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Greetings everyone and happy new year all!

Okay, today I was actually out for a little business and it happens that I almost spent all my time wasted without me even having a smooth deal, but along the line I have few games that I have placed a bet and was wanting to view my games from my phone since gambling is now mobile, what I meant by mobile is that you can access your account at any place provided that you have an internet connectivity you will login to monitor your matches.

So when I logged in, someone close to me easily peep from my left hand side and noticed that I just opened my account monitoring my games, at this point what he said is "ahh you don join dem"? Meaning you have also belong to the groups of people that gambles?

On a lighter note, I just smile and asked him if there is anything wrong while gambling or while monitoring my games and he said nothing but just that few people he knew that are gambling almost turned useless.

This now triggered me to come ask here whether you cares about what people says or sees you as when gambling, I know there are people who don't know you from time or who doesn't believe that you are a gambler and if it happens that you came across such people and their reaction towards you goes other way round would you care about it or you just totally ignore them?

Let's discuss amicably

According to a popular rapper ”I will accept advice if it’s not presented ignorantly”

If they are bold enough to say it to my face and advice me, I might then explain to them that I don’t do it all the time – I only do it when I’m free, or when I have spare cash that I can afford to lose… it’s not something I’m hoping to use to make billions but if I’m lucky to win that huge prize while having fun I’ll gladly take it.

Back to the Op, I don’t think I’ve ever opened my gambling account in public before why not wait till you get to your house or a place that you’re alone before you open to check the game? I don’t think more than three persons know that I’m into gambling and there’s no way for other to know because I don’t walk around the street carrying banners saying “I’m into gambling”. If you don’t want people to talk shit about you gambling then don’t let them know about it, it’s as simple as that.

Nah, I wouldn't care, but I would not go on public places and let's say just open my mobile phone connect to gambling and play, I'm not that time. But in any case I do that and I see people reacting negatively, I will just shake it off and just continue to play.

If you are bothered, then it's better to just stop your play right there because as a gambler, we all know that we are superstitious and it might bring bad luck to you if you will be concerned about something that you shouldn't. In the first place, you don't ask money from them, it's your own money, so regardless what their reaction is, you shouldn't be annoyed.

Well OP so far as you're taking responsibility for your actions and inactions, you put food on your table, clothes yourself and your family, provide a home of your own I don't really think it is necessary to listen to people's opinion about how you choose to live your life. In other words, the person is indirectly telling you to gamble responsibly because he has seen some persons that became wayward as a result of playing gamble though some persons see gambling as a game for wayward people but it's really because of people that don't gamble responsibly that made it looked as if gambling is bad if not Inasmuch as you can be able to meet up your daily obligations despite being a gambler I think no body will see you as part of the wayward gamblers. However, anybody's opinion doesn't really matter on how you choose to live your life, but let it be that you live a life that you will not be measured together with people that can't add value to their own lives.

I will care if the person who has an opinion on gambling is someone who is in a position to offer help to me, because if the person has a bad or wrong opinion of all gamblers, it can affect whatever plan they have to help me, and make them change their mind.

If it is an opinion from people who do not matter, to h*ll with their opinions.

These people should just mind their own business and stop looking at someone's app or what they do. Just because they're close to you as both of you sit or stand, they're going to make a peek to you. I guess this is something that we do but there is no need for a talk and asking what you're doing or overreacting with someone's business on their phones. I don't care what these people does, if someone approaches me like that. I'd say to just mind his own business and stop bothering people.

What prompted this statement is obviously the fact that he or she has seen more negative impacts of gambling than positive impact. Youths who are not of age and even those of age gambling irresponsibly, ruining their lives, becoming a nuisance to themselves and their environment. If you had gone further in your conversation, you would have be able to enlighten the person on responsible gambling.

If you go to a pub and you are drinking irresponsibly, if someone there calls you out on it, then you would care because no one ever cautions a responsible drinker. It is the same analogy in gambling. You will be call out when someone perceives that you are overdoing it. Some who may even call you out when you are not overdoing it are only concerned about you so that you do not over do it.

I do not give a fuck about anyone. But most of my gambling activities are online and in a way most people in public do not even know that I am gambling. Just my friends and people that are very close to me are the ones that know that I am gambling. But if they see me on a land based casino or betting agent shop, they do not give me money and I do not care about their opinion if not in support of gambling.

Honestly I don't care what other people say because they don't give me money when I lose and they don't make me win either. However, because in my country gambling is considered a negative activity (even though there are lots of gamblers in my country) I always gamble in a private place, because it makes me comfortable and not disturbed by anyone. I never open my gambling account in a public place

My wife doesn't know about my hobby.
Sometimes I like to play poker, and even the thought of this activity gives me anti-stress and pleasant anticipation. But I’m very afraid to tell my wife about this, and I only have the poker app on my phone, and it’s password-protected from her. I am sure that I will not be understood. I work 24/7 and I need to relax, but how can I explain this to my wife or her relatives? They will say that I'm losing the family budget, but I don't spend more than $20 per session, and for me that's not that much money. But I am very relaxed.

I think someday I will confess to my beloved that I am passionate about gambling, but it’s unlikely in the near future.

As an adult you take decisions yourself because you think it is good for you, i believe that before any sane adult gambles, they must have followed the ethics of gambling responsibly, so if you have done all that, you should not have any problems or worry about what someone says. People who gamble irresponsibly and use money meant for important things to gamble, need to take the advise of people telling them to stop, but anyways, it is still their choice if they want to take anybody's advise or not.

You are correct I will say is my bad and I never knew his eyes were so smart and shape to peep through my phone otherwise it's very hard for me to reveal my phone to people around me to know i am into gambling.
However, I have learnt my lesson I won't even try it outside without me being inside or in a private and quiet place where I think I can comfortably access my device without anyone having to look inside my phone to come judge me again because of my gambling nature and besides I don't gambling regularly is just when I am pleased or touch to gamble before I could possibly place bet otherwise I don't constantly do that.

That's the spirit and that is actually true. There's no reason for them to bother you on your gambling activities.
It is your money and it is your prerogative to gamble. They should worry if you are spending their money but if not, mind their own business.
And if you are in a land-based casino, you are there to enjoy and have fun. So for me, it is okay if they see you inside, so long you are not dancing naked on top of the table and drunk you have no idea what's going on with reality.

If it makes you have fun or that you just want to attend your business, what others say won't really matter to me tbh. For sure I'll just ignore them, they don't know in the first place how did I get here and how's my gambling journey along the way. If you spend time with these kind of people, it's just a wasted time I guess.

If you are the bread winner of the family, why are you afraid to tell your wife that you are gambling? But if you think that it keeping your relationship good by not telling her, then do not tell her. It is not about the amount of money that you spend on gambling that people will know that the amount is small, it is until they also know what you are earning in ratio to what you are spending on gambling. If you earn like $1000 monthly and spending just $20 on gambling, that is still good.

I don't care what these people say. They don't add anything to my budget nor they add anything to my gambling expenses. They can paint a bad image of me but I won't really say anything since I'm funding everything with my own pocket. Besides, they won't really hurt my reputation since my finances are always in check, and I know that I am not a troubled gambler. I know when to quit and I know when to stop. They can judge, but they can't really alter the truth.

It's just that his personal experience with gambling was very negative, even if solely in an indirect way, as he doesn't look to have been a gambler himself, but saw people he knew becoming problem gamblers. For that reason I think it's normal he acted the way he did towards you.

Then you have two alternatives: to tell him to mind his own business and stop intruding himself in other people's affairs, or to patiently explain him not every gamblers are likely to turn into useless individuals due to their hobby. Rather, only a minority develop addictive behavior, otherwise we would have a pandemic of addiction cases spread in the world turning everyone into useless human beings to work, study and interact among themselves, because most people have had contact with gambling at least once in their lives.

I guess your decision on how to respond will always depend on your currently mood on the moment you are approached by these fellows. You were really polite this time. On the state things are reaching with people getting more and more nosy, I think I wouldn't have the same patience you had. Might it mean I care too much about what people say about my gambling habits? :D

As long as its my money and I still have self-control, then I guess they have no right to interfere with my activities and I don’t listen to any comments about my gambling activities especially if its not helping me and all they want is just to give a none sense comments. If you’re having fun with it then there’s no need to listen to them, just stay focus and be more responsible, people will always have to say regardless of what you are doing and that is a human nature.

Unfortunately gambling if not stopped at a point where you see that your life is getting out of hands can become a pretty dangerous sport with really high risk involved for our own life.If we don't stop at that point there is only one way which is down south and very difficult to recover so that is why that person told you that some people have become useless,meaning their life is not the same anymore.

Personally I never open things regarding gambling when people are around,even Flashscore to see the results of the games I open it only when I am alone or at some place I know I won't be bothered by these type of persons who keep invade other people privacy.

Why would someone look into your phone do you give such person permission to do that or to start cautioning you about gambling or if he finds any bad habits around people he knows that are into gambling does not mean that you will also end up the same like them?

No! Because everyone has a personal responsibility to carry and if you decide to be gambling without depending on someone for help doesn't mean you should start caring about what people would say about you with your gambling habits. Maybe if the person in question is your relatives that has Job for you then you may decides to hide it or possibly just forget about it for the main time and focused on other areas of life.

When I was trying to appear perfect before people have passed; such quest denied me my peace and limited my adventure. Maybe I was still young and naive that was why I was trying to please everyone. Now I know better and I have also grown to be independent and entire responsible for what I do and my decisions. So, I do not care about what anyone say because I'm not breaking the law.

Gambling is legal in my country with gambling shops almost in every street. No one is condemned for playing gamble so there is really no problem with gambling from end. In addition, it is pretty easy to be a gambler and not known by anyone since online casinos has taken over the gambling business.

What people would say or already said, doesn't count anymore in my life. Because in gambling I already thought about it before venturing into it, hence the validation of people wasn't necessary when I started participating in games, gave it a try, with nobody being there to advise me. So, if a person who is close to me begins to talk about the gambling habit, it's mainly their response or opinion and doesn't have enough weight to affect my feelings. People will talk, regardless. It's only important if we know or are not sure of why we gamble. But while in our right decisions, no need to bother, provided we gamble responsibly. It's also an opportunity to discuss further about gambling to the person. Then hear from him what he thinks of those that gamble. Not just giving a slight response back to him. It could make the person continue having his perspectives on gamblers being irresponsible.

Engaging him can change his thoughts, and he wouldn't say such things to some other gambler he's met. The only disadvantage of engaging such people is, that they could go ahead becoming gamblers, and a person like that wouldn't hesitate to blame the person who he may have thought talked him into gambling. However, no error in trying to change the way people see gamblers. The society has been viewing gamblers as time wasters and it only gets worse each day. Some people no longer mind their business, like the case of Op, I don't think the guy had any relevant reason for talking to Op in that manner. Not that he had a follow-up discussion for Op, which shows that the person doesn't have a concrete reason why he thinks gamblers are not doing themselves a favor for staking money on games. All they could think of was their previous beliefs of how people talked about gambling in most gatherings, without giving their reasons for unveiling some ill thoughts about gamblers.

Nope, but the older you get the less you start to care what others think about you and as long as you're not harming anyone else in the process, that is perfectly fine. There are plenty of people out there who like to gamble as a form of entertainment and keep fully in control at all times, spending money that they worked hard to earn. That seems like a perfectly healthy outlet, just like with anything in life that is done with moderation. I choose not to share the little amounts of gambling I do with others, because I would actually prefer not to encourage anyone else into this activity who might have less understanding of how the math is most often set against them and don't want anyone attempting to copy me without fully understanding that.

Assuming I'm a gambler, If there should be any questionings and cautionings, it should be backed with extra funds to be able to wager on the said principle - if not, then it's invalid.... It's even more stupid to be telling anyone how to spend their money - so personally, I don't think anyone's opinion should matter to you as a gambler.
NOTE: This doesn't affirm the fact that I support gambling.

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At the same time, there could be restrictions - it depends on your marital status at the time... Why? The closest people to be affected by your uncontrollable urge would be your family ( wife and children)

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Totally ignore them! I dont really care on what they say, i dont really care on what they do.Its my money that i've been using and they dont have the rights on what i should gonna do. Gambling is something that my leisure time spending on which it is really that my money that have been spent not theirs. There are really just those people who do really love on trying out to get involved with someones business.
I dont care if they do see me as a bad person, as long im not really that asking on some money for me to play. There are really just those people who are really that too mindful about on what
others would be saying into them. Well, each person is different though because there are ones who are really that being too serious on what they do hear around.

For me, as long you arent affecting someone or step into someone on the time that you do play then it wont really be such an issue.
It is really just that a matter of choice and decision towards it.

Back gone at those days where people gamble and think of what people will say about you or noticed whenever you go gamble, people can talks about you when you do not gamble responsibly or you turning it to a mockery where people will see you and point hand at you saying such person is useless.

Anyone is permitted to gamble and that you shouldn't mind what someone else will say about you that is why it's always advisable to hidden with your phone not exposing it to where crowd it letting people look inside your phone to see what were doing.

Do not entirely rely on people or even trying to please them because those people you are looking into won't come and give you money, so if gambling gives you money then doing and make your money the goal should be you don't gambling excessively or even forget your purpose by turning into addiction. When someone turns into addiction it becomes a problems for you and your entire househood.

Gambling is a choice and does not define who you are. People like the person who peeps into your account will always have some negative impression about you.
Back to your question, I never care about what say about my gambling and I never gamble to the level that the same people who have negative feelings about my gambling will later have a say about it due to addiction.
I never check my casino account publicly and if I will do it. I first check the people around me if they are the type that will be understanding and if they are I wait for the right moment.

Obviously, I gamble for my self and what people think or say is upto to them. They are adult and I'm one as well and the government recognized it if you want to participate in it. I don't see why I will even be asking the question in the first place not to talk more of been an adult.

Everyone has way of describing gambling, they see as social and fun but even with this, we have more of them that has old and ancient view on gambling. There are places in my country that don't even value you as a responsible person if you gamble, they see you as someone that might not even make it on life, don't dare say you gamble if you are seeking for their daughter hand in marriage because they will never allowed that happened, that's why some of them don't ever tell people they gamble in the first place.

If you want to gamble and it makes you happy, do it and stop listening to what you hear on your back.

Normally people shouldn't live and do things in fear of what other people will think, but people also need to be able to know which people give good criticism, criticism that serves to make the person being criticized change their behavior, for example there are There are many families where the father and the mother every day forbid their children from drinking beer because it will destroy their children's lives, but some child doesn't listen and thinks that the parents are wrong and for that reason that child continues drinking beer and every day time when his parents tell him to stop drinking beer, but he becomes a very aggressive person and starts being violent towards his parents, and alcohol leads this son to become addicted.

see that in this case the parents were right in forbidding him from drinking beer, but there are cases where the advice from parents and friends and other relatives is bad advice, so what should people do when they hear a relative and friend telling them to stop drinking beer? play because the game will destroy his life, so this person needs to stop playing for some time and think: why are people talking about him stopping playing, how much time does he spend playing, how much money and time has he already wasted playing and what was it like? his life before getting involved with games and how his life with games is, when he makes these comparisons, they need to look in terms of how many achievements he managed to achieve before getting to know the games and after getting to know the games. When he does this he will be able to better see who is right and who is wrong

I normally ignore.

Before now I have taken a decision to do things that brings me joy not minding who is in support or against. So far as it is not causing harm to me neither to anyone close to me then I don't fucking care about what others opinion maybe.  People engage in worst things and if mine is just gambling then I see no crime am commiting that should warrant anyone dismissing me as someone straying away from being responsible.

A lot of people that don't gamble are so quick to spell out examples and cases of irresponsible gamblers that had their life gone bad due to their compulsive and irresponsible gambling attitude. Whereas there are also many people that have made a good life out from gambling by virtue of a big win they made but those that don't like gambling won't tell you this, it's only the  negative they will be speaking loud

If anyone choose to gamble irresponsibly and get burnt at the end is it the fault of gambling or the fault of he who decided not to follow the rules by playing responsibly?

Gambling has been widespread and most of us are aware of the situation, and seeing someone on the phone doing this is not unusual.
They don't need advice anymore, they are old enough to know what is right and what is wrong. I'd rather advise any of my family members who are involved in gambling than give it to strangers. Besides, some people do online gambling as their pastime, so it is not a big deal as they are enjoying their time at least not doing this during office hours. But if I saw children doing this, that certainly would catch my attention.

https://www.bcm.edu/news/when-gambling-becomes-an-addiction#:~:text=Gambling%20can%20be%20a%20harmless,clear%20warning%20signs%20of%20addiction.

If you're asking that then maybe my answer is pretty much the same as some of the other people here in that I don't really care what they say, plus lately I've been spending more of my accountable money to engage in this type of online gambling like slots for one, weekends are the perfect time for me to risk a little of my money, to be honest I very rarely gamble outside or in public places even though I basically gamble using a cell phone (to reduce the suspicion of others) and I mostly gamble at home in the middle of the night by enjoying a cup of coffee on the balcony of the house when all family members are asleep. So while I don't really care what other people have to say about my gambling activities, the gambling I do is always private so it reduces the potential for other people to find out what I'm doing on my cell phone.

I don't care, I don't care what others say because I'm not addicted to gambling. There are many people who judge others. People who judge others will never disappear from the world, they are scattered from side to side.

But if that person will help you or give you advice because he sees that you are struggling, why not. he's just being kind so you don't run out of money and you don't end up addicted to gambling. But if your gambling is okay and there's no problem with what you're doing, that's a different story.

I believe I would indeed care a bit about what people would think about me engaging in gambling, even though I do not wager much money, this is a country which has been through much in the lastest years, and there are many families which go through economical problems, in that sense, it would be easy for someone to judge me for what I do and I may feel a bit bad for it.
It is rather a personal thing of mine, it is not completely limited to gambling but also to other activities and hobbies I have partaken in through the years, I like to draw when I have time to, but I rarely display my creations because if the same feeling that makes difficult for me to disclose my gambling habits.

In the ideal case, no one is supposed to be ashamed or guilty of being a gambler, as long as one is being responsibly with one's money and taking care of one's responsabilites. In the end, there are people who do things are considered to be legal but more frown upon, and her do not seem to care what other think of them. It is a good quality to some extent.

All you need to do is just ignore it, after all those who say you gamble this and that, you're an addict and other negative things.
It's just a phrase from people who don't understand what a person is really doing.

Instead of having to think about what other people say that won't provide any benefit, it's better to focus on your game.
And there comes a time when you should also listen to what others have to say about gambling advice when you feel too attached and there are indications of addiction, because that won't be good either.

A good environment will inform you about what to do and what not to do.
this is to control what you are playing.
Any work or game that is too excessive, it will not be good.

People's perception differs from what platform you're using to gamble if you're betting in a lottery people will think it's usual because the majority of people here in our country are also trying their luck in a lottery, but if you're playing in a casino whether online or offline, people will think that you are a true gambler and possibly addicted to gambling, in my case very few people I know, know I'm playing in online casinos and race track betting station and their opinion don't bother me at all as long as I believe that I'm gambling responsibly.
I don't even have to explain to them why I gamble, I'm comfortable with what I'm doing, and it's my money anyway.

Some gamblers tend to be emotional and get easily affected with what other people will say, while some tend to ignore about the negative comments about their gambling activities, since it’s their money after all that they are spending. And for me, I think I belong to those people who never care about the impression of other people.

 I gamble for my own pleasure and satisfaction, probably to make additional profits as well. But if those people around me will criticize me negatively, well that’s also their right and I’ve no in control with that. But as long as I’m not asking money from other people to gamble, then I have also my right to enjoy my life with the personal money that I have. As long as I don’t resort into making crime just to satisfy my gambling urge, then I don’t owe them explaining my side.

This is the excuse that all addicts use when we try to help them in the various stages they go through during their addiction journey. We call an addict a rational person responsible for his actions.

Your experience may be good compared to many others, so you may not notice the real impact of creating such excuses.
Or, in many cases, we should not judge a matter from the point of view of personal experience only. This may make very limited conclusions.

I disagree with your first words. The choices you made are what define you. What defines you others than that!? Because choices are the result of your knowledge, feeling and spirit. and that is what you are. But I dont say choosing gambling is bad, but that defines that you love the thrill of an entertainment which shakes your adrenaline.

The choice to engage in gambling is indeed a personal decision. People have the autonomy to make decisions about their own recreational activities. Being mindful of who you share your gambling activities with is a valid approach. Choosing to discuss it with understanding people and in appropriate settings allows for more positive and open conversations. By being mindful of the level of gambling and avoiding addiction, individuals can maintain control over their recreational choices. Responsible gambling is crucial to ensuring that it remains a form of entertainment rather than a detrimental habit.

I think gambling is a thing of choice,  what we want in life,the path to follow,the friends to follow,and the things we do, therefore,gambling is also a choice that one. Choses.This is why most atimes when people tend to talk about gamblers and how they behave,I try to correct them, because human race is built on what we chose to do,where we chose to go,and how we chose to go about a particular thing.It is good because gamblers who knows themselves,and why they have chosen to take the path of Gambling.So as far as I'm concerned,human being must talk,but it their talk has nothing to do about it.

True, we should not be ashamed of our gambling as long as we are not affecting other people around us. I personally am not ashamed if my friends or someone I know will find out that I do gambling, but as much as I can, I'm not flexing or flagging to anyone that I know that I do gambling.

But if someone knows that I do gambling and has a violent reaction to what I do, I will listen, of course, but I will not take it to heart because I don't want to offend someone who doesn't know what I'm doing, and as long as I don't involve other people, then I'm good. In short, I will ignore them. Maybe they will give advice, but it's up to me if I will take it because I know myself and I know my limit. Even if they think that I'm addicted to gambling, I don't care because I know more about myself.

Why do I care? First i care nothing about them , second i am not asking for anything from them specially money to gamble, Third even how much i lose in gambling there are no one tht i disturbing so why should I care for the first place?

I just ignore them if I don't own them money they have no business questioning my gambling activity, we are better off gamblers not to let anyone knows about our gambling habits to avoid criticism and backstabbing and to answers useless questions from ignorant people, because not everyone will believe that we are just having fun there are some people who had a bad opinion about people who gamble, and its not our obligation to explain to this people so they will change their way of thinking.

There countries where gambling is well accepted and there are countries where gambling is taboo, but you can always find people who have a bad opinion on gambling even if its legal to gamble, so to avoid stress just ignore them.

It's probably better to listen to other people. It's up to you to take their feedbacks, comments, and opinions seriously or to toss them to the garbage bin. But at least you're taking them. Some of these comments might be constructive and actually do you some good. Some of them are probably just ignorant opinions. You can screen them.

This is what I do. Let all the comments come. I am the authority at the end of the day. I can live my life the way I wanted whether it is agreeable to others or not. I know what I'm doing. And if I gamble, I am doing it moderately.

Not really. I don't care what they say. Let them talk about what they want to talk about because it's not going to affect you or your lifestyle. If you want, you can talk back and tell him that those who gossip are also useless. :D I bet that will trigger him too.
Society is different now in my opinion. People don't really care about what others do and they are more concerned about how they will fix their own lives. I mean, that's what I noticed with most of my friends and neighbors. Gambling is just a sport now, it's everywhere. Social media bloggers are advertising it now, articles are filled with gambling advertisements, and even popular sports are also letting gambling platforms be advertised while the game is running. If there are people who will say they are "useless" then perhaps they should look at how much tax is being received by a government through gambling.
Don't be triggered by it, it's not worth discussing it with people who cannot open their minds to how entertainment is being provided in this era. And if you know to yourself that you are a responsible gambler then I don't think you should worry about that.

There is no harm in listening to other people's advice if it can give you an idea that what you are betting on can lead you to gambling that will ruin everything. But usually gamblers will not care and continue betting, I will not be offended due to the fact that some uncontrolled gamblers become useless. He had told you the truth, you should know but sometimes his words seemed meant to judge you. So you feel uncomfortable and reject every word he says.

Therefore, you must know the situations and conditions when gambling. Not everyone is aware of the habits of the people around them, especially since gambling is considered a bad activity. because this is a public place, everyone is different in judging other people. So just accept what is said, but you yourself don't need to think twice when opening gambling in public places. It is better to avoid it because after all gambling is better done without being seen by other people. You just need to pay attention to your surroundings

If you are that someone who do really love on listening other peoples opinion and comments then you are really that putting up yourself on such stress and anxiety on things which arent supposed for you to mind on. Just like on what others been saying that as long you arent asking money from others and you arent compromising something then i dont see  the reason for you to have that kind of doubt
and worry on the time that you do play. We do have all the full rights on the things that we should do. It is really just that there are people who are really that loving to hear out other peoples sayings and on the time that it isnt really that pleasing then they would really be that having that kind of stress. So its better not to mind off about into those words just play like normal.
They dont have the rights since its your money that had been used.

I don't agree. Yes, it's your money and you can burn it or throw it away or wipe your ass with it if you want because it's yours, but there must be better ways to spend it. If you are stubborn, you think highly of yourself, you want to be left alone all the time, etc, you don't need other people's advice and suggestion. But you must think that your friends, family, relatives, loved ones could just be concerned of yourself. They could just be thinking about you. Some are saying this is my life, I can do anything with it. I don't agree with this kind of argument.

I think majority of us gamblers have that kind of attitude, again, in the first place, our money, our decision. They can give advise, but I wouldn't take it seriously, I mean how can someone gave advise to us if they themselves haven't went into that kind of experience?

Sure, others might argue that you are just wasting your money on gambling, but each of us here are very different, there could be real gamblers here who put bet on sports or play in casinos. But there are still haven't even place a single bet in their lives and yet giving us advises.

Exactly, like some persons are just somewhat very stupid to tell others how to live their life as if they themselves are living a perfect life when if you check their life you will find out that they do worst things than you do, okay let's assume if the person that's condemning what you're doing is a womanizer that spends money on random women isn't such a person worst than a gambler? Because most time womanizers spends so much money on women just to woo them and can possibly get infected by these women and might transfer these infections to their wife so in so a scenario wouldn't you choose a gambler rather than such a person?

I don't also encourage gambling but if one must gamble let it be that you gamble responsibly and also make sure that your basic activities like providing for yourself and your family is not affected and you shouldn't be an addictive gambler as you can just gamble occasionally without making it a habit.

I have my life to live, and regardless of what you do in life, people will always talk, firstly I will consider my benefits before what other people would talk about me as gambler, am I gambling for fun or to earn money? These are two things I'm very much concerned.
lastly the way some/most gamblers behave when they're into gambling has made the society to look at them in such a way, in the sense that they end up achieving nothing and because they don't apply moderation, many gamblers don't control the way they gamble, some get addicted, while some borrow money or go extent to steal money to gamble. We should gamble for fun and not with the aim of becoming rich, so you don't get screwed as the society sees gamblers.

Since gambling is an unspoken taboo in our society, those involved in gambling are generally looked down upon. I belong to a Muslim family so religiously gambling is against religion in my society. Moreover, my family members do not support gambling and according to family law, participating in this activity must be punished by the family. This is exactly what my family picture is like in all other families What happens is not my topic of discussion. In our society, the socially educated class does not socialize with those who participate in gambling, but we live socially by keeping all kinds of distance from them. Therefore, those who participate in gambling are socially criticized and socially penalized.

I've heard a lot of negatives comments from people around me and even from my relatives, but I don't care that much since its my own money and I've earned my money through my hard work so I deserve to spend it the way I wanted it.

You'll me more happy if you think less about the negative comments of other people around you, just stay focused and stay responsible. Though some comments and suggestions are valid, you can just take it positively and use it for your own advantage, gambling is not that bad if you are a responsible gambler.

He's not lying, we have more individuals losing than those making profits from gambling therefore there's going to be more individuals getting useless from gambling. Gambling is destroying more individuals than it's making them financially sound. Gambling shouldn't be the only thing we depend on if we want to make money as it'll disappoint us always. The society sees gambling as a waste of time and they're not wrong but we can also enjoy gambling by been disciplined.

Before gambling, we should have a budget and always make sure we're using that budget to monitor how far we have gone in gambling. I don't care about what the society thinks about me as a gambler but I won't open myself to the society for judgement so I'm always careful to not let anyone that's not my family or friends to know that I'm a gambler. I'm just avoiding to be stereotyped so I can enjoy life like everyone.

Many people have that negative thinking about gambler that whosoever that gambles, is useless or have no future.
Comparing them to those gambling addict who can play to the extent of using there cloth to gamble. And due to this mentality has made many not to play gamble offline by choosing to play online in the comfort of there zone. Most people who chose to play online has been seen as good people over the ones that play offline because they don't know what they do. but always bringing money and confuse them that they into online business not knowing that most of them are gambling addict in disguise of bitcoin investor.

If gambling with intention to get rich, build up a fortune, I am sorry but it is unrealistic. People don't like gamblers who want to bet all money, all life with hope to become billionaires because this bet style will lead to broken finance at the end, not only for gamblers but also for their families.

If gambling with intention to entertain, get fun, refresh minds and enjoy won money if you are lucky enough, it is nothing harmful. Gambling responsible is what recommended to all gamblers but they must know who they are and can they control themselves before joining gambling.

If in other activities in life, they are kind of uncontrollable people, touching gambling will be nightmare for them and their finance.

No one has ever said that to my face, though it might be said in my absence. When you started gambling, no one told you to do so because you are an adult and understand the risks involved. Therefore, no one has the right to speak to you in that manner because you gamble with your own money, they haven't see you going to someone else and begging for money to gamble. If someone ever sees me playing the game and decides to shout that I have join gambling group too, you need to state it clear that you are not those he know that gambling and almost turn useless because you know your limit of gambling.

Despite the fact that I don't usually check my phone while I'm in public, if you don't reveal your gambling activities to others or use an mobile app, no one will be able to know that you are into gambling.

Personally I don't care what someone who is not feeding me thinks about me or my gambling habit. Moreover I am adult and I have the right to decide what I do with my life. You can't live your life and mine at the same time. Gambling is not a crime so I don't have to hide while gambling. People are free to think whatever they want.

As long as you have self confidence on you and you are an adult, no one could stop you from gambling. Yes, people may advise you to limit your gambling activities or do not to gamble too much so that we might become addicted. If someone tells us in this sense, meaning he is caring for us, then for sure we can listen to him and do not mind thinking he is interfering in our lives.

Sometimes people may make fun of us that we are gambling or might call us with bad names, in such cases, we have the right to ignore them or give them a strong message. Again, it depends on which intention the other person is guiding us.

Yeah, I care about what people say about my gambling activity. This is why my gambling activity is not exposed to some set of persons. The kind of job I do is a sensitive one because I deal with young children. They see me as a role model and are not old enough to gamble, that is why I care about what people say about me. Most people in my area don't have a positive view of gambling, so it is common to see them criticising teachers who gamble.

