Basically all decisions are in the hands of each gambler and we cannot force them to choose one of them between keeping it secret or publicizing it, because as we discussed that most likely someone makes a decision depending on how the situation is in their environment, like you where you prefer to keep it secret because you feel uncomfortable when someone mocks you, and it doesn't matter because everyone is free in terms of making the best decision according to them.
We can easily decide to keep gambling activities secret or public, it all depends on personal decisions based on environmental factors, work, religion and perhaps other factors involved in financial losses. However, some people prefer to keep gambling a secret to other people because they don't want the predicate of gambling to be involved in someone's behavior, but in countries that have gambling regulations, there will be many people publicizing gambling even though they have to comply with strict regulations. 
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I don't keep it a secret, I just don't talk about it, but if there are people around me who would ask about it then I would just answer it honestly.
I don't plan to deny it, if I would do something that I want why would I even deny it? it is not illegal in my country and it is normal.
They just need to open the topic in order for me to talk about my gambling habit, I don't really plan to brag about it or what, but I don't want the one to initiate the conversation.
I don't plan to deny it, if I would do something that I want why would I even deny it? it is not illegal in my country and it is normal.
They just need to open the topic in order for me to talk about my gambling habit, I don't really plan to brag about it or what, but I don't want the one to initiate the conversation.
Whatever we do publicly or privately has its advantages and disadvantages. Gambling is a game that has been privatized due to the recent integration of online casinos. So, people won't know if we gamble unless we open up to them. And nobody goes out on the street screaming that he's a gambler. As you said, Iroh, players only tell people they think should know, close friends or family. Sometimes the winning could be so outrageous that the player will unknowingly tell many people, out of joy, that he won big in gambling. There are cases like this where people wouldn't mind unveiling their gambling attitude. It has some advantages, especially in times of difficulty or problem gambling.
Those who kept their gambling habit a secret from everyone would have a hard time telling people when they've got an underlying problem. Talking to people as suggested is fine, as they'll serve as a watchdog on our behavioral change. This doesn't mean the whole society should know about this, we all deserve some privacy. Keeping such thing as gambling a secret, makes it sound like gambling is banned in the country. In a society where gambling is accepted, gambling platforms are built in all corners of the street. What is there to hide or keep a secret? It wouldn't hurt the people around us if we told them about the attitude. I don't see anything wrong with sharing the information. It shouldn't be a secret.
Those who kept their gambling habit a secret from everyone would have a hard time telling people when they've got an underlying problem. Talking to people as suggested is fine, as they'll serve as a watchdog on our behavioral change. This doesn't mean the whole society should know about this, we all deserve some privacy. Keeping such thing as gambling a secret, makes it sound like gambling is banned in the country. In a society where gambling is accepted, gambling platforms are built in all corners of the street. What is there to hide or keep a secret? It wouldn't hurt the people around us if we told them about the attitude. I don't see anything wrong with sharing the information. It shouldn't be a secret.
Found some good points that I support in your post. It isnt necessary to yell on the street "I am a gambler! I am a gambler!" But it also isnt necessary to cross the street or try to ignore the question "Do you gamble?" when somebody asks. I am not keeping in secret that I gamble. And I dont welcome people "Hello, my name is TopTort777 and I gamble". And you know what, I have never had any trouble or any kind of harassment from not hiding that I gamble. I see only disadvantages of hiding such hobby and see no advantages.
Btw, would gladly listen to any advantages of hiding gambling hobby. (opinion from those where gambling is illegal does not count).
Pardon me, I'll have to wear the shoes of the secretive gamblers for a second, not trying to defend the fabled disadvantages of gambling secretly, but thinking like them would help provide some advantages to such gambling habit. People are different, and not everyone wants to feel the stigma placed on gamblers across every society. Concealing the habit and claiming to be a non-gambler, though a lie, helps these people to focus and not bother about what others think about them. They wouldn't feel introverted when discussing with other people around them.
Hence I think it gives the gambler a better feeling of himself and allows him to interact with others without getting stigmatized. For some people knowing that people have stigmas on them puts them into depression. Because they're not brave enough to withstand those side talks when he's passing by the street. Although not every neighborhood behaves this way, a colossal number of societies still place stigmas on people the moment they discover they're gamblers. It's also the reason most gamblers don't share their problems due to the negative vibes that'll be placed on them the moment they mention being addicted. I think escaping those stigmas is the only advantage of secretly enjoying a gambling habit.
