Being called a gambler, compliment or insult?

[mindrust]

Depends on the context and person. If the person already has many bad habits and living his life irresponsibly then we can tell use “gambler” as a negative attribute. If the person is a successful, hardworking, honest etc; then calling him a gambler won’t have any negative effect on him because a person like that won’t easily make bad decisions. Someone may call him “gambler” but he won’t become dumb/irresponsible just because of that.

There are many brilliant people who like to gamble and they don’t lose their cool because of that.

Watch the movie, “casino”. Does Robert DeNiro look uncool/dumb to you? He is smart af and he is a gambler.

[Zadicar]

We all gamble here, that’s obvious. But outside this forum, when people around you casually call you a “gambler”, how do you actually take it?

Do you feel proud and see it as some kind of compliment, like someone who takes risks and knows what they’re doing. Or do you feel a bit insulted, like it’s something negative and not really something to be proud of?

Curious how others see it, especially since gambling means different things to different people.

Calling a gambler is a kind of insult. Especially for those who follow Islam, being called a gambler will feel insulted because gambling is not permissible in Islam, it is completely illegal and if this illegal thing is called with the name of a person or in memory of a person, then it is a kind of insult. Actually, I gamble only for entertainment. I gamble. Many people do not know about my gambling. Since I gamble online on my mobile phone, people do not know about my gambling and people do not call me a gambler. If they did, I would definitely be insulted.

Totally depends on a certain person on how he/she would take it for them to be called as a gambler. Why would you make out some reaction if its true? If your a gambler then whats the problem? There are just that places in the world that once they've known or see someone that do gamble then they would be making it generalize that those people are already addicted into it and do have a miserable life when it comes to finances just because they are a gambler on which this is really a very common misconception or belief by people around. Well, there might be some point because gamblers do loss money but we do know that not all are playing gambling and losing up all of their funds and messes up their lives. There are just that those people who do play for the sake of fun and entertainment and havent that destroyed their lives.

[mcdouglasx]

It all depends on the context. If someone calls you a gambler in a social setting where it's not seen as something negative, I think I'd take it well. I don't know if I'd see it as a compliment, but I probably wouldn't care about the expression. However, in a context like a religious setting, where gambling is frowned upon or simply considered wrong, I would definitely be offended because that person is calling me that to cause harm.

On the other hand, there's a third context: when you're addicted. If someone calls you that in a specific tone to make you accept the situation and change, even though many people take it badly, I would recommend that those people at least listen to what others have to say.

[Cryptmuster]

We all gamble here, that’s obvious. But outside this forum, when people around you casually call you a “gambler”, how do you actually take it?

Do you feel proud and see it as some kind of compliment, like someone who takes risks and knows what they’re doing. Or do you feel a bit insulted, like it’s something negative and not really something to be proud of?

Curious how others see it, especially since gambling means different things to different people.

Only if someone point out to you that you have a gambling addiction should you pay attention to it. In any other context, mentioning that you're a gambler should be indifferent to you. We are all gamblers, and there's nothing wrong with that as long as you approach it responsibly and are able to control yourself. If it bothers you when someone calls you a gambler, try to keep your gambling habits a secret.

[Agbe]

First of all, the word gambler is used to describe someone that's into gambling, such a person is able to take risks that he or she is comfortable with. There is a big difference between a gambler and an addicted gambler, so that's why calling someone an addict is an insult and calling someone a gambler is neither a compliment or an insult, it is just a word used to describe the activity they love doing.

[GIF-JOBS]

We all gamble here, that’s obvious. But outside this forum, when people around you casually call you a “gambler”, how do you actually take it?

Do you feel proud and see it as some kind of compliment, like someone who takes risks and knows what they’re doing. Or do you feel a bit insulted, like it’s something negative and not really something to be proud of?

Curious how others see it, especially since gambling means different things to different people.

