What are your thoughts on cockfighting?

[Patikno]

Cockfighting is extremely popular in my country, the Philippines. In fact, it's a multi-billion peso industry, and if it were to be shut down, many ordinary citizens would be affected. It's said that cockfighting existed even before the Spanish conquest, which is why I believe it's deeply embedded in our culture and tradition, making it difficult to simply put an end to it.

Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.

Your thoughts?

From the past to the present, cockfighting has always been a popular activity among people in my country, even though it is actually banned by the government. They usually do it in secret and not openly. I don't know for sure how profitable they are, but considering its continued existence and widespread practice, I suspect it still represents significant profits. I have also often encountered this type of gambling on several Asian online casino sites, but as far as I can remember, I've never been interested in watching or betting on it. While it may be interesting to you, I personally find this kind of animal fights unattractive, especially those involving death. I find it better to watch boxing or UFC matches, as they still have some important rules to avoid danger, especially death.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

From the past to the present, cockfighting has always been a popular activity among people in my country, even though it is actually banned by the government. They usually do it in secret and not openly. I don't know for sure how profitable they are, but considering its continued existence and widespread practice, I suspect it still represents significant profits. I have also often encountered this type of gambling on several Asian online casino sites, but as far as I can remember, I've never been interested in watching or betting on it. While it may be interesting to you, I personally find this kind of animal fights unattractive, especially those involving death. I find it better to watch boxing or UFC matches, as they still have some important rules to avoid danger, especially death.

If it's banned in your country and people are still doing it secretly, why can't the government get to them and make them serve the punishment that is supposed to be given to them so that others can learn? This activity is not even to watch livestocks kill themselves in battle all for the sake of betting and making money, that's bad.

[Nahl]

Just my thought, how can you be genuinely passionate when you are seeing another bird is killed just for your bet to be profitable? You know I understand your love for cockfighting, but the fact that we are seeing a blood sport that would encourage another cock to fight to death, for me that’s extremely animal cruelty. We can still enjoy seeing a fight without flowing blood on the court, which is for me more comfortable to bet compared to cockfighting.

Part of the passion also comes from the process of breeding and training ones roosters to fight, by the way. I know that because I have had family members who had been pretty involved within the world of cockfighting, and they took training of their animals very seriously, it may also have to do with the fact owners of the roosters usually get the most profit with the animal manage to become an actual champion and defeats several cocks in a good streak.
If one manages to successfully breed, raise and train them, one could easily get several thousands of dollars out a single rooster, it is a passion and also a very profitable business.

For those who involved to this gambling game they will very enjoyed the process how to make tough rooster and before fight usually those roosters will have special treatment and it took weeks or months to training before the rooster ready for the fight these conditions too makes them really enjoyed the process and usually they will be so proud if their rooster won the game especially big game with huge money of bet

People can earn money not only from the bets itself and there are several way to earn money such as sell their rooster because usually the rooster who can able to win several times or even undefeated has high prices and in dollar one of undefeated rooster value can be to thousand dollar if they want to sel so it could be a profitable business 

[Julien_Olynpic]

In my opinion, cockfights are really incredibly cruel to animals and are a disgusting spectacle. But the most important thing is that they corrupt human morality. After all, it is legalized murder and mutilation, even if we are talking only about roosters. You know, I read about millionaires who amused themselves by organizing fights of homeless people. We can also remember the ancient risky organizers of gladiator fights. There, gladiators fought criminals, wild animals. In addition, the organizers pitted many wild animals against each other, trying to create bloody scenes that would tickle the nerves of spectators. Fortunately, we do not see gladiator fights now, since moral progress does exist. I hope that cockfights will also become a thing of the past someday.

[DaNNy001]

In cockfighting, the cocks will have to fight to death or to the extent that one cock is several injured to the extent that it can later even die and be killed after. Humans are wicked has been the reason this kind of game is still existing. As humans feel pain, the animals are also feeling pain. Such games needs to be banned by the government. There are other games that are existing.