Another reason why I care about what people say is because of my religious beliefs. My religion doesn't forbid gambling but many people see it as immoral. To avoid confrontations with some of these overzealous religious people, I prefer to keep my gambling activity secret because I care about what people will say.

Besides all these points, I don't care what people think about me because I am a responsible gambler and gambling is not affecting any part of my life negatively. Whatever they say or think about me is irrelevant.     

Exactly! Dont mind those people who dont have significant say in your life. Not everyone's input is worth considering when it comes to personal choices. What’s surprising is the idea that those people who say that your gambling habits is wrong are the same people who come asking for their share of the winnings haha

Judging from the method alone, it is wrong that it disturbs your privacy by peeking at you playing on your cell phone and logging into your gambling account. After all, if you are comfortable enough to gamble for yourself without bothering other people and are responsible then why listen to what other people say when they doesn't help anything at all in our lives, indeed sometimes people are too busy taking care of other people's lives rather than their own.

If I were in your position, I would also just smile without having to say any words because in response to their actions and behavior which disturbs your privacy, you should just smile and you can close your cellphone and account again until you can actually open your account at home without there are other people, gambling when you are alone is more comfortable.  ;)

It is a disease of our society that when we are connected with something, we will say something bad to people from behind. I don't really care if they keep talking about it. Yes, sometimes when I lose your self -control, maybe two things say one thing. But that does not mean that I care about their words very much.

Yes, I agree with you, if that person will give advice and have a positive impact, of course that's not a bad thing because it could be good input and we will definitely consider it because it's a good thing, therefore it won't be a problem if someone There's nothing wrong with making good comments about gambling, let alone having an impact that if we do it can have a positive impact, because even though gamblers can't receive advice or input from other people about gambling, at least it's a positive thing.

different from the other side, because there are people who comment badly about gambling, especially if they comment badly on the gambling we do, I mean they make fun of the gambling we do, even though with the impacts and risks we ourselves accept it, sometimes It's true that other people like to interfere in our affairs where they shouldn't, and there are also people who think it's not important who only interfere with what we do. If their opinion really isn't important, it's better for me to ignore it, because there's no benefit either.

each person has a different response. we may be indifferent to what other people say about our gambling. but if we live in a pretty bad environment with several people who often talk about us. maybe we will say something harsh to those who comment too much.
It would be better to avoid conflict because of things like that. but we will not be free from problems if our environment cannot be friendly to what we do.
So, as much as possible, don't publish what we do. including our gambling.

The thing there is we should not accept their opinion if we think that it doesn't give any sense nor contribute something on our well being. If they just criticize us for what we are doing without knowing more deeper about it then I guess much better to ignore those people and settle up yourself or those people give more valuable advices.

We surely know how to deal with our hobbies and if we make them understand that we are fine and just gamble for fun for sure there's no toxicity or conflict will happen. Also don't flaunt all your activities online or even everywhere so that we cannot catch those unwanted attentions. If we think our environment is not doing good for us then maybe its time for us to leave that and find another thing that can give us peace since mental health is important.

Responsible gambling is not just maintaining a good bankroll or sticking to your gambling budgets but also as staying respective with your gambling life to the public.
There had been gamblers whom had already tarnished and abused the potentials of gambling with their ways of irresponsible gambling addictions that has ruined lot of lives in the case of chasing after profits so, those who doesn't gamble would always see the others that gambles being irresponsible without undermining that there are responsible gamblers.

And for these fact that I as a gambler already understood these whole sceneros so I will definitely be emotionally touched if outsider who is off from gambling talks against gambling at the virtue of catching me up in the he gambling board because there is no way you would explain to them at that moment that they would understand because they are not Into the gambling system.

Some time I do care about what others say because I cant deny that what they say can be like a reminder for me to have better self control. On some other time, I dont care about what others say especially when it comes from those who do not even know how I do gamble but they say like that they know everything. I'm sure most people have similar response like me when there is a time when we care about others say and when there is a time when we ignore them completely.

I don't know what other people say, as long as the gambling activity we do doesn't cause harm to other people, there no need to care about what they say.
After all we gamble using our own money and all the risks and consequences of gambling are also the ones we feel or bear.
Forget what they say and do what makes you happy as long as you still use your personal money and don't bother them, sometimes people just get too involved in what we do but they don't think that we do it for fun.
Moreover, if we care too much about other people it will only make us less confident and fail to have firm attitude because we are considering what they say so all of this will only make us feel indecisive.
All our own decisions determine whether each decision is good or bad and also the activities we carry out, only we ourselves can determine it.
My only advice is to remain gambler who can be responsible for everything you do in gambling in order to minimize mistakes and problems, because they might laugh if we experience difficulties or experience problems from what we do.

I try not to judge people publicly and I dont accept judgement from other people. I can listen to their opinion, but still stick to mine and my own experience. This happens not only in gambling. Dont eat that, it taste bad. Drink this instead of this because... Do this as this is better. If we talk about gambling, then I am too grown up to listen and care about someone else judging me doing something. And I am extremely against and dont accept when someone imposes his opinion.

How come you can take it as offensive? he just react or express his thought about gambling. If he react like "Mate, you should avoid gambling because you will lose money", "Bro, gambling is bad/sins/haram, I don't want to see you're gambling" etc.

As long as he's not touching your business, that's fine.

What if I say Bitcoin is scam, will you ignores my account?

Well, I am neither one thing nor the other. I don't go around touting that I gamble, nor do I care if anyone notices it. In general it is better that your gambling is a private activity that you keep relatively secret unless you are a professional gambler who makes a living from it, which is not usually the case on the forum. But if someone finds out, who cares? I gamble responsibly and anyone who doesn't like it can go fuck themselves.

I don't care what anyone says about my gambling, or my gambling activities, basically I feel much better and in control of my gambling and activities. especially to the point of making fun of me, that I will never listen to at all, in fact I sometimes just ignore and leave without saying a word to those like that.

To be honest it depends on what is being said, whether it is advice or whatever if it is for me personally, and if it is advice I will listen to it when there are only two pairs of ears and 4 eyes, if more than that they are insulting me and my gambling that I do.

I talk feedbacks positively. But if someone criticises me for no valid reasons, then I just ignore them blindly. According to me you yourself understand better only. You using your money to gamble and taking risk. Hence you will be very conscious while placing those bets. In this time, if someone gives you any suggestions then its good to take it, but if someone just criticises and blames you, then it’s better to ignore him and pay full attention towards the bet.

I ignore their opinion about me when it comes to how I gamble I'm not that sensitive to even bother with their opinion, as long as you are good and you are spending your own money you are good to go, sometimes its more depressing when you think about people's opinion because you have no control on other people's thinking and opinion.
You shouldn't brag or tell people about how you gamble, the less they know about how you gamble the better they have little to say because they don't know anything, some people are so judgemental because of their so-called morals.

Even not on gambling even into those casual things that you are dealing into your life, i dont really have that kind of behavior on trying out to hear out other peoples sentiments and views.
Its none of their business on the things that you are doing, its your money and its your life then they dont have the rights on making out those kind of judgements on the things that you are dealing with.
When it comes to gambling then its your leisure that you are really that seeking on which it wont really be something right if  you do keep yourself that too mindful about other peoples sayings.
Its your money that had been used not theirs and it is really just that normal that you might be having those reactions but its better that you should ignore those stuffs
so that you wont really be finding yourself get getting stressed on the things that they've been keep on saying.

I wouldn't care about what other people said and would just ignore them. It's my business if I gamble. The important thing is that I don't bother them, and I'm still within my limits when it comes to gambling. They can say bad things about me and if I'm not as bad as they think and I can prove it, they will get embarrassed in front of people. I don't want that to happen, and if something like that happens, I will immediately leave rather than have a useless chat between us. We don't need to pay attention to other people who say those bad things and just let them be like that.

I care more about what I think about myself (my habits, attitude, and behavior towards something). If I am not actually doing something right and I feel convinced that I am truly going off balance, I quickly tell myself the truth and readjust. I don't wait for people around me to start telling me what's good and what's not good before I stop. I don't usually care about what people say about me unless I am actually convinced within myself that what they are saying is just the truth.

There's a saying that my people always say, "Foolishness is when you keep lying to yourself every time." Meaning that if you must lie to others, always be sincere with yourself, know when you are doing the wrong thing, and also know when you are doing the right thing. As an adult, you should know what is good and bad, and you should also know something that can cause harm to you when you keep on doing it.

Sometimes, if you follow what people are saying, you could even cause harm to yourself because you are not acting like the original you.

Although there are things I would not do in public, examples are trading, checking my wallet, and perhaps looking through important stuff on my phone. As for looking through your bet results in public, I don't think it's unethical behavior; in my opinion, it's not a bad thing to do. It only crossed your mind to check, and you did.

Perhaps, as an adult, I don't see anyone reprimanding me for any unreasonable thing.

To be honest, I don't want to and don't feel bothered by what people say about me gambling. But unfortunately I live in an environment where people sometimes get too involved and take care of other people's lives, and they always talk about what we do. So if these people know that I gamble then what will happen is that this news will be discussed by a large part of the community in my environment and the conversation will happen and last forever. would be famous if I were a gambler. while gambler is something that is labeled as something very bad. So even though I want to ignore it, it doesn't seem like it will last long if it continues to be discussed by lots of people all the time. ahahaha

LOL, same experience with same environment.
We are in the same country where all the behavior and work we do will be monitored by others and will be the subject of conversation, especially about gambling and work that is labeled as a negative job will become the subject of "GIBAH" or word of mouth gossip, so it will become a negative image of ourselves.

Such incidents even happened to myself a few years ago, where people said that I earned money and bought houses from gambling proceeds or other illegal work.
It wasn't annoying at first and left alone, but when it came to the offense far enough and wanted to report it to the police, I started making serious threats about what the person was talking about.

Sometimes it takes a strong enough reprimand so that others who don't know about anything about our work can understand and don't need to interfere,
this is a private realm and should not speculate carelessly.

It depends on who said it. Because I appreciate and understand the opinions of people who truly knows me (family and close friends) since they are just concern and it's understandable (even the words are not so nice to hear). However, if you're just someone who judge me based on what you see (and we're not even close) I just ignore it.

I'm just playing in moderation and I know better myself more than anyone else. So regardless of what they say I just ignore them. Because if you let yourself be affected it will only give you stress. Thus, as long as you're not doing anything wrong then you don't owe them an explanation.

Public critisism is okay, but I don't care if some people has a say about what I am doing, there is nothing they can do and I am not aggrieved by them. I don't even ask them for any amount for gambling, so I don't care what they will say or think. People will quickly judge and insulted you just because they knew that you're into gambling, that's how low they look at people who participated in any gambling activity.

Yes the point is to each their own on this issue, in any case and not in the world of gambling alone for myself honestly don't really care what other people say about anything I do, for me the most important thing is that I don't harm anyone in any way. If they comment in a way that is too much then I think it's likely that they are one of the people who envy us, but on the other hand as we know that gambling has a very negative perspective in the eyes of society which means that it will be possible for people to comment on our gambling activities, especially if they are one of the people who have never gambled and have the same perspective as the general public about the negative world of gambling. So that's one of the things that I don't really care about because I'm not harming other people like the idea that you said and also in addition maybe I will be a little bit reasonable because like I said about the overall negativity of gambling in the eyes of society.

first of all, I very rarely gamble or access gambling outside the house and only enjoy gambling at home or in my room so no one will say anything except friends who know about my and my wife's gambling activities. I do all this, gambling doesn't need to be accessed in random places because it has a lot of risks and what you get is one of the risks of accessing gambling in public places and you should not pay attention to anything they say because it is your own fault for accessing gambling in public places an open place that you should access when there is no one beside you.

even though currently online gambling can be accessed from anywhere, I suggest you dont do it again because not everyone likes gambling or some people sometimes think gambling is a bad thing, so it would be better to open a gambling account when there are no people next to you that you dont know and on the one hand, this has a big risk because you dont know whether the person next to you is a good person or a criminal when you see you win and top up your balance a lot, of course bad people will rob your cellphone and that could happen.

so you dont need to do that anymore, if you want to watch the game, you need to see if there are many people next to you and look for a quiet seat to access the gambling and if someone says anything, dont pay attention because you are gambling using your own money.

Nope, I don't really care what people thinks of me when they found out that I am a gambler.
Some of the people who found out about my gambling habit ask me how often do I lose or win, some also ask if they could join me or ask me to play with their money instead since I am better than them in gambling.
What people thinks about you doesn't really matter, as long as you know you aren't doing anything wrong to other people

I think the OP meant, first of all, the opinion of close people, and here this position “I don’t care about everyone, I myself know how to act” does not work. If you live in a family, then even some personal things concern not only you, and even more so potentially dangerous things like gambling.
If we are talking about strangers, then I again disagree with you - public criticism in this case is unacceptable because it is aggression. It would never occur to me to criticize any stranger and teach him about life (how to work, how to eat, how to play, etc.) because I know that this could end in a fight  ;D I expect the same attitude towards myself - if someone intrusively shares their opinion for which I did not ask, he will get hit on the head.

I don't let people know and that's it, if you are someone who cares about what people will say then don't do it when they are present, things have change drastically in this world, we now have access to the internet, people can gamble in their home and offices if they want.

People in my country don't care about privacy when gambling, even when many old people don't look them as a responsible people but for someone like me who don't want people to judge me wrongfully I prefer to gamble in my privacy space.

It's easy to say that you don't care, but society level of mentality is different, and everyone isn't the same, it's like how the word of mouth is the most dangerous tool in south Korea, many people have committed suicide because of what people are saying about them.

If you don't care and you are ready for any thing that people thrown at you then don't hide your gambling activities, but if you are not so sure it's better to just avoid and gamble in your room.

Choice is only a path man chooses for some certain reason or purpose. What defines you as a person is how belief in yourself, the faith you have in your capacity, how well you know yourself (self-worth), wisdom, the love you share with others, how you support and encourage yourself when you're down, and the people around you.

Yes, but 98% of the choices people make today are through the effect of society.
Gambling can be good and can also be bad but it all depends on personal knowledge about its concept and a mature level to accept the fact that gambling isn't an earning venue but a chance.

You have a point but if you gamble every well you'll know that at some point it's hard to be mindful of the level of gambling or maintain control if the gambler is not fully aware of the etiquette of gambling profitability and each gambler needs to find his/her own cause what works for A may not work for B.

I believe only my parents' opinion about my gambling could really affect me. I only gamble when I have some free time and want to challenge my brain a bit, it's not a constant thing. I usually do it on my phone, and only my friends are aware of it. If someone outside my circle, except for maybe a religious figure like a pastor, sees me gambling and has an opinion, it wouldn't bother me much. I don't think I'd care unless it's my parents, and even then, I'd explain why I started gambling if they ever found out, which is unlikely to happen.

Only people who are strangers and lack understanding of your feelings and nature will draw critical conclusions and with people who only appear for a few hours in our lives, it's hard to think too much and put too much emphasis on negative emotions in their words, touching them only makes them become hungry and cling to us endlessly to see our submission. For those who have close confidences and communication, they are just people who like to joke, our daily gestures are enough for them to evaluate our dignity and sometimes gambling with them and us is also an interesting story to relieve emotions with each other

Generally, yes- I do care what people say about my gambling habits.

I am a person with an open mind- I tend to listen to the opinion of others and try to associate myself with them. I see it as an objective perspective on their part especially if they share something that is deeply rooted against my gambling habits that will overall provide me an insight about my addiction.

The only time that I do tend to ignore some of my colleagues is when they share something without any basis. If they are strongly against my gambling habits without substantiating it with proof or any real-life scenarios, then I tend to ignore them.

At the end of the day, these people can see something that I do not see within myself. Since addiction (in general) can blur one's rationalization, then it is better to stop and listen to what they have to say about you.

If they keep quiet, I will also keep quiet. But if they say things to me, I will choose to leave because there is no point in arguing with them. It would be a waste of my energy and would have no benefit. That's better for me because at least I can avoid people like that, especially those who think they are the most right. We have the choice to do what we want. And if someone doesn't like it, they can move, or we can move somewhere else. Besides, I don't know them, so it's better to ignore them or just leave.

But if I'm in a public place, I won't open my gambling account. This is to anticipate that there will be people who don't like gambling and will say things about me.

Happy New Year, too!

I never tell anyone about my gambling. Why? Gambling is a personal decision and approach for me. Remember that gambling, like every hobby, has nuances. Some consider it risky, others entertaining or skilled. Perspective matters.

Concerning others' opinions, I say: I believe in informed decision-making. I gamble with calculated risk, odds knowledge, and financial responsibility. Lack of awareness or irresponsible action typically stigmatizes gambling. However, not all gamblers are like this. Its crucial to identify leisure and pathological gambling.

For others' opinions, I say live and let live. Its their choice to dislike my gambling. But it wont affect my behavior or self-image. Responsible gambling within my limits and for my own reasons. Focusing on personal accountability and satisfaction rather than external judgments is crucial. You'll face different perspectives in all aspects of life, not just gambling. What matters most is knowing your actions and their effects.

I usually do not care what people think about me and also the gamblers should do the same. If you win in gambling, it is your money and if you lose in gambling, again it is your money.
You are risking your own money so no one has the right to criticize us on our activities. Do they ?  Unless we have taken loan from them or we are dependent upon them (which we are not in most cases), they why they will tell us what is good for us and what is bad for us. We are losing our own money, so there is nothing for them to worry. Yes, our own family members may ask us, because the family members are very much linked with us, but not the outsiders.
I guess, if anyone tries to interfere in our matters , we should give them a strong reaction so they never try it again, gambling is our decision, and not theirs.

Hobbies and personal habits must be kept private !!!
you never know how they may be interpreted by other people...no action will be completely good in the eyes of others and everyone will have something to criticize.
obviously no one knows about this hobby of mine ::) except a group of trusted and old friends.
I don't think it interests others, I don't think it's worth talking to them about it ;)

Ordinarily, I don’t dwell much on what people say or think about me cause people would always have opinions and something to say about everyone else. And as talk is always cheap and free, people would always talk and a lot amongst the lot actually haven’t got anything useful/new to say.
I don’t dwell much on what people say but I do try to listen a bit if I possibly can as I don’t let society and peoples opinions dictate how I live my life.
The person telling you off about gambling shouldn’t stick his nose into someone else’s business. You’re not exactly breaking the law with your activity.

"Look at what is said and don't look at who is conveying it" and if what is conveyed is the truth, then accept the truth, because the most hypocritical people are those who are reluctant to accept the truth and they do the opposite, namely looking for justification and defense about the bad things they do.

Indeed, sometimes we feel quite disturbed when we are gambling, suddenly someone advises us about our behavior in gambling. Especially if the person giving the message is someone younger than us or of a lower caste than us. Sometimes in these situations we become a little arrogant and ignore what they say, even though it is the truth. We always try to find various reasons to justify the actions we do, even though they are wrong. And when we fall into the addiction of gambling, we will become one of the most difficult people to advise.

First, it is my life and not the life of another person, so I can live it as I like. But before I came to that determination, I was wise enough to first ask myself if the life I live is good and worth emulating at all. Ever since then, I have been trying to be a better version of myself so that I can even be more encouraged to proudly look away from whatever anyone can say of me if it is not nice in their view. This helps me to live a good life that is particularly responsible in many facets you can think of, which includes gambling.

But most people cannot say the same of their lifestyle and for anyone to see a gambler irresponsible might be worth it due to how many of them behave in society. Some will ruin their savings by gambling and behave so irresponsibly that they will hardly be able to have a good budget and financial plans. So, I don't blame those who are sceptical of them and the act of gambling.

Regardless of this, one thing that is sure is that there is still responsible gambling which goes beyond mere explaining to people, but let your lifestyle explain to them.

if you do think you are not troubling anyone with your actions, then by all means, live your life to the fullest. we have only one life to enjoy and try to exhaust it in all possible ways we want it. there will always be someone who will judge us for what we are not. so be it. they have no command or whatever to our life. we all just need is respect to each individuality.

we have nothing to explain to anyone if we are not violating any person surrounding us. as long as your conscience is clear, you have nothing to hide nor be obligated to explain yourself to anyone.


they can talk all they want, but if you truly know yourself, you have nothing to hide. just live your life as it should be. you should not worry other people's tittle-tattle. that is, if you are rock solid to yourself and that you are very confident with yourself.

Yes if the comment or opinion comes from your parents because for example they know that you are one  of the gamblers involved in one of the casinos especially those based online then I think you or we should consider, I agree with you that if the opinion comes from parents then it seems like I have to do something better between reducing my gambling  involvement or stopping instantly (if possible), but otherwise if the person who has the income or comment is someone else especially those we don't know then obviously I might just smile a little to hear it.

All the decisions are entirely up to me and maybe if they give good enough criticism in the sense that it leads to  something positive then obviously I will definitely respect their ideas with a little consideration if needed. So the point remains that both parents must be respected in any  case because everything they do and suggest is also for our own good.

It was just by a mistake that he sighted towards my phone otherwise I don't think he would have that mind to speak to me with such tune though I actually feels so sad because, when uses that comment it is generalized as someone whom doesn't have any future. Most times the misrepresentation of other people can cause a serious damage to people around where by they will channel the same mindset to you since others couldn't make an ends meets through gambling and you that is gambling are easily classified as one of them.
Now talks about your parents, well if your father was once gambler or someone who has anticipated in gambling activity he won't do any harm to you rather could likely cautioned you to be more responsible since he knew the rules and the bad effects of gambling.

Don't blame them, it's because of the type of Orientation they had that is making them see gambling that way. Some parents are very strict and instead of them to give their kids proper education and why they should avoid something, they will lie to them and give them phobia towards the it, hence anytime they see another person doing it, they see such person as the enemy, these group of people don't know anything about gambling and that is why you seen them acting like a typical people who just came out from a village that forbid something.


You are an adult right? Adult means to be mature and to be able to stand on your own without anyone and you are ready capable for the consequences of your actions. Whatever you do or want to do is not anyone business, it's your life. Gambling is a normal thing but the way people view it is different maybe due to religion which they see as a sin but anything apart from this is lack of education or awareness.

Hmm, interesting.
However a lot of people don't like the gambling just because of the bad habits of some crackles gamblers that have done a lot of terrible things like selling their house, cars and some important things to them and their families, others have used their house rents, children school and and lots more just because they really wants to satisfy their urge of gambling.
But looking at the whole stuffs about some gamblers behavior, have makes some people to think that gambling is risky, though it's risky but but if a gambler is very careful, he or she will not get into trouble when they gamble.
If a gambler can gamble safely, he or she will not have any problems, when I mean problems, like depts and some others.

If any people advice to quit the gambling,it’s your own wish towards the game.Because the gambling money which you are using for the gambling was hard earned money of yourself.So how they take the control of your action.Even though your wife or mother doesn’t matter,keep your own way of approach to anything.If you are become the gambler with the influence of the big winning from some gambler,you should overtake the position of that gambler winning.Because many gambler will get into the gambling business with the motive of getting more winning then the influencer of the gambling,he may be your friend or family member.But you should not get away without achieving target.

I too am of the opinion that you should only listen to the advice and opinions of your family and trusted friends because they are the only people who wish you well. All others have nothing to do with you listening to them, and even worse, adjusting to their ideas about life is not the best thing to do. Life is given to a person once and no one has the right to judge your choice if it doesn't do bad things to other people.

Gambling isn't a crime anywhere although it's prohibited in some places but it's still accepted in other places aswell, even government do regulate gambling activities and some times tax casinos and gambling house located around their region so I don't see reason why I should be concerned or care much about what people say when I know what I'm doing is legal.

If you win a good some of money and this same persons get to know that you are now some millions or thousands Richer, they will want to enjoy a fair share from the same thing they had criticized you for earlier, most times it's almost always normal for people to give off such reactions when the fish discover you are a gambler because there's a negative narrative associated with gambler's especially in developing nations where some gamblers turn out irresponsible and involve in unhealthy habits to gamble but then when you know you are not one of those addicted folks it's shouldn't really border you what people think as for me I don't give a dime.

Most likely, the goal will not be achieved in terms of winning, because all players come only to win, but it is impossible for everyone to win. The player will not rest until he experiences everything he wants. Even if the mother or wife will do anything to stop the player, he can play with redoubled zeal, because if he is forbidden, this can attract him even more. He will try to prove to them that winning is possible, and will probably dig himself into an even bigger hole. But there will be a very small number of those on whom relatives will influence and the player will never sit down to play again, but there will be so few of them that I would not even take this into account seriously.

It sounds very funny though,  for me as far as you are not addicted I don't think their is any need you need to be shy about gambling.  It is only shamefull when one always do stupid things to play gamble or play gamble in an uncontrollable way. If you are playing right I don't think their is any need for you to be worried about people's opinion about you playing gambling. I think since is not everyone that fancy gambling,  when we go out we should try are best we don't disclose it to people that don't welcome it.

This is a must thing to do because someone might feel negative about us when we talk about our gambling activities to them. They will hardly noticed it if we try to keep it a secret as much as possible, especially if you only playing online. We can only care if our kids see it because they can copy it but if it's about other adult people, I think we shouldn't need to.

For a pro gambler, they don't need to do it but they need more exposure as much possible, so that they can get noticed by the brands or companies. This is where they get discovered and get a sponsorship to make a living. Besides pro gamblers are great players, so they can rarely get a hate from the people around them. 

It's different for me. I share it with my friends because I know they are also into gambling. :D Well, just them. With my family and relatives, I don't talk about it unless one of my uncles or cousins starts the discussion then I might also talk about it with them. ;D But that never happened yet.
My friends though, it's easy to see when they are gambling. One of my friends could not even let go of his smartphone and I asked what he was doing and he shared it without even thinking twice. Others were into poker so it's easy to be in sync with them when talking about gambling.
The neighbors are a different story because I know a lot of ladies especially the old ones like to gossip so I don't share about gambling with any of them. Even if they ask, I will still not tell, I don't like people talking about me although I don't really care what they say.
But, it's always better to just keep it safe because who knows if my kids will sniff that gossip and I will look bad to them. Keep it a secret as much as possible because we are not the only ones who may get affected by those kinds of things but our kids too will start hating us.

Are you affected ? because if not then you don't have to post this here right?

on the other hand I care for no one when I gamble(but of course this is only for
sometime because I don't really gamble lol)

its your money right? its your time right? its your life right? then why do need to care for them?

My parents religion will surely Hates me if they find out I am in gambling because this is truly prohibited from them , but that is what I only care because I don't wanna disappoint my parents.

other than that? nope I am not caring because what I do believe is that as long as I am not making any bad to others and I am spending my own money
there is no way that i have to explain myself from them.

Why won't I be affected when someone do classify you as someone not responsible and from then do you know if that same person would disseminate the information about your gambling habits so quickly?
Yeah, this could be common in the western country or in the first world country but not in our third world countries because whatever information they gives out about you sure affects you within your locality or to the general public, so to whatever thing man is doing we have to be very mindful. Even though I am not solely depending on him or him helping me we should mind how we leak information concerning our lives. Yes it's my money, my time / life and to whatever we may have it but that doesn't mean we shouldn't care about our wellbeing.

It is quite reasonable, but on the other hand we also need to look at the various sides of gambling where the public's point of view is quite negative on gambling activities but if those who comment they are one of the gamblers too then obviously I think we don't have to worry about whatever their opinion is, but yes I understand that it can make us feel a little uncomfortable because of its presence along with its comments. It's quite embarrassing if you're an addicted gambler in the sense that you have an uncontrolled approach to gambling and of course with that it's very likely that people around you will make comments that make you feel cornered, they're not wrong and I think it's a natural reaction when we see a gambler acting out of control or overdoing it in gambling activities that in reality there is always no certainty whatsoever.

So it's quite natural for them to comment  with opinions that are less palatable if you gamble excessively, but the point is as you also said if we gamble reasonably or correctly then there is no harm and don't worry too much because after all gambling is a choice.

Actually, I don't really care what other people think about my gambling, because it is their right to think whatever they want about a gambler. But because in my country gambling is prohibited and playing in public is not recommended, I try my best not to open my account in public to avoid getting into trouble. Moreover, playing privately is much better, because I can play more freely and don't have to worry about other people seeing my account.

I know prejudice from things that people don't understand about it, the outside crowd likes to judge rather than put themselves in someone's position to feel. I have another example through OP's story, if you walk on the street and someone gives you money and you don't accept it, that money still doesn't belong to you, so understand that many outside prejudices if If you don't accept it, it won't affect you at all. I don't care too much about the things I do that others judge, because I know my actions don't harm anyone and they don't violate ethics in my opinion, so I don't need to worry about paying attention to thinking from the outside.

If you know it to yourself that you are a disciplined and responsible gambler, then there's no point in doubting yourself. As long as you are doing your duties as spouse, a parent to your children, and a good child of your parents, then all they are spitting should not matter. If you are providing your family a shelter, food, support and care that they need, you are doing a good job and should be entitled to your little luxuries in life. It's not as if you did something wrong when you gamble. If you want it to be your form of relaxation or outlet of stress, then so be it. Just remember to not compromise what matters the most and those should be your priority.

If ever someone would come at you with prejudice such as being an irresponsible gambler, just try to let them be aware or educate them about it. Because we can't really blame people who have negative thinking about it due to its reputation to the masses even way back then.

I am not willing to do anything depending on others. Some people may give good advice but I will never find those people in any of my needs. So since they can't help me except for advice, I can't deviate from any of my goals by their words. No one knows better than me how much control I have in gambling. I don't agree to listen if someone sees my mobile or comes to advise me about gambling. I don't like other people's advice on my personal matters. Not all cases will be the same. I have the ability to understand good and evil. If someone tries to influence me with different motives, I will not accept it.

People have bad impressions about gambling, you cannot control that there is no need to argue that you are gambling for fun, because it's unlikely that they are going to believe what you're going to say to them, if people do not personally know you, his opinion about how you gamble should not matter to you.
Whether you're gambling to make money or fun, people have no business interfering with your affair, as long as you are spending your own money and you do not bother anyone or the community, you don't owe anyone any explanation.

I am also a mobile user and I participate in gambling through mobile. No one in my neighborhood including my neighborhood knows about my gambling. But I participate in gambling very secretly and very carefully. I never predict any match for gambling in front of people. Because people should not accuse me in any way that I participate in gambling, especially since I am a humble and decent boy of the area, if anyone finds out about my gambling, people will think badly of me and people will not like my leadership. That's why I always save myself and participate in gambling.

 Why think about what people say about us, is it somehow capable of influencing our well-being, or any other aspects of our lives?
There are things that will never change, people will always talk about other people, but they forget about it as soon as they stop talking about it. People have a lot of daily worries and generally people worry more about what other people think about them. And if you are worried about what people will say about you gambling, then try not to let those who don’t need to know about it find out.

