Slot Educational

[slapper]

do you think, a parade like this will be effective in reducing the level of gambling addiction?

It was difficult to understand what was going on, the message intended to be passed by the parade is not clear enough and the details can easily be misunderstood by the audience. This is not an effective parade that will have the effect of reducing gambling addiction.

Although the idea behind the parade is good, they have not done a good job in executing it. It now looks more entertaining than educative. An effective parade to reduce gambling addiction will be more focused on passing a clear message to gamblers about the dangers. It may not be fun, but it will be educative.

Looks like the organizers' aim was off, leaving the message murky and open to misinterpretation. I can't help but wonder, can such a parade genuinely help tackle gambling addiction?

The idea might be good-hearted, but the execution's a dud. The parade's more of a show than a teaching moment. If we're taking on gambling addiction, shouldn't we aim to deliver a hard-hitting, clear message to gamblers?

A truly effective parade would put education over spectacle. It might lack the pizzazz, but it'd serve up the crucial facts and insights on gambling risks. A real-deal parade against gambling addiction would stir deeper thoughts in the audience, not just fleeting fun.

[uneng]

That is what we call a sarcastic criticize. Humor sometimes use this artifice to call the attention of the public to the idea they want to share. It's easier to make people understand a criticize through humor, like they did. Probably many citizens on that area are adepts of slots game and have already lost so much money with gambling that they had to exchange their motorcycles into older cheaper models.

For those who didn't understand, each motorcycle on the parade comes with a saying: "x bulan main slot" which means "x months playing slots". The more months they played, the worse the vehicle becomes...

On the other hand, the iconic Gates of Olympus vehicle was so flashy that I think many people will feel tempted to try the game, despite the criticizes...

[rahmad2nd]

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do you think, a parade like this will be effective in reducing the level of gambling addiction?

I'm not sure what the people in the video are doing. but the gist of the message they want to convey, as you say in this thread. maybe, they have good intentions to provide an overview to the wider community, especially in the area where the video was made. most likely, that this idea is the idea of ​​society itself. or, what they're doing could be just creating content. as we know, in our country there are many people who make strange videos that are useless and only aim to seek ratings on a paid platform as content creators.

So, regarding this question. do you think this will be effective, let alone to reduce the level of addiction. and if you ask me, it's all for nothing. what they're doing won't have much of an impact, let alone educate the people in the video.
To provide good education, there are ways and mechanisms. but for activities like the ones in the video, it's hard to believe what they're doing will have a big impact.

[Fiatless]

I also think that such parades do not help to reduce gambling addiction among the population, on the contrary, it can draw attention to gambling to those who are far from it. Very often an anti-advertisement is a good advertisement for a certain circle of people. At least I am sure that such a parade will definitely attract the attention of teenagers, and they are likely to misunderstand such an initiative.

The positive impact might not be immediate but few persons might have understood and received the message of this parade. Gambling addiction has ruined the financial and social lives of some people therefore any effort to reduce this addiction is highly acceptable. Planning and engaging in a campaign against gambling addiction is capital-intensive, but this parade is cheaper to organize and it attracted many local inhabitants. Dramatizing the information will help in making the target audience understand the message faster. Another feature that mad this parade unique is that it used local content for the parade. The costume and characters are from the locals thereby making the parade more interesting and catchy.

[Tumanggor]

I second this opinion. It's more like the Gates of Olympus advertisement, people will curious about it since the parade is pretty fun with costumes and stuff.

I think such a parade is quite common when it comes to smoking, going green, LGBT, etc., the main difference is how the issue is presented... slots should depict problem gambling without using nice costumes and stage.

if that's what happened, wouldn't it indirectly be a parade of invitations to play slots?

but from what I know, if a parade really has to use a good costume (resembling the original) if not then the message from the parade will not be conveyed and in this case the video shows the main icon at the Olympic gate as the parade icon

Hopefully it's not a promotional parade, because in some countries the prohibition of all forms of gambling promotion is very strict, the organizers can be subject to prison sanctions if they are found to have violated the law on gambling

[DoublerHunter]

I also think that such parades do not help to reduce gambling addiction among the population, on the contrary, it can draw attention to gambling to those who are far from it. Very often an anti-advertisement is a good advertisement for a certain circle of people. At least I am sure that such a parade will definitely attract the attention of teenagers, and they are likely to misunderstand such an initiative.

The positive impact might not be immediate but few persons might have understood and received the message of this parade. Gambling addiction has ruined the financial and social lives of some people therefore any effort to reduce this addiction is highly acceptable. Planning and engaging in a campaign against gambling addiction is capital-intensive, but this parade is cheaper to organize and it attracted many local inhabitants. Dramatizing the information will help in making the target audience understand the message faster. Another feature that mad this parade unique is that it used local content for the parade. The costume and characters are from the locals thereby making the parade more interesting and catchy.

