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Whenever I buy a new piece of electronics (say, a new iPhone or a new laptop), I call it my new toy. Toys aren't just for kids, just like fun isn't just for ki
by eric_h 9y ago
Whenever I buy a new piece of electronics (say, a new iPhone or a new laptop), I call it my new toy.
Toys aren't just for kids, just like fun isn't just for kids.
- SimeVidas 9y agoYes, and I call my cat baby. That‘s fine but in discussions, we should stick to the words’ actual meanings. When you say, video game consoles are toys, you‘re (inadvertently) making a statement that video games are for children. That‘s what you sound like, whether you like it or not. It‘s because most people associate toys with children. So let‘s acknowledge that, and use terms that highlight that video games are for all ages, instead of the opposite.
- hug 9y agoI am quite nonplussed by your linguistic prescriptivism. It is, however a moot point in a discussion about Nintendo's products. I appreciate your efforts to remain cordial, however. (In case you didn't get it: All of those words once meant or possibly still currently mean the opposite of the way in which they're being used in this comment. Language is what you make of it.)