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Pokemon Go
July 11 2016
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RHP User
8 years ago
POLICE ARE NOW TARGETING: POKEMON WA Police have received numerous reports of Pokemon around the state. Rest assured - we're gonna catch 'em all!Thanks to our counterparts at Queensland Police, here are a couple of tips to remember when collecting your Pokemon:1. Communicate with your family, let them know where you plan on going and what time you will expect to be home. 2. ‘I was collecting Pokemon’ is not a legal defence against a charge of trespass, so be sure that you have permission to enter an area or building. 3. If you are using the app in a public place, stay alert to what is going on around you, and who is around you.
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RHP User
8 years ago
...may have been launched as such with some side benefits of movement however in practical application has no rationale defence for continuance in the marketplace. It should be banned and the technology used blocked to whatever extent may be capable without disruption of other more viable and far less dangerous mobile device applications. Short form... hold the manufacturer liable and hit the delete button!
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RHP User
8 years ago
Hubby, my son and daughter are all playing it! Good fun at ours, love seeing my boys bond over things :) Peachy, avoiding the hazards you list are my main concern but I know my family won't do anything illegal! Mary xx
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RHP User
8 years ago
I couldn't find a suitable tag Midnight or I would have added more than 'game' to my tags. I've just been taking it in so far. I have the benefit of the outlook of my neighbourhood group, friends and family of course, and the neverending trending stories! Maybe not comparative but my family plays online games where players can play nasty to the extreme. I worry about that mentality playing out in public as the armed hold ups are already demonstrating. Mary, I can also see the potential for a lot of good on physical and mental levels. There will be mostly people like your family I imagine. Great to hear they're having fun together! :-D Reports of suspicious behaviour are on the rise as well. I worry real crimes will be missed or that people with ill intent will pass themselves off as players. Cheers, Peachy
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
I love Pokemon Go. I'm enjoying playing it with my kids, and I'm enjoying seeing so many kids in our neighbourhood who would normally be stuck inside on their couches getting out and hunting. There are enormous social and health benefits, but ultimately it's fun. I think there's so much serious stuff going on in the world, it doesn't hurt for there to be a bit of fun in the world. It's also a great opportunity for parents to have positive conversations with their kids about safety, both cyber and real world. I think it's ironic that so many people who had previously complained about how terrible it is that kids don't get outside like they used to "back in my day", are now complaining about how bad this new phenomenon is. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
I'm not playing it. I think the great thing about it is family bonding time when kids and parents or siblings play together or compete against each other. And anything that gets kids moving is a major plus. It's also getting people to new areas they haven't been before and giving them some fresh air. But it also has a major downside and that's evident. Apart from what's already said above - it's highly addictive. For those who have that tendency - obsession with the game causes sleeplessness, stress, worry, and disruption of life. I think it's a bit of fun generally, but my new feed on Facebook is clogged with people running around the country "needing" to get them all.
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lovman8
8 years ago
The old three steps forward , two steps back ( or is that 2.9 steps backward) Oh and I'm not playing, its not exciting enough to drag me away from porn!
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RHP User
8 years ago
on the bus into the city, a few fellow bus travellers ended up in conversation as by chance we were all sitting near each other and trying to fill up at every Pokestop before the bus moved us out of range. Walking around the city, everyone was playing it, someone yelled out about a specific POkemon up the road, and people who didn't know each other al laughed and took off up the road as a group. People are walking around, spotting other people walking with their phones out, smiling and waving at other fellow Pokemon trainers. Bars, cafes and other businesses are putting lures on Pokestops just outside their businesses so that people hang out there - and these areas pack out. It's a fad that will die soon enough, but right now I think it is a lot of fun and is building a lot of goodwill in the community as people are out walking about and smiling/waving to strangers. As far as it being addictive - sure, but I bet if you looked a little closer you'd find most people have simply stopped facebooking/instagramming every moment of the day so they can catch pokemon i.e. time spent on phone has stayed the same, just the active app has changed.
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RHP User
8 years ago
''Market intelligence firm Sensor Tower has told us that they estimate Pokémon GO already has 7.5M US downloads on iOS and Android since early Thursday, with $1.6M in daily revenue in Apple’s iOS store alone, though those figures are bound to increase as new data continues to roll in. Keep in mind, all of this is US only, and the revenue is only for the iOS store at this point. Once the other territories are factored in, and once the game is truly released worldwide, it’s hard to imagine just how big Pokémon GO will get.'' ''Nintendo's stock continues to skyrocket following the release of Pokémon Go. After an increase of 9.3 percent with the game's launch last week, the company's share price rose 24.52 percent on Monday to ¥20,260 ($193) — its highest one-day surge since 1983, adding $7.5 billion to the firm's market value.'' ...and just think, it's free! So for the price it's worth it...I guess knowing where you're going and/or where you are may just be good value after all! Any one for well-informed insider trading?
