, becoming too much in this board.

Or what do you think?
Depends on how you would take it 'coz for me, that's the harsh reality behind gambling. Gambling addiction topics are simply and should be a warning to those gamblers who are not aware of what they are doing. Indeed it should be enjoyed by players but that's not how this industry works. People are gambling not for enjoyment but to get profit from doing so. There's even this mentality that gambling could be a shortcut to being rich and such.

Personally, would you encourage someone to gamble? I won't. We do not need to do so. This is not a sinple game wherein you can invite as much as you want. Money is involved here and we all know how important that pice of paper is. Such idea should be an enough warning that we ain't just playing here. If you get too involved, you might reach the point that you'd be too frustrated to play to get back with what you have lost and this includes borring huge amount or selling some of your properties.
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In the first place, why they are even ended up in a gambling section if there's no interest in it or curiosity? I'm sure regardless of what they read as "negative" here, they will surely test the waters in gambling because of the purpose of "winning decent money". Who else doesn't want that experience?
Their curiosity and interest os what drive them to gambling section in the first place so even if those topics confront them and possibly get them scared, they will still build the confidence to go on with the games regardless,  but then the point I was trying to make is that,  the topics and discussion is becoming too much and meaningless and newbies may end up with misconceptions in that regards.
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Even topics that are not related to gambling addiction will also lead to a discussion about gambling addiction like a topic about a guy who goes all out,  also leads to topics about gambling addiction, majority of topics about excess losses and strategies can lead to topic about gambling addiction.

Because when it comes to discussion about gambling addiction, loses, entertainment and responsible bettors are the words that always come out.
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Well, I think it has become repetitive especially that it has been mixed with other variants. Though this may be the case, I am always welcomed whenever I read posts as such. The problem is that majority of the "gambling addiction" problem has been watered down, thereby making it obsolete in the long run. The purpose of such is to warn newbies whenever they see and visit this discussion board so they could engage into discussion.

In conclusion, though it may be repetitive, I somehow understand on why it is always brought up by others. The fact that every page there is a discussion about addiction makes it engaging for newbies so that they could see that the forum cares about dealing with this kind of problem.
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This is gambling discussion sub board of the gambling board of bitcointalk forum,  and the main goals of the gambling board is where casinos introduced the platforms via creation of ANN threads and also the discussion sub board where gamblers discuss many other topics as relate to gambling.

If I remember it right, way back before when those threads are not that much, I made a response at one of those that it might not make sense to discuss those threads as it's not related to what the gambling board is supposed to be.

However, the majority still thinks that it's fine so I just go with the flow.

The topics and discussion about gambling addiction is becoming too much and too often to the point that most newbie may likely get scared away from gambling which will not be ok for the casino revenue generation so at this point I am force to ear my view of this topic of gambling addictions, becoming too much in this board.

This is somehow I disagree. Believe me, newbies won't be discouraged or even feel scared once they read those threads.

In the first place, why they are even ended up in a gambling section if there's no interest in it or curiosity? I'm sure regardless of what they read as "negative" here, they will surely test the waters in gambling because of the purpose of "winning decent money". Who else doesn't want that experience?
legendary
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one of the things i have been hearing a lot is people saying topic x already exists, yes it does but people are forgetting the fact that newbies are not going to research gambling addiction in this section if they enter this section and they scroll and the first and second pages don't see any topic about gambling addiction so they soon give up looking and continue playing a lot and obviously they won't stop until they destroy their lives, I'm not saying that with that you have to if you create many threads talking about gambling addiction

but it is necessary to create more creative topics on this subject, for example, create a topic for an article containing relevant information about people who were addicted to gambling and were cured and how they were cured, when people can see and know the various methods of cures will then be more confident in seeking treatment if they are addicted to gambling. also i don't believe that there is a very high or frightening number of gambling addicts, no need to exaggerate, when compared to alcohol, drugs the number of gambling addicts is small, i haven't seen any official comparison about that, I'm just guessing
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I noticed before that long threads are often locked by moderators on the gambling discussion boards, but I do not know as of now because I prefer to post on the first 3 pages unless there is an important need to post on a thread that is more than 3 pages.
Yes even though the moderator allows for such discussion to go on but leaving it to run into pages when and where the ultimate goal of the thread has been met makes it hard to decide the relevancy of such thread so the moderators will always take care of it, but then also what I have noticed in the gambling board also the free hand given to some discussions and comment by moderators because not all reports on the gambling board are acted upon.