^ As long as it warns people related to gambling addiction on slot and it could be a slot on their place has been very popular.
These education and awareness campaigns may help to reduce the number of people who develop a gambling problem, they are not enough on their own. Because this parade campaign is to raise awareness about gambling addiction that can help to promote a culture of responsible gambling and reduce the negative impacts of gambling on individuals, families, and communities. In short, it delivers a message to people that warn about gambling.

[livingfree]

do you think, a parade like this will be effective in reducing the level of gambling addiction?

No.

People will just look at it as something amusing and entertaining. But if the goal is to reduce the addiction of gamblers, I don't think that this is ever effective.

What people wants is incentive, cash, gifts or anything that shall be awarded to those that have managed to control themselves and haven't gamble for quite a while.

[trendcoin]

I do not know what to say. It looks like a brain-burning surrealist work. If Salvador Dali had seen this event, he would have asked himself why such an imagination did not come to my mind. :) First of all, it's a good try, but I think it's a bit like a failed choreography. That is, because it is a somewhat unsuccessful choreography, maybe it can be turned into an iconic event, and in this way the propaganda itself can achieve its intended purpose. In conclusion, I think it is a funny and sympathetic work, and for this reason, I think it can go viral on social media. :)

[Mahanton]

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in the video, it is not explained which region (city) it comes from but it is clear that the parade is from my country, in the parade it is clear what slot players get when they play from the "first" month (still motorbikes are expensive) to month "fourth" (ugly motorcycle).

without direct education by the central and local governments to young people and the general public, I think this kind of parade is not effective enough, it's even obvious, the parade is the initiative of the private community in the area.

do you think, a parade like this will be effective in reducing the level of gambling addiction?

I view this kind of advertisement as positive instead of negative since this parade is unique. Many people that will watch this scene find it new and might be interested to search for the games and curious to the game.

Instead of reduction probably there might be a conversion to gambler result with this kind of advertisement since it’s on a public without moderation of viewers.

People curiosity will always kicks in on this kind of scenario that will trigger them to gamble since this is new despite the negative propaganda. An example for this are cigarettes, Government in my country attached grossed picture on cigarette packs that related to diseases that you can get on cigarettes yet people keeps ignoring it because they like the product. This might be the same outcome on this kind of advertisement.

Unique indeed and this is my first time on seeing that having that Slot games/types kind of parade which does have that particular costume basing up on the slot theme or name which its true that i dont see it for it to be negative or having no sense. This kind or type of parade is neither be prohibited or not but it would all boils down into a countries jurisdiction or laws in correlation with gambling industry. If its heavily regulated or 
something that been allowed then its normal that these parade would really be allowed. It would really be just depending on the people if they would neither be playing those slots game
after they had saw it or would really just simply skip it away.It does really differ on personal preference and actions to be made of. Its not something educational because playing
slots doesnt really need that crucial thinking or ways on how to play it. For exposure then its a good one but for educational? Its meh.

[jakelyson]

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in the video, it is not explained which region (city) it comes from but it is clear that the parade is from my country, in the parade it is clear what slot players get when they play from the "first" month (still motorbikes are expensive) to month "fourth" (ugly motorcycle).

without direct education by the central and local governments to young people and the general public, I think this kind of parade is not effective enough, it's even obvious, the parade is the initiative of the private community in the area.

do you think, a parade like this will be effective in reducing the level of gambling addiction?

This could potentially build more Casino gamblers it is like promoting something and is likely because of it the likely gambling platform was exposed to be seen by kids, and it is not a good idea in displaying something like it, even though the message of the parade is to lessen the gambling addiction or to stop gambling abuse it is likely the opposite, in displaying the gambling platform's names you likely advertising the games itself,

Likely facts about gambling

1.) A Problem gambler may gamble frequently or infrequently. Gambling is a problem if it causes problems.

2.)  Problems caused by excessive gambling are not just financial. Too much time spent on gambling can also lead to relationship and legal problems, job loss, mental health problems including depression and anxiety, and even suicide.

3.) Gambling problems affect people of all levels of intelligence and all backgrounds. Previously responsible and strong-willed people are just as likely to develop a gambling problem as anyone else.

4.) Problem gamblers often try to rationalize their behavior. Blaming others is one way to avoid taking responsibility for their actions, including what is needed to overcome the problem.

5.) Quick-fix solutions may appear to be the right thing to do. However, bailing the gambler out of debt may actually make matters worse by enabling their gambling problems to continue.

[serjent05]

Unique indeed and this is my first time on seeing that having that Slot games/types kind of parade which does have that particular costume basing up on the slot theme or name which its true that i dont see it for it to be negative or having no sense. This kind or type of parade is neither be prohibited or not but it would all boils down into a countries jurisdiction or laws in correlation with gambling industry. If its heavily regulated or 
something that been allowed then its normal that these parade would really be allowed. It would really be just depending on the people if they would neither be playing those slots game
after they had saw it or would really just simply skip it away.It does really differ on personal preference and actions to be made of. Its not something educational because playing
slots doesnt really need that crucial thinking or ways on how to play it. For exposure then its a good one but for educational? Its meh.