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Limited_Editionx
8 years ago
And I can't wait until everyone starts dressing as Pokemon characters whilst playing it!!!😍🙈 my strongest Pokemon so far is Arbok (snake) so I guess I'm going to have to dress as Jessie from Team Rocket!!😂😈 Xx Miss L ed
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inspirit
8 years ago
There is Pokemon pub crawl on here in Perth... so I think Ill Squirtle along. 😂😂😂 - Posted from rhpmobile
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MsSuperFoxy
8 years ago
The app has crashed this morning....all hell has broken loose. The world is going to explode. Ms Foxy
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RHP User
8 years ago
Pokemon Go doesn't create the crime or the dead bodies, etc. It's a game and like all games should be played responsibly. I have seen so many young kids walking with there friends /family and getting some sun and exercise. Crime happens with or without the app. The "my day" talk is great but is outdated. With the way technology is improving more people are sitting and watching, this game gets the participants out and about for half any or more walking or running. This is great and besides that it makes it fun for the kids. Why shouldn't they have fun, walk and be encouraged to be outside rather than glued to the electronics.. - Posted from rhpmobile
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tylannister
8 years ago
I've been playing it since it was released last week and I'm enjoying myself quite a bit with it. While we have seen a handful of negative incidents related to it, people have been finding ways to distract themselves on the roads since before the car was invented and the invasions of property have been pretty few and far between. I think relative to the number of people playing, these incidents are pretty statistically insignificant. And as far as holding the company liable - do we hold phone makers liable for people getting into accidents while texting? As far as the "addictiveness" of Pokemon Go goes, compared to a lot of other games, it doesn't have the qualities to make it highly addictive. As a little background, the company that makes Pokemon Go, Niantic, produced a game called Ingress that, like Pokemon Go, used augmented reality and GPS to get players to go to points on a map - from my own experience with it, I would say that Pokemon Go is actually built on the same platform - many of the geographic points are exactly the same (including the one right outside my office). Ingress had a small, but devoted cult following. It was a game that required a LOT of strategy and was very multidimensional. Teams (similar to the Pokemon Go blue, yellow, and red teams) developed online communities to plan global strategies. I played Ingress for three days before I realized that if I kept playing, I would become completely obsessed with it Pokemon Go is a way dumbed down version of Ingress. And, frankly, that's a good thing. By putting the Pokemon branding on it, it has been a sweeping success, and it's simple enough that everyone can play it. But the rewards you get for playing aren't nearly as heightened as a lot of other games. It's motivation enough, though, that in a manner of days it has gotten literally thousands of people who might not otherwise exercise and explore their surrounds to get out and do just that. Hell, it got me to go for a run on Sunday morning - I haven't done that in probably 6 or 8 months! When we've been complaining about an obesity epidemic in another thread, can we really complain about something that gets swathes of the population who are largely sedentary to get out and exercise? Well, yes. We can. We're the internet. That's what we do.
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
I completely agree. The other point that I think is worth making, is that my Facebook feed is full of people on any given week talking about their kids' obsessions with one thing or another (sports, dance, etc). When it's something that society values more, we see it as dedication. Every time there's some State of Obsession game on, people lose their minds about their state/team of choice. Obsessions aren't necessarily a bad thing, if they are managed appropriately, and they can often lead to major benefits for the obsessed. It's all about balance. As someone who has done a lot of work looking at the skills our kids will need in the future, I'm really impressed with the problem solving skills required in PokemonGo, and the interplay between virtual and real worlds is fantastic. Note, before I get slammed for bagging out kids with an interest/obsession with sports/dance: I have a dancing daughter. I don't for a second think these activities are a bad thing, unless they are taken to extremes, and end up negatively impacting on other facets of their lives. Just like Pokemon. ;-) - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'tylannister' I would say that Pokemon Go is actually built on the same platform - Geek friend of mine posted on FB saying the same thing....of course I had no idea what he was talking about
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RHP User
8 years ago
When I was younger.. we NEVER had electronic things to create Imaginary creatures... and TV didn't do "CGI" at all... so.. we HAD TO create our own creatures...We took ACID..MOSTLY we just stayed home and chilled with the dragons and shit..BUT... OMFG.. when we DID go out... all hell broke loose... Pokémon go is STILL only an infant in relation to distraction...AND.. I doubt it will EVEN replace ACID as a weight loss regime ..NOONE would go near a fridge when there was a fckn dragon on it.. hissing farting creatures IN IT..and EVERYTHING you tried to put in your mouth wriggled, farted.. or spat at you...AND.. fck me... I STILL have "Flashbacks".. and I LOVE that....Let's see how this generation go with getting "Flashbacks" from Pokémon...I DOUBT they will EVER have that experience...
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RHP User
8 years ago
We called it orienteering. I loved it! I even did an event on my horse oh so similar....minus the phone lol Anything that gets people outdoors, interacting with others and being enthusiastic gets a from me!
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RHP User
8 years ago
during your Pokémon adventures... "Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom & no such thing as publick liberty without freedom of speech", Benjamin Franklin, 1722. Now, without being, or needing to become experts in the relevant fields, you might be interested to consider (and perhaps enhance) your Pokémon experience by undertaking some background reading on the following topics: (Wikipedia is as good a place as any to start) Behavioural Economics Behavioural Advertising Programs } } eg Digital Advertising AllianceBehavioural Targeting } Cognitive Liberty } Mental processes/Cognitive function: } - PerceptionFreedom of Thought } - Memory } - Thinking - IdeationFreedom of Speech } - Imagination - Belief - Reasoning With this context in mind, the "Your present, Your future" thread takes on a slightly different complexion huh? (Particularly wrt "buying in to" / "living the dream").
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RHP User
8 years ago
Formatting altered from the message drafting window, but you get the idea...
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RHP User
8 years ago
the GPS/Geolocation services may be calibrated by means of the data gathered from players' devices in the process of game play. In effect, this may prove further instance of people freely giving time/effort/personal and/or private data in aid of a corporation which will commercialise that data for sale/resale. Nice work if you can get it huh? (Commercially viable/valuable data (product), free of the cost of labour).
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
Without feeling the need to give you my CV, I can assure you I've done a great deal of research into relevant fields, including, but not limited to, virtual worlds and augmented reality gaming, behavioural psychology, cognitive development, the social and emotional impacts of gaming, and the pedagogy of gaming. I know first hand that a number of other people who've spoken out in support of Pokemon Go are equally well educated in these or other relevant fields. I'm not sure what you're trying to imply - that we are getting sucked into something without giving it due thought? - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
I'm going to jump in here because I think I kinda get the way that you think. :-D First off, the formatting drives me crazy sometimes, you might want to look at saving your posts in your templates on your messages page to get a look at how they will appear in the forum before posting. Secondly and lastly hehe, thanks for your opinion. I appreciate having a different spin on how we view what seems a simple fad. I'm not sure what the cross reference with the other thread comes into it though. :-) Patch, Ontology did include, "(and perhaps enhance) your Pokemon experience", in his post. ;-) Perfectly Peachy xox
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RHP User
8 years ago
By everyone's screen shots of them caught in weird places - their cats heads, boobs, plates etc. I agree with the family bonding side of things or just getting people out and about. S - yep it's great to watch strangers chatting to each other - yeh it's not first world issues but it's a nice community feel. I'm not playing because I'd rather use the data on my phone for other things. My only concern was a young male friend of mine has become so obsessed he hadn't slept or ate for 3 days. But he's been addicted to various games in the past so he's prone to gaming addiction.
