Virtual Reality

Hi all,
I recently purchased a nintendo ds (yes I am a nerd) during the new year sales and was shocked when I realised how long I had actually been playing the thing for! Video games are not only expensive... but they distract us from life in general. This darn Nintendo distracted me from my work, my socialising with family as well as friends. It is captivating once you begin to play... the game turns into a new world that is so exciting and imaginative!

Not only does it distract from life, it send out a very naturalised message regarding violence to young children. I have the lara croft tomb raider game and she literally shoots people dead and all sorts! - without even blinking! I feel that this, as well as media in general, is setting a bad and naturalised example for younger generations. We are becoming desensitised to violence and death!

In regard to video games and computer games there are also many health issues associated with sitting in the one place for an extended period of time. There have been cases where people have died due to blod clots from sitting in the same place for hours on end. Sure, they probably were sitting there too long, but if it can happen, there must be some sort of regulation!There are also issues regarding eyesight and posture when hunched in front of a television or a computer playing games.

Apart from the Nintendo Wii... there is no exercise involved and I feel this poses a big problem in the years to come regarding sight, blood clotting and back problems!

does anyone else feel this way?

jem x