Only if someone point out to you that you have a gambling addiction should you pay attention to it. In any other context, mentioning that you're a gambler should be indifferent to you. We are all gamblers, and there's nothing wrong with that as long as you approach it responsibly and are able to control yourself. If it bothers you when someone calls you a gambler, try to keep your gambling habits a secret.

Of course, as long as we control ourselves and are responsible for our actions, we should never feel bad or insulted if someone calls us a gambler. Because we are not doing something that is completely wrong, but we are completely right on our part, nothing can be insulting here. It only becomes a negative when we play irresponsibly, or we suffer a significant loss. If someone wants to insult you in such a significant loss situation, it is definitely insulting, but yes, it is better to keep gambling a secret, but if you are responsible on your part, it is never insulting.

[hedgeh0g]

First of all, the word gambler is used to describe someone that's into gambling, such a person is able to take risks that he or she is comfortable with. There is a big difference between a gambler and an addicted gambler, so that's why calling someone an addict is an insult and calling someone a gambler is neither a compliment or an insult, it is just a word used to describe the activity they love doing.

I think a lot of people simply attach that meaning to the word "gambler," as if they're automatically addicted, but it's obviously wrong to assume that, as every gambler is unique. Those who haven't gambled before might especially think this way because they've had a neighbor or relative who was addicted and they've observed it, witnessed a negative experience, so to speak. In any case, let others think what they want; they'll still gamble however they want, and they never attach a negative connotation to the word.

[whiteblue]

Addiction has a negative connotation, so we can assume that calling someone an addicted gambler has a negative connotation, but it's not an insult in my opinion. It could perhaps be said to describe someone who gambles excessively. While "gambler" itself refers to the subject of what is being done, namely gambling, the person who gambles is a gambler.

It could be considered an insult under different circumstances. For example, if someone is a gambling addict, the additional phrase could have an insulting meaning, such as "he's a bad gambler."

[danadc]

Of course, as long as we control ourselves and are responsible for our actions, we should never feel bad or insulted if someone calls us a gambler.

You're right about that, but we have to look at it from a perspective where we're all people living in a society where you get labeled for being this or that. I have a relaxed attitude if they think a casino player is an addict, I don't worry about changing their mind, because I don't say anything. I let them have their opinion Sometimes we can waste our energy on nothing, because it's nothing in the end. If we're responsible, the best thing is to keep quiet.

[uneng]

First of all, the word gambler is used to describe someone that's into gambling, such a person is able to take risks that he or she is comfortable with. There is a big difference between a gambler and an addicted gambler, so that's why calling someone an addict is an insult and calling someone a gambler is neither a compliment or an insult, it is just a word used to describe the activity they love doing.

Gambler connotation changes from culture to culture. In some places it means someone who is able to take risks, what can be a positive trait, as someone who seeks for adventure and dare to face destiny in order to achieve goals. On the other hand, there are cultures which considers gamblers to be irresponsible individuals, who lack discipline to earn money through stable sources of income and to work in a daily routine.

Where I live, to be a gambler is still seen in a positive way by many people, as they think it's an activity practiced by clever individuals who found a way to earn money outside the box. However, it's a wrong view, because these people lack the knowledge that gambling games have a house edge which favours casinos the more gamblers play, being impossible to turn gambling into a reliable source of income.

[bitzizzix]

First of all, the word gambler is used to describe someone that's into gambling, such a person is able to take risks that he or she is comfortable with. There is a big difference between a gambler and an addicted gambler, so that's why calling someone an addict is an insult and calling someone a gambler is neither a compliment or an insult, it is just a word used to describe the activity they love doing.

I agree with you, the term "gambler" is not a negative term. Those who gamble are called gamblers because they are willing to take risks by wagering money on games that depend on luck. And as long as gamblers can control themselves and play responsibly, and use money they can afford to lose for fun, I think this type of gambler is very positive.
And what distinguishes positive gambling from negative gambling is that gamblers have a gambling addiction or are compulsive gamblers who continue to gamble solely to chase losses or make money, which negatively impacts their finances and health, which can be detrimental to themselves and even others.