Are Responsible Gamblers Still Misunderstood?

[Julien_Olynpic]

I think if responsible players are going to be accused of misbehavior, it's best to use an analogy. It's like calling everyone who drinks a glass of wine a few times a year on their birthdays alcoholics. It's wrong to generalize so broadly. But often, to earn trust, a responsible player needs to spend a lot of time getting those around them accustomed to their way of doing things.
People tend to think in clichés; they're too lazy to distinguish nuances.

[jcojci]

I think many responsible gamblers are still misunderstood because people mostly focus on the negative side of gambling. The truth is that gambling becomes dangerous when there is no control or discipline. Like on how some people can drink alcohol occasionally without becoming addicted, while others lose control completely. It is the same with gambling. Some people gamble for fun with limits and still handle their responsibilities well, while others allow it to damage their lives, but in the end of it all, actions and selfcontrol matter more.

People mostly focus on chasing the win so they forget about responsibility that they must have. They think chasing the win could really gives them the opportunity but that will just makes them losing much. They will becomes addicted but the addiction could be more dangerous or risky than drink alcohol because there is another affect that they will get from gambling addiction. But if they can have responsibilities, they will not damage their lives even they will not tempting to chase the win or taking the interesting promotion because they can be strictly with their rules.

[Yablee0]

People mostly focus on chasing the win so they forget about responsibility that they must have. They think chasing the win could really gives them the opportunity but that will just makes them losing much.

Going after gambling winnings don't guarantee you anything rather you become more exposed to greater risk and become subjected to lose more than what you have already lost.  And also, gamble shouldn't be seen as a possible way of escaping poverty or doing things we ordinaryly wouldn't have done because such mentality can keep you stocked for years. Let it be followed in line with what it's been meant for (for fun purpose), because doing otherwise or seeing it as an alternative means of getting rich can be very deadly unless you are already  prepared for the consequences that is attached to it.

[Zadicar]

Stop wasting your precious time in gambling if you want to live a peaceful life.......

How do you respond to people who say this or think this way about gambling?

I know most of us here are gamblers, but what if one day someone close to you says this, maybe your family or friends. And let’s say you are a gambler who has not faced any serious problem from gambling, and you believe you are a responsible gambler.

Would you try to educate them and explain that not all gamblers are addicted or irresponsible? Or would you just ignore it because they already have a fixed mindset about gambling?

For me, I think it depends on the person. If they are just concerned about me, I would probably explain my side calmly. I would tell them that I understand why they think that way, because gambling has ruined many people’s lives. But at the same time, not everyone who gambles is destroying their life.

Some people gamble for fun, with limits, and without using money meant for important things. But if the person is already closed-minded and only wants to judge, then maybe there is no need to argue. Sometimes it is better to let your actions prove that you are still in control.

Well if you are someone who do gamble just really that for fun then you wouldnt care at all on whatever others would be saying yet they would definitely be just that still doing on what they do like or want and since its their money then its none of  their business on how someone would be spending up their funds. It is just that not shocking that gambling do really get that general idea and impressions about being a bad thing on which it is that bit excessive but we cant blame out those views and insights because gamblers do usually ending up on messing up their lives if they are really that having that irresponsible actions that made out.There are just that those who are really that good when it comes to self control and moderation on which despite of dealing up with gambling and spending up some money with it but still it didnt happen that they do able to avoid addiction. It all matters about someones mentality and control because you wouldnt really be facing up some issues if you are really just that having the control.

[Nrcewker]

Just make them understand this simple concept: anything you do in excess won’t last long. The same applies to gambling. If you keep gambling frequently without proper research and knowledge, then in the long run, it will completely ruin you. One should know when to stop — whether it’s gambling, trading, or any other activity.

Now, talking about being a responsible gambler, yes, when someone points it out, I address it by saying that I am a responsible gambler. I calculate the risks involved, set betting limits, and don’t gamble emotionally. Hope people understand the difference now.

[junder]

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Some people gamble for fun, with limits, and without using money meant for important things. But if the person is already closed-minded and only wants to judge, then maybe there is no need to argue. Sometimes it is better to let your actions prove that you are still in control.

With the closest person saying that then it is good advice and we must respect it, but regardless of that I myself will likely continue to gamble because it does not harm them and with myself also does not feel harmed because I bet with money that I can afford to lose besides gambling is done responsibly, so all is well. But if gambling is really used as an escape for entertainment, it is also wrong, because it does not have to be the only choice from the many entertainment that can be done.

[AmaGold70]

Stop wasting your precious time in gambling if you want to live a peaceful life.......

How do you respond to people who say this or think this way about gambling?

I know most of us here are gamblers, but what if one day someone close to you says this, maybe your family or friends. And let’s say you are a gambler who has not faced any serious problem from gambling, and you believe you are a responsible gambler.

Would you try to educate them and explain that not all gamblers are addicted or irresponsible? Or would you just ignore it because they already have a fixed mindset about gambling?

