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Maybe in some gambling areas are bad behavior, so people who do gambling cannot be exposed that in a gambler, who makes him feel uneasy if he is someone who is addicted to gambling.
Or in your part that addiction is a bad nature on the human side in gambling, and indeed the average person feels that it is a bad treatment in gambling, which may be said to be a addict he feels discriminated against.
But I myself do not feel offended that when I am addicted, I am an open person in any case, if it is a mistake, I always improve myself to be better in anything, including in gambling.

Not everyone feels comfortable being called a gambling addict by someone, but it depends on how they expose you to gambling behavior. Gambling is a bad habit in some countries, so some people may feel very uncomfortable when someone calls them a gambling addict. In advanced cases, gambling addiction is considered a bad problem in some circles of society, so of course some of them don't want to be exposed as gambling addicts.
Yep I agree with you, about some regions, gambling is considered bad, and very unlevised, maybe even forbidden, making gambling behavior considered as a shameful disgrace.

I think this depends on how someone gives a reaction to the integrating itself, if he is a narrow -minded person, maybe he will be offended and even cause conflict.

What if they exposed your gambling addiction in public so that anyone who has never been exposed to your gambling behavior knows you are a gambling addict? I think there are still many people who hide their gambling behavior from their wife, children and family, so when someone exposes you in public, being offended is definitely not an abnormal reaction.
If that is my position that is generally revealed about my behavior gambling, it will not be a problem, even though it is definitely a family sentiment will be bad, but I gamble using my money and I also do not harm others in the gambling activities that I do, So I don't care about it.
And even though I will find a bad view from others, it has no meaning for me, because not everyone is important to me.
But I am also annoyed if there are gamblers who have addiction and then harm others in their gambling, and he is not offended about the claim, it makes me annoyed.
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The answer is different for every gambler here.

For me, that's offensive whether you're addicted to gambling or not because being addicted to gambling connotes or described that you have no control over how you gamble and you are someone that can not be trusted with money, this is the reason why compulsive gamblers deny that they are addicted to gambling and those who gamble responsibly will also deny and challenge those people who refer them as addicted to gambling.

This is something that we all watch out for, people describing or treating us as addicted to gambling, so if we gamble be sure that we minimize your time and don't let others, who knows you, how much money you spend.

People are judgemental and it could ruin your reputation and character, especially if your reputation is part of your job or business.
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Maybe in some gambling areas are bad behavior, so people who do gambling cannot be exposed that in a gambler, who makes him feel uneasy if he is someone who is addicted to gambling.
Or in your part that addiction is a bad nature on the human side in gambling, and indeed the average person feels that it is a bad treatment in gambling, which may be said to be a addict he feels discriminated against.
But I myself do not feel offended that when I am addicted, I am an open person in any case, if it is a mistake, I always improve myself to be better in anything, including in gambling.

Not everyone feels comfortable being called a gambling addict by someone, but it depends on how they expose you to gambling behavior. Gambling is a bad habit in some countries, so some people may feel very uncomfortable when someone calls them a gambling addict. In advanced cases, gambling addiction is considered a bad problem in some circles of society, so of course some of them don't want to be exposed as gambling addicts.

I think this depends on how someone gives a reaction to the integrating itself, if he is a narrow -minded person, maybe he will be offended and even cause conflict.

What if they exposed your gambling addiction in public so that anyone who has never been exposed to your gambling behavior knows you are a gambling addict? I think there are still many people who hide their gambling behavior from their wife, children and family, so when someone exposes you in public, being offended is definitely not an abnormal reaction.
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Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Who would accept that they will be called a gambling addict while gambling has a negative impression on most cultures due to its risk. I think even a real gambling addict will not gonna accept the fact that they are being called like that. Any type of addiction is bad so I will definitely not accept anyone who will call me like that even though they are just joking.

This is my choice and they don’t have the rights to give a me a brand just because I’m gambling. I will tell the to stfu.  Tongue
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Maybe in some gambling areas are bad behavior, so people who do gambling cannot be exposed that in a gambler, who makes him feel uneasy if he is someone who is addicted to gambling.
Or in your part that addiction is a bad nature on the human side in gambling, and indeed the average person feels that it is a bad treatment in gambling, which may be said to be a addict he feels discriminated against.
But I myself do not feel offended that when I am addicted, I am an open person in any case, if it is a mistake, I always improve myself to be better in anything, including in gambling.

