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Re: When do we become adults, really?

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Post by saltyoldman » Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 9:35 PM UTC

placebo wrote: post #10

saltyoldman wrote: post #4

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you're falling down the slippery slope, my line is specifically at Video Games.

I think what the parent comment was hinting at is that there is no absolute separator between a non-adult and an adult. It is a thousand different things and the type of game you enjoy playing is not necessarily a good indicator on its own.

I've heard many stories of parents that have their toddlers locked up in a room crying while mom is working and dad's home playing CoD.

The line is just obvious if you just use your head. Video games in particular has a serious mind-altering affect on men. (It's actually very similar to porn and both have been discussed on the internet at great extent).

Re: When do we become adults, really?

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Post by saltyoldman » Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 9:50 PM UTC

roysting wrote: post #29

saltyoldman wrote: post #4

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you're falling down the slippery slope, my line is specifically at Video Games.

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Oh yeah, one person is responsible for how an entire generation grew up.

You're really looking into it more than necessary. Many people that play video games past their 20s (I mean habit forming level) are totally lost man. You'll see it in everything that they do - ambitions, capabilities and connections.

It is unfortunate that the world we have right now is leaving so many people dead inside. I happen to not be one of them. I have a purposeful mission, and I strive to always have one.

All the stuff you're saying just a simple definition of "toxic masculinity" and I am not any of that. But being a man is definitely being purposeful in life and living to the fullest. Being a protector and taking care of others. I can't say that about a lot of these people floating out there.

Re: When do we become adults, really?

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Post by tovej » Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC

WalterBright wrote: post #150

tovej wrote: post #147

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No, but you did say every adult. That's what I meant by everyone.

I didn't say "every" either.

You say adults should be self-reliant. That's a categorical statement. That means it should apply to "every" adult.

Do you want to continue to play pedantic whack-a-mole? I can go on forever.