You could start looking at what people say about you when you are not profiting in gambling but if you are, the people who would see you will want to join your groof to see if you can predict to them the right game to bet on. You know success has many followers but failure is scorned at. So those gamblers who are always losing their game are those that will be worried about what people are saying and not the people who are winning bets that they stake.

That kind of person will inevitably exist. If people are aware that you gamble, they will think negatively about you because it is quite harmful. Nowadays, it has been ingrained in people's minds that gambling will only lead to financial waste and that you can lose your family's support. They won't be able to think well of you, though, if you can feed your family properly and take care of yourself at the same time. If they can see that you are a decent person and that you know yourself to be a responsible gambler, then it won't be too much of a problem with other people's comments. However, it's really uncommon to come across a responsible gambler because occasionally they prefer to play secretly or privately. It is common knowledge in the community that gamblers who just spend excessively and lose their money eventually cause hardship for their families. This is the reason why the majority will harm the reputation of other gamblers who are involved. One thing, he has no respect at all, cause why does he peek at other people's business, that's privacy.

I've learned this late in life that bothering about what people think of you or what you do is just a pain in the ass and an absolute waste of time. That is, unless, you were specifically aiming for their recognition/acceptance or something in the first place. Which, btw, should not be a regular thing to expect from anyone on the street, unless you're a politician in which case you do indeed need literally everyone on the street's recognition.


Now in cases where you do need their recognition or something similar, then that's when you start thinking about how to explain, how to reach a consensus, or just a middleground for the both of you. There's usually one in most cases, especially if you're both important to each other. In OPs case I reckon it's just blind knowledge of gamblers (which is what media portrays it to be, so I can't exactly deny that it's true, but not the entirety) but I reckon a simple explanation and a simple look at OP himself can explain how it's a big generalization.

Some people really care what people think of them because they don't want to be deserted and have no friends when they get old or when they live in a community, that has many good people but it will all depends on which country you are living in because the customs will always be at your side if you follow it unless it is an obvious customs that are against the laws. Suppose you cannot let go of your bad habit whatever it is. In that case, it's better for you not to show it to the people and not be proud of it because when one day you want to change your lifestyle, you can always join their companies and not be left alone and no one wants to have you because you were once a gambler.

This means that you really keep your secret when playing gambling so that no one knows, but you must really be able to control yourself because by gambling alone without anyone knowing, you have the potential to lose self-control, which can cause you problems. But it's best if we don't have to say anything about the gambling we often play because people's responses will be different and we don't want anyone to say bad things about us. After all, we don't need to listen to what they say about us because we are only responsible for ourselves. But we also have to be prepared if one day someone sees us gambling accidentally and they might spread the gossip to the public. And if it's like that, we don't need to respond to what they say.

I shouldn't and I can't say the same for others, because the situations in countries are always different, I shouldn't care because no one cares for me than my parent, why should anything that people say affect me? But the problem is that some people are so ready to spoil your name by spreading something that's not even real.

Even if a responsible gambler visit local casino in my country, people won't care, you are simply are useless person, assuming you plan to get married, you will be shocked that someone will tell your in law that you are a gambler, and believe it that some people take this so serious, they won't let you marry their child because you are a gambler.

They have no idea that someone can be a gambler and also do a lot of great things in this life, but I don't blame them, too many gamblers ends up living up to the rumors from people, they ended up wasting their time with gambling with nothing to show for it.

So even if you are responsible, people will still say a lot of things about you if you are caught in a casino, I believe it's lack of knowledge but only very few numbers of people can control themselves when gambling, this is why most gamblers ended with nothing.

That's just how it is, some people grew up to needing the approval and attention of other people and so they end up with having this kind of problem, not being able to let go of attachments and people that are bad for their being is byproduct of how they grew up and what environment they were raised in. But the good news is that it's something that you can easily learn how to not basically give a fuck to what others have to say to what you're doing. Show who you are, don't be too bad about yourself just because you've got a bad habit, just learn not to give a fuck.

Though you are actually correct because those people who don't make any profits from gambling are all classified as in irresponsible gambler whereas those people who are making profits from it all have people that are disturbing them to share their games with them so that they can also secure winning for themselves. Success they said has many branches and leaf around them, people would always want to come patch on them to take the coolest moment of their lives, what a world!

As they say: at the age of 20 I was worried about what they thought of me, at the age of 40 I didn’t care what they thought of me, at the age of 60 I realized that no one ever thought about me  ;D
In general, this works, but I would say that you should listen to the opinions of relatives - if there are healthy relationships in the family, then most likely they wish you well, even if they are wrong in their opinion.

Well for me, if the person who says something about your gambling really matters to you, you will definitely listen and care about they saying to you. It means that they also care about what you're doing. This is kind of different from your situation as it's just a stranger who's talking about your gambling. When someone talks about your gambling situation remember that you're the one in control of your decisions.

Basically we cannot avoid anything that happens in our lives, one example is as you describe in this thread. in short, sometimes we can't avoid hiding the habits we often do, one of which is gambling. there are times when we try to cover up our habits, but in the end the people closest to us find out. well, haven't we experienced this situation regardless of gambling or not?

Now we are talking in a gambling context, there are many people close to me who don't know that I like to gamble. so far, everything is normal and there are no obstacles or problems whatsoever. there are also a few people who know that I like to gamble, and that doesn't matter to me, we even have normal relations without anyone putting each other in a corner. there are also some people who don't need to know that I like to gamble. for example, my children and my parents. why, yeah, so they don't worry about what I'm doing. avoid negative thoughts about gambling. for my children, it's not time for them to know something they shouldn't know. the point is, we have to sort and choose according to our portions.

Referring to the case of this thread, I tried to put myself in a situation like the one you experienced, in fact I wouldn't mind if someone thought negatively about what I did, whatever it is, it's their right to judge it and I also have the right not to care, let alone  have to explain it. for me, gambling is something that is private. except, if we play it with friends of the same frequency. the point is that I don't have to harm anyone, let alone my family, and I spend money from my own pocket, without having to bother other people. as long as it is still possible and remains in the right context. I don't need to worry about anything, and I don't need to explain anything. for me, it's that simple.

I think it will only affect our minds and will not affect our lives as a whole, people care too much about something that basically doesn't really matter, but on the other hand it doesn't hurt to deduce what they are really saying and  where their ideas lead, whether their criticism and opinions for us will really be useful for us or not at all, it depends on how you can distinguish the ideas that come in.

For people who don't really  care about what other people say about them then I don't think they will make any changes, but if you are one of those people who are easily annoyed and feel uncomfortable with other people's comments even if they are important then it seems that you will prefer to make changes, in the sense of not repeating the same thing for the potential occurrence of the same situation, so I think it depends on yourself whether you are comfortable or not with other people's comments..

Gambling is considered a bad thing in the eyes of society so when someone finds out about your gambling, they will definitely criticize you. So of course you have to take care of these things and you have to be better in their eyes to stop criticizing you. Because respect is very important for a person and gambling destroys people's respect. So you should always try to keep your gambling a secret so that no one can criticize you. So I personally care if anyone is talking about my gambling

Not exactly. They sometimes want to tease you, they expect a reaction. They don't care about you gambling and sometimes don't even have an opinion, but they see you doing it and see it as vulnerability that can be taken advantage of. If they saw you smoking, drinking, eating unhealthy food, playing a game on your phone they'd probably act the same way. Sometimes it's not about what you do but what people you surround yourself with.

I rarely care about these things, although it's hard to ignore them completely. After all this is a mild attack. They're verbally poking you and if that comes at the wrong time, you can overreact.

The most of the advice to the gamblers was for the benefit of the life,the people spending their time to make us live the peaceful life.Because sometimes gambler use their own real money to the gambling site,using the free money alone make the gamblers to feel comfortable.But due to the greedy the gamblers will do the betting using the important money of the essential purpose like fees of their children or the month rent for their house.If they made the win,it will managed and the additional money he get for the other purpose expenses.But if he loss the funds,he need to get more loan for the compensation for the loss money and to handle the loss.

Well, we know that gambling can ruin someone's life by starting financially which would lead to a domino effect on their mental, emotional, and physical health. So why there's still casinos and gambling still exist? It is because it still helps the economy by just simply paying taxes. The thing is gambling still has a good impact on society, if you are a responsible gambler you don't have to listen to anyone say (negative opinions) since it's your money, your rules. Still, be open to conversations like from your family asking you to stop gambling, but yeah I agree that keeping it on your own would be the best move.

and if a gambler loses and people who just peep at your phone might just tell colleagues you lost your month's rent money because you gambled it or so. not that i care but because people judge you because of your failures, this could cause anxiety.  

if you live in a close-knit family your elder might just pay a visit and advise you to stop gambling. you wouldn;t wonder then where the elders haave heard of it. the nosey little fella who just peep at your phone now is telling everyone about it.

      -  When I gamble as much as possible, I don't want anyone who knows my friends or my family to know. But if anyone knows this, it's only my husband, and he also knows that I don't often play gambling either.

It's just mine because it's better for me to keep it to myself that only I know because this is what I think will be better in reality, which will not affect other people or my relationships with my other close friends; this is just our opinion.

Well, is it their money I am losing? Definitely not. But those who are hiding their gambling activity has their own reason; religious beliefs, accessibility of gambling sites, negative impression, and more. We just have our own reason just like those who likes to brag about it and those who are showing to public that they are into gambling. On my end, I prefer not to tell anyone to save myself from questions of why, how much am I losing or winning, which platforms, etc. There are just times silence is a better option. People will be curious about it but won't be curious enough to try it for themselves therefore, it'll just be a waste of time explaining myself.Definitely, losses would be longer to talk about with, than your reason of why you are gambling. We cannot control what other people would tell about us; some would be positive and some would be the other way around. If they're non-gamblers then they won't get whatever point you want them to absorb. They could take your winning negatively if they will borrow and won't be giving it back. Transparency is a doubled edged sword which is where we should be careful of.

I care about it considering my gender. There is a kind of way that people in my environment will stigmatize females who are known to be gamblers. They are seen as irresponsible and exhibiting behaviors they are not supposed to exhibit because majority of the people around me believe that gambling is mostly a male thing and not something a female should get involved with. For that reason, asides the few times I have tried on a slot machine in a general place, I cannot make it a regular thing so I do not get noticed.

I do if these are my friends or relatives, but I don't if they're random people. I know what I'm doing and if I need an opinion from someone I'll ask for it.
In a situation where you get harassed by other people because you're a gambler just walk away, don't escalate this. Those who start things up with you are either dumb or they want things to escalate because they're bored or something.
In general I don't tell people that I gamble, unless I see that they also do to avoid these situations.

There are people who are really that sensitive into those words that they might be able to hear around and there are ones who dont really care on what others been saying as long they have
done or do something on the things that they do like. We do know that when it comes to gambling then people would really be having that negative approach and views into it on which it isnt really that shocking anymore that negativity would be always there. Its true that it would really be just fine if those words could be heard from your loved ones or relatives but if it goes from other people
then you might be having those reactions which you might be ending up on having some argumentations but actually it isnt really that much of an issue as long you do
find yourself playing gambling just for fun.

You can only be bothered if you are doing something wrong or if they get affected by what you are doing. Personally, there is a few people in my life that comment on my gambling activity but I don't give a sshh on them, yeah a total waste of time if you try to argue with them and I only think that it is not wrong to gamble if you do it for yourself and is trying to escape temporarily from reality, in short entertaining yourself!

I think there is no point to argue or explain to anyone, don't owe it to them, we have different path in life, different hobby, different decisions, and all they need is to leave you alone and think about their own business.

In terms of family it'll be hard to overlook, as they'll be helpful when we are facing some disputes. Not just gambling, a lot more things could be an issue to the gambler in future. So, being attentive to what our family have to say regarding gambling, can help a gambler to understand what to do, whether to quit or continue the process. Most times our family may have noticed a symptom in our life, that made them comment about the gambling habit of the gambler. Which is not wrong to add response on a person's personal life. On the other hand, not every stranger would be considered as not making valuable response to a gambler's life. The only dispute is that, separation will definitely erupt, as gamblers don't like hearing such things, especially from a non gambler. As a gambler when people begin to talk, I don't respond or go into deep argument. The only thing I do is to have a rethink if the person is adding some meaningful advice to me or I'm I getting out of control in gambling.

If I were in your shoes, instead of trying to defend what I choose to do with my time and money. I would scold him for invading my privacy. People should know their boundaries, gambling is for fun and like everything else in the world can become bad when abused. It’s obvious your friend has a low opinion of gamblers which means soon he’s going to start having low opinions of you.
P.S. Use a privacy screenguard when in public spaces or in company of others.

If someone can give us a big reason why should we care about other people, then I will go to him. :) But there's none.

We don't owe an explanation to those people. Just do your usual things and don't mind them.

It can also be applied to other doings in our life. We don't need to meet anyone's standards. Just mind our own.

I have always kept my gambling activity private. It's not because I care what others might think, I just value my privacy especially when it comes to financial matters. As long as it is not hurting anybody then there is no reason for people to judge you for being a gambler or anything else you do in your private life. Gambling isn't some evil thing that only degenerates do. It is a normal activity that normal people do for enjoyment.

If you are very disturbed or care about what other people say about your gambling then you will also be disturbed by what other people say about other things, and that shouldn't happen because even though gambling is always associated with bad things, we ourselves understand this games and how much money and the impact it has on us, if everything is still within normal limits then what other people say should not have an impact unless we realize that some of our gambling activities have exceeded our limits, such as starting to get into debt because we want to gamble or take too long spend time gambling.

Yes of course that's better, on the other hand as we know that in general the public's view on gambling is very negative and with that then obviously it is possible that maybe people in your neighborhood who don't know anything about gambling will assume that you have a bad personality by getting involved in gambling, and obviously usually the talk of the community will spread very quickly so it is very likely that you will be seen as an outcast or not cared for by the people around or even considered as a person who has the potential to fall into financial problems.

So of course I also have the same habits as you, we are both gamblers and I also always keep my gambling activities secret from others except for one of my friends who is also a gambler. I think basically even if you don't harm others for example by asking others for money to gamble but still they will have a bad point of view on you if you deliberately publicize your gambling activities. Therefore, it is obviously better to keep your gambling activities private, but also to remain firm on your control and limits because that will be able to keep us from falling into financial problems later, and just for fun and to fill the time.

Truly someone can keep their gambling life private but it doesn't mean that they are totally private because some people know about it without your knowledge but they will pretend not to know until a day that it may be revealed to your own surprise. Some people also know but decide not to do anything about it because they don't see it as their business. There are some family men who keep such gambling habit away from their wives but the wife may also know about it but decide to keep it to herself until a certain they when you deny it  ;D

I think it is good to focus on what making anyone happy and what he/sh like instead of worry about what others think about their choice like gambling. If they are careful and know the possible dangers so this is their own choice.
Some people may not like gambling because they think it can make people addicted or have money problems. And it is each person own choice how they want to use their time and money. If gambling makes someone happy and they can do it without causing problems, then they don't need to worry about what others think. By the way It is  important to take care of ourselves and not let other people opinions bother us.

Hahaha...if you care and feel concerned about what people say/view of you because you are a female gambler, then you shouldn't gamble again. Otherwise, live your life and damn anybody. The only way that could make you guilty is when you are an irresponsible gambler, but if you are the type that is responsible in your gambling and your lifestyle is a good one, my friend, live your life and let go of what anyone can say or feel about it. I have a lot of female friends who are gambling, and guess what, none of them is irresponsible and waste money on it anyhow, they moderate things. This is why I do not see gambling as a big deal, it only depends on what you gamble for and the extent to which you allow the gambling to control you. If it has no serious influence on your life, just continue to gamble for fun and for the money as the case may be. Thankfully, online gambling is there for you, it is those who you tell that will know.

Not all society is the same and as gambling could be considered a bad thing in some society, it’s normal in others. I can understand wanting to keep your gambling activity a secret when you’re living in a society that frowns at gambling and sees it as a bad thing to indulge in.
I try to keep my activities private but I wouldn’t keep my gambling activity secret just because the society would think bad of me. Their opinions doesn’t and wouldn’t change so someone is so why listen and let their opinions have a say in our lives?

If you gamble and appear and behave responsible, it could begin to change the mindset people may have had about gamblers being only irresponsible and broke.

It is an excellent way of seeing things, so we are people who can be very cautious if we want that in our society or in the Environment in which we live we Can make a Difference , in this order of things things can be Focused on Another System , because Firstly , if we start to Socialize , things can Happen in a very Strange Way, I can talk to any Person if the Topic of Conversion arises, I have no problem saying yes, I play all the time but I'm not Addicted , and I like a lot of Casinos and I play Because I like it, and if I like it it is because intrinsically I am saying that it is a passion or that I like the enjoyment through the casino, of course , if the person does not He takes it well and starts gossiping about me. The truth is ,  it doesn't make an Impression on me , because that's Something that shouldn't affect me in the long run , but if I see that the Victims are different in their Opinions and they think they see me bad or something , well , it Wouldn't stop them either, but why ?  because I'm not hurting them.

When we live in a society, and we want to consider a state where things look normal and no corresponding action is seen, we want to have an Intact image and have no one talk to us , well that is an option and if you want to have a goal like that , each person is and does what they want, but in my case I am always the same, maybe that is why no one messes with me, of course there are environments where people are very hostile and that can Affect whether you say you are in a casino and that you have that type of fun all the time, because for some this means that you can have so much money that you can afford to play in casinos and lose money, because that's how some other people can see it , Others can increase that you are an Addict , very different things can Happen , but they are things that we as people should not Only be Limited by what they will say.

Yes, we should focus on what we are doing and not think about what others are doing or saying. We gamble based on what we want and are responsible for what we do to take good care of ourselves. We don't need to respond to what other people say, and we can stay away from them instead of having meaningless arguments between us. The important thing is that we can take good care of ourselves while gambling and not use too much money. Just let go of what other people say about us because they can't do anything about it if we don't do it. And maybe it's better for us to hide our gambling activities from others so that there is no untrue talk about us and to avoid problems with other people.

When we are gambling and being open minded, we will know and be able to discern wether we are expected to go by what people say or not, this is something we need to approach in two categories, have you been seeing yourself as a responsible gambler who has always taken his time in doing the right thing or you've just been gambling so blindly that you don't even know how it's affecting your personal life and people are so much concerned about it than you do, so we can consider them when they are helpful and necessary for us to adjust through, but when otherwise, we may not have to act by what we hear.

In your life there will be different kinds of people who will always think both negatively and positively of you. Sometimes their perspective of you will be either due to a misunderstanding or because of a personal issue. But perspectives change and so do people. There is absolutely no point in worrying who likes you and who does not. Just live your life the way that makes you happy and ignore them. Because you will never be able to satisfy everyone, no matter how amazing of a person you are. Trying to become a "people pleaser" is not the right way to live, because it will exhaust you and end up bringing you nothing of value. And truthfully, most people are too busy caring about what others think of them to even notice things about you. Once you realize that, your mind becomes a lot lighter.

Seriously? Do you need to respond with a question like that? I didn't even find the person's statement to trigger your inner self. It's like you easily get affected by a few words from that person. You don't have to explain everything or clear things about being a gambler. No need for talks not unless he asks you a direct question or statement with a sense.

I don't care about what other people around me think when I do gambling. I always ride a public transport going to my workplace and on the way, I'm playing gambling at my phone and for sure other people around me are having a quick watch on what I'm doing. I'm just playing on my own.

Then the best part of my story? Suddenly, the person beside my sit says silently to me "SCATTER SCATTER SCATTER" haha (only slot players will understand).

I think this is the common standard, caring more about what closer people think of you than distant ones
having a support network that don't judge you and trust your skill on making decisions is crutial on being happy in life, imo

not engaging on discussions about why you choose the things you choose is a smart decision too, in the end of the day (or the month) you are the one paying your bills...

I feel sad for you, I hope alot of female like you can enjoy gambling more around the world as gambling isn't something that's specific to a particular gender. Gambling is something every individual is supposed to enjoy as it is a form of entertainment and entertainment should be allowed to be participated by all a gender. If you're still being stereotyped in your environment as you're a woman for gambling, don't go to physical casino but gamble online and enjoy your game.

No individual should be seen as an irresponsible individual only as they're gamblers, we have more irresponsible individuals that are working cooperate jobs and not being seen gambling. Irresponsibility isn't about what you're doing as we have some individual that are gamblers yet they're the most responsible husband and wifes. Only gambling addict should be seen as irresponsible and not regular gamblers.

It is difficult to determine if gambling habits have led individuals to failure or useless. If someone makes such a statement, there's no need to be upset with them. We can't tell whether or not their loved ones are struggling with the same issue. It's best to simply ignore such comments because ultimately, we are the ones driving our own lives and determining our own paths. Who knows sooner or later the one who made that statement will see you change and improve your life and then he will regret his statement, or vice versa so ignoring is still the best option for now.

I wouldn't mind about what anyone will say towards my gambling activities because some people that don't understand that gambling is not for useless people will not accept your own point of view. So no need to bother about what people are talking about me because they finally noticed that I am a gambler. This is why one needs to gamble responsible to prove them wrong about what they think about gambling. Some people thinks that the moment you start gambling, your life will get ruined just because some irresponsible gamblers think that gambling is to get rich quick or to make profit got carried away with their mindset and became addicted to gambling, which later ruin them just because they lack self control. As long as have self control over my gambling a activities, I am cool with it because I do get all the entertainment that I need through gamble.

I actually don't care too much about this if it's in the outside circle (not family) because after all, when it comes to gambling once you are involved in it then maybe you will know that the situation is quite complex considering that it is not only about gambling that is thought about but about our economy that must be maintained.
I don't really listen to other people about their opinions on me whether it's about gambling or other issues but for the family it's a different story because I also have to always communicate considering that the gambling that is done certainly uses money that my family (partner) should know so that when I feel that it's going too far and gambling too big in terms of budget then someone reminds me about it.
But until now I gambl, my partner also knows that he doesn't do anything because I gamble with money that is very reasonable and never interferes with other needs in terms of finance only for gambling so I am still very comfortable now. As for other people talking negatively, that's their business because I also don't harm them even though I gamble.

You are definitely right in your place. If the members of a family have deep knowledge about what each member in that family does then no great harm can be done by the members in that family. If a gambler is free and he informs everyone in the family about him and if he gamble within limits then I would say there is no great harm to the family by those gamblers. And in this situation, if any outsider comes and tries to impart knowledge or gives various advices to stay away from gambling, then I will definitely not accept that advice. Because I am 100% correct in my place. Besides, I don't really like other people's advice about my preference.

I think people just conclude things according to what they see at the same time, on the other hand gambling has a bad point of view in the eyes of society and with that then I think it's natural that many people make some comments especially negative ones, it's all up to you and indeed if you are not offended at all then obviously the better alternative is to let them, but if it's the opposite, if indeed they comment with bad words that can certainly make you angry then obviously I think it doesn't matter if you are angry to maintain your honor even though you have a gambling habit.

True, everyone has their own life and whatever they do is up to them because as you said, we are the ones who control ourselves and our lives. They may scoff at you but what is certain is that you are not harming them at all, unless you are gambling with their money then that is another thing, so it is normal, do whatever you want to do as long as it is within reasonable limits and does not harm yourself or others.

Alright, I hear you on the opinion thing. Everyone's got their own two cents, right? Maybe it's not about silencing critics, but rather trying to understand where they're coming from. Ignoring them might sting, make them feel like they're yelling into the void.

Now, as for you saying you don't care what others think, well, actions speak louder than words, right? If you're constantly dodging these folks or getting all riled up just thinking about them, maybe there's a bit more there than meets the eye. Don't underestimate the power of those opinions, even if you think you're above it all.

And lastly, about the whole loved ones thing... even if you think you've got your gambling under control, it might still be weighing on them. They might be worried sick, feeling like they can't trust you because you're not opening up. Think about it, wouldn't a clean conversation clear the air and maybe even bring you closer?

You are so right mate,some persons feel it only when you engage in gambling that your life is useless,some persons would even stigmatize you and put you in a place where you are nothing,just because you are a gambler,but they won't know that something leads to another.Everybody knows what is wrong with him or her,if one has realised that gambling is something not good for him,I think it's good for that fellow to figure that out by himself,and try to improve in the situation.
At this stage of my life,I no longer get bothered about what human being tells me,or say about my life,the moment I see that I'm doing the right thing,then I don't give a ear to what they might say,or what they actually say about me.

Do I care what folks say about my gambling habits? Truthfully, I'm not too concerned.  But I dont spread the word about what I do with my money.  I figure some things oughta stay between me and the bookie.  My dough, my choice and  nobody else got a reason to care.   

I get that some people think gambling is foolish.  But we all spend on what makes us happy, whether it's shoes, eating out, or laying bets.  Im careful with it - and as long as I'm smart and responsible, why should anyone else stick their nose in? The way I spend my salary aint nobody's business but mine.

What's best is to simply keep your gambling a secret if you know that society wouldn't respect you anymore if they learned that you gamble which shouldn't be the case. Gambling isn't bad in general, unless it contradicts a society's religious views and rulings, because you can enjoy gambling if you have a few spare bucks that you want to spend on yourself and your wellbeing. But still, you can't keep explaining this to every single person, so it's better if you just do not let them know about it.

I don't care about what people say about me gambling, however, people don't keep things to themselves in some societies and they take the discussion to your home or with your relatives and stuff, and then they will start pressurizing you that you stop gambling because people say it's a bad thing and our family is being disrespected because of it blah blah.

We can't control that kind of people and they are everywhere across the globe. :)

On that part, just try to make sure to yourself that even if you are involved in gambling, you are not doing crazy things outside of gambling. Let your actions speak that you are not turning into a monster attitude and are still a responsible person even if they know and are aware that you are involved in gambling.

Rather than think of them, just mind our own. Used our precious time for something more worthy than thinking that kind of people.

If it is random people, I also will ignore them. But if my close people give suggestion about my gambling activities, I will try to understand what they are trying to tell with me. Sometimes, there are things that we don't aware about my habits. If we are experiencing bad habits, it should be stopped soon. How if the people care with me? They may try to let me know about something wrong in my activities. If it is their main purpose, I personally won't ignore it but I will try to understand it and evaluate my habits. Not every one has bad purpose to say something, there are people who have good purpose.

Why should they get to judge about gambling, people do judge everything of course and if in work or somewhere restricted perhaps you should do not do personal activity like gambling.  However I would not worry at all, you could be gambling away your life savings or a bet placing the price of sandwiches for lunch its your choice.  Most of the time I would only laugh about anyone assuming they know my business at all.   Dont give them any ammunition, even if it was the biggest bet of your life stay humble and act like its nothing.   When you buy a desert island with your winnings you wont have to boast about it, presuming you did win that big of course :D

I would do the same on which if we do speak about other random people then i just dont really care on the things that they would really be saying but if its part of the family or close ones then
it would really be just that normal that you would be having those kind of argumentation and explanation on the things that you are dealing with.Most of the time our loved ones wont really be able to notice it out specially if gambling is done through online but if we do speak about physical dealing with gambling then it would really be that pretty obvious and this is something
that cant be hidden. They wont really be giving some advises if you are that doing in moderation but if its already too much, they would really be noticing it.

Exactly. There's no point in discussing how we spend our money or how often we gamble. I generally don't care what others say; I'm not that much of a frequent gambler either, nor have I suffered any significant losses that are becoming an issue in my daily life. I generally avoid discussing controversial subjects, such as cryptocurrencies or gambling, because people often have different or contradictory opinions. We don't owe anyone an explanation.

As long as we're able to control ourselves, how much money and time we spend, and be responsible in general, we're fine with ourselves.

Truth is that we are all humans. No matter how we try to harden our minds and play deaf, these words and statements get to us. As a gambler, you’ll hear all form of condemnations, and as far as it’s something you do, you may have that bad feeling or guilt someday and it’s entirely okay because you’re meant to have emotions. It’s okay to ignore as much as you can but sometimes it hits hard, I believe. But on the other hand, I don’t think it’ll hit hard if you aren’t entirely invested in it. If you just gamble a little and you’re not so into it like you want to make crazy amount of money then you won’t likely feel these statements people make.

It is difficult for a woman to be open about her gambling habits because of the way society perceives gamblers. In the society I find myself, gamblers are seen as lowlifes, people without a job looking to make money from doing nothing. It’s even worse when it’s a woman gambling, people would assume she is wayward. This is problem because in most parts of Africa, a woman’s value is tied to her reputation and she must protect it still cost. I think women gamble online more than they go to physical casinos.

What you are saying that is the absolutely hard truth of our society. In case of most societies all over the world most of the people have the nagetive thoughts about gambling. And if the things are about women then it has become more worser in the society. But now the era is changing peoples thought are also changing so I thing women are also do gamble where they want.

In the unique country society, people make less negative comments about gambling, but according to the rules of my country, there are many negative comments about gambling. Gambling is totally illegal in my country if people know about my gambling then I will become the worst person in the eyes of the society. Especially in my society there is no rule about women gambling, if women from my country indulge in gambling then people will blame her so much that it will become difficult for women to survive. Even though the country is developed, women from my country are very hesitant to participate in gambling because women are highly valued in my country and they have to be under control all the time.

I don't know many women who like gambling, it's even hard to find women interested in investing and money on the places I go (I don't mind, just stating a fact)
maybe there's something to do with aversion to risk, not sure.

many interesting things and conversations to derive from this topic.

many women gamble nowadays, especially now that gambling is very accessible because of online gambling applications, but you're right, it's hard to find women interested when it comes to investment and other financial stuff that you know. They can't just be seen because they don't let people know about their personal matters. That's it.

The way people feel about gambling is very different, and it could be because of their situations or their cultural background. It's important to remember that everyone has their own preferences and choices, and gambling doesn't always show what kind of person someone is.

In countries around Africa where there's this high level of discrimination about gamblers as they think they are low lives, it's more better and preferable for women who would love to gamble to stay online that way it gives them a good level of privacy to enjoy that which they are good at and except the allow you in to their privacy ,chances are you wouldn't know. For guys it's really comm around the world that a good number of us are gamblers so I don't see a big deal even if others try to make one out of it, just make sure you are making money and having fun and soon they will join you to celebrate.

What others think about your gambling habit shouldn't be much of a problem to you especially if you are maintain a responsible gambling habit and you know you are far from addiction, everyone mustn't like your process but they will definitely join I'm the celebration.

We don't need to think about what other people say about us even though we gamble. They also won't know we gamble responsibly and always have strict boundaries. We can also know when to stop because we have that limit.

Just let them say what they want. If we don't like what they say, we don't need to argue about it either. That would just waste our time. It's better for us to return to our previous activities and enjoy them. They will then stop talking about us because we don't respond either.

After all, we take care of our lives and don't bother others. Those who often say untrue things about us will suffer consequences, especially if they meet people who know us.