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
It didn't make it any easier for me to figure out the implications of the wiki lists. Hence the question. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'PatchworkGirl' I'm not sure what you're trying to imply - that we are getting sucked into something without giving it due thought? - Posted from rhpmobile I hope Ontology does post a deeper explanation for his wiki posts. And maybe fix the formatting which he gave us due respect that we would understand without him doing that, lol. ;-) Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
I'm still on the fence about what I think overall as a non-player. It's great to see so many people getting out and about and the bonding of families and society! It's good to think this post and other reminders on the net have people having talks with their kids about safety. I'm bummed, I couldn't find 'safety' or 'security' in the tag system. Maybe someone knows a tag that would work? Of course someone has to be making money Midnight ;-). I still have concerns about the Big Brother aspect. The addiction potential. And the crime risk based on using the technology, whether that be cyber wise or physical. Thanks everyone, please keep sharing, I am a cynic... Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
How can anyone think Pokemon Go is a bad thing? Today we went to Wynnum and walked along the water and then South Bank where we stumbled upon a completely unplanned Poke-party full of every nationality and age group, every person we passed smiled and recommended good spots, strangers were chatting comparing stats and honestly I have never seen our city so united or active, it's such an amazing atmosphere and I love it In the photos Southbank was packed full of people like they were waiting for fireworks.
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RHP User
8 years ago
Imagine if adults today garnered the wisdom of the ages and didnt fall into the traps of youth... fads are of fools, the arcane truths will still be forever and need our love and attention. Why am I 30, testosterone fuelled and I still understand this clearly.
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RHP User
8 years ago
I apologise for the formatting error in my earlier post. I acknowledge it was difficult to read that list. In that post I did not attempt to explain the material because I thought a quick browse of Wikipedia would be self-explanatory. No matter. As requested, I'll explain more fully: My earlier post merely invited consideration of some factors relevant to peoples' online activity (in this case, gaming). My discussions over many years (working) in the technology sphere reveals participants are frequently completely unaware, and have never considered some of the broader implications of some of their online activities. I know of course, many people in this (or any) forum (nowadays) may be professionally engaged in the technology fields. Those people are unlikely to benefit from (or perhaps to even appreciate me sharing) some things I might point out to the uninformed. There is a vast number of people who are either entirely ignorant of, or perhaps only very vaguely familiar with the technologies in use all around them every day. Some of those people are irrationally technophobic, while some others are unduly full of bravado and bluster. I make no allegation as to who might fit into any category, and I cast no aspersions. I will point out too, I would never class myself anexpert. I commenced work from Apprentice level in Systems Engineering in 1989, and have never ceased learning. My purpose is to attempt to educate, or to at least inspire people to think and consider things more deeply and carefully than simply the readily apparent. I do not suggest there are insidious/nefarious motivations or hidden agendas around every corner. However, it is worthwhile to remember everything happens for a reason, and there always are consequences. Again, this need not be perceived in the negative. Per the old adage: To be forewarned is to be forearmed.* Most any tool/device/technology may be used for good purposes or for bad. We now have a very strong cultural bias toward looking for positives in all things (and I think political correctness forms a significant part of this phenomena). Superficially, this would appear a very noble trait. However, if not balanced with a commensurate and healthy dose of scepticism, such an approach may prove flawed. Despite all of history's documented examples, humans still risk things turning out badly due to inadequate consideration of the broader/longterm/dynamic implications of any given activity or product.* Contrary to the apparent belief of many people, nothing is "free". (Even the air we breathe is an exception which is open to argument - any takers?!) Whilst Pokemon GO players/users are not currently being charged a fee for the download and use of the game, obviously there must be a commercial benefit attached to the game. Certainly, Nintendo's market capitalisation has increased by $10billion in recent days (through share price increase). As yet I have not heard how Nintendo (and their collaborators) plan/will derive revenue from the game. You all know companies and their shareholders will not persist long in the provision of products/services for no return on investment. There will be an angle. Whilst tedious, it is important to read and understand the EULA (End User Licence Agreement) for all of the products you use. You will find that whilst similar, these documents are not a standard form of agreement. Some companies' EULA terms do not conform to Australian Consumer Law, and therefore may not apply or be enforceable in this jurisdiction in event of dispute. However, depending on the nature of any breach*... How do you unscramble an egg? Some companies supplying "free" product derive their income from the use and/or sale of User and other data (aggregated and de-identified*). Consider the "FANGS" (Facebook, Apple, Netflix, Google etc). This is the significance of: Behavioural Economics Behavioural Advertising Programs / Behavioural Targetingeg Digital Advertising Alliance eg European Advertising Standards Alliance I have not downloaded this game or read this particular EULA myself, but the media reports I have heard and have read, inform of the use of your smartphone's camera and GPS transponder thereby clearly identifying your movements, and possibly your companions*. Also you more rapidly deplete your battery charge. This may not be important for you, then again perhaps it would be. (Still, worthwhile to understand cost and convenience implications). I have variously heard argument for/by the FANGs that it would be far too difficult to determine a fair value price for an individual person's data, or that it is too impractical and costly to remunerate the individual users for their own data/contribution used as input to these companies' commercial activities. (You could call BS. If we consider Facebook as an example, you might be persuaded how costly and cumbersome it would be to administer large numbers of small value bank deposits to individual users, except - surely it could be no more complicated