For me, I think it depends on the person. If they are just concerned about me, I would probably explain my side calmly. I would tell them that I understand why they think that way, because gambling has ruined many people’s lives. But at the same time, not everyone who gambles is destroying their life.

Some people gamble for fun, with limits, and without using money meant for important things. But if the person is already closed-minded and only wants to judge, then maybe there is no need to argue. Sometimes it is better to let your actions prove that you are still in control.

Not all gamblers are irresponsible, and to those who doesn't gamble, they actually see everyone who gamble as being irresponsible, and that is not true. If you have someone around you who sees every gambler as being irresponsible, i think their is need for proper clarification. Furthermore, it is necessary to know that gambling is of different form, and not only in sports. However, it is important to ensure responsible gambling which ever form you are gambling.
To ensure responsible gambling, ensure you are really in total control of your emotions, and do not let any gambling decision you make affect you negatively.

[Perfectbaby]

I think if responsible players are going to be accused of misbehavior, it's best to use an analogy. It's like calling everyone who drinks a glass of wine a few times a year on their birthdays alcoholics. It's wrong to generalize so broadly. But often, to earn trust, a responsible player needs to spend a lot of time getting those around them accustomed to their way of doing things.
People tend to think in clichés; they're too lazy to distinguish nuances.

Yes that is right..
That is why when most people gambles without them knowing when to stop, when to fund and how much should be used to fund, they often being generalized as irresponsible person because they have actually failed to remain in control of themselves instead they allows the game they are gambling to have control over them. For sure, I can't entirely eliminates those who are also responsible Gamblers but it's actually hard to noticed them because nowadays people tends to use gambling as their own sources of income where it would be that hard for them to remain in control of themselves.

[CryptoYar]

Radical anti gambling stance generally has been caused by observation of decay of families due to massive losses. Attempts to justify or to train person with fixed mindset are absolutely counterproductive as person only regards activity as an act of addiction. I believe that there can be nothing more of a response to external condemnation of your taste regarding what you like to watch than silence. Responsibility does not involve the verbal defence of genuine responsibility, which is reflected in form of structural stability as well as stable choice in lifestyle. By maintaining a frugal recreational budget and by being utterly realistic in your own money you will only lower their anxiety levels over time without any unnecessary scruples.

[YellowSwap]

Stop wasting your precious time in gambling if you want to live a peaceful life.......

How do you respond to people who say this or think this way about gambling?

I know most of us here are gamblers, but what if one day someone close to you says this, maybe your family or friends. And let’s say you are a gambler who has not faced any serious problem from gambling, and you believe you are a responsible gambler.

Would you try to educate them and explain that not all gamblers are addicted or irresponsible? Or would you just ignore it because they already have a fixed mindset about gambling?

For me, I think it depends on the person. If they are just concerned about me, I would probably explain my side calmly. I would tell them that I understand why they think that way, because gambling has ruined many people’s lives. But at the same time, not everyone who gambles is destroying their life.

Some people gamble for fun, with limits, and without using money meant for important things. But if the person is already closed-minded and only wants to judge, then maybe there is no need to argue. Sometimes it is better to let your actions prove that you are still in control.

This is true unfortunately, many minds and souls have gotten lost because of gambling, they don't even know what it takes to go to work and save money anymore, their exposure to gambling have stolen the good mindset they have left.

I won't blame anyone that explains this about gambling, because many people have lost everything including their mind as a gambler, some people have turned into criminal because of gambling addiction.

Many people shouldn't have come across gambling at all, because they would have do very fine for themselves without gambling right from the beginning, it's not everyone that has control over what they do, in no time they become helpless.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

With the closest person saying that then it is good advice and we must respect it, but regardless of that I myself will likely continue to gamble because it does not harm them and with myself also does not feel harmed because I bet with money that I can afford to lose besides gambling is done responsibly, so all is well. But if gambling is really used as an escape for entertainment, it is also wrong, because it does not have to be the only choice from the many entertainment that can be done.

I was thinking that maybe they are really concern about our well being as a person and maybe those who are giving us advice, whether with experience or not is being genuine or concern about our gambling habit.

Nevertheless, if we have the control and if our gambling habits are done responsibly, then we should take those advise as a positive and then just listen to them. We don't have to feel guilty or something or should take that negatively to the person.

[SatoPrincess]

As far as you are gambling in a healthy way and it’s not affecting your work, relationships or finances, I’d say ignore them and keep your activities as private as possible because you can’t convince someone whose mind is already made up. In my country, gamblers suffer from a negative stereotype and I doubt that is ever going to change, the best you can do to avoid public judgment to is to use online casinos.  

[bakasabo]

This is a common problem today that people who are involved into gambling, people who are not, who never gambled or interested in gambling have one and the same opinion - gambling is something bad. Those people judge everyone who gamble equally based on ideology that was imposed to them. Many of them never tried gambling, but they have heard thousands stories, read hundred articles, saw million movies and video how bad gambling is. Those people are afraid to try, they are greedy to dont want to lose any money trying to gamble or to understand what it is. But they blindly believe that everything and everyone who is around gambling, are bad people.