That's really true though, it's not really a pleasant thing to watch because it's actually disgusting. But just one thing, I hope you remember that it's the same animals you also consume and you have to kill them first, or if you don't perhaps you are a vegetarian...The games need to be banned that's true but I don't think it's that deep because these animals especially cocks were meant for consumption

[Patikno]

From the past to the present, cockfighting has always been a popular activity among people in my country, even though it is actually banned by the government. They usually do it in secret and not openly. I don't know for sure how profitable they are, but considering its continued existence and widespread practice, I suspect it still represents significant profits. I have also often encountered this type of gambling on several Asian online casino sites, but as far as I can remember, I've never been interested in watching or betting on it. While it may be interesting to you, I personally find this kind of animal fights unattractive, especially those involving death. I find it better to watch boxing or UFC matches, as they still have some important rules to avoid danger, especially death.

If it's banned in your country and people are still doing it secretly, why can't the government get to them and make them serve the punishment that is supposed to be given to them so that others can learn? This activity is not even to watch livestocks kill themselves in battle all for the sake of betting and making money, that's bad.

I don't know for sure, but there are two possibilities, the first is that the executant of cockfighting gambling may be very adept at hiding their activities, and the second is that they may have some sort of protection from government or we can say "a person who indulges in hypocrisy", in my local language is "Oknum" . Well, I don't know exactly what happened, but I think I am more inclined to believe the second possibility. By the way, this kind of thing has actually been discussed in various local media. If you follow news related to my country, especially regarding gambling, perhaps you will understand what is happening in the government system in here.

[MainIbem]

In my opinion, cockfights are really incredibly cruel to animals and are a disgusting spectacle. But the most important thing is that they corrupt human morality. After all, it is legalized murder and mutilation, even if we are talking only about roosters. You know, I read about millionaires who amused themselves by organizing fights of homeless people. We can also remember the ancient risky organizers of gladiator fights. There, gladiators fought criminals, wild animals. In addition, the organizers pitted many wild animals against each other, trying to create bloody scenes that would tickle the nerves of spectators. Fortunately, we do not see gladiator fights now, since moral progress does exist. I hope that cockfights will also become a thing of the past someday.

I've said it earlier on that "Someone who love to watch clocks fight could one day develop interest in watching humans fight themselves to death" it promotes violence regardless that it's done with animals so I don't see any reason to develop interest in it. Here in this clip a spectators of a cock fighting show said that he doesn't understand why people hate cock fighting but want to do abortion, well both are not good acts so I won't support any, what got me interested was when he further said that "his cocks are like his children" I was shock cause if he could watch cocks fight themselves to death that means he could do same to his biological children since he's comparing them with the cocks.

[Salahmu]

This time around, not only the birds are used for fighting each other, other animals too engage the same purpose as people tend to use them for their own pleasure, we have the likes of ram and so many others that also fights for entertainment purpose, which to an extent, some people also never have the conscience that these animals too were put in danger and hardships while in use for their own personal benefits, to be entertained, we shouldn't force or abuser our right over the control of these animals against each other.

The animal games I usually see on television is the horse racing but for another animal fighting each other is what i really don't no because it will be far aggressive than even cockfighting games because cock doesn't pose any serious challenges on someone but animals are definitely the opposite of that because they could leave were they are fighting to attack a human, any animal that is able to fight another could actually be very aggressive to people, I have seen animal on a tight spot with humans, although I don't think it was for gambling because it looks more of traditional way of celebration.

[GiftedMAN]

In cockfighting, the cocks will have to fight to death or to the extent that one cock is several injured to the extent that it can later even die and be killed after. Humans are wicked has been the reason this kind of game is still existing. As humans feel pain, the animals are also feeling pain. Such games needs to be banned by the government. There are other games that are existing.

That's really true though, it's not really a pleasant thing to watch because it's actually disgusting. But just one thing, I hope you remember that it's the same animals you also consume and you have to kill them first, or if you don't perhaps you are a vegetarian...The games need to be banned that's true but I don't think it's that deep because these animals especially cocks were meant for consumption

Cock fight may not be interesting to you because it is not part of your culture but don't see it as a disgusting thing to watch because what you don't like may be what others love to watch and you can't go against what they love to watch as it is part of their culture. If there are people that should complain about cock fighting it should be the people who enjoy watching it I their country and their government should do that instead of us to discourage the people who love it and uses it to gamble.