or cumbersome than the their existing administration of that vast sea of inane swill that seems to constitute the Facebook accounts of many millions of individuals!) If you accept the argument that the users (as individual contributors of value) cannot, or ought not be remunerated, you might agree instead they (and all of society) might recover that value via the taxation of those firms' profits... Considering the vast sums these firms claim as business entity valuations and revenues, isn't it interesting how little (in percentage terms) these firms actually pay in taxation due to the extensive use of taxation minimisation strategies (such as transfer pricing of product and licencing of intellectual property, use of shell companies and/or use of skeleton staff/premises in low taxing jurisdictions). To add insult to injury, the FANGs also make extensive use of Interns in their labour force. Of those, I understand most are not paid, and some actually pay money to gain "work experience". I would need to undertake some further research to determine whether this is the case with the Japanese tech firms. * Also, it has been reported the software contains bugs (some in industry might refer to euphemistically as "unplanned design features") which grant greater access to and control over user devices and data than is technically required for the game's stated purpose. The developers are said to be working to resolve that security flaw. Meanwhile, you can be certain Nintendo's servers will be a highly attractive target for hackers. Successful games all tend to be purposefully designed to take maximum advantage of human psychological traits (read: weaknesses). Very few (if any at all) nowadays would achieve success by fluke. This is the significance of: Cognitive Liberty Freedom of Thought Freedom of Speech Mental processes/Cognitive function: - Perception - Memory - Thinking - Ideation - Imagination - Belief - Reasoning The above capacities may be exploited, impacted and/or influenced to varying degrees depending upon the specific design of a game and the susceptibility of individual players/users. In recent days there has been safety warnings due to reports of individuals walking out onto busy thoroughfares. The issues surrounding Poker machines might give clue as to possible implications, as might the "Shoot 'em Up" games as they relate to aptitude tests for Military recruitment of Gun/Missile Fire Control Systems operators. Who's to say Nintendo/Niantic won't monetise Pokemon GO by means of in-play purchases in some future iteration of the game (as already happens with various other existing games)? If people want to play the game, fine. Knock yourself out! My suggestion is players/users ought take care to think and to consider all of their interests. All are no doubt well aware the positive attributes ascribed to participation in this game (such as getting out for fresh air and exercise, spending time playing and bonding with the kids, the neighbours etc) all are entirely possible without reliance on prompts from Nintendo, Niantic et al (Even if it appears their game themed assistance is free, it ain't necessarily so)!
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RHP User
8 years ago
Reading stories about people being sacked, causing accidents, trespassing and roaming parks and streets in the middle of the night. A bit of fun is good but I can see this ultimately going beyond that. Enjoy, .... but not for me.
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'DukeGrey' Imagine if adults today garnered the wisdom of the ages and didnt fall into the traps of youth... fads are of fools, the arcane truths will still be forever and need our love and attention. Why am I 30, testosterone fuelled and I still understand this clearly. and yet, Grand Master Wizard, you're still on a website looking for a fuck :p Why is Pokemon Go (or gaming in general) a trap of youth? Why must leisure activities associated with adults be restricted to sitting and drinking or "being serious"? Lots of people play it during breaks, I know a whole lab of brain researchers who do it while taking a walk between rounds in the lab or on the microscope. Previously they just walked and got fresh air, now they do the same thing AND catch Pokemon.
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Limited_Editionx
8 years ago
Isn't pop culture - although ridiculed by the elite- where the future is spawned....? Think right back to; Isaac Newton, Shakespeare and Einstein lol Xx Miss L ed
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
Wisdom and youth aren't enemies, and serious doesn't equal important. One of my pet peeves, in my Facebook feed and in my work life, is people trying to minimise the importance of fun activities, implying that they aren't worthy of time and effort, and that they don't have as much value in society at those things which cause your brow to furrow and your time to pass slowly. I'm not advocating one or the other - I think we need both. And I don't think either of them necessarily sit above or below the other on the hierarchy of importance, purely as a result of their entertainment value and sense of childlike wonder. Serious fun for me please. - Posted from rhpmobile
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LittleGiant
8 years ago
I am ADDICTED. I played for 21 hours over the weekend, not even joking. That wasted time aside, it can actually be a good thing - I did a lot more exercise than I would've otherwise done because I was walking around so much trying to catch 'em all and Mr Giant and I had SO much fun running around in the rain like kids trying to catch Pokemon in a park. I have met so many new people that just came up and started chatting when we both saw we were hunting Pokemon so it really has a community spirit to it. I even got $10 off my new phone plan a month because the sales guy was a Poke player too (and I told him I was replacing it because my old phone was crap for Pokemoning...totally true by the way, I have a problem haha!) I've seen so many kids out walking around, which can only be a good thing right? I don't see how the accidents that have been caused by people being distracted are any different than those people that cause accidents by texting. People will always do stupid things, with or without a Pokemon app. Ontology, the game is already monetised - the app is free to download and play, however if you want to buy more poke balls if you run out (you can still find them for free in other places but I've run out once already) and other tools that you can also find for free but that can be hard to come by, you can purchase them. Purchases aren't necessary to play the game at all though. Miss Little x
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'ontology'Who's to say Nintendo/Niantic won't monetise Pokemon GO by means of in-play purchases in some future iteration of the game (as already happens with various other existing games)? the game is already well monetised and generating a lot of revenue, from players buying additional items to progress faster in the game to small business owners buying 'lures' to put on Pokestops outside their cafe's to encourage greater foot traffic.