Depending on the person who made such a statement could be a trouble for both the player and the person. As the gambler wouldn't stop immediately and the complainant wouldn't stop until he sees the gambler is not part of the habit. However, when we respect our family, it's crucial in making us feel more comfortable at home. But that wouldn't be simpler for a gambler, who has been in the game for long. He'd hardly change, I mean not immediately. That's why the person who disturbs the gambler must not pest his life to feel uncomfortable about himself. Because if he doesn't feel comfortable it could be trouble in the sense that the gambler may begin to avoid the person. On the contrary if the gambler understands that his habit is no longer favorable to the people around him, he is expected to make an adjustment.

Even if it's requires stopping the habit. As family means lots of fun to us than gambling would offer the gambler on the long run. No need proving anybody wrong, it may cause the gambler to get addicted. In the case of a stranger, they would be no need to fidget. Holding some conversations with him is excellent. At least to remove his doubts about gamblers being some weird people who don't add value to the society. That's what most people think whenever they see a gambler. Since they've got little information on gambler, that they can't differentiate between an addicted and a responsible gambler. The need for a close explanation would do the work. So that he wouldn't continue to see gamblers the same. Opening up to him that some gamblers don't misbehave like he's believed, growing up. Or wherever he got his intuition about gamblers.

Yes, that's true, but sometimes what many people see nowadays from television or the media is that all gamblers are always seen as bad or negative in their eyes. All gamblers are still the same even though only a few individuals commit crimes such as robbing or stealing just to finance their gambling, that's why I say that being an online gambler is fun because other people won't know that we gamble differently if we play physical or offline gambling, because people can see it and will still think that we are bad gamblers. even though we are not that bad  ;D

Everyone definitely has a different view of a gambler, but most of them will generally think that gamblers are the worst people in their eyes, even though we are responsible gamblers and never commit crimes just to finance our gambling, the point is never let other people know about our gambling activities, especially if they are not gamblers, of course they will consider and think of us as very bad and negative people.

It's enough for us to focus on the gambling we play, we don't need people to know about our gambling activities, let alone be busy caring about what other people think of us because only gamblers will be able to understand other gamblers.

One thing that I always say to people, both those who want to attack and advise me and those they advise about gambling, is that as long as you are not the one giving me the money I'm using to gamble or they are not the one giving whomever they are advising to stop gambling, then they have no say about it in their lives and also in mine.
 
The only place and only person one needs to listen to regarding gambling decisions is if the person in question is the one who gave them money to gamble or if they are still the ones paying for their bills. All of that said, you have no other option than to go online and listen to the advice, but if it's all this public advice that gives advice based on their random ideas, I don't give a listen to them.

Indeed, worrying and becoming shy in front of other people's malicious and disrespectful teasing about our gambling is really something that affects our personal psychology and living habits, from childhood until now, we are mature enough to know that such malicious people only appear as a minority in our lives, we cannot allow them to be disrespectful and if they do, it is safer to keep our distance and abandon the relationship. Many people always have such ungainliness and lack of sophistication in life, a quick glance at them is too much time, don't worry a little more about them.

We recognize them though which means we care enough what they say behind our backs. Although I don't confront those people, I only look at them and respect them. Somehow we all know some time in their lives someone judges them too. 

I care what other people say, I just don't show it and most importantly I keep my gambling activity online and discreet just to be safe and that my kid will not learn that from someone else but from me.

No one who will look me in the face and tell me anything about me gambling. Gambling is a choice and i have chosen to take any responsibility that comes when gambling. I do not care about people opinion because i do not also care about what they do with their hard earned money, that is why they shouldn't be concerned about what i do with mine.

Anyone who feels that gambling is a bad habit at least it is not the only bad habits in the world. That same person who thinks negative of you because you are a gambler, even if you are addicted. That same person may be addicted to other things like womanizing, alcohol, drugs or smoking.

Well personally I don't care about that, reason being that, my personality have made me not to give a dem about what people say or think about me as long as they don't come close or over stepping their boundaries to confront me face to face and to avoid that, I always choose to gamble in my privacy and not many know I am into gambling at some point.

Another thing is that, I am not onto inrrrespinsibile gambling so at that, there is no causes for alarm as long as I gamble only with in my means.

like seriously I wonder why somebody would want to advise me on what to do with my funds if I gamble I gamble for myself and if anyone is not comfortable with it then they should rest everyone as their life to life but trying to advise me will piss me off and if I should record any win they are still the same people that want you to give them money out of your win and still want to advise you, everybody should be on their lane. gambling is fun and they should not pay the bills they should mind their business and not come to tell me they want to advise me and I will continue to gamble and most of the things I am using I got the money from gambling no matter how bad it is I will always have one or two wins

most people's perception of gambling is quite negative because they think that gambling is a useless, wasteful activity, and especially when you live in a country that is quite religious they will look down on gamblers because it is haram.

and because of this, if it is not very important, reduce accessing casino applications when in public areas because we don't know how people will react to what we do. they could say unpleasant words and that will disturb us when gambling. but if you don't mind what other people say, then just play, but i personally prefer to play in a quieter place to avoid these things and noise.

You know it's okay with me, and there's no problem if I ever see a woman gambling. What I don't like is when I see female influencers who encourage gambling online on Facebook promoting it with a lot of disrespect so children can watch and see it.

It doesn't matter if other people's lives are messed up; you know what that means. I'm more okay with the woman who gambles; just don't trick the viewers into signing up with their link and saying that there's no losing at the casino they're promoting.

For me personally, it's not that important to care about things like that. Because the most important thing is that I gamble using my own money and not using other people's money. So there is no reason why I should care about people commenting on my life, because the important thing is that I don't harm other people. Moreover, if someone criticizes the activities I do (gambling), I will definitely ignore that person.

Because I am a typical person who really likes tolerance, so if there are other people who are not tolerant of me, such as prohibiting activities that I do, it feels a little uncomfortable for me. So basically I will ignore people who comment on my life (criticism), regarding gambling. But even so, I will continue to absorb his words which I think contain positive elements. Because sometimes the words of people who criticize us have positive elements that are very beneficial for us

But I am grateful that the people around me are very tolerant of me. So I never felt like anyone was criticizing me about gambling. Because in my opinion gambling is a personal right and freedom. Because if we win we will enjoy it and when we lose we will also reflect on it. And people around me also agree with that opinion.

People like that always come into our lives from when we were children until we were adults. Even when we are old, there are people like that. This requires a special attitude not to be influenced by what they say.

Yes, it's safer for us to keep our distance from them and not get too close. Many good people around us still will not talk about our bad things. These are people who are sincere to us. And even though they know we gamble, they don't talk much because it's their own business.

If we still want to gamble, we can continue gambling as usual. Those who talk bad about us will go somewhere else. They will look for people they can influence.

That's why I prefer gambling more often at home, just keeping it online, that way nobody will know what I am doing unless I tell them or one of my family members inside our house would gossip about me. It's not like I will care about what they say but I am more worried that it will affect my kids once they know that their father is being gossiped about outside, I bet they will tell me to stop to clear my name. So, as much as possible, don't tell a soul outside your circle, or better, don't show anyone that you gamble.
In this era though, gambling had been a normal thing so I think those who gossip about it are the traditional people who believe it is evil to gamble. Well, in my case that's the only entertainment I could have and it adds flavor while watching the sport that I prefer, basketball. Just watching it plain is sometimes boring but when you put a bet on it, it becomes more spicy and you will cheer more.
Some of my trusted friends also bet on sports and they are the only ones I talk to about how much our bets are and if we win or lose, that way if they backstab me and gossip me, I can say he also does the same as revenge. :D

Where are you from and is gambling considered as negative in your country?

Do you care about what people say about you gambling? No Im not really care about people saying my friend knows about this my brother knows about this but they just didn't care about it. But when I do gamble I just doit on my phone and rarely using a laptop or PC because the screen is so big and people would say "Oh you do gamble" Im not care about it but it fell annoying if a lot of people say it so I prefer do gamble in private and keep on mobile. 

for me as long It doesn't have a direct impact on my personal life I don't really care about it. When you are grown up you know what bad and good things for you and you should can control of it.

Those who attack us about the gambling we play, of course they don't understand how we gamble and it's impossible for them to understand the gambling we play. All they can do is criticize people who gamble because they don't like gambling, but for those who advise us in gambling of course we can see how they advise us, if they advise us because they have had a lot of experience in the gambling they play I don't think there's any harm in listening but we remain in our stance whether what they say is true or they just say it is not appropriate with what they know.

Only people who are inexperienced or don't like gambling are easy to criticize negative things about gambling, usually this is done by our closest neighbors who may know we gamble. and of course they make fun of our activities in gambling because they consider gambling to be negative behavior and very contrary to religion.
We respond to this by leaving it alone, because everyone has their own views on gambling, and if there are parties who suggest that we should not gamble too much, that is a positive thing for us, because there are still parties who pay attention and give. our advice.

So basically everyone's perception of gambling is different, some support it and some reject it. We try to adapt when we meet one of these people with the aim of preventing it from becoming a new problem in life.

If they criticize me by saying bad things that might happen to me, I will just leave it and not want to listen because, in my opinion, they don't know how I use gambling, and they are just talking. We know better how we gamble and when we can be responsible with our gambling, we don't need to give them any arguments because they don't know anything about us. But we can also listen to what they say and reply to their words by saying that we can gamble responsibly and not use too much money. But that might later lead to arguments because many people don't want to get replies to arguments from other people. After all, they prefer to criticize other people. And that will give them a misunderstanding of us.

It is true that most people's thoughts about gambling are negative but if a gambling person can keep himself under control then no one will know about his activities. Many people think that gambling is something that people can spend a lot of money on. If this happens and a significant number of people spend a lot of money on it can have a negative effect on the economy because gambling is spending too much money on it at the expense of other things. All forms of gambling are illegal in Islam everything derived from gambling is haram. But there are many other countries where they are legal.

Many people can indeed tell us what to do with our gambling game, but they do not see the full picture. Maybe I just play for fun and have it there and my bets don't affect my wallet because I can afford it. But people can say that I am an addict, which in reality is absolutely not true. These conversations do not give anything, it is better to concentrate on your own life, and not interfere in someone else’s. Surely those who speak may have more problems than we do, so there is no point in listening to them. There are those who are worried about this, just do what you want, but do not forget that in gambling you do not need to cross the red lines.

Many gambling criticizers are doing that not because they know anything about gambling but most of them are just out their doing what ever they are doing because of what and the kind of life style they have seen those who are into gambling are living, like most of them have come across lot of gambling addicts than those who are responsible and they ought to believe that anything that comes with gambling have bad influence they forget to note the fact that gambling and how people reach to it is base on individuals and how they deal with their emotions and personal control.

maybe that's why it's already imprinted in other people's mind that when a person participates in gambling, they will judge them  as a bad person, they easily judge him because maybe they're used to see other gamblers who almost ruin their lives and no control over mind and their actions.
To be honest, here in our country, when they hear or know that someone is gambling, they immediately have a lot of negative side comments because there are many cases of crimes and wrongdoings here because of the influence of alcohol addiction and gambling, but they don't know that there are many people who have been helped by gambling, those people who have their own self control and responsible thinking, they don't know that because they are too narrowminded when they hear the word gambling or gambler.

Yes, that's right, why care about those who criticize or interfere with our gambling activities. We gamble using our own money, we are the ones who experience winning or losing, not them, so just ignore those who criticize our gambling activities.
Even if they think we are addicted, just ignore them and it's none of their business whether we are addicted or not, the important thing is that we don't harm other people, and we know better about our own situation. They criticize or dislike gambling because gambling activities are considered negative, even though gambling is a game for fun and is only played in free time. And I prefer to gamble in secret so that I can enjoy the game and play casually in a calm and comfortable atmosphere, using only a few dollars.

Not all words said by other people can be ignored and not all words said by other people can be trusted, if you talk about gambling, the same goes for games and money that we want to bet, depending on the circumstances and situations.

In gambling, in some places people's advice is really needed, where we can at least consider our bets, but if we don't know the person and he says something about our game, it might be a little sensitive to digest, Maybe he had evil intentions or good intentions, but I stood my ground and ignored him.

But if he says something that can be accepted with common sense, if it is clarified that he should have done that, of course it is a good thing to consider, if it is beneficial we can be heard and if it is detrimental it is wrong.

There's a difference between people who don't give a fuck with someone else opinion, people who can adapt, and people pleaser.

The best is become people who can adapt because you're not necessary need to change yourself completely.

People who can't accept criticism isn't good because sometime you may need it, you're not always correct.

While people pleaser is simply bad, you're not become yourself because you will try to become other people even it can harm yourself.

It is natural that many people out there have bad thoughts about gambling, especially in some countries that have bans on gambling, almost the majority of people will think that gambling is really negative activity.
We live in social environment, especially for people who live in areas that are said to have high levels of socialization, so it is clear that there will always be bad thoughts and conversations about certain activities such as gambling.
It is not only about activities that consume lot of money but also allows criminal acts such as robbery or even theft to occur and this happens when gambling addict really has no money and cannot borrow from anyone.

In fact, gambling does not have such negative impact if a gambler himself can have sense of responsibility and can control himself over all the gambling activities he carries out.
And the main factor is errors in having a mindset and approach to gambling, which can lead to problems such as addiction which can have negative impact on anyone and in any form.

That's true, indeed everything is based on our control, the money used is also based on what we feel, we ourselves have found it, but this must of course be paid attention to and limited, because if you gamble too much, I'm sure it can have an impact on other people. , financially or otherwise. It's true that we don't need to listen to other people about what we do as long as it doesn't harm other people. That's not a problem, but that doesn't mean we can do it excessively, we still have to do it carefully, don't let it become an addiction, because if it is Addiction will be a different story.

I also tend to gamble in secret, because I want to enjoy the gambling that I do, because I feel annoyed when I'm gambling but someone disturbs me, therefore I prefer to gamble in a place that I think is comfortable for me. also with gambling activities which in my opinion are better kept secret and not too publicized too.

I personally could care less.  I've never been one to try and be anybody but myself.  If someone judges me for gambling, then I judge them for being judgmental (oh the irony lol).  My gambling doesn't negatively effect anyone on this planet.  I also don't have a gambling issue what so ever, so it's just not a huge deal if someone sees this as a negative for myself.

Caring about what people say about the gambling I do is the same as keeping myself busy without meaning. There is only wasted time on things that are not important.
There are types of people's words that I will consider if the nature of what people say about my gambling is good rather than negative like a reminder for good.

If other people just say my behavior is bad because of gambling and blah blah blah... Then I don't ask them for money and the risks that will happen will be borne by me, not them. What do I care?
I just smile at that person.

If the statements uttered by others align with reality, I shall be inclined to embrace their counsel and acknowledge the errors that I have committed. However, in actuality, individuals tend to deride me when I encounter defeat, while they shower me with accolades and request a portion of my triumphs. This recurring pattern has left me considerably exasperated with such individuals. Yet, it is beyond our control to impose our desires upon others and compel them to hold a favorable view of us. Likewise, we ourselves cannot be coerced into embracing the viewpoints of others. It is evident that we will experience a sense of admiration and regard from those who genuinely care for us, perceiving us as virtuous. Conversely, in the eyes of individuals harboring deep animosity towards us, we may find ourselves deemed unworthy despite our earnest efforts to do good and wholeheartedly offer our best.

I don't think I will give a damn about what people think of me because I don't think gambling is evil. Besides, i don't collect money from anyone for financial support, so why should I care what they think of me? However, I think a lot of people will be really worried about what other people will say about them. For this reason, they constantly attempt to conceal their habit of gambling, particularly when they identify with a certain religious group and make disparaging remarks about gamblers.

I will care about other people's advice, especially my family, if they see me spending a lot of time gambling, I am happy to hear them, and that is the importance of a healthy environment

If I love something, and people are talking against me I don't care. In the same way, if I love to gamble and people are talking about me I also don't care of course. It's just an extra pain if you take it seriously.

But yeah, gamblers always should care about their privacy. and need to keep this hidden so that friends and family are not affected.

yes, I commented many times on the importance of having a good support network
it's important for us to have a network of people we can talk and share feelings and intimacy somehow, humans need that to be healthy, in my opinion


that is a good point
putting too much weight on other people's opinions won't let you go so far
it's your life after all...
you will have to face your decisions in the future

This is why tons of people would really be that keeping themselves that having secretive kind of approach towards gambling on which they dont really like on being criticized basing up on what they do.
We do know that gambling does have that negative approach or impressions towards it on which it is really just that common that they would really be having bad impressions and people who do really get involved with it would really be that be also be criticized too. In overall, its not really that bad for you to gamble since its your money then you do have the full rights on what you would gonna do.
The only issue on here is that when things turns out to be messy then it would really be always that reflecting on you and this is why you should really be that careful.

The only time I think, I can care about what other people would say about my gambling habit is, if I gamble all the time without minding how much I spend in a gambling house in a week or months.

If someone is to draw my attention to it, I would listen to him or her to see how I am getting my habit of gambling wrong. Whether to re-strategize my betting stakes.

Any other advice than that, someone trying to make me feel less about my gambling involvement will not be accepted and I will shun the person not to interfere in what I choose to live up to in gambling since I am over 18 years old and I bet on gambling with little money I have and their money.

No, I wouldn't care, I just ignore them. there is no point caring for someone's opinion about you if they don't really know you. besides, people who love judging other people are usually hypocrites and are just projecting their insecurities towards others to make themselves feel good about themselves. I've had my fair share of people like the one you mention and one of the things I've learned about those kinds of people is that ignoring their opinion and not getting a reaction out of you Irritates them, which is funny(at least for me).

That's the thing with gamblers though, we are very emotional, I mean that is the very basic of how we lose, we sometimes goes to the length of using our emotions that we don't stop when we still have money in our pocket but instead go and try to win big. So maybe there are gamblers here who are still very emotional as far as hearing what others are saying behind their back. Sort of they don't want to have that social stigma in their neighborhood or society that he or she is identified as a gambler. Specially if there are stories that you losing big money in gambling.

And admit it or not, there are people who loves to gossip and talk about others specially if you did like a taboo against the society. And then they try to influence others too and make them believed that something is wrong with. Obviously, this will get us to be irritate with this kind of people around. But for me, I will just laugh it off and try not to be influence by them.

One don't have to care much about what people think about us when we gamble. There is a whole reason why we decided to start gambling so we don't have to care much about the outside would on there say about us. We can gamble as much as we like but we should know that everything is dependent on us and the result we long for. When we don't care about what people say about us as a gambler, we would also know that some people might be right about us and may be trying to help us out especially our family members trying to make us stay away from gambling to reduce our gambling addictions.

Thinking about this point specifically, it gives us a good reason to not completely ignore other people's opinions about our gambling habits. If we are going too far with our bets and losing money we shouldn't be losing, people around are probably willing to help through advices. In case we don't care about what they are telling, says more about the addicted gambler himself than the people who are advising him, as it's also a serious symptom presented by addicted individuals. They think to be right all the time and don't accept the fact they are suffering from an addiction.

This is an exceptional case. In such a case, we can say that this set of people are our loved ones, and they care about us.

What we do and how we spend is also part of their own lives because if we take the wrong step, it will not only affect us but also them, so they have every right to advise us, and we also have to listen to them because we might not know when we are passing our limit, but with their advice and calling us to others, we can be able to retrace our step. Such advice is worth giving attention because they are close to us and know our financial level.

And this is the benefit of having a clear and reasonable mind so that we can distinguish everything that comes to us, people can do this, or I mean they can distinguish what is right and what is wrong but not everyone can admit that the actions they do are wrong and people say the truth about themselves. Not all gamblers realize that they have gone too far in their gambling involvement but for the problem of impact I think at least they must feel it like losing balance in finances.

But they can realize this if they can take a little time to meditate and really examine themselves about whether what they  are doing is benefiting them or making them miserable and in a lot of trouble. But the fact is as you said that a gambling addict always looks for reasons that they think make sense to justify something that is basically wrong, and this is what makes it difficult for people to advise a gambling addict, they are selfish even though they are wrong, all because of the level of belief and confidence about something they do.

a normal circumstances our family should be our major priority so I believe that whatever thing we are doing we supposed to do or show a good impact to a family because when we are doing wrong our family will also learn how to do wrong when we are doing right our family will also learn how to do right so two things are involved in whatever thing you do about family, but some people does not understand such in earlier stage so I believe we need advice of good thing concerning anything that we do for the family god the family always follow the step of the head and if the head is doing bad there will also do bad

Good you've noticed how uncomfortable such people get if they gambler doesn't feel worried or bother about what they say regarding his habit. Most times such people also engage in other activities worse than gambling but point fingers on the gambler over his attitude. As adults, no need minding what people say or think about our actions. How we treat this type of people differs, depending on who they're to us. If it's a stranger, and he has some listening ears, about what I'd have to tell him, then discussing with the person would be my best take. Although, if they claim to know better, ignoring the person works best. In the case of a family member, removing their doubt is the best move. At least to reduce his thoughts that I'd get addicted and cause more harm to the family. Everyone is groomed uniquely and the way we solve our troubles wouldn't be similar. People must talk, our lapses would be having their wrong thoughts in mind.

Sometimes when a person I don't know begin to say all sort of things regarding my habit and how it could lead me to run out of money. I'd give them a response, like, do you think saving money is the best financial move? The person gets interested in the conversation, when I begin sharing few knowledge of mine why they shouldn't rely on savings alone. And for means to better their lives. Not saying that any gambler or the society is not capable of voicing his thoughts out to the hearing of a loved one, who is having a problem with gambling. The truth is, we need to respect one another in the society. Handling issues gradually, is the best means of reaching our to a healing points. Those who can't keep their mouth short, would be left behind to think of why they didn't get a response. After multiple years, of gambling, recently people stop complaining because whatever they thought would happen didn't occur.  

As an adult,I don't think there is need for any body to control anybody.The age at which one can Gambles starts from 28,so the moment one gets to that age,everybody is aware that he has reached the age in which he can make decisions on honor own and nobody can hold her.So you saying we need to respect our family or listen to our family simply means you still have that childishness in you.A matured mind will do whatever he likes to do with his time and  nobody will question his decision except the person he is legally married to because he is going to be with that person for the rest of his life, therefore,there is need to have your principle and get yourself out of  what people will say about you or your family.

Apart from my wife, no one else knows that I play.

This is the result of two factors:
1st: I am a responsible player. My gaming moments always occur at home and never at work or in any public place. Imagine someone witnessing the moment I'm earning $1 million!? It will certainly be difficult for the person to "forget" about me and that is dangerous.
2nd: I don't reveal my gaming habits to family and friends (besides my wife). Very few people even know that I own cryptocurrencies, so why would I tell them that I practice gambling? This is unnecessary.

I don't see any problem with people who like to share this with others, but I believe that whoever does this should be aware of the security risks and also discriminatory comments.

When it comes to family talks then it would really be that always the main priority on which if someone does really experiencing some problems then it would really be just that normal
that as a member then you should really be that trying out to help to those who are at trouble. You cant really just that make yourself that seeing them on a tough situation.
This is why it would really be that best that you should really be wary on whats happening around specially in the family on which potential problems could really
happen and this is why it would really be that important that you should be wary on the things that you are dealing with.

The gambler should not skip any person opinion in the gambling,because every one will share their opinions based on the loss or winning.If the gambler was new to the field of gambling,he should ready to accept the words of the experienced gamblers.This was the only way to avoid of the gambler initially loss in the gambling.The gamblers who are get addicted to gambling will not accept the the advice from the experienced gambler or their friends.This was the bigger reason for the gambling addicted person to suffer a lot.The most of the gambling addiction cause due to the recovery of the old losses in the gambling site.

I like your tactic @ChiBitCTy, that's a nice counter for the judgmental people. As long as we are not stepping on someone else, we are not hurting anybody, and we are responsible enough that our family always has food on the table then I think we are good. Whatever they say, it won't matter to us because we know to ourselves that we are doing well and gambling is just part of our entertainment to avoid those gossipers. :D I mean, it's actually better, we are not outside doing nonsense or talking about other people, we stay at home in silence, we play our game, and we enjoy it.
You know what? I think they are just jealous that even if we stay at home we can still entertain ourselves, we don't need anything else, and yet outside it looks like we are too busy with something else. ;D
Some people cannot swallow the fact that somebody is better than them which is why they will do everything in their mouthful power to undermine those types of people who are ignoring them.
I know it because I have neighbors who talk a lot, mostly the old women who think they are better or they just don't have anything else to do in their life that is why they are trying to pull down people using their gossip. That's why I don't share anything with anyone, it's scary because it's like a pandemic that would scatter fast.

I always don't care about what people say whether it's comments about my personal life or when I'm gambling because as long as I don't bother other people and don't ask them for money then I will remain indifferent and do whatever activities I like whether it's gambling in front of them, although sometimes gambling is considered bad, but it's me who does it and I also bear the losses while they are just busy making comments which I think are noisy ;D

But if they advise me in a better direction, maybe I will listen to them as long as they don't offend me or don't advise me with harsh words because if they comment with harsh words of course I will ignore them and avoid them, because my gambling is more valuable than having to listen to their comments. which I think is useless and a waste of time to respond to it.

Yes, that's why I don't like spending time with people like that because it can cause misunderstandings. I'd better leave it and go home or join other friends who don't like talking about other people. There are people like that in our environment so we really need to keep our distance from them because that's what they are like. After all, we can still gamble well because we can really use gambling as entertainment and never cross the boundaries that we have created. We also never use a lot of money to enjoy gambling as entertainment because we already know that excessive gambling can result in greater loss of money and we will not be able to bear the consequences. So it's better that we don't get too close to people like that than later arguments will arise between us and everyone will get involved even though they don't need to know about it.

What I can say here is that gambling is not a crime, it is just a way of life, only that some people are doing it in an ugly way which is making people think that it is so bad. It is not bad itself if gambling is engaged correctly, the gambler will continue to enjoy it and get to even make money from it, but if they can't earn the money, they will still not lsoe much and will continue to try their luck if they need money from it which I do not advice in such in a way that will be linked to desperation. This can't be obvious to anybody until they see the gambling app on the gadget of the gambler or see them entering the gambling house.

Any which one, it is one's business and affair, it doesn't concern anybody or external people are less concerned about it. This standing of mine subsists as long as the gambler is responsible with his gambling, everybody can't have the same hobby or way of life, those who would complain about gambling, don't they have their own hobbies and their lives of interest in some things. But we should only be wise and smart about it, we should not be too engrossed with gambling so that the bad side of it will not affect us. Gambling can be enjoyed if one's mind is positioned towards the care and plan and if we moderate our activities with it, not friends or family will be worried to the point that they will start complaining about it.

Caring for what other people says about you for anything and not just gambling is an old mentality which people with complexes have.I don't care what other people say about me as I am living my life enjoying what I do and what other people say does not concern me at all.I may be happy gambling all day in a physical casino and people would perceive it differently,they will say he is a loser while I am enjoying myself so who cares what people say.

And to add to that, we don't need to meet or reach people's expectations. Who are they to begin with?

We are the one who knows ourselves. Even doing gambling, we still know being a proper person and not doing crappy things around.

If these people say bad things about us because we do gamble, let them be. It's their freedom after all. But if things got worse because of their wrong statement about us, it's time now to confront these people and put some argument against them,

That is what it should be.

We will mind what we do and we don't mind what others do and that's why we shouldn't let them affect our feelings in whichever we do. If they're too talkative and tells a lot of tales that we don't like, ignore them.

That's the best revenge that you can do to them and react nothing as if you are just doing nothing and actually ignoring them for real. Just think of those folks that don't have anything to do so they comment to you.

Without being told each and everyone of us knows that betting is not the type of business that in the one should glory about. Gambling is not a noble profession and it is not even a profession, it is unethical and in most societies it is prohibited. Having this in mind is what makes some gamblers pretend as if they do not gamble but in their secret places they do. If you look around your neighborhood you will also understand that there are people who have already useless themselves because of gambling. There are people who do not have single type of project year inn year out because of gambling and yet they work and earn. If you have also observant you will understand that there are some people who are very much addicted to gambling and they appear poor in the society. The number of the people who are disadvantaged by gambling is higher than the number of people who became successful through gambling. You therefore have no reasons to be sad if someone already categorized you as someone who is not going to be successful in the future because they saw you gambling. It is now at your own court to prove the people wrong by gambling with difference. Tell them that you are civilized and strive to be even better and not to become what they think of you. With such a criticism, it will serve as a watch word to you in case you are going extreme in gambling. In a nutshell, you need to consider what more than one person had said about you.

It is a difficult thing to not care what people say about us, they will continue to weaken mentally until dawn, I agree with you,  you are ignorant and don't care about what people say. this needs to be imitated and learned how to not care about what people say. I've tried, but I always think about what people say until I stop playing gambling a few years ago. That made me no longer excited to watch or sit on a bet chair. But, it's no longer, I finally decided to start again after my friend support me.

actually it is quite important to listen to what someone says about us. but it would be better if only the closest people know about our gambling activities such as family, relatives, and friends. other than that I will not tell you more about my gambling activities. because it will only make noise.
if those who say to stop are family, it's also good to listen to what they say, but not to stop completely, just limit our movements when playing gambling so as not to overdo it. maybe that's all.

No, I don't care anymore what people that I don't know well or don't have much contact with think about me. If it's a family member or a good friend, then things are different and I value  their opinion much more. Your situation is understandable and when I was younger I probably would have similar reaction. It was really important for me what strangers thought of me and I would spend a lot of time and money trying to fit in. But once you get older you realize how many different people there are in the world and everybody has its own ideas. There will always be people who dislike our actions and we shouldn't give too much value to them. Something I always myself when hearing other people giving their opinion about my action is what do I have to gain from listening to them? The people don't really know me and only have a very small insight into my life. Worst case and you feel like you can't blend out other people's opinion, you can always try and be more secretative about your gambling. For example, I only gamble at home in the evenings at home and if I would tell other people about by hobby, they would never find out. Only share personal things with people where you feel like not getting judged.

Sometimes, we don't need to listen to what other people say because their comments to you will become your basis in yourself,it's hard to listen and trust what other people say because we don't know what their intentions are when criticizing you, their judgement may be good or bad but at It's better if you will listen to your family and closest one who knows you better and wants to improve yourself in life, for real.

That's right, besides, if they comment well with the intention of giving directions or advice then there's nothing wrong with what they do, and it could also make us aware and reduce our gambling. but on the other hand, when someone has a habit of gambling and they can be said to be addicted, it is likely that they will not be able to take the advice well. because people who are addicted to gambling, in my opinion, tend to be stubborn individuals so they won't listen to advice from other people.

Generally, family or relatives will of course provide comments in the form of advice or something else, but if you are with friends who are equally fond of gambling, they will comment to give you a good way to gamble which is actually good in their opinion. In my opinion, what they mean by criticizing us is that there are two possibilities, to raise awareness and to continue to push deeper into gambling, and after that all control is with us who decide whether the comments should be listened to and considered, or maybe just let it go without paying attention.