Found some good points that I support in your post. It isnt necessary to yell on the street "I am a gambler! I am a gambler!" But it also isnt necessary to cross the street or try to ignore the question "Do you gamble?" when somebody asks. I am not keeping in secret that I gamble. And I dont welcome people "Hello, my name is TopTort777 and I gamble". And you know what, I have never had any trouble or any kind of harassment from not hiding that I gamble. I see only disadvantages of hiding such hobby and see no advantages.
Btw, would gladly listen to any advantages of hiding gambling hobby. (opinion from those where gambling is illegal does not count).
I think it's influenced by the environment a person lives in and how their family views gambling. Some people can be very comfortable with not hiding that they are gamblers. But people who live in environments and families who consider gambling to be something bad will certainly not be comfortable if they do not hide their gambling habits. I personally am very uncomfortable when someone knows my account and checks my total bet. I experienced a loss on one of the gambling sites and my friend made fun of me for looking at my account. Because of that, I never publish my accounts to anyone.
Basically all decisions are in the hands of each gambler and we cannot force them to choose one of them between keeping it secret or publicizing it, because as we discussed that most likely someone makes a decision depending on how the situation is in their environment, like you where you prefer to keep it secret because you feel uncomfortable when someone mocks you, and it doesn't matter because everyone is free in terms of making the best decision according to them.
Found some good points that I support in your post. It isnt necessary to yell on the street "I am a gambler! I am a gambler!" But it also isnt necessary to cross the street or try to ignore the question "Do you gamble?" when somebody asks. I am not keeping in secret that I gamble. And I dont welcome people "Hello, my name is TopTort777 and I gamble". And you know what, I have never had any trouble or any kind of harassment from not hiding that I gamble. I see only disadvantages of hiding such hobby and see no advantages.
Btw, would gladly listen to any advantages of hiding gambling hobby. (opinion from those where gambling is illegal does not count).
I think it's influenced by the environment a person lives in and how their family views gambling. Some people can be very comfortable with not hiding that they are gamblers. But people who live in environments and families who consider gambling to be something bad will certainly not be comfortable if they do not hide their gambling habits. I personally am very uncomfortable when someone knows my account and checks my total bet. I experienced a loss on one of the gambling sites and my friend made fun of me for looking at my account. Because of that, I never publish my accounts to anyone.
Whatever we do publicly or privately has its advantages and disadvantages. Gambling is a game that has been privatized due to the recent integration of online casinos. So, people won't know if we gamble unless we open up to them. And nobody goes out on the street screaming that he's a gambler. As you said, Iroh, players only tell people they think should know, close friends or family. Sometimes the winning could be so outrageous that the player will unknowingly tell many people, out of joy, that he won big in gambling. There are cases like this where people wouldn't mind unveiling their gambling attitude. It has some advantages, especially in times of difficulty or problem gambling.
Those who kept their gambling habit a secret from everyone would have a hard time telling people when they've got an underlying problem. Talking to people as suggested is fine, as they'll serve as a watchdog on our behavioral change. This doesn't mean the whole society should know about this, we all deserve some privacy. Keeping such thing as gambling a secret, makes it sound like gambling is banned in the country. In a society where gambling is accepted, gambling platforms are built in all corners of the street. What is there to hide or keep a secret? It wouldn't hurt the people around us if we told them about the attitude. I don't see anything wrong with sharing the information. It shouldn't be a secret.
Those who kept their gambling habit a secret from everyone would have a hard time telling people when they've got an underlying problem. Talking to people as suggested is fine, as they'll serve as a watchdog on our behavioral change. This doesn't mean the whole society should know about this, we all deserve some privacy. Keeping such thing as gambling a secret, makes it sound like gambling is banned in the country. In a society where gambling is accepted, gambling platforms are built in all corners of the street. What is there to hide or keep a secret? It wouldn't hurt the people around us if we told them about the attitude. I don't see anything wrong with sharing the information. It shouldn't be a secret.
Found some good points that I support in your post. It isnt necessary to yell on the street "I am a gambler! I am a gambler!" But it also isnt necessary to cross the street or try to ignore the question "Do you gamble?" when somebody asks. I am not keeping in secret that I gamble. And I dont welcome people "Hello, my name is TopTort777 and I gamble". And you know what, I have never had any trouble or any kind of harassment from not hiding that I gamble. I see only disadvantages of hiding such hobby and see no advantages.
Btw, would gladly listen to any advantages of hiding gambling hobby. (opinion from those where gambling is illegal does not count).