[AmoreJaz]

This time around, not only the birds are used for fighting each other, other animals too engage the same purpose as people tend to use them for their own pleasure, we have the likes of ram and so many others that also fights for entertainment purpose, which to an extent, some people also never have the conscience that these animals too were put in danger and hardships while in use for their own personal benefits, to be entertained, we shouldn't force or abuser our right over the control of these animals against each other.

The animal games I usually see on television is the horse racing but for another animal fighting each other is what i really don't no because it will be far aggressive than even cockfighting games because cock doesn't pose any serious challenges on someone but animals are definitely the opposite of that because they could leave were they are fighting to attack a human, any animal that is able to fight another could actually be very aggressive to people, I have seen animal on a tight spot with humans, although I don't think it was for gambling because it looks more of traditional way of celebration.

If we look at it, there's like the side of animal cruelty in this type of gambling. However, some countries are not banning this particular game because of its traditional culture and has been a part of the country's culture so to speak. Hence, it is like they can't just eradicate this side of culture. Unless, they will totally ban any type of gambling in their country, this game won't be an exception. But look at some countries, gambling is prohibited but betting on horse racing is not. You can already see the irony on this situation.

[MAAManda]

Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.

Your thoughts?

This game is popular among people in Southeast Asia. So, it's not just in your country, our country (Indonesia) also has similar tradition of this gambling type. I agree with you that this game is truly fascinating, as there's no system involved, 100% gambling. However, we also need to consider the other side about how the roosters are raised solely to kill each other. Some small gambling platforms in our country still integrate this gambling form, but from what I've seen, there's not much interest. People here prefer to play slots .

[bisdak40]

In my opinion, cockfights are really incredibly cruel to animals and are a disgusting spectacle. But the most important thing is that they corrupt human morality. After all, it is legalized murder and mutilation, even if we are talking only about roosters. You know, I read about millionaires who amused themselves by organizing fights of homeless people. We can also remember the ancient risky organizers of gladiator fights. There, gladiators fought criminals, wild animals. In addition, the organizers pitted many wild animals against each other, trying to create bloody scenes that would tickle the nerves of spectators. Fortunately, we do not see gladiator fights now, since moral progress does exist. I hope that cockfights will also become a thing of the past someday.

I understand your point since you're not used to watching this kind of activity. But for us who are already accustomed to this kind of gambling, we no longer see the cruelty toward the animals. It's probably similar to the cruelty experienced by elephants in circuses, since performing there isn't really their will either.

[nullama]

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Your thoughts?

I think it's a complex issue.

Personally, I don't follow any kind of animal betting, so not sure how bad it can get.

But if you think about it, it clearly will mean that animals are suffering for the benefit of some people. Yet, we do this in other industries as well and it is seen as fine.

I can compare this to doping for example, where the sports decided to make ingestion of certain substances illegal because they might end up detrimental to the health of the players. In a way I think this line of thinking can be applied here, but of course doping and animal fighting still occurs.

[2Pizza410000BTC]

Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.

Your thoughts?

This game is popular among people in Southeast Asia. So, it's not just in your country, our country (Indonesia) also has similar tradition of this gambling type. I agree with you that this game is truly fascinating, as there's no system involved, 100% gambling. However, we also need to consider the other side about how the roosters are raised solely to kill each other. Some small gambling platforms in our country still integrate this gambling form, but from what I've seen, there's not much interest. People here prefer to play slots .

Yes, although this game is popular among people in Southeast Asia, I have also heard that this cockfighting game is also organized in Indonesia. Moreover, I have also heard that this game is still played in some regions of our Bangladesh, but although this game is organized in our Bangladesh, this game is not offered on any casino platform and I have not seen cockfighting on any casino platform till date. However, in all the casino platforms where cockfighting is played, I think there is 100% pure no fraud here because there is no fraud business between animals.

