Why are video games consideted as illegitimate as a hobby? Is

>>18074519
>Why are video games consideted as illegitimate as a hobby?

Dude its 2017, video games have been considered to be a legitimate hobby for years now. If you believe that they aren't you might very well be autistic.

Its not a cool hobby to have, yes but so is are shitton of other legitimate hobbies.

theres a decent sized segment of the population that actually doesnt out of spite because they end up being on the losing side of the is it acceptable debate. but in general your good and as long is not the only thing you do.

>>18074520
>Dude its 2017, video games have been considered to be a legitimate hobby for years now.
Then maybe I'm thinking of traditional conservatives

Because it isolates you from society, helps you become antisocial, and it is generally seen as escapism from real world problems.

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>>18074519
It is a hobby. If you play for fun and have other things to do, then it's fine

The only reason people might think otherwise is because everyone plays vidya. It's almost equivalent to people saying "Sleeping and eating are my hobbies lol!!!!!" Vidya is also highly tied to children/manchildren, unhealthy lifestyles, and lack of social interaction.

>Why are video games consideted as illegitimate as a hobby?

It's the biggest entertainment industry in history.

The only social stigmas stem from ignorance like >>18074541

>>18074519
I don't think it's illegitimate, but it is a "low tier" hobby.
It's like saying that watching netflix, shitposting or facebook is your hobby. Sure, legitimate, but I'd rather shot myself that talk to you.

>>18074559

This.

Video games (like movies, Tv-shows, etc.) are just easy consumption entertainment. Sure, you can call that your hobby, but come on, would you take someone who says their hobby is to watch TV shows seriously.

I consider it a hobby, just not a good one. Same goes for all forms of consuming media.

I don't think its bad because its geeky, its bad because it requires no skill and almost everyone does it. Its on par with considering eating and food a hobby.

>>18074519
Normal. People. Play video games. This isn't fifteen years ago.

>>18074563
>but come on, would you take someone who says their hobby is to watch TV shows seriously.

Well, I wouldn't really judge them from a single hobby.

>>18074519
Because they are for children