So far you haven't had any problems even though you don't make it a secret that you are a gambler when someone asks you, and maybe I would say one of the reasons why some other gamblers prefer to keep their gambling activities a secret like lying when someone asks them about whether they are a gambler or not, The reason is because they are afraid that they will be claimed as having a bad personality for being involved in gambling regardless of whether they are responsible and sensible gamblers or not, especially when they are in a country that does not legalize gambling which as a whole is usually a pretty negative view of gambling in addition to the fact that people may already know about the bad effects of addiction itself which can make an addicted person harm others such as in the case of borrowing money, theft, or cheating. I understand that it is possible for society to have a bad view of someone who is identified as a gambler regardless of whether the country prohibits gambling or not, but the point is that there are some people (gamblers) who are too worried about themselves when they don't keep their gambling activities secret, because when society has a bad view of someone, it can eliminate trust in social relationships.
Some people who keep their gambling a secret, in my opinion, are people who don't want to take risks, because I myself do it like that, I don't want anything that could trigger conflict with the gambling I do. Therefore, keeping the gambling you do a secret, including the winnings you get, is good.
Keeping your gambling habit equals not wanting to take risks? Not necessarily so. People who keep their gambling habits a secrets perhaps don’t want their affairs out and about in the public. Risks has nothing to do with keeping your affairs private as you could always and at anytime, take same huge risks privately as others publicly do without anyone knowing about it.
I’m a big fan of keeping your affairs private, only sharing to those friends and family close enough and who deserve to have certain information about your activities.
Whatever we do publicly or privately has its advantages and disadvantages. Gambling is a game that has been privatized due to the recent integration of online casinos. So, people won't know if we gamble unless we open up to them. And nobody goes out on the street screaming that he's a gambler. As you said, Iroh, players only tell people they think should know, close friends or family. Sometimes the winning could be so outrageous that the player will unknowingly tell many people, out of joy, that he won big in gambling. There are cases like this where people wouldn't mind unveiling their gambling attitude. It has some advantages, especially in times of difficulty or problem gambling.
Those who kept their gambling habit a secret from everyone would have a hard time telling people when they've got an underlying problem. Talking to people as suggested is fine, as they'll serve as a watchdog on our behavioral change. This doesn't mean the whole society should know about this, we all deserve some privacy. Keeping such thing as gambling a secret, makes it sound like gambling is banned in the country. In a society where gambling is accepted, gambling platforms are built in all corners of the street. What is there to hide or keep a secret? It wouldn't hurt the people around us if we told them about the attitude. I don't see anything wrong with sharing the information. It shouldn't be a secret.
Found some good points that I support in your post. It isnt necessary to yell on the street "I am a gambler! I am a gambler!" But it also isnt necessary to cross the street or try to ignore the question "Do you gamble?" when somebody asks. I am not keeping in secret that I gamble. And I dont welcome people "Hello, my name is TopTort777 and I gamble". And you know what, I have never had any trouble or any kind of harassment from not hiding that I gamble. I see only disadvantages of hiding such hobby and see no advantages.
Btw, would gladly listen to any advantages of hiding gambling hobby. (opinion from those where gambling is illegal does not count).
Some people who keep their gambling a secret, in my opinion, are people who don't want to take risks, because I myself do it like that, I don't want anything that could trigger conflict with the gambling I do. Therefore, keeping the gambling you do a secret, including the winnings you get, is good.
Keeping your gambling habit equals not wanting to take risks? Not necessarily so. People who keep their gambling habits a secrets perhaps don’t want their affairs out and about in the public. Risks has nothing to do with keeping your affairs private as you could always and at anytime, take same huge risks privately as others publicly do without anyone knowing about it.
I’m a big fan of keeping your affairs private, only sharing to those friends and family close enough and who deserve to have certain information about your activities.
Whatever we do publicly or privately has its advantages and disadvantages. Gambling is a game that has been privatized due to the recent integration of online casinos. So, people won't know if we gamble unless we open up to them. And nobody goes out on the street screaming that he's a gambler. As you said, Iroh, players only tell people they think should know, close friends or family. Sometimes the winning could be so outrageous that the player will unknowingly tell many people, out of joy, that he won big in gambling. There are cases like this where people wouldn't mind unveiling their gambling attitude. It has some advantages, especially in times of difficulty or problem gambling.