[leea-1334]

I could not agree more,,, consider it a pasttime, spend a few minutes a day or an hour a week or whatever, never see it as a way to make money and you are not just responsible you are happy.

OR stay in the pools on forum to enjoy sports and gambling, while keeping it responsible since you only pay 1 fee and play whole season

[monetizator4]

This is a common problem today that people who are involved into gambling, people who are not, who never gambled or interested in gambling have one and the same opinion - gambling is something bad. Those people judge everyone who gamble equally based on ideology that was imposed to them. Many of them never tried gambling, but they have heard thousands stories, read hundred articles, saw million movies and video how bad gambling is. Those people are afraid to try, they are greedy to dont want to lose any money trying to gamble or to understand what it is. But they blindly believe that everything and everyone who is around gambling, are bad people.

I think the problem is not that people see gambling as risky. The problem is that many people do not separate casual entertainment gambling from destructive addiction

Someone buying a lottery ticket once a month, playing poker with friends, or betting small amounts for fun is very different from a person destroying their finances and family because they lost control. But public discussions usually focus on the worst cases, because those stories are the loudest and most emotional

At the same time, some criticism of gambling exists for a reason. Unlike many hobbies, gambling directly interacts with human psychology: dopamine, addiction, impulsive behavior, chasing losses, false hope. A lot of people really do ruin themselves financially through it

So I would not say that everyone around gambling is bad. There are perfectly normal people who gamble responsibly. But I also understand why society became cautious about it after seeing so many examples where it stopped being entertainment and turned into obsession

[Achalugo BTC]

Yes that is right..
That is why when most people gambles without them knowing when to stop, when to fund and how much should be used to fund, they often being generalized as irresponsible person because they have actually failed to remain in control of themselves instead they allows the game they are gambling to have control over them. For sure, I can't entirely eliminates those who are also responsible Gamblers but it's actually hard to noticed them because nowadays people tends to use gambling as their own sources of income where it would be that hard for them to remain in control of themselves.

Hardly will one see any gambler who is responsible when it comes to gambling, and just as you said earlier, most gamblers often take gambling to be their source of income and taking gambling to be that its not going to bring any good result rather it will end in tears as they have failed to do what its right. Although, everyone has the right to do whatever thing they want to do in life, as its their right but they should also be aware that whatever thing the end result may be, they should accept it.

[Abu-Naim]

Would you try to educate them and explain that not all gamblers are addicted or irresponsible? Or would you just ignore it because they already have a fixed mindset about gambling?

There is no point of explaining to anyone because we have different beliefs, you can’t convince someone on something they can’t understand, they will always think you are just trying to convince them because you want them to believe you not because you are doing what is wrong but what you feel like doing, it’s their choice to gamble, but as long as you are making good money from gambling, say no more and keep it up.

Anonymous gamblers are even more safer and that’s why online casino platforms are better now so that no one will know anything about your gambling history and no one will confront you with anything related to that.

[TheUltraElite]

I could not agree more,,, consider it a pasttime, spend a few minutes a day or an hour a week or whatever, never see it as a way to make money and you are not just responsible you are happy.

OR stay in the pools on forum to enjoy sports and gambling, while keeping it responsible since you only pay 1 fee and play whole season

These are good ideas, but one of the problems is that the gambler who is responsible will also get flak even if they are responsible just like any other gambler who is getting wasted.

But I believe using bitcoin and anonymous casino websites are things one can utilize which can be used to keep this habit secret from others knowing. For those who have family members already knowing their habits, this will not help.

Either way it is a personal choice to continue or discontinue gambling eventually.

[avp2306]

I could not agree more,,, consider it a pasttime, spend a few minutes a day or an hour a week or whatever, never see it as a way to make money and you are not just responsible you are happy.

OR stay in the pools on forum to enjoy sports and gambling, while keeping it responsible since you only pay 1 fee and play whole season

These are good ideas, but one of the problems is that the gambler who is responsible will also get flak even if they are responsible just like any other gambler who is getting wasted.

But I believe using bitcoin and anonymous casino websites are things one can utilize which can be used to keep this habit secret from others knowing. For those who have family members already knowing their habits, this will not help.

Either way it is a personal choice to continue or discontinue gambling eventually.

Yeah great point out there, since even those responsible people are also been judged towards their gambling activity. Lots of people have less knowledge on gambling think that all gamblers are the same.

But they didn't know that everything depends on the discipline done by gamblers, since they are fine if they manage everything beyond their control.

Yeah using Bitcoin and online casino especially those anonymous ones may hide this habit, but those things will not solve any deep issues. But yeah everything is personal choice and the difference is the approach of people and know how to balance everything also when to stop.

[bakasabo]

This is a common problem today that people who are involved into gambling, people who are not, who never gambled or interested in gambling have one and the same opinion - gambling is something bad. Those people judge everyone who gamble equally based on ideology that was imposed to them. