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Seems like I hit a nerve. People (and nerds in particular) have a major cringe-inducing tendency to turn everything into a competition or even a lifestyle, and

Seems like I hit a nerve. People (and nerds in particular) have a major cringe-inducing tendency to turn everything into a competition or even a lifestyle, and they forget to actually have fun.

CrystalLangUser 9y ago
It’s a different kind of fun. Competition and tournaments are exhilarating to participate in and watch- but they’re not for everyone.
someonewhocar3s 9y ago
Casual. Nerds like to live in worlds that matter. If you just play to look at the computer lights blink, well, meh.. I'd prefer a movie. A bit of balance is mandate - you have to level sufficiently with fellow players. There has to be enough to do, and enough reward, even for the worst of players. Mario-cart allows shit players to peacefully ride their slow laps, occasionally being overtaken (=interacting) with the skilled players. And there's a lot of items to help the laggards stay involved and engaged. You say "actually have fun" - and I think you honestly have no clue about what "fun" means to you. Is it "I am doing something and am engaged"?
ikurei 9y ago
What the previous comment was trying to say, in less than ideal manners, is that they are not exclusive. You can have a lot of enjoyment playing competitive chess, or No-items-Fox-Only smash. Being very competitive doesn't mean you don't play for fun, and doesn't have to kill fun. Being judgmental of what other people like, I think, does a little.
coldpie 9y ago
If you don't find it fun, that's fine. But how can you insist that others don't find it fun?
unethical_ban 9y ago
Well, you're calling people who like to compete in MK weenies and nerds, say they're cringe inducing, and that something you don't like "kills fun". At the risk of being a weenie-nerd for giving a shit about post standards, this is not Hacker News quality. There is nothing useful in this entire subthread.
- sotojuan 9y ago
  Yep. Completely off topic and derailed the thread.
- KozmoNau7 9y ago
  "this is not Hacker News quality." And you get to decide that, obviously.
  - unethical_ban 9y ago
    I didn't decide gravity exists, but I can say it does. HN has standards; I'm aware of them; your comment doesn't meet them.
    - KozmoNau7 9y ago
      That's your interpretation, and I disagree.

Seems like I hit a nerve. People (and nerds in particular) have a major cringe-inducing tendency to turn everything into a competition or even a lifestyle, and they forget to actually have fun.

CrystalLangUser 9y ago

It’s a different kind of fun. Competition and tournaments are exhilarating to participate in and watch- but they’re not for everyone.

someonewhocar3s 9y ago

Casual. Nerds like to live in worlds that matter. If you just play to look at the computer lights blink, well, meh.. I'd prefer a movie. A bit of balance is mandate - you have to level sufficiently with fellow players. There has to be enough to do, and enough reward, even for the worst of players. Mario-cart allows shit players to peacefully ride their slow laps, occasionally being overtaken (=interacting) with the skilled players. And there's a lot of items to help the laggards stay involved and engaged. You say "actually have fun" - and I think you honestly have no clue about what "fun" means to you. Is it "I am doing something and am engaged"?

ikurei 9y ago

What the previous comment was trying to say, in less than ideal manners, is that they are not exclusive. You can have a lot of enjoyment playing competitive chess, or No-items-Fox-Only smash. Being very competitive doesn't mean you don't play for fun, and doesn't have to kill fun. Being judgmental of what other people like, I think, does a little.

coldpie 9y ago

If you don't find it fun, that's fine. But how can you insist that others don't find it fun?

unethical_ban 9y ago

Well, you're calling people who like to compete in MK weenies and nerds, say they're cringe inducing, and that something you don't like "kills fun". At the risk of being a weenie-nerd for giving a shit about post standards, this is not Hacker News quality. There is nothing useful in this entire subthread.

sotojuan 9y ago
Yep. Completely off topic and derailed the thread.
KozmoNau7 9y ago
"this is not Hacker News quality." And you get to decide that, obviously.
- unethical_ban 9y ago
  I didn't decide gravity exists, but I can say it does. HN has standards; I'm aware of them; your comment doesn't meet them.
  - KozmoNau7 9y ago
    That's your interpretation, and I disagree.