Those who kept their gambling habit a secret from everyone would have a hard time telling people when they've got an underlying problem. Talking to people as suggested is fine, as they'll serve as a watchdog on our behavioral change. This doesn't mean the whole society should know about this, we all deserve some privacy. Keeping such thing as gambling a secret, makes it sound like gambling is banned in the country. In a society where gambling is accepted, gambling platforms are built in all corners of the street. What is there to hide or keep a secret? It wouldn't hurt the people around us if we told them about the attitude. I don't see anything wrong with sharing the information. It shouldn't be a secret.
We live in a society where people have different views about something and these views could be drawn based on different constituent like personal sentiment, religion, ideology and experience. And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil, while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.
These factors has made a number of gamblers to keep their gambling habit a secret doing all they could not to let friends and family know they gamble. And it does seem like they ain't proud of what they're doing.
But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.
Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.
These factors has made a number of gamblers to keep their gambling habit a secret doing all they could not to let friends and family know they gamble. And it does seem like they ain't proud of what they're doing.
But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.
Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.
Keeping a gambling habit a secret often stems from a desire to avoid judgment or misunderstanding, given the mixed views on gambling in society. Yet, it’s essential to remember that many people gamble as a form of leisure and know their limits. The secrecy might indeed reflect concerns about how others perceive gambling, but it also highlights the importance of personal privacy and choosing how we share aspects of our lives.
But it’s always beneficial to focus on the positive, recognizing and respecting individual choices.
Some people who keep their gambling a secret, in my opinion, are people who don't want to take risks, because I myself do it like that, I don't want anything that could trigger conflict with the gambling I do. Therefore, keeping the gambling you do a secret, including the winnings you get, is good.
Keeping your gambling habit equals not wanting to take risks? Not necessarily so. People who keep their gambling habits a secrets perhaps don’t want their affairs out and about in the public. Risks has nothing to do with keeping your affairs private as you could always and at anytime, take same huge risks privately as others publicly do without anyone knowing about it.
I’m a big fan of keeping your affairs private, only sharing to those friends and family close enough and who deserve to have certain information about your activities.
with gamblers who like to publicize their gambling activities, in my opinion they are people who are hungry for praise, whereas they don't first see what they are doing, because gambling is something that not everyone likes and there are also people who think that gambling is is a negative thing so it's only natural that they publish it and get criticism from other people because not everyone has a good view of gambling. By publicizing the gambling they do, especially when they win, it shows that they are thirsty for praise from other people, including their friends.
Yes, there are people who wants to boost whatever they are doing and like what you said, they want praises from people who are monitoring them, especially when they are sharing winning streaks and achivements, though there are negative comments as it's not going to be away but those who loves to share not minding those things they just wants to continue and let those who admired them to be delight with what they are sharing.
Some people who keep their gambling a secret, in my opinion, are people who don't want to take risks, because I myself do it like that, I don't want anything that could trigger conflict with the gambling I do. Therefore, keeping the gambling you do a secret, including the winnings you get, is good.
I totally agree with you that gambling is not always bad for us. If we do it well and correctly with the right limits and controls, then we will feel safe when gambling. In my opinion, people who say that gambling will make their lives suffer, could be that they lose control and lose discipline in playing, so it is true that gambling will slowly make them suffer because they experience risks in gambling.
Yes, in gambling, caution is needed here and I agree with you that it is better for us not to tell other people about the gambling we do if that is what is best for us.
Just as diabetes is good for the human body if it is kept under control, it is definitely good for human life if all harmful habits are kept under control. Nothing is too good but can bring about some dire consequences for the society. Gambling is also a harmful habit, although if it is kept under control, it is definitely a matter of profit for a gambler and if it cannot be kept under control, it can have a negative effect on the people of different levels of society in addition to harming a gambler. So any habit should be mastered under control and care must be taken that those habits do not cause harm to people.Yes, in gambling, caution is needed here and I agree with you that it is better for us not to tell other people about the gambling we do if that is what is best for us.
Whether you're a high-roller, business owner, or just surviving life, control means power. Getting there isnt easy, though. It requires knowledge, self-discipline, and mental strength most people can only conceive. I know from experience that controlling what you can assist you greatly. That helps society. Lose that grasp and you'll fal hard. Not only you, but also the repercussions. Ungoverned habits hurt individuals and undermine our foundations. I know: control is your biggest asset. This is the key to creating anything meaningful.
Gambling is easy but privacy is difficult to maintain as addiction becomes a person's behavior changes and they cannot maintain privacy. After spreading the bad side of gambling everywhere. Sometimes the right direction doesn't work. Goes to extremes and sinks into addiction. I think it's better to quit gambling before it turns into an addiction. Then nothing will be kept secret and no one will be harmed.
When you play, you have to take many things into consideration, first, peace of mind, how you can manage time to play better and money, the most important thing is money, a person cannot do anything without money in the casino, for example. You always have to do your best to avoid falling into addiction, if a person gambles a lot they have to see how much they are spending, for me the main cause of addiction is that money is lost and the person falls into despair, if there is no desperate everything is fine, but desperate without money is difficult because the person thinks about things like lending, selling, and that is not good.
When I lend money it is to invest, I have put it as my main cause of doing things better, otherwise I would not lend money to play in a casino.
It is really just that impossible that you cant be able to visualize on what are the probable things that you might be able to encounter if you would really be tolerating out such condition.
This is why you should really be that careful on what you are dealing with, as for gambling habit to be a secret then i dont see anything wrong on playing it as long you are really that doing something
responsible specially on how you would really be that spending up money. You wont really needing to hide because its none of their business on what you are doing.
There are obviously negative effects to gambling, but there are also numerous helpful benefits. Many individuals consider gambling to be a sort of amusement and enjoyment, similar to other recreational activities such as watching movies, reading books, or participating in sports. On top of that, the gambling industry generates jobs and contributes to the economy. Lastly, several studies have found that responsible gambling can have good psychological effects, such as reducing stress and anxiety.
with gamblers who like to publicize their gambling activities, in my opinion they are people who are hungry for praise, whereas they don't first see what they are doing, because gambling is something that not everyone likes and there are also people who think that gambling is is a negative thing so it's only natural that they publish it and get criticism from other people because not everyone has a good view of gambling. By publicizing the gambling they do, especially when they win, it shows that they are thirsty for praise from other people, including their friends.
Yes, there are people who wants to boost whatever they are doing and like what you said, they want praises from people who are monitoring them, especially when they are sharing winning streaks and achivements, though there are negative comments as it's not going to be away but those who loves to share not minding those things they just wants to continue and let those who admired them to be delight with what they are sharing.
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It's good if the perpetrators who like to publicize their gambling activities are not easily carried away by their feelings, maybe they won't hear the criticism they receive, but if the people who publicize their gambling are easily carried away by their feelings or easily offended, there may be conflict, but the ones who are at fault are those who publish his gambling because as I said before not everyone has a good view of gambling. Therefore, it's best to just keep it a secret even if you win, it's better to just keep quiet and enjoy it.
It's best to keep it secret if you are affected by those who criticize you, but if you are not minding anyone and you just mind your own business I guess you'll continue sharing and will continue to be like that.
When will you stop using addiction as an argument? Not everyone who gamble is addicted, not everyone will even get addicted, not everyone gamble for money. But if you continue using word addiction, then is must be opposite, gambling must be done without hiding. Otherwise people wont be able to help if needed or control or monitor gamblers.
I am getting crazy when people suggest to keep it secret. Because there is no real reason to do that. Gambling is no thread.
I am getting crazy when people suggest to keep it secret. Because there is no real reason to do that. Gambling is no thread.
I totally agree with you that gambling is not always bad for us. If we do it well and correctly with the right limits and controls, then we will feel safe when gambling. In my opinion, people who say that gambling will make their lives suffer, could be that they lose control and lose discipline in playing, so it is true that gambling will slowly make them suffer because they experience risks in gambling.
Yes, in gambling, caution is needed here and I agree with you that it is better for us not to tell other people about the gambling we do if that is what is best for us.
Just as diabetes is good for the human body if it is kept under control, it is definitely good for human life if all harmful habits are kept under control. Nothing is too good but can bring about some dire consequences for the society. Gambling is also a harmful habit, although if it is kept under control, it is definitely a matter of profit for a gambler and if it cannot be kept under control, it can have a negative effect on the people of different levels of society in addition to harming a gambler. So any habit should be mastered under control and care must be taken that those habits do not cause harm to people.Yes, in gambling, caution is needed here and I agree with you that it is better for us not to tell other people about the gambling we do if that is what is best for us.
Therefore, it is very important that we maintain control if we want to gamble because we know that when control is lost it will cause many new problems in our lives and we must avoid this as much as possible.
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Gambling isnt bad if you are really just that responsible on what you are doing. You cant really just that make yourself deal up with it without having that awareness on what are the risks that it do involves.
It is really just that impossible that you cant be able to visualize on what are the probable things that you might be able to encounter if you would really be tolerating out such condition.
This is why you should really be that careful on what you are dealing with, as for gambling habit to be a secret then i dont see anything wrong on playing it as long you are really that doing something
responsible specially on how you would really be that spending up money. You wont really needing to hide because its none of their business on what you are doing.
You cant really just that make yourself that hiding and be afraid on what you are doing just because they have something to say negatively on you? I dont think for it to be that something that could
you should really be afraid of.
Yes, in gambling, caution is needed here and I agree with you that it is better for us not to tell other people about the gambling we do if that is what is best for us.
I think, if you are greedy and your goal is to make a lot of money from gambling then gambling is definitely not for you. Because you will suffer and lose a lot of money
Gambling is just a game. It should never be expected to make a lot of money. This will increase the risk of losing money. Most of the time winning money in gambling depends on luck. It is not possible to guarantee that luck will always be good. So bet a certain amount of money, don't bet too much money.
If gambling is considered only as a game, and gambling is done only to entertain, it will not cause harm. But treating it as a profession will cause harm. And the gambler will definitely be under mental pressure.
I totally agree with you that gambling is not always bad for us. If we do it well and correctly with the right limits and controls, then we will feel safe when gambling. In my opinion, people who say that gambling will make their lives suffer, could be that they lose control and lose discipline in playing, so it is true that gambling will slowly make them suffer because they experience risks in gambling.
Yes, in gambling, caution is needed here and I agree with you that it is better for us not to tell other people about the gambling we do if that is what is best for us.
Just as diabetes is good for the human body if it is kept under control, it is definitely good for human life if all harmful habits are kept under control. Nothing is too good but can bring about some dire consequences for the society. Gambling is also a harmful habit, although if it is kept under control, it is definitely a matter of profit for a gambler and if it cannot be kept under control, it can have a negative effect on the people of different levels of society in addition to harming a gambler. So any habit should be mastered under control and care must be taken that those habits do not cause harm to people. Yes, in gambling, caution is needed here and I agree with you that it is better for us not to tell other people about the gambling we do if that is what is best for us.
Gambling isnt bad if you are really just that responsible on what you are doing. You cant really just that make yourself deal up with it without having that awareness on what are the risks that it do involves.
It is really just that impossible that you cant be able to visualize on what are the probable things that you might be able to encounter if you would really be tolerating out such condition.
This is why you should really be that careful on what you are dealing with, as for gambling habit to be a secret then i dont see anything wrong on playing it as long you are really that doing something
responsible specially on how you would really be that spending up money. You wont really needing to hide because its none of their business on what you are doing.
You cant really just that make yourself that hiding and be afraid on what you are doing just because they have something to say negatively on you? I dont think for it to be that something that could
you should really be afraid of.
I totally agree with you that gambling is not always bad for us. If we do it well and correctly with the right limits and controls, then we will feel safe when gambling. In my opinion, people who say that gambling will make their lives suffer, could be that they lose control and lose discipline in playing, so it is true that gambling will slowly make them suffer because they experience risks in gambling.
Yes, in gambling, caution is needed here and I agree with you that it is better for us not to tell other people about the gambling we do if that is what is best for us.
Everyone gambles with his own money so win/ loss is entirely his personal responsibility. However, one of the reasons for keeping gambling a secret is that when someone goes public about gambling, if he falls into a financial crisis due to other reasons and needs to stay in an emergency but does not have enough money, then he will not get help from others at that time because they will think that he will gamble with the money. And in the eyes of the society he will be considered as a bad person. Gambling is a fun place though. Yet society is not yet ready to accept gambling as a normal thing
Sounds like having fun is bad
But why should I care about society and their thoughts? If things goes differently and I win, would society consider me as a good person? Probably no. I think we instead should not keep gambling habit as secret, but be more open about it, so it would turn into something "modern, usual, normal". Otherwise we will never break "gambling-losing-addiction-bad" circle. Well, first of all, we should not give too much priority to gambling. Do we need to know if society cares about us when we are losing? When we are in trouble does society help us? In most of the cases, the answer is no. So if the society do not care for us, why do we need to take steps to think about what society will think of us
However, sometimes people in society give good ideas and it may help us to get avoid from any loss, in case we have played excessive gambling or betting. Having fun is the right of everyone but one should not be too much involved in the fun activity (that is gambling in this case), that he or she may forget that in order to have fun, he is losing his hard earned money and that is for sure not desired any anyone.
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