In fact, they’re more likely to be well paid professionals. It took three doctorates and a professor to figure this out (mind you, one of them plays an EQ Druid, so it’s likely there is something just a little bit dodgy about the research).
posted by monty · at 6:43 pm · filed under News
I like this bit…
"A quarter of those questioned said they played for more than 41 hours a week.
But Dr Davies does not think this is unhealthy.
He said: ‘Most people I know spend about 3-4 hours a night watching TV… so in many cases it is just a substitution of entertainment rather than some unfortunate development in their lifestyle.’ "
As was just pointed out by the guy at http://www.ntk.net - wouldn’t you be a tad worried if a friend was spending 41 hours a week watching *the same TV program*???
I spent about that much time watching "The Bill" Marathon on Cable the other week.
And let’s not forget Slayerfests 1 through 5.
;)
There’s a "The Office" fest coming on cable next month.. Yay,.
"It all depends on other commitments in your life… if you are married with three children, it probably will not go down so well and could cause immense problems. "
Okay.. These commitments change even if you have only one child and a long time relationship that has not been upgraded to Marriage. But I still find the time.
"If we do this study in 10-20 years, there will be people who are in retirement and are playing computer games."
I’m sure this is already happening, espeacially when retirement ages vary depending on how hard and fast you make your money. There is a retired Police officer in the USA who makes a living out of playing GOLF computer games. (does that count as retirement or online for that matter.)