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
That's a comprehensive reply, and certainly clarifies some points for me. I had issues with the permissions requires initially when logging into my Google account to access the game - that's why I have one which I just use for these kinds of sign-ons, and isn't linked to any accounts of significance (banking, etc). I think one of the biggest lies in history is "I have read and understand the terms and conditions." And yes, as S points out, there's already a monetisation, like pretty much every free app in the App Store. It's one of the features of parenting and gaming in the 21st century that we negotiate these minefields with our kids, and for ourselves, and I believe it provides some excellent opportunities for discussion about the value of money and cost/benefit analyses. Is it really worth buying extra coins/pokeballs/etc when you can just wait a bit and be credited with more free? (In the case of a particularly difficult level I was trying to conquer on a game recently, the answer was a resounding hell yes! Koko, many of those stories have been outed as hoaxes. I dont think the situation is nearly as grave as it appears to be, a though there are certainly some issues. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
I have been playing Pokemon Go for around a week now and its fantastic fun! I grew up when the Pokemon card game was all the rage and the TV show was on every morning before I went to school so it was a massive part of my childhood. Any video game that lets me express my inner and massive nerdyness is awesome in my books! I'm on Team Instinct (Yellow) and there is a private Facebook group for all team Instinct members who live in Hervey Bay. We all share posts about recent gyms we have taken over from blue & red teams and how we can team up to take over more gyms! We coordinate attacks quite well I must say. Its amazing the majority of players I've met are all in their mid twenties or above or they are parents who are playing it for their kids Ive not actually met any younger kids playing it so far lol I am not a hardcore player though, unlike some people I know (2am Pokemon hunting - no thanks). The only time I play is when I'm a passenger in a car driving around town or when Mr and I go for a walk a couple of times per week. I definitely don't go out of my way to travel around town everyday looking for Pokemon or going to specific places for gym battles etc. Although I am going to my parents house on Sunday specifically to play the game with my younger brother so we can walk around Hervey Bay looking for Pokemon. There is a 11 year age gap between us and we had very different upbringings so we are not very close - I think this is the first time we have ever sort each other out to do an activity together lol So I'll definitely agree it brings people together and gets them off their butts and out the house. On a side note Mr Taby is not thrilled that I downloaded the game and he can't see the point of it - although he did take me Pokemon hunting the other night as a 'make up' for forgetting about an event he was suppose to attend with me. So its a great way to apologise to your partner if they are Pokemon Go crazy lol - take note guys! haha Taby x
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MrFit71
8 years ago
I always thought Pokemon sounded like a rasta pickup line "you want a Poke e mon!
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RHP User
8 years ago
Unless you're doing it with your kids, why would anybody considered an adult do this? It's just pitiful. If you need an excuse to get yourself out of the house and walk around, take a good long look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself where you went wrong as a human.....
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mikesplace01
8 years ago
We've heard rumours Pokemon and where's Wally are coming to the Masquerade Ball as a couple.....
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'Crizzy82' Unless you're doing it with your kids, why would anybody considered an adult do this? It's just pitiful. If you need an excuse to get yourself out of the house and walk around, take a good long look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself where you went wrong as a human..... Do you play / watch any sport? When you really think about a lot of sports, they seem pretty childish and pointless. A lot of them involve chasing around a ball of some description. You know who else loves to chase balls...dogs!! In terms of the underlying aspects, I don't see much difference between chasing a ball around or walking around trying to catch a jigglypuff. Humans have been trying to distract and keep themselves entertained with various activities for centuries, all that really changes is the tools they use to do it.
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
How about, bite me! I'm an adult. I work hard, I take care of my family, I'm studying for a postgrad degree. Pokemon makes me smile, and it's not hurting anyone, unlike your pitiful attacks on people who choose to spend their time doing something you don't get. I don't understand the fascination with a bunch of guys yelling at the tv, drinking beer and grunting whilst a bunch of other men run around after a piece of leather, but whatever floats their boat, right? Perhaps you should take a good long look at yourself in the mirror and wonder where you went wrong as a human if you feel the need to attack people for their choice of leisure activity. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
my previous comment...I wasn't having a go at sports or at Pokemon, just pointing out that it's pretty hypocritical to be all judgy about one and label it 'not adult enough' when there are a lot of similarities between them and just about any other leisure / recreational activity that people engage in. I also don't get the whole having to be 'adult' all the time, or why it's bad to be 'childish', or even the whole distinction between what's 'childish' and 'adult', but those are whole other discussions I guess.
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beebs
8 years ago
....a bit like rhp!!!!
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RHP User
8 years ago
Sounds perfectly reasonable to question the judgement of whether it's a childish pursuit. I don't think so and agree that we need to entertain our inner child. I can attest that it helps keep us young. Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
What makes it a childish activity? That children are the majority participants? Then Pokemon Go is overwhelmingly an adult activity - I'm yet to see any kids actually playing it.
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RHP User
8 years ago
And taking pot shots over some digital yellow cartoonish cyber thingie😮
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RHP User
8 years ago
lmao just goes to show how silly this world has become ,yet another distraction from reality that is leading more to the decline of the human brain patterns
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'Kokohoney' And taking pot shots over some digital yellow cartoonish cyber thingie😮 hey hey, Pikachu isn't everything, now be nice, you'll make my Ponyta upset :p Besides, it makes a nice change from arguing about whether all women must squirt or the existence of some magical sex Jesus who converts urine into squirt :p
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RHP User
8 years ago
I used to watch the Pokemon cartoon a bit and I never really liked Pikachu...he just annoys me for some reason Charizard was my fave, of course... I haven't played Pokemon Go as I have a tendency to get a bit addicted to things (in the short term anyway until my attention wanders elsewhere), and I can't afford the time to do that at the moment. Also not sure if my old phone would really be any good for it.
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RHP User
8 years ago
Please! How long before we have a Pokesquirt.....😦
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Insatiable_76
8 years ago
Just started yesterday and getting rather hooked. I can certainly see the dangers of being oblivious to your surroundings. I fear for those playing getting carried away and placing themselves in harm's way. Let's hope that does not happen.
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RHP User
8 years ago
As I mentioned previously, I had not downloaded the game or read the EULA myself, but thank you to those who have confirmed Pokémon GO conforms to established business models. I did sympathise (and I agree) with those who feel EULAs may be long winded and tedious to read. I do read them as a matter of course (and maintain copies on file. They are relevant to the activities and Quality System of my own business enterprise). These documents actually reveal a good deal of information about the organisations you deal with (and therefore financially support). Sometimes you'll find highly questionable (if not downright dodgy) stuff in some EULAs. On occasion you will find some pleasant and amusing surprises too. Fro what I have seen, the latter are things you could only know or take advantage of by reading the EULA yourself. Some have mentioned Niantic's origin in Google/Alphabet and Pokémon GO's evolution from a game called "Ingress". You might also be interested in some further background reading about/relating to this game's origins... John Hanke Keyhole In - Q - Tel National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Also, whilst the issue concerning Google Account permissions applied primarily to iOS (and there have been suggestions for workarounds such as creation of a Google Account dedicated to Gaming stuff only), you might also be interested to read about the following: Proofpoint (Security Research) DroidJack SandroRAT None of this is intended to instill fear. I did previously state: "To be forewarned is to be forearmed".
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RHP User
8 years ago
Wrong topic, please find your own appropriate topic to post your passive-aggressive jibes on. Self moderation is a skill that improves with practice. Much appreciated, Peachy, not entering into further off-topic discussion
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RHP User
8 years ago
And yep Summer I have - at least the upside is they are trying to be a little more creative 😝
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
Quoting 'Scubasteve29' lmao just goes to show how silly this world has become ,yet another distraction from reality that is leading more to the decline of the human brain patterns Whilst I agree that it can be a distraction from reality, it's certainly not leading to a decline in human brain patterns. In fact, virtual and augmented reality games have the opposite effect, and there are numerous studies which link this kind of game play with the development of problem solving and critical thinking skills.
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tylannister
8 years ago
Quoting 'PeachyPearL' Wrong topic, please find your own appropriate topic to post your passive-aggressive jibes on. Self moderation is a skill that improves with practice. Much appreciated, Peachy, not entering into further off-topic discussion It's hard not to at least make jokes when there's a Pokemon named "Squirtle"
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RHP User
8 years ago
You are absolutely correct of course. I probably sound pretty harsh. But there is a reason for my post that has nothing to do with poor Squirtle. Oh wow, did you know Pokemon have gender ratios? Squirtle is 87.5% make and 12.5% female. How do you like that? You learn something new every day. Cheers Ty, Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
Obsessive players flock to public places.over 200 people at our local jetty last night when on the other side of the road I was dining with friends..a menacing presence at night. Hardly the innocent fun it is determinedly portrayed as...it's not called a craze for nothing 👿 Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'Qefenta1' Obsessive players flock to public places.over 200 people at our local jetty last night when on the other side of the road I was dining with friends..a menacing presence at night. Hardly the innocent fun it is determinedly portrayed as...it's not called a craze for nothing 👿 Q Pokemon players are menacing? They're as scary as a Magikarp or Clefairy
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MsSuperFoxy
8 years ago
There has been news articles which I have read, about the increase of volunteers to walk dogs to catch Pokemon. That has to be a good thing? Ms Foxy
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'Qefenta1'Are you all mad Obsessive players flock to public places.over 200 people at our local jetty last night when on the other side of the road I was dining with friends..a menacing presence at night. Hardly the innocent fun it is determinedly portrayed as...it's not called a craze for nothing 👿 Q Thanks hugely Q, one of the news stories I read yesterday involved a crowd of 300 Pokemon Go players being pelted with water balloons from the inhabitants of an apartment building in Sydney who have been suffering with the huge crowds that gather every night, making noise and leaving their mess behind. The pictures I saw reminded me of a zombie apocalypse. The players didn't seem to understand or care how problematic they were being. I've been a bit surprised at the strong opinions on this thread going beyond the enjoyment people are having and questioning why anyone would have anything negative to say. The problems are starting to make themselves more apparent now. With crowds like Q experienced and the effects of the story I shared above which I can understand could well come across as disturbing at the least. I don't know anyone else, but I don't head to a quiet place for dinner so I can suffer crowds in the 100s milling around seeking cyber Pokemon. One of the things that bothers me is that Gathering points that are default in the game are set in places like the Holocaust Museum which has had to request Pokemon players to stop playing there. What the... Now the museum has to request to be taken off the map. Peachy
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
Quoting 'Qefenta1' Obsessive players flock to public places.over 200 people at our local jetty last night when on the other side of the road I was dining with friends..a menacing presence at night. Hardly the innocent fun it is determinedly portrayed as...it's not called a craze for nothing 👿 Q There were about 50,000 or so people the other night attending a gathering for that Origin craze too. I certainly don't want to defend every single meeting of PokemonGo players, as I am sure, like anything, there are those who would band together and get up to mischief. But, respectfully, I don't think that makes us all made, and I don't think that diminishes the enormous potential for positive benefits in this game which is primarily a source of innocent fun for the vast majority of players. An interesting comment on the power of words too - we call someone "obsessive" when we want to demonize them, or marginalise their actions, but when we want to recognise and reward the same behaviours, we call them "dedicated", "committed", "passionate." Just an observation.
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RHP User
8 years ago
Felt unsafe and threatened .that was our experience.Hardly a family activity as you so determinedly paint it PG It's not the activity per se that I object to.its the impact it has on others trying to enjoy their lives without being caught up in this craze. Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
an enthusiasm for a particular activity or object which appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity.
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'Qefenta1' Felt unsafe and threatened .that was our experience.Hardly a family activity as you so determinedly paint it PG It's not the activity per se that I object to.its the impact it has on others trying to enjoy their lives without being caught up in this craze. Q I am sorry you had that experience.
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RHP User
8 years ago
I just came across a Pokemon Go gif featuring Flamingos. Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
Where my Flamingo went!!!!!!!!!
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'Qefenta1' Felt unsafe and threatened .that was our experience.Hardly a family activity as you so determinedly paint it PG It's not the activity per se that I object to.its the impact it has on others trying to enjoy their lives without being caught up in this craze. Q could you expand on why you felt that way Q? were they being threatening towards people? was it just that they're a big crowd of youths/people?
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RHP User
8 years ago
just finished hunting some down - freezing Auckland night, with over a thousand people in a park by the water at about 9:30pm and still going strong after midnight, all having fun either walking from monument to monument getting balls and catching stuff, or battling in the gym. All the cafe's were packed and doing a roaring trade.