Gambling can either been seen as negative or positive activity, it depends on a person's point of view. Gambling is an open activity in which anyone can participate without any pressure from others. Besides, this is a free world, and I've worked hard enough to pay my bills, so I won't tolerate any type of abuse from anyone; after all, I'm not looking for an entitlement post in either religion or where I work. We are citizens who work sufficiently forceful to ensure that we create our primary income for ourselves and our families, and we do so while simultaneously creating change for pockets.

Everyone is living his personal life, even though we tend to relate or have friends or even consult people about a thing or two, it doesn't change the fact that we all are living our independent lives. You should care less about what people say when you are gambling as long as you have your thinking cap intact and not having to be living wrecked as a result.

Many people think that gambling is bad because they have seen the impact it will have on people who gamble and the people around the gambler. But gambling should be neutral and doesn't need to be played for a long time, let alone using a lot of money, but that's what we are. We still forget these two things, money and time, so we continue to gamble even though we have lost a lot of money or have been gambling for a long time. And that's what makes many people still choose to hide their gambling activities because they don't want people to call them irresponsible gamblers. But some openly gamble and don't want to listen to what other people say because that is their business, and they still want to gamble.

This actually depends on where each person lives. If you are in a country where gambling is legal, of course talking to other people about the gambling you do will definitely feel like normal. However, if you live in a place where the majority of people reject gambling activities, of course, silence is better. At least you don't harm other people with your gambling activities.

Not really and if they ever really have something to say about me and my habit, I'll just do a rebuttal about how I have the money to waste because I have the money and that they don't have the money to waste because they don't have it and that we're different when it comes to financial standing, a little berating and trashtalk about their financials actually makes these types of people shut up because the people that's richer than you don't really care about what you do with your money, it's the people that have less fortune than you that talks a lot. Thankfully, this only happened to me one time so it's not that big of a deal for me, most of the time when they voice out their opinion about my gambling, I just tell them that it's my money, I can do what I want with it right? And if that doesn't work, then I'll just ignore them until it becomes unbearable and then I tell that shit that I don't really like spewing out of my mouth but they made me do it.

Why that person sounded like that is that he is aware of irresponsible gamblers and addiction that's accompanied with gambling, I don't blame him much because some person has made ridicule of themselves because of their involvement in gambling, but in real he doesn't know that people can be responsible while gambling to, he reacted that way because the incident that he saw that took place is making him to have the mindset that anyone involved in gambling might end up being useless, if you look at it from the other side too, gambling has rendered many people useless because of the excessive individuals involvement in it, I know that the guy in question has no right to intrude but he acted based his little exposure and experience of an event relating to gambling.

Caring over what people have to say won't make any changes in the life of a gambler. We have unique priorities and should respect our motives of gambling. Hearsays is not in any way the reason why I started gambling. So, pondering about the reactions of people around us is a personal decision. Not everyone is independent enough to bypass the wordings of his close friends or family. Those thoughts seem annoying and is able to affect one's attitude. I wouldn't recommend that any gambler gets obsessed by what other non-gamblers has to say about gambling. Its certain no-good words would come out of their mouth. Because they've got no knowledge about gambling. And don't bother asking their acquittances who gamble to explain gambling to their understanding.

They rely on what is said around the society and speak in that sense. Which is wrong for anybody to say things without having done any research. I think the gambler would have himself to blame if he's adhering to the words of those who know little or nothing about gambling. It's like downgrading years of gambling research for the advice of a layman. Being a responsible gamble gets questioned by such people, that thinks every gambler is compulsive. The right thing is minding our business and stay strong not to get carried away by other people's lifestyle. As running back and forth over the thoughts of people on us, can be distracting and affect us mentally. If not for anything, gamblers deserve a cool and relaxed mental health.

As long as you know yourself why you are into this gambling activity, there's no reason to be guilty of.
Because people will always have something to say, no matter what. So if you are confident about yourself, then there's nothing to worry of.
Worry if you are loaning the money and spending your basic needs, and you have no financial back-up where you will end up destitute.
So in this particular subject, so long you are not bothering anyone because of your gambling activities, there's nothing to be concerned about.

Yes, that's true because by living in a country where gambling is legal, we can relax in discussing gambling and don't need to be afraid of the law. But it would be different if we lived in a country where gambling was prohibited. Maybe we will not freely talk about gambling and will choose quiet places or at home to talk about gambling. And for people who often talk about us or the gambling we do, we don't need to listen to them and choose to go away and leave them because we have nothing to do with them. And as long as we don't disturb the people around us and they are okay with the gambling activities we do, that means they can accept us regardless of whether we gamble or not. Each person can determine their choice to gamble or prefer to do other things, which is their wish. They can talk about us, and as long as we are not disturbed, we just let what they say about us.

Gambling is considered as a negative activity to do as there's a high chance of losing money, and that is the norms that people know about. It is already expected that people have always something to say it's either they care for you or just want to feel better for themselves by just simply saying that your habit can ruin your life. I agree that if you know to yourself that you are a responsible gambler, then there's nothing to worry about what people say because you to yourself know that you can manage the risk of gambling where it can reduce the possibility of addiction, financial issues, health, etc. Thing would be different if you are already married or have a family cause you need to hear their concerns.

The gambler's point of view and the spectator's point of view will certainly be different. For the audience, gambling is a stupid thing that is pointless because it only costs money without clear results. And that's not wrong. On the other hand, gamblers will claim that gambling can also provide them with income which they think is enough to support their needs and even buy luxury goods.

To be honest, I don't care about the audience's arguments, because there's no point in explaining the positive side of gambling. The stereotype of gamblers being bad has been around for a long time before online gambling existed. So let them argue whatever they want, because honestly it won't have any effect on your game at the gambling table.

I would appreciate my friends, relatives or relatives warning me about gambling, because I know they care about me and they don't want me to fall into gambling. For me, advice like this makes us realize that we should not be involved in gambling games. Maybe they are advising us because they see many gamblers whose lives have been ruined

I've also gone from wanting approval to loving myself. Fun gambling is a personal choice, so why not do it responsibly? Like you, I've stopped caring what others think.

It seems smart to gamble covertly at home. Keeping some interests covert, like gambling, which is sometimes misinterpreted, saves judgment. Enjoying your hobby without unsolicited opinions is the key. My experiences show that this balance often brings satisfaction.

If someone criticizes me, I ask myself: does it matter in the big picture? Most commonly, no. To let your own sense of fun and responsibility dictate your behavior, rather than external judgments, is liberating. As long as its safe and doesnt hurt anyone, keep doing what makes you happy.

Exactly, this is the main point, you can reach a conclusion from some advice that often comes to you, I understand that maybe not everyone will think like you when getting some advice or input from other people or people closest to them, because there are also those who really think that all this is a nuisance for them, but if we try to reconsider it again with common sense and rationally the fact is that their advice is the best thing to do.

Especially if it is the advice of a relative or family member because obviously they must be very concerned about your safety and have concerns that maybe if they don't advise you then you will become one of the addicted gamblers along with experiencing the bad effects of addiction. So the point is that we should really be able to consider first about any advice that comes before finally deciding, and also to minimize regret at the end when we feel that what they said before was right.

You are absolutely right, no matter who says what. My games do not affect others in any way, so I don’t worry about what they will think or say. Since this is just a pastime, I don’t see anything wrong with it, my friends and I bet on sporting events which makes watching matches much more interesting. Another thing is antisocial players who stand at slot machines and beg for change for games, or those players who are addicted can bring discomfort to others, which in turn causes dissatisfaction and condemnation of gambling in general.

you can only get a genuine piece of advice or true concern from your loved ones and real friends. thus, if you receive such concern, better seriously consider it. because they are after for your welfare and not because they want something else from you. treasure those people who really do care for your well-being. as they want only the best for you and not because they are seeing something they can get out from you.

but for other people especially strangers, and commenting about your gambling habits, i guess, that's overboard and they are only seeing the surface. they don't know you as a person, so they only judge for what they are seeing.


so long it is your money, and you are not disturbing anyone under any circumstance, they don't have to nag you about your gambling activities. just mind your own business and live what you think is right for you.

I dont know on why there are people who are really that much too mindful about other peoples saying or really that much too sensitive on what they would really be doing into others which
they dont really have the rights on what we should gonna do with our money and its none of their business on what are the things that we do gonna do because they hadnt been affected
on what we are doing and besides its out money. Then why would you making yourself that be scared on what would be they saying?

It would really be always best that you should really be just that do on the things on what you are interested into. Dont mind other peoples sayings and
their comments because it wont really be doing something good for you.

Many people get sensitive on the words of the other people,but it’s quit not important one.Because we know the importance of the words of the people who are very close to us and the random people in our life.The gambling addicted person itself give importance to the people who are very close to them,because they never bother to the words of the person who they not consider such people as important to their life.

Many gambling addicted people was recovered only by the words of their closed one,mostly their friends or wife or mother of their own family.Some of the gamblers quit because of their family problems occur due the gambling addiction and most of them are divorce cases.

Its funny how one and the same people post here that they dont care what other say about them gambling, and parallel they post in “keep gambling in secret” topic and “never gamble in front of kids” ;D such a double standarts  ;D

If you dont care much about others, then why you hide that you gamble? If youare so “Mr. I-dont-care” then why you talk about addiction?

Indeed, the words of those who are close to us, such as friends, spouses, or family members, can carry considerable weight. The emotional connection and concern from loved ones often play a crucial role in motivating people to address their gambling addiction. Family and friends, being intimately involved in people's life, have a unique ability to convey genuine concern and support. In some cases, the realization of the impact of gambling on relationships, leading to family problems or divorce, becomes a pivotal moment for people to reevaluate their priorities.

The journey to recovery from gambling addiction often involves a combination of personal determination and external support. The words and actions of those who are close can serve as a catalyst for positive change. It shows the significance of maintaining open communication and fostering a supportive environment for individuals struggling with addiction. The interconnectedness of personal relationships and the recovery process emphasize the crucial role that understanding and support from loved ones can play in overcoming gambling addiction.

I listen if someone has something to say, but at this point in life i already know what i am doing and i have hard time seeing a situation, when someone says something to me about my gambling, that i haven't thought before.

But interestingly enough, gambling is one of those topics where everyone has an opinion. Even if they don't have opinion ready, they feel like they need to form an opinion and some kind of anecdote of it. Even if they don't gamble. So i always take every opinion with a grain of salt, as they are most likely just thinking out loud, trying to form any coherent opinions and tell a horror or success story if they have heard one. Most of the time none of these advices are not worth anything. Good advices i've heard from ex hardcore gamblers. One of them is: keep a budget for it, and never go over it.

If indeed some advice like that comes from other people especially people we don't know at all then yes maybe we can put a little doubt and after all we won't be able to trust too much with people who are not too close to us to follow some of the advice they give, but if indeed some of the advice comes from one of the closest people, whether it's a true friend, relative or one of the family members then obviously there is something that does lead to the good they want, and that means they care about us and obviously we should be able to put a little time to at least consider and think about the advice they give.

Actually all the advice that comes is usually more directed towards a better change, but yes like us as humans must have a percentage of trust in everyone and as you said if indeed those who give advice are strangers who we don't even know at all then it is only natural that we have doubts about the advice they give even though basically there are also some that lead to goodness.

Ultimately no as the opinion is heavily swayed by whether you win or not.  What a person does with their own money is really upto them, I tend to think alot of things are a total waste of money and amounts to nil by day end but people do it anyway because it makes them happy so its worth it to them and generally its not for criticism.   Problem with gambling is the money aspect, its famous for people losing more then they can afford hence opening yourself up to criticism which is hard to refute as if you cant afford it then you dont do it and that to is universal and fair enough.

What causes you to hesitate if a stranger advises you with better intentions? I think there's no harm in us following and respecting them too, after all this is for the good of our lives, things are different if we and a stranger are at the same table, maybe he wants us to stop playing and he has a goal, if he just looks and advises that we really appreciate it, even other people care about us

The addicted players are the reason for the society's bad publicity on gambling, which happened to have affected the thoughts of many gamblers around the globe. Whenever, in the midst of nongamblers, what they say about gambling doesn't sound right. Because they've encountered some addicted players who caused their family trouble. These thoughts or complaints from such people is not meant to bother a stable gambler, they are only having fun through gambling. People must generalize in their words against gamblers, due to the fact that they'll hard invest time to research for more truth regarding responsible and compulsive gamblers. Such things on derails their conversation to a point where nothing meaningful come out from their mouth, other than hate speech. Due to critics, some gamblers prefer to hide their habit, and don't discuss it with close friends.

As they may not like the stigma that'll be placed on them by the society. Even the addicted players don't open up due to same stigma. The society need to advance more to a better thinking level where people don't just deduce to a false information. It affects most gamblers, but I wouldn't see myself being carried away by what they'll have to say about me as a gambler. It only unveils an opportunity to go into discussion with them and share more insights with them about where they're getting things wrong. I know some of the nongamblers, would learn from a gambler if the gambler is responsible and is ready tell them about gambling. And maintaining a strict rule on why the nongambler should not join gambling without doing prior research. To avoid being blamed on the long run.

sometimes other people can give us valuable advice but most of the times we know deep inside what we really want and should just follow our deepest desires, with some kind of sense of course
with rationality too not just heart but you get what I mean

luck may help us but we can't rely just in lucky to make our decisions otherwise we'll be doomed to fail.

As long you do have the control then it wont really be something an issue but on the time that you are really that putting yourself on such possible trouble then it would be best
that you should really know at least on what are those probability when it comes to outcomes or correlated things to it. Speaking about other peoples sayings or comments then it would really
be that entirely none of their business on what you would gonna do with your money whether you do buy things or getting involved with some activity.
Dont mind about those things because it would really just that disrupt you out and worst it would really be making you stress on something that shouldnt really be.

the thing is that even control doesn't come in zeros and ones
sometimes we are more vulnerable than other times
if you're tired, sleep deprived or hungry, as an example, your skill on controlling yourself may suffer from your lack of basic needs

but probably there's something we can learn on carrying about other people's opinions or not.

Op sincerely i care a lot about what people will say that is why i prefer online betting to casino houses and some local betting shops. in  estate where i am staying there is this family that i am very close to and i took them as my family friend, the man hates gambling especially football gambling, he always tell his children to emulate from me that i am a good person because i don't gamble not knowing that i am gambling. so to earn that respect from him and his family i often respect myself and place my bets online because i did want the man or anyone close to him to be disappointed because he or she sees me gambling, because i might end up losing the respect from him and his family and by so doing it also helps to regulate my actions from being an addict.

furthermore, you can be handling a big position in your company where other workers see you as a role model, and probably you end up proposing gambling to them, how do you expect them to feel or react about it. Sincerely i consider what people will say before doing anything in the public because i don't know whom my life has changed already or who is looking forward to be like me and they end up disappointed because of unusual side talks , so what people will say matters to me a lot.

One thing to say with those people that are trying to distract us while we do our own thing, mind their own business.

I don't care a thing they say, am I gambling with their money? am I using their time? No, they don't and that's why I don't care about them and whatever they say upon looking at my activities whether on my laptop or smartphone.

We've got our own lives to deal with and it's too short to be thinking of the welfare of other's activities.

People love to talk about stuff that does not concerns them, just take a look at how people follow the news of their favorite celebrity with more fervor than most religious people I have ever known, so it is natural that whatever we do that is outside of what people consider normal will be subject to their scrutiny.

So having understood that, we need to take a decision about what to do, and personally I agree with your posture, since I do not really have the time or the energy to care about what every other person may think about what I do, so I just ignore them.

Not really, whatever they say is a distraction to the fun that I'm getting out of gambling not to mention that when I get the win that's significant, I'm 100% sure that they're the ones that will come back to me and try to ask for some part of the wins or something like that, the big wins don't happen that often but I've done my observation that in those times that I did, they're in there with their palms open asking for alms, it's a really funny feeling that they do this though, the one's who hate on you are the ones that will try to benefit the most from your success. Don't be too hard of hearing about people who says something about your gambling habits though, some of them are right because addicts don't see themselves getting addicted unless someone states it to them to make them realize things.

Yes I do. I even hide my gambling practices from my family and my partner. I had even promised not to gamble again the last time I lost a large amount of money rage betting. I would have hid it but it was too large to go missing. I too have a social life and is considered as a person who don't like to party or gamble. All the gambling I do are online. There are some friends and colleagues who knows I'm active in gambling as we do talk about where the better odds are provided for sports betting and who might win. There's a few friends who are introduced to online games by myself. Except for them, no other would guess the amount of time and money I lose on gambling.

A lot of people are like this. gambling portrays such a negative image that it's easy for most people to judge those who are gambling as addicted, thrown-everything-away gamblers. It's understandable though since this kind of hobby has ruined not a few lives. Rich and poor people alike. So casual gamblers like you and me would just opt to keep what we do to certain people who would understand or share the same interest. But I'm not, nor going, to a point where I'd compromise my daily livelihood or my loved ones just to gamble. To each his own, as they say. It's just that the stigma that gambling ruins lives will always be here and a lot of people will say something about it.

They don't like seeing us playing gambling and worry if we gets the problems from gambling so they will say many things to us, including saying that we can becomes addicted to gambling. If you don't listen to them because you thinks you can take care of yourself while playing gambling, you will not thinks too serious with what their saying. When you can wins from gambling and they heard about that, they will comes to you and some of them will asks for the money and hopes that you will gives some small amount to them. While the other people will say anything about your winning and some of them jealous with what you gets from gambling. If you are not addicted people to gambling, you will not hear what they say because you can prevents yourself from the problems and will not gets deeper in gambling.

You will know that you are gradually becoming addicted in whatever thing you do if addiction begins, now how do you know?
Whenever the urge of certain things comes into your mind and you would want to carry it out at cause, at this point you should know that addiction has started showing face in what you are doing what next, just try to control yourself and limit yourself from such things otherwise it could get worsted than expected.

I think it depends on the person themselves whether they will care or not about whatever is said by others regarding themselves being involved in gambling, if for example they are one of those people who are easily provoked or easily disturbed by anything, especially criticism from some people who come maybe yes, obviously they will feel disturbed and this is sometimes we are often advised to hide our gambling activities.

But in my opinion there is actually no need to care too much about what other people say regarding whatever you do, just let them comment on anything because anyway you gamble using your own money which means you don't harm anyone, but on the other hand I think you can only ignore some criticism that is not important or means useless, so in any case it is always recommended to look at or respond to everything rationally because only in this way can you distinguish whether other people's criticism is useful for your good or is something that is not important. 

It's best to ignore them.

It is not going to bother them whether we gamble or not because that's nothing to them and they owe us nothing with whatever we're spending on it.

People nowadays like to meddle and know everything other people's do but they don't focus on their own welfare. But instead, they like to ask things that are quite funny even it's no longer their boundary.

Dont make yourself get stressed out just because you've been hearing out others comments and those bashes and those curses or whatsoever words that coming out from their mouths and just like on what you have
said that we dont owe them something or they arent the ones who are spending up the money on whatever the things that we've been dealing with not only on just on gambling but also in other aspects in life as well.
They dont have the rights on the things that we are really that doing and its true that it would really be better that we should really be focusing on what we do love to do and dont mind other peoples words.

Gamble for fun and dont make yourself that getting out of those limitations specially when it comes to money. Dont let other people laugh at you just because you have made yourself that getting wrecked because of gambling. This is why you should really be that responsible on the actions that you are making and wont really be tending to mess up your life just because on the things that you've been
excessively dealing with.

Gambling is not wrong, that means it's useless to worry about what people say regarding my gambling habit. It's a matter of personal perspectives from non gamblers who see gambling as something wrong. However, when they tend to criticize a player it'll be right for the gambler to have a conversation with the critic to understand why he's still thinking of gamblers as irresponsible. Gone are the days when people reasoned of gamblers in such a manner. Hence, it's crucial that the critic learns something new after the conversation with the gambler.

Some of them also wants to become gamblers but are afraid of joining the niche. Due to negative things they've heard about gambling. Although, such thoughts doesn't help enough in stopping people from gambling. Nobody cares about those critics and their wrong perspectives. Once a gambler is not compulsive he's fine and is not meant to bother about what people would say about him. Sometimes close friends would be surprised to learn about our involvement in gambling yet it's not a big deal to bother or worry about. Addiction is the only thing a player should avoid not being a victim.

For me it is very understanding that no gambling person that we have a good record to someone who is not a gambler that is why whenever you are gambling you should not let people that does not gamble to know that you are example of because when they notice that you are a gambler some of them may use it against you and also dislike you so I don't know for some patience but I've seen many people that dislike their friends because then see that the person is a gambler so for me gambling is not a bad thing but we should gamble with understanding knowing that it has effect and then when you basically know the effect of gambling you should do not be a victim of  it, so that is why we need to understand very well the functionality of gambling before we entered  into it

Many people have told themselves that they shouldn't listen to what other people tell them, they shouldn't listen to other people's criticisms because other people don't pay their bills. So you shouldn't criticize him. This thought even makes sense, but people also need to take into consideration that criticism means that the people who are criticizing you are paying attention to you, they are paying attention to the things you are doing. So you need to stop and think about why they are criticizing you and where your mistake is. sit down and criticize yourself and then analyze what you are doing with your life and whether you are really correct or not

for example, a person who keeps posting photos of himself playing in a casino every day and then people start commenting on his photos, criticizing that he should moderate his gambling because by continuing on this path he will destroy himself a lot and it could be that the The damage to his life is too great to the point where there is no longer any salvation. So this person who keeps posting photos of casinos every day should stop and sit down and think about why exactly people are criticizing him, is it really ok to keep playing every day?

So that person should go to his relatives and ask them questions about what they really think of his recent behavior, ask his relatives and friends to be honest in their answers and after also listening to criticism from his relatives and friends. stop playing for a while and then see what has really changed in his life and whether all other people will continue to criticize him or whether they will be praising him, by this I mean that we have to know how to listen to people who criticize and not act with anger and arrogance when they criticize us , because criticism often serves to improve ourselves

I think that all depends on the type of gambling environment the person belongs because in a community or society where gambling is seen as something legit the need to be secretive with his gambling won't count at all because all what he would be thinking is how things are gonna turn up fine for him rather than doing the latter.

people who does not participate in gambling do not think the way you are thinking so basically if they are making mockery at you I believe that they might directly or indirectly discourage you not to participate in gambling that is why even for the environment you find yourself you need to make sure that you protect yourself and to also not to review yourself to people concerning your activity in the gambling but myself I believe that Keeping a Secret in gambling matters a lot so as a new Gambler or old gambler you don't need to be open every time in gambling people that you know that criticize you

Anyone who gambles has their own reason for gambling, which still depends on their own way of life. So I see no reason why you will have to hide what you are doing with your life because no one is in a position to stop you from doing what you do as a source of life and survival. That is why you are a human being, so even if you are a gambler and you think some of the people around you look at you in a negative way, you just have to reduce or cut off entirely with them; if not, they will not allow you to concentrate. But if you keep staying with them, their actions toward you will start making you insecure, and you might get some health issues that will affect you. If you feel like you cannot do without them, then you just have to choose between your own life and other people's lives. That is just the truth because you can never certify people in this life.

There are times that we're in good mood and upon hearing some of those people, they're irritating and even if you don't want to get stressed out by them.

You have to do something for them to stop doing that because it's likely that it's not the first time that they're doing that kind of gossiping of what others are doing and then, having some feedback that's unnecessary and odd and they'll make you hear it out.

I don't think that it's criticism, someone who just happen to see you gamble and yet they've got some reactions and feedback that are unnecessary.

They criticize you if they have seen you do something wrong and you're harming other people but no you don't. There are people that just want to get into the lives of others without even thinking to fix their lives first.

As awkward as it may seem to some people, gambling activities of most gamblers can actually be affected or influenced by people around them. Most times when a gambler is in the midst of gambling haters, they often try to conceal their frequency during gambling activities however this doesn't appear to be the case where a gambler is in the midst of fellow gambling lovers.
The idea of making ones gambling activities less public is actually made more effective and easy via online gambling. Though some people prefer the physical and traditional gambling methods and casinos, online gambling is definitely more advantageous in terms of flexibility especially for people who usually have little spare time.

Since gambling is legally punishable in our country and has the potential to be socially disgraceful, we cannot participate openly to maintain our social self-respect. Also in our country we don't usually participate in open gambling because a gambler doesn't want to have good social relations with an addict. Moreover no other family wants to be on good terms with the family of a gambler especially a respectable good man will never feel comfortable moving with a gambling addict. Many times a gambler is socially disrespected and banned from important events. Especially since gambling is completely prohibited in our native culture and law, we cannot participate in gambling.

I think a relationship should be based on basic understanding and trust in one another, each partner should know and understand what the other partner likes to do and they should be allowed to do that as long as it is not harming anyone or the relationship. When there are restrictions, no trust, no understanding, that is when such things start to happen where one partner starts hiding their activities from the other which is unethical but what can be done.

I agree with you that each person should have their social life and they should be allowed for it. If you are not an addicted gambler or don't spend excessive money and time on it, your partner should have no problem with it because being too controlling and bossy can bring distances in a relationship in my opinion.

We understand and respect your culture and beliefs when it comes to participating in gambling. I will go ahead with the others, we don't need to discuss this anymore because we know that there are countries that strictly prohibit gambling, even crypto is illegal in them but of course because we are in the modern age now, let's admit it Whether we like it or not, there are many people who belong to their group who secretly hear about or participate in this kind of work. How did I say? Because many people already know and sometimes they even gamble vulgarly even though we know it is forbidden in their culture, seems like they doesn't care anymore what other people may say to them.

Well it's just like trying to make certain decisions in life,we all know that the society had a huge effect on us in the sense that when we do good and bad there must be some group of people that will usually reckon you for what you've done and it's not like they hate or something but are trying to look out for the good in us but in the other hand their are some that don't mind what you do or experience but with this now it has a way to clearly prove to us that what this people says matters or not.

But  in the aspect of gambling people's opinions matters most times I would say probably if your an addicted gamblers ,but if you're a responsible gambler it doesn't change a fact about you to be bothered about what  people say.

Yes but however it is a fact that most people have a negative perspective on gambling which makes them have a negative perspective on people who are involved in gambling so that criticism appears, I don't know what the problem is but what is certain is that society only sees as a whole about the bad behavior of a gambler who has entered the addiction phase, even though basically for example you are not one of the addicted gamblers but still people will not believe it.

On the other hand I don't know whether what you said is true or not about those who like to criticize actually want to be involved in gambling or not, but certainly one of the reasons they criticize others who are involved in gambling is because they really think that gambling is an activity that is prohibited or that must be avoided and with this then I think it is unlikely that they want to get involved. At the end of the day yes obviously whoever you are if you are involved in gambling then yes there might always be some people who criticize but as I said earlier that we don't need to care too much about it and one of my suggestions is that you better keep your gambling habits a secret to avoid the criticism and the other thing is always listen and apply some of the best advice from people to implement many precautions so that we can avoid the possibility of addiction.

For me I don't care about what people say about me gambling, it's my money and my time so if you decide to ge mad at me or thinking that I'm wasting my career with gambling, my dear I don't care all i know is that i benefit from it so i don't give a dem of them. When I was at my teenage years I love football so much every day of my life i come back later from school, why because we do play football when school is over. But my mom was very angry at me that I'm wasting my time playing football instead of me to come and support her with her house chores. She stopped me of playing football because she said too much of loving football would lead to gambling later in my life. Because that's how my elder brother did,  but I see no evil thing with gambling but just that people over use something. For me I don't see why somebody would tell me that I'm going the wrong way because I'm gambling. I know I do lose but I don't really care about that I know what I'm earning for.

Understand that most people see gambling as a root of distraction in life and some people see it as if you're wasting your money gambling. I've also seen someone who gambled and build his on house with gambling.

In my phone right now I've so many betting sites is not that I don't have something doing. I do work but I use the gambling to support my self when I haven't received my payment at work, but their are people who don't do anything for work but what they do with their life is gambling. And this are the set of people who makes gambling seems insane and this set people will leave there home from morning before they'll come back home it's in the night, so is not that gambling is legal no it's not. But those people who are addicted to it makes it seems legal to those who don't know anything about gambling but they only had of it as a destiny distriction, I've a relative who does nothing for work he's life he as been gambling his wife keeps complaining to me about him. But she doesn't know I do gamble as well but his own was so much obvious that even his kids do complain of him.

But he doesn't care of what they say about him gambling because he wins more then loses. He's serious with it his prediction no day of his life that he plays a bet that he doesn't win a game, not that he doesn't lose he does lose but he knows it's a game of strategy and risky you most lose before winning occurs. So he's the one that thought me more about gambling that's why today I do gamble but I'm not sure if I'm addicted to it, so whoever thinks that gambling is a no go area then let it be to his self not condemning others who do gambles.

Sometime we need to consider what other's say about us because maybe there can be a good point that we can take from them.
Of course we have our own way to react to what other's say about us, but I think ignoring them completely is also not good unless it comes from someone that we know to be someone who have no good intention at all.
We should not be a hypocrite as well because we may also do the same as them unconsciously because it is like a human nature when we (people) like to talk about others LOL.

My take on it is pretty straightforward, if it’s someone close to me their opinions do matter and usually these concerns can be addressed through an open and honest conversation. However, if it’s just an acquaintance or someone I dont have a strong connection with their opinion doesnt really affect me. This approach isnt just limited to gambling but applies to pretty much all aspects of my life.

At the end of the day what matters most is how you see yourself and not letting others perceptions cloud your own enjoyment or self image.

I think if you're hearing mostly bad things like you here the common impression of people to the gamblers, it's best to ignore them.

That's probably why I think it's best to ignore them but we can't avoid not to listen to them if we're in the same situation as OP that we're someone beside us and sees what we do.

If they say something good and it passes our ear then it's your thought to build in your mind whether you'd ignore or not. But for me, I'd just do my business and will totally ignore them if they're just reacting to what I do when I don't do it to others.

Anyway, you're right that sometimes we're also like them but we just don't voice it out.

Interesting message.
It doesn’t matter to me what people think about my hobby, be it gambling or something else. Everyone has free will and the right to choose what they see fit, unless prohibited by law. Another thing is that you need to have wisdom and watching your bets is not always appropriate. I mean situations when, for example, you are at work or on a date or in a company on a holiday, this can be considered disrespect and bad manners. And regarding people’s opinions, everyone has the right to think about me and everyone else what they see fit

Beginning from your second paragraph, critics indirectly seek for information where there are not. Personally, have seen people who criticized some habits in the past but are now a part of the habit. A new gambler can criticize an addict, not knowing he could get addicted soon. Who knew he'd become a gambler. It's all a matter of environment and fun activities. Same way those critics wouldn't understand that they can become gamblers in future. Hence, getting hold of such critics to realize that their thoughts about gambling is completely wrong is a nice reminder.