I think this depends on how someone gives a reaction to the integrating itself, if he is a narrow -minded person, maybe he will be offended and even cause conflict.
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It seems to me that it makes no sense to feel guilty if you don't do something that would violate someone else's rights. Yes, I gamble, but that doesn't mean I'm worse than those who don't, and it's up to me to decide how I spend my leisure time. Some spend their money on cigarettes, some on booze, some on girls, some on gambling, and some on all at once and can afford it. Pay less attention to people outside of you, but don't forget to listen to your loved ones, because at a certain point their opinion can play a very important role in your life if you are into gambling.
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Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Personally, it seems to me that if I have a problem, then I will be able to recognize it (by the way, I'm not a gambling addict  Grin ). I don’t see any difficulty in this, it seems to me that the main difficulty is to recognize the problem plus try to solve it. For example, I know a few people with a habit of drinking alcohol, they are really addicted and they admit it, but they continue to drink. Yes, they understand that they have alcoholism (they say so themselves), but they still drink.
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Actually some people will take it very offensive for you to call them gamblers not to talk of crowning it with the additional title of an addicted gambler, even though that's whom they were but yet will not like to be identified as such,
Its really annoying, why will you see me and call me a gambler, what those that mean, definitely the person is just trying to insult me, and i see no reason why you should call me a addicted gambler, when you don't know if am addicted or not, calling me addicted gambler is just purely an insult to me, what's the purpose calling me the name.

no bad person will want to be identified as a bad person in public despite they know within themselves that they are bad.
I can confidently tell you that their is nothing bad in gambling, the only thing thats bad is being addicted, am a gambler and i do gamble for fun and relaxation, its not proper to call me addicted gambler. But even if someone is a addicted gambler, do you have to insult the person in public, its not really making any sense, you are just trying to embarrass the person in public, and nobody is pure, everyone is having bad thing he/she is doing, because your own is hidden those not mean you should insult others.
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Why should we be offended if we really feel we are in trouble and have played too far or are said to be addicts, after all as long as we don't harm other people, for example I steal the money or borrow it, why should I be angry, I gamble with my own money from my job salary, even though I am not a heavy addict, if someone says I am an addict because I often gamble on weekends. why be angry

There's nothing to worry about as long as it doesn't make us feel lost or we harm other people, but I don't know what other people think because every individual's thoughts are different, but if it was me I certainly wouldn't be angry or disappointed, especially if the OP shouted even addicts won't care, believe me you say that to addicts, I'm sure they won't get angry because they won't hear anyone while busy gambling.  Cheesy
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Nope, I wouldn't become aggressive if someone define me as an addicted gambler. I will ask him or them for few questions and reasons why they said I'm an addict, I will going to debate with him or them and if I lose, I will admit if I was an addict.

But the way I control myself of how much I spent for gambling, how long I gamble, and how I view gambling, are far than can be said as an addict which is looks unbelievable if someone say I'm an addict.
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Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.
The truth is that we all know gambling itself is a bad thing and nobody want to be associated with bad things. In my society, people see gamblers as ill-mannered who have no future. We hide and pretend like we don't know what gambling is and deny it by every means. By this experience, it will be very insulting and offensive to address someone as an addicted gambler.