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RHP User
8 years ago
I find your comments directed at me to be ageist ,demeaning and passive aggressive .Kindly leave me alone as I have requested you to do in the past. Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
Saw this on Facebook Hey Pokemon go Players . Have extra lures ? Then drive to your nearest children's hospital and drop the lure there . There are plenty of kids who would love to go out and collect Pokemon , but they are stuck in bed , so this will help them 😄
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RHP User
8 years ago
I do love the huge amount of positive moments coming out of this. I was reading online the other night that Pokemon Go has overtaken Youporn in the search terms, it is also about to overtake Twitter. Quite a feat considering the length of time the game has been up and running. Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'Qefenta1' I find your comments directed at me to be ageist ,demeaning and passive aggressive .Kindly leave me alone as I have requested you to do in the past. QHow is it demeaning to ask someone to expand on what they've stated?How is it ageist? It seems like you take offence any time I've asked you to explain your statements further. I asked because I wanted to understand why you thought those things. I'd flat out state it was a load of tripe if I thought so - but I didn't know if these people on the jetty were doing something menacing. Can you explain why you don't think it is a "family activity"? there were many families out last night and today playing Pokemon at the shops and the park, were these particular players near the restaurant you attended doing something that was threatening or not "family friendly" besides gathering and swiping on their phones? You said you found ~ 200 people across the road threatening, is that just any large group of people at night? Did they do something specific to cause this feeling? If it was just a feeling, that's fine, we all have those. No, I will not ignore posts by you or anyone else on the forum. You can choose to respond or not respond, that is your choice. What sort of a forum would it be if the rules were "post what you like, no disagreement allowed"?
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RHP User
8 years ago
A meme seen in a Neighbourhood Watch group. Apparently Poke Stops are attracting the criminal variety from what the news are saying.So here's my solution: Us "older players" (20+yr olds) should occasionally scout out Poke Stops.Sort of like the neighbourhood watch so that we can keep the areas safe for the younger players. How beautiful is that? Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
You are a bully,that is why I have asked you to stop. Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
titled "How Language Helps Erase the Tragedy of Millions of Road Deaths" by Julie Sedivy in Science magazine "Nautilus" on 11JUL16. I thought this interesting in the context of Pokémon GO for a couple of reasons, and wondered how other forumites might consider some of the points she raises. Beyond the article's headline topic of road tolls, Julie also discusses the psychological cues and responses to the use of language and logos. I made mention of Targeted and Behavioural Advertising in one of my earlier posts on the subject of Pokémon Go. I would be most interested to engage in some discussion to learn the views of others on this aspect of the game.
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RHP User
8 years ago
I was listening to Nova the other day and apparently a woman in the US got locked in a cemetery from chasing Pokeman and had to call 911. After a certain time they lock all of the gates. There's a button to push if you need to get out but of course it was broken. They played some of the 911 call and I have to say it was hysterical. Although so was the woman locked in with the dead lol
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RHP User
8 years ago
a Pokemon who looks like Johnny Depp who lurks in my bedroom? No? Damn!!!
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RHP User
8 years ago
Yeah well think I must of walked least 20 km yesterday! My feet are feeling it !! Yeah I'm addicted to the app! If I'm not on hear I'm more than likely off playing Pokemon go!
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RHP User
8 years ago
I think your characterisation of S is quite unfair. I know he likes to play devil's advocate, but he always does it politely and I have never seen him bully anyone on here. In this case he was simply asking you to expand on why you felt threatened at the time, and for what it's worth I am also interested to know what it was about that particular crowd that led you and your friends to feel threatened by them. It's a perfectly legitimate question in the context of what you wrote and the topic at hand.
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MsSuperFoxy
8 years ago
Sex, Some people just do not like crowds, full stop. For some people, yes it can be intimidating and scary. I guess if ones local hang outs are being taken over by pokemon players, I guess for some that can be a little too much and smothering. Yes it would make it an unpleasant environment to be in. Q, has prior talked about her community being peaceful, so I guess for her it's too much. I have been over that side of town. Yes her community, is like that. So I guess S, asking questions probably was too much for Q? I am only guessing, as I can not answer on her behalf. Just placing myself in her shoes, as I too find crowds too much at times. This pokemon trend has brought many crowds out. It can be a good thing for some, other times not. Hope that makes sense. Ms Foxy
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Mischeviouslad
8 years ago
ITs orienteering for the non sexually active
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RHP User
8 years ago
I love playing it and going out hunting with my friends. It's great to see so many people out and about bonding over something they all love and enjoy. I have to agree with all of the violence and death going on at the moment it's nice to see something harmless and fun a focus. I'd rather kids be outside looking for Pokémon with their friends, making new ones, not being couch potatoes. They could be doing things a lot worse. Plus it's something us 90s babies grew up watching, brings back childhood memories - Posted from rhpmobile
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PurePeony
8 years ago
I grew up in an Asian country and whilst my parents aren't very traditional, they are still pretty typical of their culture and generation. This means, hugs were extremely rare and there were no verbal declarations of "I love you"'s that's peppered in a typical Western family's life. Needless to say, parents and children in some families hardly discuss issues like Boy-Girl Relationshpis and forget about the huge taboo topic - Sex! LOL!!! I'm framing my growing up family circumstances so you'll appreciate what I'm going to reveal. Back in the '80's, the Atari was popular. And then Nintendo arrived. The only times I got to talk to my mum about my school life and boys were when we were sitting beside each other, challenging each other on the Atari and / or Nintendo. We would play and our eyes would be fixed on the screen, but we would be chatting freely. I know it's hard for Westerners to understand and even appreciate this but the bonding process between mum and I took place sans direct eye contact and as a by-the-way indirect approach. Maybe it was dysfunctional, it certainly was atypical, but it was the way things were. Sometimes it's hard to understand how different cultures or social groups function because we find it hard to see beyond our own noses but for mum and I, if not for Atari and Nintendo, we would never have had those special chats and bonding sessions which I still recall fondly to this day. So to those who are quick to diss gaming, broaden your minds and realise that games DO have benefits, imperceptible or strange as they may be. My parents were a product of their generation and upbringing and for mum and I, gaming was the only bridge that brought us closer during my teenage years. Eventually, it grew to become a family thang