Those few words of conversation would be cemented in his brain. Such that, in future, eventually, when he becomes a gambler, those words will guide him. One side of the publicity is in decline. That's why most people in the society accept that gambling is completely wrong. Helping them redirect such thoughts will help the person to see gambling differently. And such complaints on criticism and stigmatism will be reduced. How you know this is that everyone around you who is a non gambler will argue that gambling has no health benefit.

I agree, besides the money you are using in gambling is your own money. The fact that it is your own money, it only means that other people doesn't have the right to think or say/dictate anything about your hobby. Letting them to think whatever they want and didn't give any interest on their opinion is good, we don't need to stress ourselves with other peoples opinion, what we should think is how we become comfortable with our hobbies.

If it was someone else I would ignore it, why is it like that? because they don't know me in depth and don't know where I live so just relax even though other people will comment badly even though I'm gambling. But I always anticipate this by not gambling in public places, especially when we're in crowded places and there's not much difference in seating too far from other people because I feel uncomfortable if other people see my activities whether I'm chatting or playing on social media or even gambling because they could peek or want to know what we want to do. Because I also don't like peeking at other people's cell phones because cell phones are personal.

So whatever the reason, I don't care about other people's comments, but if my friend reprimands me or comments on what I do, whether it's gambling, I will respond why is that? because they know me and my family. So I'm maybe will explain that my gambling is healthy gambling, sometimes my friend is just worried if we gamble to the point of becoming addicted, therefore usually good friends always remind us not to go beyond the limits.

As an adult, it's important to grow up to stage that you don't find people's opinion about your personal life relevant and in my own opinion, someone shouldn't be addressed as an adult when people's opinions about personal life still bothers the person. However, it's also important to note if what people are saying about you is a true reflection of your negativity or not because sometimes, people around us tends to genuinely care for us.
That being said, I do not care what people around me make of my gambling engagements and that's because whenever I gamble, I don't do it with any other person's resources but mine. Gambling is one engagement that an adult solely takes responsibility of the outcome so anyone's opinion about it is absolutely unimportant provided that such adult is gambling responsibly. But in a situation whereby an adult isn't responsible in his gambling engagements, it's very important to take advice from other people who genuinely wants the person to stop gambling irresponsibly

Gambling is meant to be done at a leisure time when one is free and not in an open place or crowded environment because we live is a world where people are more interested to know what others are doing and since you stay looking at your phone in a public place there is no way someone will not peep to know what you are doing or watching. Avoiding doing some personal things just like gambling that most people in the society feels that people who are into gambling are either wayward or useless, no need to give them opportunity to talk ill about simply because they have seen others go wrong direction in their gambling life.

Exactly, so far as they don't know you there is no reason to give them any explanation or care about what they said to you, but if it involves someone who knows you or a friend of yours it is good for them to know your are a gambler because they can give you good advice on how to go with your gambling because they are your friends so they will not like anything bad to happen to you so they are likely to be helpful to you.

This! This must be the ones that we must do during those situations but I think there are people who are just weak and can get triggered easily by these. I think the only thing that they can do is to confront those people and tell them if what's really their problem? Tell them that if they won't stop we are going to report them to the authorities. I think there is a case for that. It's like bullying.

We shouldn't let those people continue to be like that because they can also do this to other people. Doing so will also help them to focus on fixing their selves and maybe they will thank us one day for this. They might also want to be our buddies after that.

I wouldn't spend time confronting them.

I will mind my own thing and they should just mind their own business as well. Confronting them will make you look like a villain when they're already ruining your day.

You're just going to ruin your day with that and I guess the latter will work, tell them that you're going to report them to the authorities if they won't stop bothering you.

If we gamble with the money we have ourselves, of course we don't need to think about what other people say about the things we do and we have the right to use the money we have according to our own wishes, but we have to keep doing it in a controlled manner and don't let it happen. puts us in financial trouble and we have to be responsible for what we do, but if they continue to dictate what we do, of course we can avoid this person, it would be better because this makes us uncomfortable and the most important thing is that we do this wisely. do not disturb other people and we can be responsible for the things we do.

that's right, it's okay to receive criticism or advice from other people, but if they say a lot of things that it's not nice or really offensive words, we're the ones to adjust and stay away because we're the ones who understand better, I'll think It's just that they are narrow-minded because why do they worry so much about what other people are doing, does the gambling money come from them? if not, they should keep it to themselves, shut their mouth and mind their own businesses.

One thing about life is that whatever you do people will always complain and when you understand this when you see people trying talk things about your hobby it won't bother you because already you know people are good to talk about things that are not their business.  Since it is always like this, to avoid people talking about what you do it will be best to be reserved in all you do because what people don't know about you they can't talk about it.

For me I think gambling is something that people don't even need to have to know your involvement with because it has no business with people knowing about it, it is just for you to play and wait for the outcome of it which people don't even need to know.

that's right, it's our right to gamble or not, so we don't need to think too much about what other people think about our gambling, because it's our money, it's us who lose or win, so why do we need to care about what other people think? so instead of worrying about what other people think of us, it's better for us to focus on what we do and not gamble excessively, because that is the most important thing compared to thinking about other people's opinions.

I support this comment, every individual should understand that in life everyone has a choice to make. The fact that one doesn't gamble shouldn't mean that they should judge people who do so, a lot of individuals do generalise things a lot and it's so unfair. The fact that he knows some people who got messed up due to addiction or irresponsible gambling doesn't mean every gambler ain't responsible that's what many individuals fail to understand.

 Well, so far I'm not an addicted or irresponsible gambler, what others think about me gambler is their own problem and not mine, so far I'm gambling responsible and not allowing it to affect others. Gambling is not a bad idea but it's when you don't gamble responsibly that's wrong that's why most of these bookies and online casinos would always advice people to do so which is gambling responsible.

People always have the right to think what ever it is they want to think and we have almost no power as to control whatever it is they want to think but then it's in our power to still do that which we wan to do regardless of what the taughts of these people will be because if you are not happy and are probably sad and didn't gets sometimes to keep u having fun during your leisure, the same people will talk about the fact that you are sad and not trying to cheer up basically what ever is it you do people will still talk and think so just gèt something good that makes you happy and do it.

If gambling is your hobby and it actually hurts no one it's not a problem if you continue with your hubby and still happen to have fun with it not minding what people think or say but if it turns out your hubby is causing problem to others then look for a way to possibly adjust so you don't get to make people suffer as a result of your hubby.

Sometimes we need to look at who is talking and what the person is talking about, if it is an advice then you need to think about the advice even if the delivery is done calmly and peacefully, because sometimes people convey their opinions to provoke our emotions, then see whether the advice or opinion can be justified or not by yourself regarding the impact if we do not follow what he is talking about, you need to have a very good logic in accepting an opinion both good and bad.

Don't be too apathetic towards others, because it can become a stone in yourself and your environment becomes bad, I think you have to be more mature in listening to opinions, don't look as if you don't care, just listen well and peacefully, whether or not you use the opinions of others, it comes back to you, the important thing is that we can accept the opinions of others so that your environmental situation is also good.

I also don't like judging people who like to gamble because I also don't like being judged when I'm gambling, because gambling is a person's right and they also use their own money to gamble. And whether they are addicted or gamble irresponsibly is their problem, not mine.
And I like to gamble just for fun, which I sometimes do on weekends after feeling tired after five days of work, and my gambling activities are also unknown to many people. And most bookies recommend gambling responsibly because many gamblers play excessively which causes addiction, and the negative side of gambling occurs because of the mistakes of irresponsible gamblers which makes ordinary people think that gambling is not good and even hated.

Basically, we should gamble using our own money if we really like gambling, whether we lose or win we will feel it ourselves, if we win then we can enjoy it and if we lose we have to be able to bear it. As long as we can gamble appropriately, don't let us be played by gambling which can put us in big losses and serious problems such as gambling addiction, which of course is not a good thing. It's also a good idea to listen to what other people say if it's advice.

I myself like to gamble but I hide it, even though there are other people talking about gambling, I just keep my mouth shut and don't open the conversation about the gambling that I do, unless I use other people's money to gamble, that is a mistake that can have a big impact on us, too. This might happen when we lose self-control by gambling, therefore it is very important to be able to control ourselves from the gambling we do. Even though there are people who often say "don't listen to what other people say" it doesn't really have to be done, because if it's advice then there's no harm in listening to it and considering it.

That's good for you because we don't wants to interfere other people lives and vice versa and that will be up to them. They must responsible of what they doing and if they can't take care of themselves while they playing gambling, that will gives an impact to them. Playing gambling will be people decision but they must have self control to avoids the big lose that can happens to them. They must responsible with their gambling activity and not lets them gets deeper in gambling because gambling is just for fun in their free time. It's better we playing gambling in our free time and with moderation because gambling can tempts us gets deeper without we realizes that we already playing gambling longer than we thinks. If we can responsible with our gambling activity, we don't have to listen other people say because they don't knows what we do and they only see from the outside. They can be wrong saying that we playing gambling excessively because they don't knows what we do while playing gambling. So lets, them like that while we can playing gambling moderately.

Yes, that true, and whatever other people say will not benefit us, on the other hand, by carrying out gambling activities we also don't make other people feel loss, so if what we do is seen as bad then just let it go.
Maybe they say some things out of concern and also because they don't want us to experience bad things, but basically we gamble with our own will and there is no coercion from anyone, whether it loss or gain, only we ourselves feel it.
Sometimes they don't know what we can actually get from gambling, as we just have fun and are looking for entertainment, but most people think gambling is bad activity.

It just that that different thing, if they are friends or close people who we really trust, there will always be reason for our own good, but unfortunately finding people like this is very difficult.
There have been several incidents in group where friends gave each other support to do more in gambling, but when defeat came they all fell silent.

There is a wrong impression about gambling and that's why if someone sees us gamble, they'd always something to say about it.

But upon the conversation starts from them, as I've said it's best to avoid and ignore them because you don't meddle with anything that they do. So, it's best for them to not cause any talks especially about their thoughts about seeing someone gambling.

It's just upon their peripheral vision and that's why they seems to be obliged telling their opinions although you don't need them.

      -    If what is being said is good, why should I ignore what others are telling me? If it is for my own good as a gambler, I will accept it and add knowledge to it.

But of course, if I know that nothing good can be done to me or nothing good can be given to me, I don't care about that; of course, I just ignore you. But if the money is meddled with and I'm the one who worked hard, I don't care about that, of course.

Let’s just accept the reality that we can’t please everyone, and that we don’t have the control to what they want to say. Gambling can be a bad thing, but only for those who can’t manage their gambling urge and turn into irresponsible gamblers. However, for those who are good and responsible one, then there’s no way they’ll care whatever people will say.

I used to get affected with how others comprehend about gambling, but I realized this is what makes me entertained and sometimes makes me profitable, so I’m actually benefiting from it. I will continue gambling as long as I want, and as long as I’m using my own spare money. My money, my rules, and since they don’t contribute any goodness in my life, then they’re free to leave me on my own way and mind their own business.

Pro-gambling will definitely understand the feeling of being a gambler and how gambling affects their life. But for those against it, no way to expect them to say good but purely negative words. That is why I don't buy this kind of issue if I hear someone talking about it because the more we argue with and explain our side, they won't listen. In fact, it is not their money, and whatever happens to us, we never ask for help from them.

Besides, it is our choice to gamble. As long as we enjoy what we are doing (gambling), we must not care what they think about us. That is their problem, not ours.

A person's decision to gamble is a very absolute decision from themselves so it does not need to be linked to other people, although it is also not wrong to accept advice from other people regarding gambling. But basically every gambling that we carry out is absolutely from our own intentions without having to interfere with other people because everyone uses their own money for this. Apart from that, we also feel losing and winning in gambling ourselves, even though other people also experience the same thing in their gambling, but the feelings of sadness and happiness that arise through gambling are individual.

I personally don't give a fvck about other people's opinion not unless it is a constructive criticism. It is actually none of their business and people always have something to say whether you do good or bad and that is natural for me so it doesn't matter. I am not that addicted to gambling before though I know I have mistakes but I never really heard someone had told me some thing about my gambling thing but instead I do constructive criticism to others especially if they are my close friend, relatives or even a family member since it's natural for us to be concerned about them doing something that is not right in gambling specially when I feel they are way too greedy or irresponsible.

Like you said, you were on some business trip and naturally everything needs to be aligned in that theme but considering you went off course and one of the people you were with saw what you were doing would easily dent your privacy...and what if this person was a senior manager or supervisor they would easily say that that the reason for the drop of performance at work is because you are distracted with the gambling and to avoid all this better gamble in your own space of privacy.

To some extent I do , especially that some people have had no luck with it to the extent of breaking their homes and going into debt...so to respect people's opinions and not have mine disrespected  I think it's best to not feed people what to think about you and that's by keeping your gambling habits to yourself.

Million dollar question on this comment is how the heck other people knew that you are involved gambling now that we are on digital age which you can gamble privately in your room.

I’m gambling for so many years yet my colleagues or family member doesn’t know what I’m doing because I don’t share this information to other people simply because I have nothing to gain by doing that while there’s a lot of cons if you share it to somebody. It’s much easier to keep it a secret rather than expose it publicly then just ignore their opinion since you can have a much quieter gambling life if no one knows it.

True, unless if there's someone you do know that you are gambling or inside to your family telling about on the things that you are involved with on which it wouldnt really be not shocking if ever there would really be some leaking because these are the only possible ways on where those information that do came from. Its true that we are on a digital world and if you would really be tending to hide it up into everyones eyes
on what you are doing online then there's no way that they could really be able to tell that you are doing gambling not unless if you've been letting showing other people then they could really be able to say such thing but if there's none then there's no way that they could be able to say up those words.

If ever they would really be saying up something on the things that you've been dealing with then its none of their business. Its your money that had been used and not theirs.
People would really be loving on telling up something against other lives without trying to take focus into their own lives as well.

It's great to see someone taking ownership of their choices. Listen, gambling can be a lot of fun, even profitable on occasion. I've seen it myself. Its about smart money management, knowing your limits. The naysayers always focus on the bad stuff, but thats a narrow view. Used responsibly, with spare cash, why wouldnt you enjoy yourself and maybe get lucky? You're showing it can be done right - thats impressive. Ignore the negativity. You could be the one teaching folks a thing or two about having fun and being responsible.

Winning is fun, but losing isn't. That hurts, and you know it. Isn't "gamble appropriately" the question? Fun is dangerously close to excess. Your gambling is hidden by your coolness. Why the secrecy, buddy? If it's good, why be ashamed? Because we all know this game's slippery slope dangers. Spending others' cash? That's a major red sign, dude. Are you ignoring advice and hope it works? Driving blindly and hoping to avoid collisions

Many of us lie. A human thing. How about if honesty was your greatest asset? Not just pouring your guts, but receiving feedback and answering tough questions. Sometimes the right person, saying the right thing, can stop us from losing more than money. They can rescue us

Mutual respect for each other is the key to living in harmony. I think you are a little mistaken in your own actions by opening an account or registering an online gambling account in a public place. For me, the advantage of online gambling is that it makes it easier for us to keep secrets about our gambling habits by doing it in a place that we like.
If we play in a place that people know, the risk is big. Let me give an example, for example if you win big or a jackpot on the game you play, your safety is not necessarily guaranteed from robbery.

Regarding what people say about the gambling we do, I don't think we need to pay attention because the money we use to gamble doesn't come from other people. Losing money as a result of playing is our responsibility.
I think this is very peaceful for me to say.

First of all we all know that gambling is an entertaining activity where some people find their fun doing it, and it should be taken that way from the beginning. It is true that it is still seen as a bad habit from many people in our community and in our surroundings, maybe that is why some of us hide their gambling habits from their closest because they fear their reaction and how they would be seeing from the other side's perspective.
I personally don't care if anyone in my surroundings think that I am something bad when they know I am gambling because it is something I was opt to and I decided to do and I find my pleasure doing.
I have discussed that with my girlfriend for example, from the beginning of our relationship I confronted her about my gambling habits truthfully, happily she was okay with it as she understood me, we gamble together now from time to time and I can say it is way more fun to gamble with someone you know.
I think you should know the person a lot to open up about these things in order to understand how that person thinks and how he sees things first. And it depends on people, you can't also blame anyone on how he thinks.

That's right, those critics need to be taught few things about responsible gambling. Their problem with gambling is as regards to addiction. What it does to a player, how addiction can ruin people's finances etc are the few reason why the non gamblers tend to say annoying things to gamblers. However, what people say doesn't add up to my habit provided it doesn't hurt them or affect their emotions. The problematic development of non gamblers is their ignorance to the benefits of gambling. If they had the idea of responsible players, their first comment whenever a gambler is sighted would have been whether the player is responsible or not.

Generally, in most societies, it's assumed that gamblers are failures. And most people had this thoughts while growing up. Now as adult they still think that every gambler would end up addicted or compulsive. That's the reason most of them still have wrong perspectives on gamblers. Gamblers on the other hand should develop a thick skin, because those stigmas won't stop now. Being able to withstand it, would help bring out the confidence to convince the critic that gambling responsibly doesn't lead a person to problem. They can also realize that gambling has different benefits aside chasing money.

There is no problem with me taking advice from other people for gambling but I am not willing to take any advice from other people that has any negative effect on my gambling. I know how to gamble and how to stay within my limits when gambling. In taking any decision, I will take the decision that I understand best because I am the owner of that money. Not everyone's advice will always be acceptable to me. If I lose my money by my own mistake there will be my satisfaction but if I lose my money on other's advice it is hard to bear. I will prioritize my own decision no matter what others say.

If you started thinking of what people do say about gambling I don't think that you will be able to participate in gambling any longer so I know very well that gambling have to do with understanding and if you don't know the secret of gambling you will not be able to gamble very well so that is why I do like people to think on their own and know the application of gambling and they also advantages of gambling by their selves

It's true that thinking about other people's comments that speak ill of us just because they see us gambling will only make us feel depressed even though we gamble doesn't harm them and we gamble using our own money without asking other people. Apart from that, gambling is everyone's right, no one can forbid it as long as they don't has any contribution to us, so keep doing what you feel happy whether you gamble or not because it's your own money, but the most important thing is that you know the limits of gambling and don't overdo it, sometimes when people gamble they can become addicted if they can't limit themselves then Therefore we have to prevent that from happening.

Actually, I know the purpose of other people reprimanding us when we gamble in public places, maybe they are just worried about the gambling we play. Indeed, as long as we are living creatures, we can remind each other and care about each other. But that doesn't mean we have to make negative comments and hurt our feelings, that will make us feel bad for other people and feel uncomfortable because they don't know us but they seem to know nothing about our lives so whatever their input is, just listen to it if it's positive listen, if it's negative, just ignore it.

Yes as long as you're not harming them or as long as you're not gambling with their money then obviously there's no point in paying attention to criticism from people like that, but yes like you said unless the criticism is constructive and leads you to better things, like for example they advise you to take a lot of precautions and gamble with only the money you can afford to lose then obviously it's not a criticism but a helpful suggestion that leads to precautions.

Actually, no matter what your situation is, whether you are addicted or not I think filtering out some of the criticism that other people throw at you is a necessary action, because for example out of 10 people who comment there are probably 5 - 9 people who give positive comments that advise you to for example be more careful or suggest other things that are useful for safety while you are involved in gambling.

I would only listen to those people if they start funding my gambling sessions, that way they have the right to mess with me and tell me when to stop whenever I gamble but otherwise, it's none of their business to be bickering about my gambling habit, I get that some of them don't have any bad intentions and that they're just concerned but look at it this way, I'll only stop and ask for your help when I verbally ask for it. That's a natural thing for these people, they'll laugh and mock you when you're down but then the wind changes and fortune favors you, they're suddenly your friend that have supported you since day one.

I think one should not care about the other people's words but if it is your family then that is against your gambling then surely you will be on the wrong path and you should stop to gamble. Other people cannot tolerate your success but it is your family who work day and night to make you successful so if they stop you from doing anything then it will be better for you to follow the instructions of your parents.

I think most people think that gambling is not a good thing but they will never show their behavior to you because nowadays everyone is in struggle to spoil the life of others. You will be familiar that if your friend is involved in gambling then he will surely force you to do so while your family will always advise you to not gamble as it's not a good field.

Normally, people will always talk about other people's habits, whether it directly affects them or not, so it shouldn't be of much concern to a gambler when people talk about their habits or their participation in gambling, well except my gambling habits is a problem to me or to them and is either affecting them directly or indirectly.
But as long as I know that I keep my gambling habits in check and I try to be as responsible as I can be in my gambling, then what others say or thing shouldn't be of importance and concern to me.

People should care nothing about our activities as long as we are not giving  them trouble about our gambling activities , because it is our time , money and life that is in risk and spending .
though at some chances we are giving consent to our love ones so they can support nor advise us whenever we have troubles or we are in success ,that is the importance of other people but in totality ? idon't care about what they say to me.

Nowadays only in not so well developed countries people like to talk about each other life,in people where life is rushing and is very fast paced in general no one has time to deal with what you are doing or with what activity you are spending your time.Of course in the offline casinos in any country people will talk,look at that person going to the casino and losing money and we cannot stop this general judgement against gamblers,this is passed on by generations to generations.I mean in a country not really fast paced like the one where I live,people invade your privacy and ask you things that they shouldn't like coming near you and trying to see what are you doing with your phone,making you at risk even when you do online gambling.

I think it's not about the development of the country we live in, but about the fact that in any country there are people who are ready to spend their time not on something useful, but on discussing other people. Such people are mostly losers, so there is no sense in following their recommendations or living the way they imagine it. Life is given once and you should live it the way you want to live it, not the way others want you to live it.

In an environment where gambling is not welcomed, it is very common to get unsolicited advice and recommendations from families, friends and even strangers on matters relating to gambling. Development alone won't get rid of the stereotype, the gamblers in such an environment have a role to play to ensure that people see gambling as every other fun activity where you still get the chance to earn when you win.

What do you expect when out of 100 gamblers in an environment,  50 are irresponsible. People will always talk because they feel you are irresponsible and lazy. What anyone does with his life is not supposed to be any other person's business but as far as gambling is concerned, the repercussions from a bad gambling lifestyle does not only hit the gambler, it extends to his family and friends. In a nutshell, if gamblers begin to act like every other responsible members of the society, people will not find any negative thing to say about gambling and gamblers about.

That's hard to gets people who will wants to funding your gambling sessions and no one will do that except that person are your relatives who wants to watch you playing gambling. Maybe they will make a deal with you that no matter what happens, they can asks you to stops you gambling sessions and you will follows what their asks. But we don't have to use other people's money to playing gambling because we don't know what's their reason doing that to us. It's better we playing gambling with our money and we don't have to listen to them who saying many things about us. But we must have good self control when playing gambling so we knows when we must stops playing gambling before our money is gone. If we can do that, we will avoids the big lose and the other problems that can occurs.

That's you my friend, and me, I do not care about what people view or say about me regarding gambling and any other things else. This is because I live my life the way I want to live it and above all, everything is positive for me in such a way that I am emulateable. But can many other people beat their chests on that? That is the issue. If you are responsible in gambling and you have a good life, people will never look down or talk down on you no matter what, they will even want to associate with you and respect you. But the same thing cannot be said of an irresponsible gambler because such has created that view for himself, so it is better he either change his ways or gamble in hiding, otherwise, he has given people a pass mark over him.

After all, what people could be saying about him is to warrant a change and the earlier the gambler changes, the better. Also, in some localities where females are widely respected and known for things afar from gambling, I think women should respect that so that they do not have this kind of odd feeling, this is unless she is shameless.

It is bad on their minds because with the compilation of bad experiences that they happen to have or witnessed from the people that they beloved.

That's it.

We're all on it and no one is going to stop us from doing so. We do what we want to do with our money and even if it's gambling to them is a bad thing.

They're not the ones who's going to lose or win with it, so they should spare us with that.

I dont believe people who say that they dont care what other think about them. It is always nice to have a positive image and keep it. But, if people will try to judge me only by gambling hobby, I would try to persuade them that gambling is not the only think I do in my life. If they say that I am doing something bad, or will end broke, then fine, they have that vision, I have different. It not that I really care that much or dont care at all. But I will do my best to make them judge me only by my deeds, my success, but not what I do in general.

Totally correct, things can be very good , it is better that when we do things well we like them because we enjoy them, and to do what makes us generate happiness, and if the casino and gambling are our best option to have fun Well, we have to do it, no matter what People say, we should Always do what we like, as long as it does not hurt anyone, as long as we are Doing things well within the normal parameters, because I believe that it does not hurt anyone in fact, others should not care what we do with our own money.

Totally agree with your opinion, activities that will make us feel happy and happy, we should do them because it is an opportunity for us to entertain ourselves.
Many people vent their feelings of sadness in their lives by gambling and I have also seen many people who gamble with the aim of entertaining themselves and when they win they consider the win to be an additional bonus to their sense of enjoyment.
However, there are also people who say that gambling is just a very detrimental activity because the impact is so terrible, yes, I think that people who say that are just taking the negative side, even though if we gamble we still maintain normal limits in playing the possible sides. The negative won't look as bad as they say.
By drawing the conclusion above, let people judge for themselves regarding views on gambling, the most important thing is that we gamble according to what we want and are entertained there without any coercion from other people and always maintain good control and always be careful.

I should not care if anyone says anything about my gambling because my time, my money, everything is mine. But since gambling is a bad addiction, if someone discusses my gambling activities too much, then my weight in the society will decrease and I will be considered as a bad person in the eyes of the society. sometimes one should care about other's discussion to save one's own respect. so sometime i care about this

Though "live free or die trying" sounds appealing, ethical gambling is about strategy, not willpower. Like investing, it's risk management. Every bet is calculated, weighing chances and outcomes. It's more about taking responsibility for your actions than morality. Smart decision-makers (not just gamblers) are respected. They operate around luck, not just with it. Changing your strategy is clever, not weak. Why keep playing a failing game? Adapt, evolve. That is respected more than someone engaged in a negative pattern. Forget the preconceptions about women gamblers. Master your space and play honestly. Change the rules, not just play by them. Maybe change the entire game

Sometimes someone can actually dish out some harmless and constructive criticism out of concern, this often comes from concerned friends and family members who already are fully aware of the dangers associated with gambling.
In a situation like this, it's important to reassure them and make them understand that you're fully aware of the risks associated with gambling and that you're only doing it for fun. Because one shouldn't discard all criticism, there are some that coupd actually be helpful to you.

You will persuade them that gambling is not the only thing you do in life? That will be tough. People today are too judgmental. Once they see a speck of error, mistake, dirt, or whatever they can use that is against one person then they will gossip it until something more is added. It's better to just keep gambling a secret.

I have a different opinion when it comes to this, I don't really care what they will tell. Literally. I am not living so that they can see good in me, I want them to see just who I am. If they think I am evil just because I am gambling then it's their problem, not mine. That just means their understanding is too shallow and their judgment is so one-sided that they won't even try to ask a person about it. Well, we have different approaches in our life, if it's my relative or a family member then I might explain it, but to a stranger or just a neighbor, no way I would explain it.

In order not to worry about what people will say or what they will think about the fact that you are passionate about gambling, just try to make sure that they don’t find out about it. Don’t tell anyone about this and don’t play in someone’s presence, I think it’s not that difficult to do. This applies to those who may be concerned about someone's opinion regarding what they do. Personally, this doesn’t bother me at all, it’s my personal business, I do what I see fit, and I also don’t meddle in other people’s affairs.

Last thing you should really worry about is the opinion of the people that are around you. Not unless they are giving you sound advice that is. Here's the breakdown. You have people around you telling you shit that you shouldn't listen to, like people urging you to play more, or to make more bets, or perhaps to give them a share of your winnings. But on the other hand, people closest to you telling you to be more responsible when you're gambling, to learn more how to budget and make sure that you're able to make the most out of the wins that you're able to bag throughout your gambling session, those are just some of the shit that you really have to pay heed to.

The thing is that you need to filter out the people you pay mind to, against those that you know yourself you have to avoid. Soon as you're able to do that, what you'll end up with is a circle of trusted people that you know will give you top-tier advice and would allow you to be very efficient and smarter with your gambling journey.

It's common amongst unexposed people in terms of lifestyle. They are people who grew up with this thoughts and it's not their first time hearing or seeing people talk down on gamblers. They easily conclude that gamblers are jobless because that is what they think. However, gambling is a vast topic and a lot of people who don't spend time trying to know about gambling and gamblers wouldn't learn anything meaningful about gambling.

So when with such people it's right to avoid their thoughts or try to change it if possible. With the institution of the online casino, such criticism on gamblers reduced. Yet, some die hard critics still go ahead to spy people's screen to know if they're gambling. Wouldn't mind what people say, but sometimes it feels sad to hear how backwards in thoughts people can be regarding gambling. There are lots of factors which have made people to think low of gamblers, but it's not necessary to allow those hearsays get to us.

Well that's right, the point is to take the decision or action to hide involvement in gambling from the eyes of others, because only then will you be able to avoid some criticism or even ridicule that can disturb your peace and I agree with you that this is not difficult for anyone to do.

But sometimes keeping involvement in gambling a secret can be difficult to do if they are a fairly arrogant type of person where the scenario is usually they are very eager to announce or tell others that they managed to win a big win which of course indirectly this action can make other people know and maybe these other people can spread this information to other people which over time the people who are there might find out that you are a gambler, but in the end it depends on the person too.

Exactly. I like the conclusion of your statement because that's an honest fact. We only have life and should live it to our satisfaction, not based on what other people gossip about in our name and expect us to be the way they want, and perhaps it's only jobless people who end up discussing other things when it's not their business. 

But realistically, that's how life is. People must always talk about something they don't like about you, but what matters is what you think about your lifestyle. Gambling is not a bad activity, and as long as one is gambling responsibly, I don't think it should be a problem for anyone. 

This has always happened, it is just that with social media becoming as popular as it is right now, not only you have people of your local community making comments and negative remarks behind your back, now you could have people all over the world doing the same, so many people are succumbing to social pressure and doing what other people think they should do, and this is a recipe for unhappiness, as once people realize they have been avoiding doing the things they like just because of what other people are saying, they may realize and regret they are not able to do them anymore.

People may care about us if we make a wrong move, but it's still all us who bear it and other people can only advise us, perhaps with the pretense of caring, but if we feel that we are still within safe limits then other people's comments don't need to be paid attention to. the most important thing is that we don't harm them or our gambling is still normal and we don't experience addiction or anything, if they feel uncomfortable with the gambling we do they can avoid us without needing to see or pay attention to us, because gambling is everyone's right to play want to do it and usually they use their cellphones which can gamble anywhere with easier access.

Other people's comments sometimes make us feel uncomfortable. They don't know us well or don't know anything about the gambling we experience but they say as if they understand our situation. Even though there are many people who don't care about other people's lives because their own lives are more complicated and choose to remain silent about it other people, so why should we care about other people's words that don't give us any benefit.