The society perception aside, gamblers, drunkers, womanizers and smokers are not always happy to be addressed with their profession before the public  Grin so I would advise not to address anyone as addicted to whatever they are doing because it is personal and private life of them thou, you can still discuss it with them if you think they are going extreme and you wish to help noting that your advice might not even matter.
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I might get offended a little or, I might not get offended at all, but I wont agree to it. Probably the person only sees me when I'm gambling and they conclude that I'm an addict, so I will understand.
Another reason I will understand is because an addict might not know that he's an addict. There's no point arguing with someone that is convinced that you have a gambling addiction. The more you argue the less convincing it becomes.
So what I suggest is taking a look at yourself to see if the person is right or wrong. Don't let it get too personal. Just take a step back and examine your gambling habit to see if you're exhibiting an forms of addiction. If you are then take a step back and seek help if necessary, if you're are not but on that road, then fix up. 
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I wouldn't be mad at anyone who says or calls me an addicted gambler because words can't kill or hurt when you don't see any truth in them or when you don't take them personal. Sometimes these words are said for us to examine ourselves to see if it is true or not,and to also enable one to have limit in his gambling activities. If it is a place that funds or a position wants to be given to me and someone said this,I will be mad at the person because he has just tarnished my image and might make my colleague feel that I can't handle such responsibility.
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I do accept that I gamble but I know I am not on the part where I am addicted to it, yet. People who have that problem have signs and I think we also have to be aware of it. Stealing, Lying, Loans, and more. Those are the signs that we are too deep into our habit and it's not easy to get back up from that.

IMO, I don't understand it because I have never gone that far. Once I lose my bet, I get easily stressed out and regrets will keep on sinking my mind but I never once make a stupid mistake just so I could chase it back. If I went to zero, then it's time to rest. Wait for another opportunity to play again and wish to get lucky.
Will it be offensive to be called a gambling addict? I think it is an offensive call but if it comes from a friend or a relative who does care about your health and wealth then I think that is caring. They just don't want you to end up suicidal, homeless, or any worst thing that could possibly happen in your life.
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I guess this will depend on what approach will be given to you in telling that they are noticing you're becoming a gambling addict. If they will do it in insulting manner, derogatory, or of they will say it out of concern. Because the tendencies and reaction usually varies on how a person convey the message. If the gambler thinks you are attacking him, then probably he'll be pissed and offended by you. He'll most likely to tell you to brush off and leave him alone, not recognizing his behaviors, but instead focusing on your attitude on how you approached him.

Meanwhile, if you will tell it out of concern and in caring manner, the gambler might think about his past and current actions that perhaps lead you to such conclusion. He'll possibly thank you for pointing out what he missed to check on himself and hopefully, do better. You see, the way we interact matters too.
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Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.
Being called an addict is somewhat offensive to me and I should stop someone saying that to me. Because I was into gambling just for fun, not I was chasing to win that is why being called a gambling addict is not suitable for some gamblers.
Addiction - is somewhat like you can't control yourself and in your mind is to gamble every day. Yes, it is different when you are professional gambler, we know how to balance lifestyle and so this gambling time.
The term 'addicted gambler' is offensive to almost all types of gamblers. If those who are actually addicted are called addicted gamblers but they also react. There are many gamblers who are addicted but they don't realize it. As a result, when complaints were made about their addiction they ignored it. Above all, this word addiction is known as negative, so no one wants to associate this word with his name. Since we cannot know a gambler's gambling activities and condition of mind completely, so we should not be called some one as an addicted gambler.
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Nah, because I know I am not. I would find it offensive if I were really an addicted gambler and that is because those who are addicted are the first ones to deny it. I'd probably just chill and let them think what they think while I make money on other things and enjoy gambling on my free time. In fact, I'd love to be tagged as an addicted gambler and still make money on my job and other things for them to think that I'm successful when it comes to gambling. Let them second guess, I guess  Grin
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Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.
An addicted gambler can never control himself and his sense of right and wrong is diminished. So he doesn't realize that he is deeply addicted to gambling so he doesn't want to admit that he is addicted to gambling. So a person who does not gamble or gambles very rarely  will understand who is deeply addicted to gambling but an addicted person will never understand it.
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If it's true and you are denying it you will be offended, if in your heart it's not true then you will just ignore it, those who are likely to be offended are those who are hiding their addiction and don't want to be exposed, because if they are exposed, they cannot feel comfortable because they will be distracted from people's judges.
Compulsive gamblers are like that they are very sensitive they don't want people to see that they are harming themselves and they don't want to be judged, so it depends on the kind of gambler.
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no I wouldn't feel offended, but in general I hate labels and clichés used to offend/categorize group of people.

I find nothing strange about being a gambler.
ok is negative for those who have an addiction that becomes dangerous for themselves and their family.
but this does not mean that a person should be offended by this problem ...
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