The parade is not all about slot game promotion.  It is an anti-gambling awareness that failed badly  .  Instead of highlighting the negative effect, the parade gives emphasis on the slots game instead.  

This kind or type of parade is neither be prohibited or not but it would all boils down into a countries jurisdiction or laws in correlation with gambling industry

Obviously, in countries that view gambling as illegal, that anti-gambling campaign will never be banned but instead, it will be encouraged.  It's that the presentation of such an anti-gambling parade is poorly made it is so poor that even you, think that it is a slot promotional parade.

[lienfaye]

do you think, a parade like this will be effective in reducing the level of gambling addiction?

No. Even the intention is good, I don't think it will be effective to reduce the gambling addiction. Instead, people might become curious to this slot game and started playing because they got attracted due to this parade. I agree on what others already replied here, the opposite of the expected result is what they can achieve for doing this.

A gambling addiction awareness and seminars are more effective if the Government is serious to reduce the gambling addiction and remind the people of its effect. With this parade, they just expose the slot game to people even the intention is not to attract them to gamble.

[Negotiation]

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[Pierre 2]

I don't think this is effective parade. Motorcycle thing seems fine you know, it clearly shows what will happen to gambling addict in long run. Visual chosen for it - pretty motorcycle to ugly motorcycle is fine. But I honestly couldn't understand what's purpose of that Zeus thing. It felt more like its promoting game, not protesting it. Dress and colors etc would take attention and many people would rather research about game. Which is very very funny. Bad way of protesting.

[mu_enrico]

if that's what happened, wouldn't it indirectly be a parade of invitations to play slots?

Yes, it has the opposite effect. People will get curious and probably will try it.

but from what I know, if a parade really has to use a good costume (resembling the original) if not then the message from the parade will not be conveyed and in this case the video shows the main icon at the Olympic gate as the parade icon

Yes, but it depends on how the issue is presented. For this kind of issue (problem gambling) people need to raise issues about broken families, mental health problems, and of course homeless issues. The costume should be to scare people, not to touch the game or they'll be like this:
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/10/anti-smoking-protesters-demonstrate-as-zombies-in-/

[wiss19]

No, I don't think that such parades can help reduce gambling addiction as there is basically nothing much clear about it, and for someone who doesn't know the language, the video doesn't make much sense for them. If they really want to reduce gambling addiction or don't want people to gamble much, they will need to do much better than this.

First of all, people will need to have the will to stop gambling and then someone else can help them leave it with the necessary techniques which is not by doing this but by getting them engaged with other things so that they don't have free time to gamble and also keeping them away from money for some time might be helpful if they are under supervision.

[hyudien]

without direct education by the central and local governments to young people and the general public, I think this kind of parade is not effective enough, it's even obvious, the parade is the initiative of the private community in the area.

do you think, a parade like this will be effective in reducing the level of gambling addiction?

Personally effective or not this is just a glimpse of what people will easily forget. Regarding stopping gambling, it's back to each other's determination and if necessary, you have to lose something big, so you will give up on not playing anymore.
The important point is not whether it is effective or not, but rather that the parade inserts a moral message for those who have already fallen into the slot gambling hole to stop immediately. Until this video is finished, we will finally know how bad the effects of gambling that are not correct can be controlled. I've watched it and as a result, it's more of a moral message not as a form of solicitation.

[Bananington]

I don't think this is effective parade. Motorcycle thing seems fine you know, it clearly shows what will happen to gambling addict in long run. Visual chosen for it - pretty motorcycle to ugly motorcycle is fine. But I honestly couldn't understand what's purpose of that Zeus thing. It felt more like its promoting game, not protesting it. Dress and colors etc would take attention and many people would rather research about game. Which is very very funny. Bad way of protesting.

It does not look good, but maybe we are making conclusions from just one clip of the parade, this is just a less than a minute clip of the whole event, It is possible that there were other things in the parade that would have been easier to understand. I do not have a problem with making an awareness parade a little fun and attractive so people can come, but the fun should not be taken too far that people get distracted and learn nothing.

[Peanutswar]

It may reduce it may not but this keep an awareness with the possible impact of the gambling addiction. Those parade still gives an idea with the slots games possible they seek in gambling platforms. To those people who don't need seems like it's just a parade for fun and nothing more on it.
Ideal if they make more educative way because seems like it's in their small community only if there's officials related seems people.will get more curious on it.

[Plaguedeath]

It's hilarious someone cosplayed Zeus from Gate Of Olympus slot lol.

As been said by most of users, I don't think it's an educational parade, but it would lead people to gamble. Anyway how you said it has an educational purpose as I don't see anything that would make people aware about high risk of gambling, it's pretty much only for advertising purpose.