You know, man, there are a lot of unhealthy behaviors and activities that are being exhibited by different individuals in society today, and some of those activities are high rates of scams, theft in broad daylight, corruption, etc. Also there are some economic problems that people should be talking about like the high inflation rate, people should be talking about things that are really more concerning and not just the common gambling lifestyle of someone. Although I cannot deny the fact that the gambling lifestyle of some people is so concerning due to the threat it can pose to other people's wellbeing, it's not true in all cases. For someone who just has a normal gambling lifestyle, it has nothing to do with those who will just keep gossiping and expecting another person to stop gambling due to their own beliefs about gambling. 

I don't care about what other people say about me because I am gambling. This is because I gamble responsible and I don't use my gambling activities to disturb anyone's peace. One thing that I have noticed is that whatever you do in life, people must always talk. If you watch out, sometimes the people that are saying all these because you are gambling, are people that you are better than. This is why I just keep on wondering why would you think I will become useless because I am gambling.

This is not a question to ask because in this life,if you are somebody that is always been scared of what people say about you,I don't think you can ever do anything your mind says you should do.Therefore,I know people see gamblers as people who won't become anything,and people who are wasting money,but I don't have to look at that because those same people that were insulting you for gambling are the same people that will celebrate you for winning big if you should eventually win big through gambling.It very good that we keep on trying because nobody knows where the luck will come from.

Yes but sometimes there are people who are easily influenced by whatever is said by others that makes them feel uncomfortable or disturbed so they might try to do something that is suggested by others even though it is not in accordance with their wishes, But I think on the other hand there is nothing wrong with filtering some of the criticism that is thrown by others because logically not everyone really says something that aims to criticize you, it cannot be denied that out of 10 people who comment there may be 3 or more people who care enough about you to try to tell you to do something that is for your own good.

Basically it's true as you said above that this is life where there are always people who don't really like us and they may always find fault with us, but as I said above because we are talking about the context of gambling then I don't think everyone will really blaspheme you, There is a possibility that some of them care about your safety because after all gambling always has the possibility of bad effects that can occur at any time, so I think there is nothing wrong with filtering the ideas they throw at you by identifying their criticism, if for example the criticism contains concern then I think there is nothing wrong with being reconsidered.

Actually, people mostly do care about what we do which is what I don't like but nothing can be done about that. Society will always have a judgment about what you do or what you are involved in, so if you are gambling, they will judge you based on that without trying to know or understand what your motive is behind it.

So, those who gamble whether for financial gains or entertainment purposes, society see them as gamblers, and in most societies, gambling isn't considered to be a good thing because they think it is addictive and anyone involved in it is a gambling addict and they are irresponsible people.

We might be gambling for fun and entertainment, but it's difficult to make others understand this, most of the time.

A good opinion you have here, in everything we do our individual decision surpass everything, but it must matter to people that are concerned about you how you go about your life, it is normal for people to give us advise but what's matters is how authentic and helpful such advise is, it is known by many that gambling is addictive and it has the power to change people from their normal self, even though people opinion doesn't count in your life, you should also be concerned about what you do that triggers advise from extra body.
As for me if I am gambling irresponsibly I will definitely care about what people say about my gambling habit, there is a saying that mad people doesn't have shame but their relatives do, apart from gambling if I do something that doesn't portray good about me despite they money I make through such, I will have to rethink about it.

Yes, what's the point of being afraid just because other people talk about the gambling we play, let alone say bad things about us, the point is to gamble for yourself and the most important thing is to gamble for fun, sometimes we also have to know that gambling is not only in the pursuit of profit and wealth, people usually think we are gamblers who will ultimately fail and go bankrupt because of gambling. but if we gamble with the view that it is for fun, we will definitely gamble with good control and people will see that we are smart gamblers.

I'm sure every gambler has their own goals, this can also provoke other people who see us gambling with words that are not good to hear, but why should you care about what they say, gambling with your own money even at your own risk is no problem, unless we are funded by other people, it might make us a little frustrated with what other people say, the point is just to focus on yourself and just gamble without caring about what other people say, after all the wins and losses are for ourselves, not for other people. so why worry and not be confident.

Because no one knows when good luck will come, some people who like to gamble just do it as something to have fun at a certain time. Even though they will also enjoy it when they win, because no one wants to refuse victory so as not to enjoy it, those who don't win also don't feel sad because they have considered this as an opportunity to entertain themselves without taking anyone's advice. So there is no need to be afraid of what other people say as long as we ourselves still have the mind to think clearly and wisely about anything.

You have good points mate and I commend you for your intelligence, just like you said even though we may not listen to what outsiders say but paying attention to the people that matters in our life is very important because they are literally the people that can have the courage to advice you when you ain't doing things right.

Just like a saying that there's no smoke without a fire, before someone can meet you to tell you about a particular habit they feel it isn't good means that they also care about you even though you may not actually relate with them so sometimes it's good to give a listening ear to people and understand the kind of advice they are trying to give you and to also know if they are trying to help you in a situation they feel it's not good for you or they're trying to mock you while trying to advice you so paying a listening ear to what others think about you sometimes is very important.

However you should still be able to listen to criticism and analyze the situation you are in. Because those criticism are often helpful for positive change since it is a direct feedback from. Because sometimes, we truly get out of track of our purpose and we are not aware of that. And people would tell us sometimes that what we are doing now is out of boundaries or too much. That's the time when we need to reflect and look back if what we are doing are still serving us.

Of course, only listen selected people who also truly cares for you. Sometimes we need to lower our pride, get vulnerable, and analyze if you are still doing the right thing. Because if most people are telling you are not, then there's probably something in there that you should fix,

People will not talk much about your good habits or good deeds but will talk a lot about your negative sites just like gambling is one of your negative sites. Gambling cannot be a good addiction. so when someone talks about your gambling it will ruin your reputation so who cares. while not always caring, it is definitely caring when multiple people start discussing your gambling habhit. for this reason it may be a good idea to always keep the gambling secret

In any case, each player has close people who can influence the player’s desire when playing gambling. For example, a player can be furious and make inappropriate bets compared to his wallet, but he will be afraid of his wife if she finds out about this, but still walk on the edge of the blade. And as soon as she finds out about this, he will be afraid of her and she will yell at him, threatening him with divorce and children. I think that this would definitely make me stop, because if I lose my family, then why win in gambling or I don’t understand the moments.

Point of corrections, gambling doesn't have a negative side because it is a game of chances of which you can be lucky to make it through gambling except if you become addicted and deprive yourself of some other important things you should do in life and spend more of your time gambling. Have you ever seen someone that has been very responsible in gambling and wins sometimes then someone starts criticizing their gambling habits? The reason why people think that gambling have a negative side is when they come across an irresponsible gambler that gambles with all his money and become addicted which can lead to living some kind of awful lifestyle. It is not good to keep one's gambling habits completely secretive you can still confide with someone you trust so that in a situation whereby you are going a stray they will check up on you and give you advices that will make you regain your senses.

I hope that's not your experience. sometimes the role of the family is also important in making control of such decisions. the most important thing is to keep you in good condition. You can imagine if you just play alone and become addicted. it can be without control from you and also without control from other people as an alarm.

But in other cases, we often feel the influence of other people, such as friends who accompany us when gambling, on the betting decisions we make. Of course, you have received suggestions from friends who came to see our game. and without realizing it we follow directions from our friends because maybe we think they are more experienced.

It will hurt you a lot when important family members or your own people discuss your bad habits and blame you.  However, it is foolish to care if an outsider or a stranger discusses your gambling issue because it is completely your personal matter to spend your money and time on gambling. Gambling is not always a bad thing.  Sometimes gambling becomes a good medium to give us a lot of happiness even in our worst moments when only you can understand the feelings of gambling.  So I don't think it's logical to care if anyone other than your family members discuss your gambling.

On the other hand I know that one of the common reasons why people talk about or criticize you for being involved in gambling is because I think we all have to admit that gambling has a negative viewpoint in the eyes of society especially when you are in a country that prohibits gambling, but sometimes the criticism can happen even if you are in a country that legalizes gambling which is because usually the viewpoint of society is formed because there are some addicts who have experienced a lot of problems in their lives due to wrong gambling, which society recognizes that someone who is involved in gambling then they are someone who has a bad personality. And I'm sure there must be some responsible gamblers who are able to control their gambling activities well can also get bad attention from the surrounding community if for example the community finds out that they are involved in gambling, but in the end it's up to you, because as you said above that we gamble using our own money without harming others, so there is nothing wrong with not listening to criticism from others except for the closest people or family.

Honestly i don't have to care about what other people say regarding why am gambling as long as i know am not gambling irresponsibly, we don't have to go by the voice of the crowd sometimes because they are nothing than nuisance in some cases, whereas when we are only doing something that is not right, should then be when we have to consider the advise from other people concerning what we are doing, everyone have his freedom to say whatever thing they feels about us or gambling.

Exactly mate, if a gambler knows that he's not gambling in a bad way then there is no need for the gambler to care about what other people are saying about him. And I know that it's only those that's not a gambler that will say bad things and things that will hurt you because they don't like gambling. The only way a gambler will bad things to his fellow gambler is when they know that the other gambler is gambling irresponsibly and they have tried their best to advise the other gambler to gamble safe but he didn't listen, but outside that, I don't think a gambler can say negative things towards his fellow family.

which makes other people care about gamblers because they see the big effects that result beyond limits, such as selling goods, losing responsibility, reducing common sense. This causes family and friends to take the initiative to provide advice on reducing gambling activities when gamblers are given the motivation that they are actually aware of the situation. but on the other hand, gamblers have high hopes of getting the win,

I think we all deserve some level of privacy with the things that we do, just because you gamble doesn't mean everyone must know that you gamble for real. Most youth today spent their time to gamble when they are bored and for other reasons but because youth gamble shouldn't give you the assumption that all youth gamble, so I don't know where people are going to know if you actually gamble in real unless you say it to them yourself.

The only place I will think people should care about gambling is if their doctrine doesn't support gambling, if you're a person with faith and you value it very well, then that's another case differently but this doesn't mean anyone has the right to tell you what you do, what you do is entirely up to you and what your mind tells you about gambling. I know Islam is one of the doctrine that disallowed gambling and makes people see you as person who is defile the teaching of prophet.

They dont have the rights and its none of their business on what are the things that we would gonna do with our money. Yes, its not bad to show off about on the things that you've been doing since its your money but there are really actually people who do really mind about their privacy and doesnt really like on hearing up some negative words from other people even if its not real. It would really be that a test of patience
and control because there are ones who cant really be able to do such thing and instead there would really be those conflicts with other people. This is why they would really be opting out to choose on hiding on what are theyre doing not only just on playing gambling but also in other things as well. Its that just that so common that people would be hiding all the things that they are dealing with and they cant really just that make themselves show up on the things that they are dealing with. For me i wont really be putting up any care about other peoples sentiments but doesnt mean that i would really be showing up on the activity that i've been dealing. People has always something to say against you on which its not that a shocking truth.

Nope, I don't care what anyone thinks or says about my gambling, as I've earned all the money I put into this form of entertainment so nobody has a right to judge that. I think this is a fair response, at least if you are responsible with your money and do not lose it all, then go begging or getting more devious about how to raise more funds because you've lost so much. If you expect to lose all your money in a session at the casino, but occasionally walk away up a bunch of money, then that is the right mindset to be in. Very few people are able to win at a casino consistently and they will be skilled experts who have practiced a game they can win - like poker - over time.

You are right, bro. Nothing is really wrong with filtering some criticism thrown at someone (a gambler). Some people criticize out of the care that they have for their friends or relatives who are taking their gambling lifestyles to the edge, but on the contrary, some people just hate gambling, and they therefore hate anybody who gambles. So, what I actually means is that, the fact that someone doesn't like gambling should not make him or her talk ill of others what love gambling and are participating in gambling activities. 

You know that there are some people who just believe that gambling is very bad because it makes people lose money, so their belief is that anyone who gambles is not responsible for wasting their money. 

And when you're at that state, it only means that you don't care what others are saying about you. You sell stuff, goods and everything you own because you have no money left to gamble.

That's the highest level of gambling addiction or close to it when you're doing that already. When you hear people say such things about you, it's going to be annoying because all you're doing is to do unnecessary things that will put you into a more bad situation.

To me, I don't care what they say but I am aware of my status when I gamble.

If we look at it from a gambler's perspective, we as players will definitely still hear advice from our friends or family about gambling. It's as if we are being chased by the thought of wanting to return the losses due to past defeats by continuing to play. because that's where I lost, so that's where it also has to come back from.
It's not wise like that, but that's the fact. and I'm sure everyone has experienced thoughts like that.

If you gamble responsibly then you don't need to think about what other people say about you, you have done it well enough and you haven't harmed them so it's up to you to do whatever you want, after all gambling is not prohibited for anyone who can afford it, we can all do it gamble as long as you can be responsible and don't harm other people and don't cause trouble, unless we disturb the peace of the residents, they can reprimand us and give warnings about the gambling we experience, sometimes there are gamblers who are addicted, they become emotionally disturbed and go berserk, the residents may become targets so as long as we are responsible and don't harm them then we don't need to worry about them.

Indeed, in life, whatever we do, we are always gossiped about by people, even if we do good things, it seems like what we remember is our bad things. So we really need to be careful in doing whatever we do if we don't want to hear about their conversations which might be hurtful. We live in a society so it's natural that it becomes a conversation even about gambling, especially if gambling is illegal in your country, there will always be bad talk but don't pay attention to it.

I have a question to those who care a lot about what people think or say about your gambling hobby - what do you do about it? Do they force you to stop gambling? Or force you to gamble more hiddenly or privately? Does their opinion on your hobby make you sad or feel uncomfortable?

The reason why I am asking it, because like I dont care what they say about me gambling (I suppose they do it behind my back), they dont care what I will say about their passion or what they do in free time. I dont want to change anything in my life because someone says something.

Some gamblers will not easily listen the suggestion from other people, especially for people who often playing gambling. They will still playing gambling and will not thinks about their lost money in gambling before. They just forget about the feeling of lose that they already gets in gambling and wants to recover their lose money. But if they can act wise in gambling, they will not do like that instead will trying to listen to other people suggestion because that suggestion is good for them. They will starts to thinks to reduce their gambling activity because they already see what happens to them and they don't wants to gets the same experienced again. They will not trying to recover their lose money but will trying to change their activity in gambling with the other things.

Most gamblers who are beginners in the world of gambling will definitely experience times when a position is excessive and has fatal consequences, as I said. will be uncontrollable, but gamblers who have had this experience do not want to repeat it. because the key basis for gambling is just for entertainment, not the main point of making money

Exactly, when you consider what some people are saying about you, I doubt you will do well. Many people see gambling as a waste of time because you can't do better things with your money, it's very hard to see someone that is watching football is not betting on football matches, it's just for you to maintain how you bet because many people are addicted to bet and they can't do without it, and that's why some people will be saying things about gambling because you're already addicted to it and it'll be very difficult for you to get something reasonable, because all your thinking will be in game you will bet next day. and when you don't have money and you are already addicted to it in will definitely be huge issue to you and he can make you started collecting debt that you can't afford to pay back, Because you don't have a source of money, others will perceive you as wasting your time and having no idea what you're doing. Anyone enjoys winning, therefore even those who complain that you are wasting time when you win they won't tell you the truth, because they will receive a piece of your cashout if you tell them you won the bet.

Regardless of our status and role in gambling, we will still be able to listen as long as what is communicated touches our hearts, it is a fact that even in this life, sometimes many people find that gamblers are stubborn and cannot accept advice but the advice that comes from the way we communicate with gamblers is very important, requiring reasonableness and tact. But besides that fact, people's assessment of gamblers is too harsh, the communication of advice is often hurtful and causes gamblers to become more impulsive in their views.

That is why we must be able to control our spending in gambling places. Nobody forbids us from gambling, but the most important thing is that we must be able to control our emotions and the money we spend on gambling. Don't ever be tempted to always spend money on just one day, we can still try it tomorrow and there is a possibility of winning. Because I believe there are days when we lose and there are also days when we win and make a lot of profit.

Gambling is an activity that often carries a stigma, with many viewing it as an irresponsible waste of money or even an addiction. However, responsible gambling in moderation can simply be a form of entertainment. Ultimately, it comes down to each individual's motivations and behavior. While it's wise to be aware of how gambling may be perceived, one shouldn't be consumed by others' opinions if it is not causing harm. What matters most is being honest with yourself. If your gambling habits are reasonable and not negatively impacting your life, there is no need to feel shame. Focus on your own self-awareness and responsibility.

sometimes what people say about you in gambling actually change your thinking and your perspective in gambling so I know quite well that many people Lament negatively towards whoever they see that is a gambler but it does not matter anything for someone who is a gambler for someone who participate in gambling every time because it is your own detriment to participate in gambling it is not any person's choice or any person detriment I know that gambling is all about what you think and what you like to do so neither it come out positively for you or negative to you it is your own concern not any other person's concern

In my opinion, it is pointless to react to someone's opinion about gambling addiction. I only care about what my close people think about me. And they know that I am a responsible person. On the opinion of others about my passion for gambling I do not care. And in fact, I would advise people who like to discuss and condemn other people's hobbies to take care of their personal lives and do not waste time. In my opinion, all these people who like to discuss someone are just losers and by judging others they are trying to self-actualize among losers like themselves.

Yes because after all there are always some people who care about us and all the criticism they throw is nothing but for our own good, although I understand that everyone is free in terms of determining whatever they want to do but in the end as I said above that yes of course it doesn't hurt to filter out some of the criticism that comes in, which is simply that if for example the criticism does not at all contain concern for yourself then yes ignore it but if for example the opposite then there is nothing wrong with considering.

On the other hand, I also agree with your opinion that we should not demonize someone who likes to gamble, simply put as long as their habits do not harm us at all then let it go, don't let them think that you are someone who likes to interfere with other people's affairs which might cause problems between you and people who like to gamble, but on the other hand there is nothing wrong with also giving input to those gamblers such as not being too excessive or any ideas that contain precautions for safety.

Usually we know that gambling is a game of passion and pleasure and anyone who keens to have this pleasure would have to engage himself to gamble knowing the risk involved and no one would go into gambling today without knowing the risk associated to it and of course anyone who is gambling must lose money and that person must to accept all risk.
Those whom sometimes initially sometimes complain about lost are yet to accept the risk associated with gambling so when they are gambling they shouldn't focused on the winning alone because if they lose it gets to their nerves.

That's what matters, more than anything, the things you do are for that, to feel good and happy, sometimes the people Around us don't like our success because Basically things are like that in most of us and the rest people, but since the money is ours and we can do what we Want, it is something that we must all respect, if things want to be made known to others it is our responsibility, but those negative energies towards us can fall, Well, we must avoid them because basically it can Affect something, that's why we must be somewhat irreverent with what others think, and with that Each person Learns to respect the other's lifestyle.

This is not my experience with my wife and I'm glad about it, but I think this is what happens in real life. As for friends, if they watch our game, it will definitely affect us, we will begin to doubt many things and bets, I know because this is exactly what happened to me. When friends came to me, I made bets to entertain them and make it more interesting for them, if I were alone, I would have done exactly the opposite. Now I only play alone so that no one bothers me.

Well, I can’t do anything with myself, it’s probably built into my self-esteem, because the opinions of others influence me. Although I understand that this should not have a strong impact on us and our game.

If we truly know that how we are gambling is being done in such a way that is expected of us to do, then we need not to care on what other people are saying concerning how we gambles, the problem many have is that they don't engaged in doing the right thing and still don't mind or care about what others are saying, we have to watch our steps from the way we are gambling, because other people are watching us if we don't know by ourself.

We are living in a world on which we are really that surrounded by people who are really that judgmental or someone who do have always something to say on whatever the things that you are involving with
on which there would really be those negatives and criticisms on what they are able to see on which its not really that a shocking reality that we are living in today and this is something that would really be normal
and as an individual then it would be just that right that you should really know on how to make out that kind of adjustment and really that ignoring on what are those words you would really be able to heard on.

Dont care about into those words because you are the ones who would really be doing the stuffs that you do like. Just make it sure that you wont really be messing up your life with because on the time
that you would really be on such condition then expect that there's someone whose been laughing at you on the current situation or condition that you are in.
So if you are somewhat an emotional person or sensitive then you would really be easily getting pissed.

It is difficult when it comes to controlling the mcones, it is not easy for someone in the game to make us think too much because when we are thinking about making a play suddenly the adrenaline makes us make many mistakes, and that is the worst thing that can happen , for that reason when we are thinking about doing the best we have to think that if we spend money we will not have that money until later after doing other things, when I see that there are ways to earn and spend less I take them, otherwise I don't If I see that the risk is too big I don't do it and with respect to others I don't stop them or give them any importance, because it is my money and they are my decisions.

Actually I think it's quite simple, if their criticism doesn't harm you and you don't harm them then yes of course it doesn't really matter what other people say about us who have a habit of engaging in gambling, and also on the other hand even if for example you have a good approach according to what is always suggested which leads to many precautions to keep us safe and avoid the various bad possibilities that exist in gambling still people will not believe whatever you say, most people see gambling as a very negative activity because of the very bad impact when someone has fallen into the addiction phase, but on the other hand I think there are still some effective ways for you to avoid various comments or criticisms that you don't want to hear which one of them is to be completely confidential about your involvement in gambling.

Once we are making money from gambling, who cares about what people will say because their words is not going to out food on the table for us. Gambling is a way for us to make extra cash for ourselves and we don't have to see it in a way that will be our major means of making money. I know their are people that see gambling as a full means of making money but that should never be a problem for us that are always curious to be disciplined and not allow undisciplined lifestyle to hijack us just like that. People would about complain which is one thing I am very convinced about whether we have money or we don't have.

Making money or not, they dont have the right on what we would gonna do with our money. Its our own money and we do have the full rights on what we would gonna do which its not really just that limited to gambling but also in other things as well. Just like on what the rest been saying that people are really that loving on trying out to get involved with others lives and this is why on the time that they would really be seeing something wrong on the things that you've been doing or on the condition you do have then they would really be always have something to say. Better ignore it out because if you would be tending to listen it out and would be minding with those shit words then it would really be just that simply make you angry or could really give out that stress on which this is something that you should avoid. Mind their own business and mind your own.  ;)

I would not allow them to judge me rather I will try to judge myself through my actions and inactions after having a deep thoughts about things. As an individual, I have an end of the month, monthly evaluation form, where I tried to introspect on my affairs to make better decisions in the near future. I will also advise many of others here to try that. Although I'm not always consistent throughout all the months, but it has seriously help me to remain informed on the progress of life entirely.

As for what people will say about my gambling habit or addiction, it's left to them. Whether I do well or do badly, people will comment so I try as much as possible to, though take cue from their talks, but introspect within myself to figure out the solutions to my problems.

People are very good at judging, they always look for a way to make sure that what the majority does is right and what we do when we have fun is wrong, so these are things that for many do not make any sense, since we are doing illegal activities if possible within the world of Criticism , of bad Criticism, but they do not make much effort to try to Speak politely about people, it is enough for them to say Hello for it to be a bad act, for now things with the casinos are not wrong, nor prohibited, only with the exception of countries that are very Delicate with their Religion.

I don't live my life to try to impress any one, so fuck anyone who tries to say shit behind my back, I don't fucking care. Besides they are not the one paying my bills. In this life, I've come a findings that when you keep living to someone elses expectations, you might even end up forsaking your purpose while helping them fulfil theirs. It's quite unfortunate how some persons are just Hippocrates, trying to cover up with the image of good friend and yet they are the back stabbers praying for your downfall. I'm not after making myself wealthy over night of gambling and that why I don't gamble irresponsible or even getting addicted along the journey.

Absolutely nothing is wrong with casino or anything related to gambling, it will only become wrong if a gambler is too hooked up that he's willing to risk all the money on his pocket, especially for a family man.
Most judgmental people are the one's who always goes to church on Sundays, the kind of religious one, because it is against the 10 commandments they believed. However, people have different religion and beliefs so that doesn't mean we all have to follow what the others believes. We just live the way we want our lives to be as long as we are not committing crimes nor hurt people. Gambling isn't a crime though as long as it is regulated and registered legally.

The view of life is destroyed from the effects of gambling, which society views negatively. and those who hope to be cured of the ambition of getting a big win must be buried in the hope of the gambler. It is indeed difficult to convey a message to gambling addicts. Before being destroyed, having nothing may be the answer for gamblers to return to normal even though it is not 100% successful. but most of that happens

There were a time when I used to care about what people thought of me, then when I was a student, especially if I visited the betting shop, once I came out, I would always look down when I saw people looking at me but after I graduated from Uni, I started playing on my mobile phones, I will open the site in the public places without caring about what they will say, because while I was in school none of them helped me so why should I cared so much about their opinions, the only thing I care about is not to be addicted.

That's true. It's better to ignore these people who are not really concern and only judging you based on what they see. I already stop minding what others has to say as long as I know to myself that i'm not doing anything wrong. Many people are seeing gambling as bad because of the possibility to ruin one's life. The reason why gamblers are judged due to it. However, we know it depends on the gambler itself on how he/she will handle gambling.

Well, my gambling life is one that I keep to myself often except for a very few persons whom I feel I could be free around to discuss my every affair and other gamblers at all, before I could let you in on my gambling. It’s not because I see gambling to be some vice or whatever but, it’s because I mostly gamble online and am cool with that plus, it doesn’t add to me or take from me to tell you how my gambling went, that’s my affair.

So yeah, people don’t really get the chance to know much and as such, you don’t get to say nothing either, your opinion continues to stay with you and even the few that knows and could say a few words, it’s not been hurtful and I doubt it would really get to me.

I totally agree with you dear but in this life, I don't think there is anything that someone will say that won't require people to talk, even if you are doing the right thing, people will still talk about it and at time, make you look as if it's a bad thing likewise when you are doing something wrong, the shocking part of people is that, even if you are living comfortable with your life and your gambling strategy as far as you are not losing or winning much, people will still talk and be advising you and if you check well, it's people who barely feed, or who are constantly losing, or people who are far better. So whatever thing we are doing, be it gambling, we should always do it out of joy or for the sake of our peace of mind, as far as we managing our money and time because this way can as serve as a way to relieve stress because emotional health is really matters too because no one will help us when we are sick or down. So we should do what makes us happy and forget people opinions.

Not sure if all of us can really make money from gambling. Some of us may just make gambling as a source of fun. However, even we never make money from gambling, it is our own right to play gambling. People actually have no right to forbid us from gambling as long as we gamble in a proper way. But when we gamble in a careless way, our close people have the right to give suggestion.

Anyway, if we don't want to let random people complaining about our gambling habit, we don't tell any people about our gambling activities. Just keep it in secret, people don't know anything!! But for the close people, specifically for the wife, I think it is okay to tell them. If we have a problem in gambling, they are the person who can help us. Don't forget about this!  ;)

I really don't care how people who are not close to me judge whether I participate in gambling or not. What they think is their thing, I don't mind hiding it. As for my relatives, they will understand what I am doing and I will certainly tell them that my participating in gambling is a disciplined job that can bring me profits because I had experience in this market. And I can completely prove it so they understand, but for outsiders, I don't need to do that.

We cannot please everyone around us. We should only do what we think is right and not affect others, and we should not care too much about the rest, such as what the people around them will think? We really don't have enough time to make people understand us, it's meaningless. Especially with gambling, this is a sensitive topic for many people, so sometimes no matter what we say, they don't want to understand us.

Making gambling a place to have fun would of course be a very good thing if we could do it, but very few people can do that because they think of gambling as a place to get money easily, of course this is very wrong because it is very difficult to do so. win bets consistently and there are many bad things we will get from gambling if we can't think of gambling as a place to have fun.

I agree with what you say, if we don't want other people to say we are bad gamblers then we have to keep the gambling activities we do a secret and also don't let our gambling activities disturb other people so they don't take care of the gambling activities we do. don't keep secrets from your wife about the gambling activities that we do, of course this will be able to control the gambling activities that we do because very few women like gambling and when they do it very often of course they will advise us to stop and we also have to listen if we don't. want another problem to happen.

Everyone has their own way of managing their finances, including how they spend it, caring about what other people say is the same as not having principles. When you want to have fun at a gambling place, then do it, winning is just a bonus from the money you bet, if you lose you will not feel regret because the purpose of gambling is not to chase victory. Problem gamblers always think of gambling as a place to make money, this kind of mindset will certainly drag them into abnormal things when they experience continuous losses. Applying discipline in gambling can limit the amount of spending that is more than you can afford, this method can limit you from becoming an active gambler who is very susceptible to addiction.

absolutely right and that is the fact, society's view is very blind towards gamblers. They think that gambling is a big crime, even though the activities of gambling are not in the least bit objectionable to them. most of it only leads to ourselves because what we are risking in gambling is our own money, there is no harm whatsoever to them. Even when we get the jackpot, they might also get a small part of our gratitude for getting a big win. At that moment, they seemed to forget their one-eyed glance.

If we take care of ourselves to gamble, we won't need to see what people are thinking. There are some gamblers who become so crazy about gambling that they are ready to do anything to gamble they are not aware of anything people say a lot about these gamblers. That's why gamblers don't have to worry about what people say if they are aware of gambling and not reckless.

We can lets those people saying anything about us because they don't sees what we did in gambling so they can says anything bad about us. But if our friends or family see that we are a wise and responsible gamblers, they will not thinks much about what other people say because they knows what we do and they believe us that we can take care of ourselves. Many times people outside in our environment say many things about us but they don't see or don't knows that we can take care of ourselves better than them. We must not affected with other people saying if we are not like what they imagine because they don't lived besides us so they don't knows what is really happen to us. We should focus to what we do and not thinks too much about that people because they will leave us like that when they can't do something to us.

Since people have a negative idea about gambling, many people do not accept gambling well, due to which others people suggestions will never be acceptable. I gamble and i am self-disciplined, so I would not like to do anything according to others advice only prioritize my policy. If someone gives me advice on my gambling if it is appropriate I take it but if it goes against me I never care. Because gamble with my own money, I will not change my gambling behavior depending on someone's word. After I get any suggestion I will definitely analyze it and if it is good then I will consider it.

Yeap, all those who try to "teach me" how to live my life should mind their own business. I never asked for their opinion or advice. If someone comes to me and starts to teach me that gambling is bad, I will get troubles because of gambling and etc, then such person will get a rude reply from me. Maybe I am rude caveman, but what how else should I reply if someone interferes in my private life?