legendary
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I agree that it's getting too much lately, specially on the topic of the psychology of a gambling addict. I don't hate the topic, nor do I downplay the effects of gambling addiction. It's just that there aren't that much new information members are giving out on this topic. I'd appreciate it if they give out something more intricate and fresh on the subject, but so far none of the replies on same topics have provided that. I'd love to read some fresh new topics on other subjects that doesn't include the topic of addiction, but I guess most of them have been discussed in the board anyway, so new information that is relevant to those topics are what's lacking.

Anyhow, report function still works well. Use that for the time being, I guess.
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Or what do you think?
It may need moderation or may report it as a dual topic to the moderator. The problem is, when they become a participant in a casino campaign but create a thread on how to stop gambling, it's definitely irrelevant to what he's promoting.

I have no other ideas about it, so if you get multiple topics on a topic then just report it to moderator.
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You think there should be another subforum for it? It's not a bad idea. I know it's something to talk about when a person has been dealing with it but it's best when done in person. A help group that will hear out each other's stories.

There is likely a local group in every city these days as gambling addiction is in every city. Those people are the ones that cried their sorrows for help. It's not a bad idea as most people are actually lonely.
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This is gambling discussion sub board of the gambling board of bitcointalk forum,  and the main goals of the gambling board is where casinos introduced the platforms via creation of ANN threads and also the discussion sub board where gamblers discuss many other topics as relate to gambling.

But recently I have read a lot of topics as regards to gambling (addictions) and it negative effects on individuals and how we have warn against it,  but at this time I am beginning to think that we are focusing too much on gambling addiction rather than employing ways to avoid addiction but at the same time gamble and have fun to the fullest.

The topics and discussion about gambling addiction is becoming too much and too often to the point that most newbie may likely get scared away from gambling which will not be ok for the casino revenue generation so at this point I am force to ear my view of this topic of gambling addictions, becoming too much in this board.

Or what do you think?

If you do not tell about the problems of gambling, how will you cure them?

Keeping the eyes closed, and not talking about gambling addiction will not help and it should be discussed. Also considering the sensitivity of the topic I don't mind if it's discussed excessively, Maybe it will help a few gamblers to refrain from excessive gambling. However better if it is limited to a few threads.
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Regardless, there are already quite a few threads that do aim in the same direction even though the initial thread is slightly different but in the end the discussion returns to habits and addiction in gambling.
But on the other hand, in this case there are some distinguishing factors or stories in the beginning which may also be a consideration where the cases in it lead to the same thing.
Such as
Gambling addiction causes ear deafness? 
Gambling is a choice.
Borrowing money for gambling.
Can One's Religion Compel A Compulsive Gambler To Quit Gambling
Women's gambling addiction


All of them have various stories and of course the discussion also varies, but in the end it remains the same, the longer the discussion is carried out, it will lead to the same direction about addiction in gambling.
Not that in this case I say the topics I entered above are bad because they are indeed good and appropriate topics but sometimes there are some conditions where the discussion widens and ultimately discusses in the same direction, namely addiction.

I don't know why now the moderators don't immediately lock topics that have led to spam (which are discussed over and over again) lower. I will try to report to the moderator about topics that have actually been discussed and have low quality to discuss, I hope that all of us will also be active in working together to clean up gambling threads from topics that are actually not that useful to be discussed continuously.
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