when brother and dad would join in too. We had great fun laughing at each other, challenging each other, and laughing at dad who was dead set initially on how "stupid" and how much of a waste of time gaming was ... until he saw the fun we were all having and decided to chillax and join in. Coming from a harsh, utilitarian background, I used to think that depression was "all in the mind" and one has to just "get up and snap out of it" and that it was something only first world countries could "indulge" in. By golly, the entire nation had that attitude towards depression because back then, it wasn't a condition that was understood as well as it is now. I now know better, especially after staring the giant behemoth serpentine creature named "Depression" right in the eyes. For a few years, I was totally mucked up because I got hit really badly by severe depression. But as I slowly crawled out of the pit, when my rational and logical side slowly re-emerged and took over control of my life once more, I found gaming to be a very welcome distraction. Gaming and watching intelligent TV series / programs that forced me to think of issues other than focusing on the myopic issues of I, Me, and Myself. Gaming does keep your mental faculties working and enhances your motor coordination and I believe it keeps Alzheimer's at bay because it keeps your mind active. Of course I am not endorsing gaming addictions but I'm merely introducing a first-hand account of the positives that gaming can bring about in one's life. I still play games and so does my mum. Mum is in her 60's but whoa... her mental faculties are very sharp and she's still very alert with a fabulous formidable memory to boot! I don't intend to download Pokemon Go because it's not my kinda game - I prefer the Time Management and Strategy games although if I ever get to move into a larger abode, I'd love to have a hand at playing the Shoot and Kill war games or even the Slay the Zombies kinda games... just to sharpen my survival skills for the upcoming Zombie Apocalypse, y'know! LOL!!! Survival Tip #1 for you horny RHP'ers during the Zombie Apocalypse - Stop playing games involving restraints of any sort because you never know when the zombies might drop by! LOL!!! PS. Joysticks were so much fun! And hmm... they can be phallic symbols too! Perhaps, they could develop some PS / Wii game involving a dildo where we could practice giving hand jobs and blow jobs and be awarded status like, "Deep Throat Nellie" or "Suave Hands Sally". ROTFLMAO!!! OK... hope I can find myself a real-life jumbo joystick soon because I'd love to chalk up a few hits on the scoreboard! Anyone here remembers Leisure Suit Larry? Stellar game that! LOL!!!
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RHP User
8 years ago
You don't want us walking into "dangerous places" while playing the game, but what's the point of giving us that warning if you take away the footsteps underneath the Pokémon. Other than that, I enjoy the game because it gives me a sense of nostalgia. Hopefully niantic fixes the footsteps and being able to tap on the Pokemon so I know what direction to go. If there are no footprints, I don't see the point of the blinking green line around the box.
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RHP User
8 years ago
It took me a bit to understand what you were meaning considering I don't play the game, lol. Good luck with that. Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'JasmineJas' You don't want us walking into "dangerous places" while playing the game, but what's the point of giving us that warning if you take away the footsteps underneath the Pokémon. Other than that, I enjoy the game because it gives me a sense of nostalgia. Hopefully niantic fixes the footsteps and being able to tap on the Pokemon so I know what direction to go. If there are no footprints, I don't see the point of the blinking green line around the box. just use an app that shows the spawning locations and times on the map, there are plenty out there. If you're on iphone, just Jailbreak it and have the map with spawn location integrated into the regular app (with a tweak).
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LittleGiant
8 years ago
Quoting 'JasmineJas' You don't want us walking into "dangerous places" while playing the game, but what's the point of giving us that warning if you take away the footsteps underneath the Pokémon. Other than that, I enjoy the game because it gives me a sense of nostalgia. Hopefully niantic fixes the footsteps and being able to tap on the Pokemon so I know what direction to go. If there are no footprints, I don't see the point of the blinking green line around the box. I never had much success with the footsteps anyway I don't even bother looking at that nearby thing. They rarely pop up, or ones that aren't even on there seem to pop up too! Miss Little xx
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RHP User
8 years ago
Spent the day chasing Pokemon talks to everyone, with the focus on the Pokemon of course, so harmless. Walked from there into the city for a late lunch, every single person we passed was doing the same thing wtf Ended up at the Bell tower later and this guy walked up, looked like he was going to ask me directions, but asked me where a Pokemon was, a particular one he was chasing, can't remember which one, so the group chimed in to discuss where to best find it, he was happy, wandered on, but the whole day was chasing Pokemon. And then we got back to Kings Park after most people had knocked off work, and guess where they headed, yep, it was starting to get really busy and when I drove out later, the path on the main exit road, was packed with people, all on their phones I think it's really cool
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RHP User
8 years ago
sorry, part of the first sentence missing, a smiley dropped in there and it munched part of the sentence. What I said was it wasn't me chasing them exactly, but my offspring and friends, lot of fun watching them interact with each other within their own group, and other people during the course of the day
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RHP User
8 years ago
it munched more than I realised, we started at Kings Park and walked into the city
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RHP User
8 years ago
Lol I touch, I am glad to hear how much fun people are getting out of this game on so many levels. And Peony, our family tends to bond over games too whether they be online games or pool, darts and cards. My kids have headed our together to play Pokemon Go a time or few. I don't think it's a craze that will last long for them though. They have to drive a fair way and petrol costs a lot of money these days! Cheers, Peachy
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RHP User
8 years ago
Just like any game that becomes the latest trend, there will be some who hate it and some who love it. That's human nature and wouldn't it be a boring world if we all loved and hated the same things? I play it with my daughter and she seems to enjoy the role reversal where she is showing me how to do things as I'm starting to think that the older I get, the more technology challenged I'm getting. Or maybe I'm just finding I don't have time and patience that I once had to figure out how to work things properly these days. After a day in Melbourne yesterday, I attended a work shop in Bourke Street and I caught so many there!! PurePeony, I get what you mean about talking while playing games. The best conversations my daughter and I have are when we're out for a long drive somewhere, where one of us is focused on driving and the conversation just flows. I've also found the best way to get teenage boys to talk about their problems are to get them in a game they're focused on playing as they're really not thinking about what they're saying and it just tends to flow out. Having a pool table in our home has come in handy to draw things out of my son when I think something's troubling him and even his friends as they're more focused on getting their shots rights and not really thinking about what they're saying. It's as if it opens the pathway from their brain to their mouth and they're not conscious of it.
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