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IMHO, that is like saying I wish I became a painter before becoming an art lover (from a consumer POV). I think you're being too hard on yourself here.
by abbasmehdi 15y ago
IMHO, that is like saying I wish I became a painter before becoming an art lover (from a consumer POV). I think you're being too hard on yourself here.
- jtardie 15y agoIt's too easy to lose yourself in gaming/browsing. I was aware that I was passionate about the web long before I decided to 'learn' it.
- frou_dh 15y agoThere's definitely the initial formation of interest, but beyond that I'm conflicted as to whether such computer use is a clear ramp up. As a gamer (who also went on to develop games), I think I may be one of the few such people that doesn't fly off the handle in a dismissive rage upon coming across a 'games are bad' article or sentiment. I've no doubt that, for example, thousands of rounds of running around Counterstrike maps shooting people was a net negative for intellect and general mental health.