Yes,  that's true, and I totally agree with you on how people's interference on our gambling life shouldn't be taken for granted or given much importance, inasmuch as our gambling lifestyle is not encroaching unto other people's privacy and finance. Because one thing I have come to understand is that people will always tend to speak good or give positive advice when you are gambling  on profit whereas speak bad when you are gambling on loses. So for me, I think it's high time responsible gamblers give a deaf hear to what people will say if discovered they are into gambling, because if you win a million dollars today, nobody will tell you to send such money back, simply because it came from gambling, but rather you will be celebrated for winning such a jackpot.

Hence, let's try to gamble with an amount we can always afford to lose, as that's the secret to responsible gambling.

Life is full of drama and anything can happen, sometimes even if for example we just keep quiet and don't do anything wrong but sometimes like there are some people who look for our mistakes or even slander us in any case which causes problems and can also make others have a bad point of view on us, and on the other hand I think we have to admit that gambling has a bad point of view in the eyes of most of society which is usually this bad point of view is created because many gamblers treat gambling in the wrong way which makes them experience bad effects so that society claims that gambling is a bad activity and people who are involved in this activity are usually seen as someone who has a bad personality. and basically it doesn't matter even if for example, gambling is a bad activity, and basically it doesn't matter even if for example you are a gambler who is able to control your gambling activities well without harming yourself but still sometimes people see it from another point of view that maybe they just stick to their own thoughts that think that you are someone who has a bad personality because you are involved in gambling, and the other thing is that I don't think you should listen too much to what other people say as long as you don't harm them.

In fact, such a problem happens to me also because the prevailing doctrine of gambling is banned in my country, so i can't talk about it directly even if i want to. Privately i do all the gambling activities from my room because it is very important to maintain privacy from the game. But since that guy hasn't told you anything that means he's also involved in this game. But if your country has freedom of gambling then you can enjoy as much as you want. Here as loss or profit is taken from your pocket so no one's opinion can bother you.

As a gambler I don't need everybody's opinion about myself if they say that I am not good cause I am involve in gambling then that's Okay as long as I am happy on what ik doing then nothing wrongs about it. anyways nowadys there are many people around us that they will talk with us if we are not in thier side.  But we don't need them cause it's our choices then the outcome will be the effects of what we doing. And that's the reason why other gamblers fall into addiction cause they can't control themselves.

Of course, only we have the power to use our private money. But if management is not controlled it will definitely disappear quickly, from here we have to learn to correct the mistakes we make so that we can manage our money better in the future. such as allocating some of life's necessities, whether it's allocation for gambling, shopping, food, to ensure it doesn't fall apart.

No need to think too much about what other people say because after all everyone has their own choices and preferences in any case, so don't get too carried away if people say something that makes you feel bad. Basically no one is perfect and everyone has their own advantages and disadvantages, if they don't like you because you are involved in gambling then let it go, as long as you don't harm others.

But maybe I will say that you must remember that this is gambling which has a level of risk that is sometimes very high which can destroy your life in a short time and we can see how the fate of gamblers who are addicted where they experience many problems and downturns in their lives due to treating gambling the wrong way, This is the reason why a gambler is always advised to apply caution and also a lot of restrictions on his gambling activities, none other than so that we can avoid various bad possibilities.

Even though one day or perhaps your country will legalize gambling, maybe playing in your room like you do now is the best choice. in addition to other pleasures that you might be able to get at a physical casino if perhaps there will be one in the future.
Actually, there is also a positive side to maintaining our privacy in gambling. There are also many negative impacts if more people know about your gambling activities. Even if there is resistance from family members, it is the most difficult thing that is not the influence of friends that can influence our game.

people out there only like to judge things that they have not experienced themselves, often other people's sentences are enough to weaken the strong intentions that someone has carried out, if you are already skilled at gambling and you have never incurred debts for gambling then don't listen to what other people say, just focus on remaining consistent in your gambling.

I don't really think or care about what people say or not, as far as it's not their money and I'm not also wasting their time, so whatever thing I do with my time and money it's nobody business and if they keep saying or commenting behind our back, I will just limit my interactions with them because their opinions doesn't make me feel better or makes me to win but instead of trying to prove anything to anyone, we should just to focus on having fun and remember that the real value in gambling because our benefits does doesn't depends on whether we win or lose. So let's live the best life, and that's what really matters.

When I was young yeah i give value to what others may say in my gambling activities because its important that i do not look bad and a negative to the community but nowadays that gambling is rampant and even in all corner of streets we can see addicted gamblers betting online?
not sure if what others says is still important now.

People presume outcomes when they talk but a gambler should never afford themselves such a luxury or they will surely fail.    If others choose to presume then let them make that mistake in 'knowing' while being ignorant of the truth but never fall into the same mistake with anything of importance.    Most people who gossip know they are just exchanging lies that are self serving mostly and reflect their own character rather then the person who they do not know better of.

I agree with you. If it’s a sensible word flowing along my own opinion I go along but anything aside that, it none of your business. I gamble with my own money not yours, you can’t teach me or say anything because I haven’t asked you for money to gamble before you focus on your business and leave interfering into other’s personal business and life.

Not all criticism are bad, some can actually be constructive and could be out of love for you, maybe because your gambling habits are becoming a problem to you and also to them, then they can decide to step in and try to help you. This sort of criticism could often come from family and very close friends.

But if it's not this, but just side talks from people who won't stick their nose in their business, then there's absolutely no point getting one's self worked up over such a thing, especially when you're pretty sure that you gambling habit is in check and you're not suffering from a gambling problem.

As said before, you need to ignore all the negativity around you. It’s your money, so I am sure that you know what to do with it. At the end of the day, you are risking your hard earned money for yourself only. Other people’s work is to criticise only, hence you need to just ignore them. Some also in jealousy advise you to stop gambling, as you were making profits and they are not. Hence don’t think about this now and continue what you are doing.

There is also a gambler who has been completely destroyed and wants to return to life like a normal person. He had worked as hard as he could to cover the debts caused by his gambling addiction, but after he managed to return to a normal life, his gambling desire was still there and he returned to the world of gambling.
That's normal because it's very difficult to get rid of excessive addiction. Moreover, after being able to return his finances to normal. but people like this should learn from their previous mistakes so they don't happen again.
It's okay to return to the world of gambling by implementing better financial management, not going all in on gambling and hoping to get rich quickly from there.

In as much as gambling is legal in your country, you don't need to worry about what people say or think about you especially if you are a responsible and mature gambler. One might have to be sensitive to what people are saying if gambling is illegal since they might report it to law enforcement agencies. Irresponsible gamblers might also be interested in people's perception of them because they need people's advice to overcome the habit. Underaged gamblers might also be mindful of people's views since they are gambling illegally. 

I don't care what they say about me if they know that I gamble but I don't publicize my gambling activities because some people see gamblers are irresponsible individuals. I visit physical casinos but I don't discuss gambling in public so that people will know that I gamble.

correct as long as you are not disturbing nor hurting anyone people will never care about what you
are doing and of course as long as people are not seeing anything bad for themselves as well because
sometimes come to show concern because we are human of course not counting those stupid karen or
those who only cares for what they can find wrong to others.

That might be the only reason I would pay little attention to what people say about me gambling. Doubt that I will accept any suggestion from them, as I never asked for that. But I will simply collect the information they give to make a conclusion how to avoid such talks in future. To find that one point in our conversation, that has moved it into talking about my gambling experience. To know where and when to navigate conversation in future from gambling topic to something else.

We do need to look at the environmental situation first in talking, who is talking, the intention and other things that might have a negative or positive impact on us, if we can already see it we can take a stand on what to do in this kind of conversation, because after all talking about gambling is a sensitive thing, so only certain people can be listened to the rest we can deflect the conversation.

sometimes if there are people who want to explore ourselves and have other goals, we are better off if we are given advice or asked, basically humans will accept advice delivered well and go into our logic.

I believe it is one's personal decision to gamble or not gamble and no one else have the right to say anything about this. However, there are people who like to interfere in other people's life and we can just ignore them (if we are not in a position to stop them).

If a person is gambling using his own money and his own will, then no one should have the right to say anything about him or treat him badly only because he is risking his money. It is his money and he has all the right to spend it in any way. The expectation here is for the family members or very close friends, who are sincere to him, and may give him advices. But for sure, such persons will not make fun of him neither the gamblers should be aggressive or show any bad reactions if they want to help in the form of sincere advice's.

On the other hand, I admit that hearing criticism from other people is really unpleasant, especially if their comments are not in accordance with the facts, but I think there is nothing wrong with listening to their comments, criticism or suggestions occasionally because they might give something that does lead to our own good, such as suggesting to apply a lot of restrictions, reminding not to gamble too often or other things. and I also do this with the aim of filtering some of the comments that come in for consideration, or that means if there are some comments that contain a sense of concern for ourselves then usually I will consider it and then think and finally follow it, And I also do this in order to filter out some of the comments that come in for consideration, or I mean if for example there are some comments that contain a sense of concern for us then usually I will consider it and then think and ultimately follow what they suggest, but if for example their comments only contain ridicule or even insults then usually I just let it go.

Criticism is a part of life, whether you like it or not. Its how we learn, how we get better. I've been in the game a long time, and some feedback is gold, some is garbage. Your job is to figure out which is which. If someone's hitting you with facts, pointing out areas where you can actually improve, thats the good stuff. Take a hard look at it, even if it stings. Could be the key to unlocking a whole new level for yourself. Thats the growth mindset, thats how you level up.

But some people just wanna tear you down. Its not about helping, its about their own insecurities. Dont get sucked into that vortex. Recognize it for what it is – negativity thats got nothing to do with you. You focus on your game, your path. Their opinions dont build your future. Remember, your mental space is sacred. Protect it. Dont let useless criticism take root and drag you down. If it doesnt help you, its gotta go. Focus on the things that matter, the things that make you stronger. Thats where your energy belongs.

You are absolutely right , sometimes the people who are more Religious with their Sundays going to mass and pretending to be good, Sometimes they are the worst people, they believe that this is a shield they use before society, and they are the ones who criticize the most. . That is why when we are in an activity we must always do things as best as possible, but not so that others see us, but so that we win and do it well, if we lose then it should not be much, and it is as you say, It is not the idea of ​​having your pockets emptied, but that things go well for you so that you can Enjoy more and that money does not escape you, that's what it's all About, that's why money is the top priority , no matter what Others think , others don't give us money to play.

There are some people who like to criticize others. They can give good suggestions to others. But I have concern that they always want the best of others. If I gamble with my own money there is no harm to anyone. Also, I am not an addicted gambler but some people will enlighten me on various aspects of addiction which I can never accept. I am old enough to understand my good and bad. I think if someone comes and helps me when I'm in measurable situation and try to follow those people's advice but I definitely won't move from my track if other people give me advice. The most important thing is that I want to use my saved money as I wish.

Even though gamblers have returned to normal, they are not 100% away from gambling, one day they will return. but not with the previous attitude which destroyed it due to its own uncontrolled actions. Again, gambling is just for entertainment and of course previous problems become a strong foundation so that destruction doesn't happen again. I saw many similar incidents

Okay, look, good criticism? You improve there. Actual data that reveals where to improve? The magic happens there. It ain't always easy, but they are good. Using tough feedback instead of avoiding it creates pro. However, some criticism is crap. The opinions of trolls who want to tear you down for no reason are worthless. Stop sweating that. You must guard your thoughts and drive, which are your true strength. Every bit of feedback, you gotta weigh it. Will it strengthen you over time? If so, keep and use it. If not, forget it. Learning to focus on what builds you up takes practice, but it leads to unstoppable progress

Apart from speaking, of course we also have to be able to adapt in our actions, if we really like gambling and do gambling in an environment that is not happy with gambling, maybe it could bring about conflict, looking at the environmental conditions is important, don't let us take actions that could give rise to conflict with each other. . like by speaking what you said, of course we also have to be able to adjust to that. Not everyone likes gambling, so it's possible that there are people who don't want to discuss or hear gambling talk. But if you both like gambling then the conversation can continue.
Of course giving advice is not a bad thing, because in my opinion everyone needs advice from other people, even with suggestions. However, if we advise other people, it is not certain that our advice will be accepted by them, but that is not a problem, because at least some advice has been given.

People talk base on what they have seen with some gamblers, which is not good for their eyes and they have vow never to associate with such people that use to sell their parents properties just to gamble.

But if you can prove them wrong that you are not like those who are addicted to gambling, I guess they will take positive things from you that will make them to like to associate with gamblers like you in the community.

I don't care what people will say about my gambling habit because am mature to decide what to do with my life to achieve success, and I will never be addicted to gambling for people to say negative things about me concerning my gambling habit.

One of the reasons people don't pay attention to what other people say about your gambling may be because you feel that they are the ones who give us advice because we are considered bad and our gambling is considered incorrect by those who give criticism so we act as if we are normal and don't care about things. Yes, I know that criticism doesn't just criticize, it also builds us up to become better people, but that doesn't mean they have to go around criticizing as long as we are gamblers who don't harm other people, then we don't need to pay attention to them and gamble according to our wishes alone.

There are times when we also need to digest what other people say, maybe there is reasonable criticism that makes us aware of our mistakes, but if the criticism is bad enough we just need to close our ears and don't need to care about what they say as long as we are right. Gambling is not a bad thing depends on the person who uses it, whether they are an addict or not. Usually an addict is the one who will get criticism or advice from people around them.

Gambling depends entirely on the individual and everyone likes to play freely. As far as I'm concerned if you can keep yourself disciplined while gambling then you don't need to worry about what people say about gambling. Those who cannot maintain self discipline and gamble irresponsibly will be adversely affected by gambling. If you keep yourself under control no one will know about gambling.

You should only listen to them if they have made a valid point. Although what i can tell you is that no one is a perfect being and if someone approaches you to advice you based on your gambling addict you need to pay attention to the tone and manners he use to tell you that. Some people act like they are so perfect and whatever they feel they tell you is totally correct. My instincts are not wrong on those kind of persons, i can tell you that if you look closely into their lifestyle you will observe that they have so many bad habits and they still do some certain things which they preach to people that it is wrong. If such person comes to confront me i will tell you my mind.

If you keep a secret as well as you can, you will definitely find out. Your neighbor is even smarter than just a detective. even the slightest bad thing will definitely be known, especially neighbors who don't like you.
so just let what they say as long as it doesn't affect their lives. Do what you usually do, in this case gamble, so keep gambling with your own money. They also won't know what good gambling is like. they can only ridicule and look bad at gamblers

Lol...well, it's your life, it's your money and your right as well. Those are my rules in this life even as I live my private life that is not even warranting anyone to poke their nose in my affairs. But at the same time, it is good that we listen to and care about some of them, especially if what they are telling you is the right thing, to say the least. This could be in many cases/forms, especially when the gambling activity is not positive for the life of the gambler and makes him irresponsible. The earlier you care about what people say for your own good, the better for you. But those gamblers who could be proud are those who are not gambling badly and are responsible in doing it.

Even if they do not win often, they are not such that gambling has turned their lives miserably. They have a lot to be proud of, but not the dirty gamblers who are only addicts. Such has caused the attention and interference of people to themselves, so what do you expect? This is why the "cared and uncared attitudes" of a thing are subjective and we should treat them based on the personality of the persons in question.

It's not always about being headstrong, it can't always vindicate us.

Yes, as long as we play safely and in control, we don't need to worry about what people say to us, unless we play carelessly, it's important to listen to advice from other people because it can help us introspect so we can play more in control, I'm sure what what people say about us gambling is definitely advice and attention to us not to gamble beyond the limits, but as long as it is under good control everything will definitely be safe, I am also often talked about by other people that I am a bad gambler.

But I never pay attention to them because so far I have played well controlled gambling and even limited the budget that I have prepared every weekend. Luckily I don't gamble all the time so I only gamble on weekends so I don't get into the habit of gambling like a gambling addict who gambles. all the time I'm just obsessed with winning and while I only gamble for entertainment, gambling requires responsibility. All risks must be borne by yourself, so as long as it's still our responsibility, don't listen to what other people say. As long as it doesn't affect your gambling, just ignore it.

Well, I honest have never, and neither will I ever give a damn about what anyone think or say about me gambling, people are very different but some people fail to see and or understand this, who ever became useless through gambling became it because he or she choose to, and or allowed him or herself to become so.
I have a friend here who is a gambler and doing extremely well for himself, and his family, and the good thing is, it was through gambling that he became what he is today..

He had being gambling for years, and one day, he ended up winning over a hundred thousand dollars while he was playing Slot game, this was the beginning of what changed his entire life for good, this is a lot of money, he withdrew the money, invested the most part of it in assets he was sure to make mouth watering gains from, he then started a very good business for himself, bought a land and bult his house, bought a car and is now a big man, a boss of himself, gambling have changed alot of lives, regardless of many who gamble and become useless in the process.

Yes, that's right because however criticism is something that we will always find because this is one part of life, whether we like it or not, the fact is that there will always be some people who don't really like us where sometimes they like to find our mistakes. True, our job is only to find out about which ones are indeed a fact where we can make the criticism as a lesson to be better, the fact is that changes for the better will always be caused by the absurd things we have done, therefore as I said earlier that it never hurts to filter out some incoming comments with the aim that we can find out about what our mistakes are that we have to fix for the good of ourselves.

On the other hand yes I understand that most people always want to put each other down, but that's natural because as you said above that it's a part of life, that maybe there are some people who try to trap with some criticism and suggestions as it looks "tempting", but I think it can be prevented if we are able to think rationally, and I think this is enough.

Even though our neighbors know about our gambling activities, we don't need to think about it, especially if we can maintain good discipline. We also don't need to listen to what they say about what we do. They will never know that we can use gambling as entertainment.

The important thing is that we don't interfere with their lives and don't talk about them. We can do what we want and don't have to listen to what they say. Maybe what we do can seem unpleasant to them, so they can say various things about us.

Therefore, we should just let those who are still talking about us. We also don't need to be bothered by what they say. The important thing is that we can still take good care of ourselves while gambling and not gamble excessively.

Although it's not about me, I believe most people who care about this are afraid that those people would talk badly on their back in front of other people and that will compromise their reputation within the society they live in. It doesn't affect people who have free minds and don't give heed to such useless things but those who are sensitive and easily get affected by such things tend to become sad or worried if they hear people saying negative things about them.

This is probably also the reason why so many people try to hide their gambling activities because they don't want anyone to know that they gamble because they don't want to look bad in their eyes or want them to say negative things about them in the society and make them ashamed.

Since gambling has some kind of a negative reputation built with years, then people will also talk negatively about me gambling. I and nobody likes to hear anything negative about them. That is why I would avoid such conversations or try to stop them early. I dont want to hear how «bad» I am. I wont care about what people say, because I would not hear or listen to this conversation, or will never know that they talk about me gambling.

This is one reason why most people prefer to stay indoors or gamble in private cause most persons view gambling as irresponsible or as a habit of some useless person, but what do I care, i know I'm not useless or irresponsible and I gamble with what you can afford to lose, some persons could decide to use their spare cash on drinking lots of alcohol and others smoking but I use mine to game what's the deal there.

Yes, we should be more first before knowing who really gambles in our environment, silence is better in environmental situations such as the case we are talking about because not everyone likes gambling or supports gambling, we need to be careful in the environment otherwise we will be talked about and everyone thinks badly of us for doing gambling if we are in such an environment.

Yes you are right, it's just like people's advice to us, some we can listen to and some we need to ignore, because not all advice can be accepted by us or others, basically everyone has different experiences and everyone has a different point of view, but the point is not to force our opinions to be accepted by others, or oppose other people's opinions, just shut up and do what we need to do.

Fuck what anybody thinks, as long as they are not the source of income fuck them with their thoughts. If you're still interested in knowing what other think about you, you may one day displease yourself just to get a good reputation. As long as you are not addicted what is to be ashamed of what other think about you. There are several persons out there who have made good wins, I mean the type that has changed their life settings, and due to their story of how they managed to gamble with small stake to make great win, other are also motivated to test gamble. Such persons can be seen as irresponsible in the eyes of other.

It has always been a key part of our entertainment scene and will never go away. Not everyone gets it. They consider gambling as a vice, which is archaic and sad. Thats our role. Winners know that gambling is pleasant when done well. Fun and possibly large wins are the goals. Its rewarding when done responsibly, with discipline and a cool head. Show everyone how to accomplish this. We must demonstrate that gambling is fun and not scary. We must educate those who dont see it. We need open, honest discussions about responsible gambling.

I agree with your thoughts. they are still stuck in old-fashioned thinking and only hear bad things about gambling. they cannot understand that gambling is just entertainment.
their views are still too rigid and negative about gambling.
but I don't think it's necessary to show them how enjoyable gambling can be if done wisely. because basically their thinking is deadlocked and they don't want to hear anything about gambling at all. so it's better to avoid and not say anything about gambling. Keep playing gambling well and as long as you don't disturb them. although sometimes our ears tickle listening to those who ridicule us as gamblers.

Yeah, you nailed it! It's a drag when people are stuck in the past, especially about something that can be totally chill and fun if you're smart about it. But whatever floats their boat, right?  There's no reason to waste energy , time trying to convince those who are unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints. We'll continue to enjoy our fun activity, knowing our limits so we're acting responsibly and within our means. In the end, their disapproval reflects more on them than it does on us. Just my 2 cents.

I know that we don't have enough money to please some people, but I think that if some people criticize us it is because they have a lot of free time to dedicate to us, which I see as a waste of time, what do I gain by criticizing someone? nothing, but I don't know what the person who makes them feel bad for their comments gains, if I do what I like I do it and that's it, I don't hurt anyone, so for me it's enough. The truth is that I don't start to think that they are talking about me , if someone comes directly to me then if I face it, in fact I do not like problems and much less that they look for me in real life, because the truth is that they will not do well at all, I have always party of something , "He who is still, must be left still", so you should not pay attention to their comments that they say about us unless they say it directly to you, then yes, you have to defend yourself.

I used to take seriously the friendly warnings and harsh criticisms that people in my inner circle would give me. But at some point, I realized that I shouldn't care what they think and say about me. I live my life to fulfill myself. I shape my life with my own choices. If I'm obsessed with what others say, I can't shape my life and I can't fulfill my life. I still pretend to listen to them. But in the end, I follow my own truth. It can be rude to ignore them. But when they are too insistent, I ignore them.

One of the reasons why gambling always sounds bad in the eyes of society is because they only see in terms of the bad effects that have been experienced by previous people who have experienced the bad effects of gambling due to being in the addiction phase, but they cannot see that there is a little positive side in gambling, namely that it can entertain ourselves when we are bored in the middle of free time. But on the other hand, I can't blame society's point of view because after all, it is true that gambling can have a very negative impact if gamblers do it in the wrong way.

In the end, the bad point of view along with some criticism that comes to you I think it can be used as a reminder for you so that you can always remember that gambling does have a significant possibility of bad impact. But in the end there is nothing wrong with hiding our gambling activities if you want to be free from criticism that might disturb your peace of mind.

Sorry but I think it's not something easy to do. You can ignore your neighbors who know about your gambling activities, but you cannot ignore the negative impacts that result. Your neighbors will keep telling bad things about you. Even though you only gamble for fun, your neighbors will see that you are a gambling addict who is wasting your family's money. I personally care a lot about what people say about my gambling if they actually know the facts. This is different from those who just guess you are a gambler. I wouldn't care even if he told the truth about me.

I didn't care when I was young,didn't have my own family and used to go in landline casinos back at that time.People kept talking the worse about anyone who gambled at that time,it kept coming at me unless online gambling come to the rescue so I changed although not for real,I started going to church in on Sundays until people changed opinion about me as I could not get married otherwise,so I only started to gamble online and now I still do,I never go to a landline casino because people can start again,while I have my own family now and living happily with them,my wife knows about my online gambling and is the only one.I don't care much about people opinion but once it gets repeated so often it becomes a burden which is better to throw away.

You say that you never cared about people talking about you gambling, but from your post it looks that you care and you do it a lot. Look how your gambling habit has changed, you have switched from offline to online. You feel uncomfortable when people discuss your gambling activity, and you even went to church to create a different vision of yourself. And that is only what you have mentioned, as I feel like you have others examples how people influence on your gambling passion.

They said there was a point in time in which they did not care about what people said about their gambling, but apparently they live in a society which looks down on gamblers so much this was affecting their marriage prospects, so they had to care and show they had changed, and now they are back to not caring as they can gamble online and no one will find out, and to me this makes sense, because we do not live on the middle of nowhere so we can completely disregard the opinion of others, and as long as we live in a civilized society we must abide to its social customs, or at least pretend to, and online gambling allows those that may be judged negatively for it to avoid that judgment.

Yeah, gambling have rally been useful to us all in one way or the other, It Helped me fix my laptop in my earlier days, but a smart phone, helped me in the final months of my university education and made me an  early days big boy back then. Although without much knowledge about gambling in moderation, I lost a lot to addiction, but not to be compared with my wins, but I really lost considerable amount. I learned my lessons and have been gambling responsibly ever since. I think the importance of gambling in moderation and having a gambling budget cannot be overemphasized. It should be the first thing that's introduced to anyone who intends gambling.

Casinos  should display this advise for any new account registered to help new gamblers know its importance and  also serve as a reminder for those that are already in the know. It should also be displayed as a popup on their platform as a periodic reminder to help keep gamblers in check, but I doubt they would be willing to do that since they leverage on more inflows into their platforms.

If Someone that stranger to me doing this in public? he will face only two things either I will punch Him or will surely shout on him for tapping me and for caring about my business when he should have face his own.

if this comes from people that truly knows me? I mean those people that cares about me completely then why now listen to them?
of course I will be listening for what they care.

I don’t see anything bad in gambling, the only thing bad about gambling is addiction. In most societies, addicted gamblers already make people believe that gambling is a bad activity, so if you are found in a society like this, if people know that you are a gambler, they will start thinking you are a bad person in the society. They don’t care if you are an addicted gambler or just gambling for fun. If I am in a society like this, I will always hide my gambling activity because I won’t want to spoil my reputation in the society. It’s better that nobody knows that I am a gambler.
 
Maybe when people know that there is a difference between an addicted gambler and a normal gambler, then I won’t be hiding my gambling activities any longer because I will make everyone who knows I am a gambler understand that I only gamble for fun and am not addicted to gambling.

Haha, don't be so harsh. I know that when people are very much meddling with what we do, we should just tell them to go away from us. But I understand that when you become frustrated and didn't take those warnings you have given that person to stop what he's been doing because it is very uncomfortable to you. If it's too annoying and it took me 2-3 warnings to stop then I'd probably raise my voice as well but I'd be mild not to shout.

But that's the problem in our society. If you're a normal gambler, they'd classify you still as an addicted gambler. So, whether you explain it to them or not, you've been judged already and that's why we shouldn't care to what they say because they are careless to what they say to the gamblers that they don't even know in real life. We're already immune to these bad impressions that we're getting from the society just because we're gamblers. And if we're the one to judge these people, we'll still be judged for being judgmental to them.

I feel like people around me or my family wouldn't take it well if people around me knew about my gambling and that's why I try to gamble as much as I can. Some people can take gambling negatively and some people can take gambling normally, we must understand that and we have to gamble according to position. If people accept gambling naturally then there is nothing wrong with people knowing about my gambling, but where people perceive gambling as a negative, if I discuss gambling with them, they will take it in a very bad way and this is something I have never done. I think everyone should keep this secret so that others have their respect or others can't make any bad comments about me.

Are you 18+? Is gambling allowed in your country? Do you work? Do you have debts? If there are 3 yes and the last one is no, then I see no reason why would you bother about what other think about you gambling. What would change if everyone finds out about you gambling? Will family stop loving you? Will something change in the world? If the overall impression and your reputation is good, then there is nothing to worry about what people say about you gambling.

But there are times that it could start good conversations. I trust 2 neighbors of mine and they are close to me whenever we go out for a drink I always tell them about my gambling experience for the week especially if it's about sports and they will tell me theirs too.
I guess it will depend on the person you are talking to. Some would just not accept it especially if they are traditional who think gambling is still evil nowadays. My relatives were like that when I was young, gambling is prohibited in our house in a strict mode.
But time flows, gambling had become a big industry today and it's been in the advertisements ni social media, I guess many people are accepting it now unlike before or it became just a normal thing.

You're right there; that's why other gamblers become immune to the thoughts of other people who know nothing and don't know them personally. There are really judgmental people. When you send them what they have to say, it will only annoy you and ruin your gambling strategy.

That's why what other gamblers do is keep it a secret and don't tell others; even if someone else finds out, it's okay because they don't know you either, as long as the important thing is that they enjoy gambling.

We have always a choice, to either gamble wherever we are, in public transportation or in a coffee shop or whenever we would love when we're outside our homes. Or, to do it secretly in our rooms or wherever we are comfortable with and no one is going to know that. That's the way it goes for most of the gamblers that want their spaces not to get invaded by any stranger and they don't want others to see them gamble in real life because it's either, they're protecting their reputation and profession and don't want to be known as a gambler.

That's fine and we're all for that. As long as you are gambling with your money and you're not affecting anyone with what you have. That's the way to go because if you're always going to get affected with those people that are telling bad things about you when you gamble, you have to deal with it or deal with them or do something about it so that you will not hear them anymore.

If you can deal with everything then people don't need to listen. No one will have the courage to speak if their control power is high. When you start trying to change a gambling habit you may feel midway through what's the point of giving up then immediately remember why you started and what the outcome might be. The results of any good practice are usually good.

These days we live in a society that encourages people to share everything, all the time, but not only this is not healthy, it is also bad for you as you are leaving yourself exposed to the people that may not like you, and that will use the information about your gambling against you to try to damage your reputation, and in that case it is better to simply never reveal this aspect about yourself to anyone, since it is really none of their business if you enjoy gambling from time to time or not.

The reason for leaving gambling shouldn't be that people don't like it but the reason should be whether this field gives you something beneficial or not. We should not think about people but we should think about ourselves because no one will give us money or something else if we leave all the better ways for them.

There must be ups and downs in your life but if you get involved in something and your achieved the outcomes which totally consists of loss then you should leave That field. No one can force you to do good things and leave a bad one but if you think deeply then you can differentiate between the true platforms that are suited well for your successful future.

Taking gambling normally in your environment, it will make people to like the way you are gambling, and they will not see you as a bad gambler in the environment like the way they use to seen addicted gamblers in the environment.

 If gambling is not a crime in your country, you can gamble publicly for people to know that you are a gambler but if gambling is not illegal in your country you can hide yourself to gamble without allowing anybody to know you are a gambler.

Ensure you have what is generating you money to gamble and you don't depend on your parent money to gamble, that is the normal way you can gamble for people around you to respect you.

As you rightly said, it matter of what gambling have to offer you, how far have your life improve, in what way have gambling been beneficial to you. This are factors any will take into consideration before acting, but simply acting because someone else made a comment is dumb and insensitive of any individual.

No one will come to save you, neither give you a helping hand or really care, it matter of you vs you, what ever you do people must make comment good or bad, so why give a fuck, it is subjective and should be your own decision after weighing the prons and cons to either quit or move on.