Yeah, but it's just entertainment, dude. Your tax dollars shouldn't help pay for my entertainment, that should be my responsibility.

You've never seen a movie that didn't have a purpose other than entertainment?

 

I've heard of movies being used as excellent teaching tools throughout all levels of schools and all subjects. Pleasantville and American Beauty are two that come to mind to me I know have been widely used.

You've never seen a movie that didn't have a purpose other than entertainment?

 

I've heard of movies being used as excellent teaching tools throughout all levels of schools and all subjects. Pleasantville and American Beauty are two that come to mind to me I know have been widely used.

Yes, educational movies or movies that deal with history for example.

Frankly, it depends on the person. For me, yes. I hate video games with a passion. But I know not all people are like me, and I respect that imagination is personal....not universal.

I seriously struggle to see it with video games. I mean they are an excellent time consumer, and I agree that a lot goes into their making, but I have never stepped away from one feeling an imagination spark or somewhat smarter.

 

With movies they can easily spark intelligent discussion on a vast array of issues.

Yes, educational movies or movies that deal with history for example.

So if you watch a movie such as Clockwork Orange you don't discuss with others what it says or presents about violence in our society?

I seriously struggle to see it with video games. I mean they are an excellent time consumer, and I agree that a lot goes into their making, but I have never stepped away from one feeling an imagination spark or somewhat smarter.

 

With movies they can easily spark intelligent discussion on a vast array of issues.

 

What about the Nintendo Wii being used for fitness? What about Dance, Dance Revolution, used for fitness and learning different forms of dance?

 

What about video/computer games that are basically tests of kids knowledge? I'm not necessarily saying they are fun, but could they be productive?

I seriously struggle to see it with video games. I mean they are an excellent time consumer, and I agree that a lot goes into their making, but I have never stepped away from one feeling an imagination spark or somewhat smarter.

 

With movies they can easily spark intelligent discussion on a vast array of issues.

 

 

I would say that depends on the person playing. As a person who sucks at them, I could see myself learning a lot. :lol: I could also see, Madde for instance, being a spark in coaching a football team. That's the thing about imagination....what inspires me isn't likely going to be what inspires you. It's kind of like fishing...I find fishing to be mindnumbing and a waste of time....you love it though. :lol:

So if you watch a movie such as Clockwork Orange you don't discuss with others what it says or presents about violence in our society?

 

 

In my AP Psychology class senior year of HS, we watched A Clockwork Orange and Sybil, AND Conan The Barbarian. :lol:

What about the Nintendo Wii being used for fitness? What about Dance, Dance Revolution, used for fitness and learning different forms of dance?

 

What about video/computer games that are basically tests of kids knowledge? I'm not necessarily saying they are fun, but could they be productive?

I have seen multiple studies where the Wii isn't really that much more productive. And I'm not paying for someone's fitness. Running is totally free.

 

I have no issues with these kind of games. But you have to draw an arbritary line somewhere if you go down that path.

I would say that depends on the person playing. As a person who sucks at them, I could see myself learning a lot. :lol: I could also see, Madde for instance, being a spark in coaching a football team. That's the thing about imagination....what inspires me isn't likely going to be what inspires you. It's kind of like fishing...I find fishing to be mindnumbing and a waste of time....you love it though. :lol:

Alright fair enough. I agree with your point...but I'm still sticking with the statement that if someone wants to spend leisurely time they should read a book or at worst watch a movie.

Alright fair enough. I agree with your point...but I'm still sticking with the statement that if someone wants to spend leisurely time they should read a book or at worst watch a movie.

 

 

Here's the catch...when you start dictating what a person spends their leisure time doing, it's no longer leisure time.

Here's the catch...when you start dictating what a person spends their leisure time doing, it's no longer leisure time.

It's not as much dictating as just letting them know the correct way to do it! More of a "teaching moment".

So if you watch a movie such as Clockwork Orange you don't discuss with others what it says or presents about violence in our society?

No, not really. Movies for me, for the most part, have been strictly for entertainment.

Here's the catch...when you start dictating what a person spends their leisure time doing, it's no longer leisure time.

I agree, I think people should be able to do what they want with their leisure time. I just don't think I should have to support their hobbies or help fulfill their entertainment fix.

No, not really. Movies for me, for the most part, have been strictly for entertainment.

 

As are books for me.

I think now would be a good time to reveal that I voted for the increased library tax in Louisville.