[Betwrong]

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If it's banned in your country and people are still doing it secretly, why can't the government get to them and make them serve the punishment that is supposed to be given to them so that others can learn? This activity is not even to watch livestocks kill themselves in battle all for the sake of betting and making money, that's bad.

There's lots of things that are banned but still going and government can't do anything about that. So, it's not that surprising. But cockfighting is disgusting by itself and people engaged in it are usually not that great either. We inherited from the past like many other horrid things and we should get rid of it as soon as possible.

[Oluwa-btc]

Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.

Some things ain't meant to serve as entertainment at the detriment of their survival even if it's such an archaic tradition that needs to be pulled out. Andi don't think I find it exciting cockfighting cause it's more than cruel to animals. I think people just find fun in seeing the end  to something for their gains  and to me I think it's one of the things that are mant to be banned in that country due to the high negative impacts on the individual and animals.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

In cockfighting, the cocks will have to fight to death or to the extent that one cock is several injured to the extent that it can later even die and be killed after. Humans are wicked has been the reason this kind of game is still existing. As humans feel pain, the animals are also feeling pain. Such games needs to be banned by the government. There are other games that are existing.

That's really true though, it's not really a pleasant thing to watch because it's actually disgusting. But just one thing, I hope you remember that it's the same animals you also consume and you have to kill them first, or if you don't perhaps you are a vegetarian...The games need to be banned that's true but I don't think it's that deep because these animals especially cocks were meant for consumption

Sabong or Cockfight is originally from Spaniards and Filipino adopt this one, It is legal in the Philippines and we have cockpit arena here where you can bet with other people.
what illegal is the online betting of sabong, that is prohibited of the government as it has no licence and not legal.

Those Cock and roster were raised and trained to fight other roster, they were breed to be brave and good in fighting.
I agree to that, People kill animals to live, kill to eat. Sabong is not good with animal cruelty on this.

This is a inherited trait of Filipino from Spaniard.

[giorgione]

In cockfighting, the cocks will have to fight to death or to the extent that one cock is several injured to the extent that it can later even die and be killed after. Humans are wicked has been the reason this kind of game is still existing. As humans feel pain, the animals are also feeling pain. Such games needs to be banned by the government. There are other games that are existing.

That's really true though, it's not really a pleasant thing to watch because it's actually disgusting. But just one thing, I hope you remember that it's the same animals you also consume and you have to kill them first, or if you don't perhaps you are a vegetarian...The games need to be banned that's true but I don't think it's that deep because these animals especially cocks were meant for consumption

Sabong or Cockfight is originally from Spaniards and Filipino adopt this one, It is legal in the Philippines and we have cockpit arena here where you can bet with other people.
what illegal is the online betting of sabong, that is prohibited of the government as it has no licence and not legal.

Those Cock and roster were raised and trained to fight other roster, they were breed to be brave and good in fighting.
I agree to that, People kill animals to live, kill to eat. Sabong is not good with animal cruelty on this.

This is a inherited trait of Filipino from Spaniard.

Yes, who inherited what, I don't think it's important, but here we're talking about the lives of these roosters who unfortunately die during these fights. I've heard stories that the breeders who then make these roosters fight use razor blades to do more damage to the opponent, and that's definitely in bad taste.

[giammangiato]

I've never actually seen a cockfight. I think it's really adrenaline-filled and I might enjoy it. I don't like violence, but I think it's compelling.
Let's remember that violent encounters have always appealed to mankind, from Roman times with gladiators to the present day with martial arts, boxing, and MMA.
I don't think it's strictly related to addiction; gambling in general is addictive, so cockfights are just one of the many bets you can place.

[gunhell16]

A lot of places here in our country have events called "Sabong," or cockfighting. This type of gambling is common in the provinces, as many gamblers don't have other forms
of entertainment besides cockfighting.

Some wealthy people here even breed fighting cocks. They raise them and feed them expensive feeds to prepare them for a fight when they're older.
What they do is sell the fighting rooster for a high price.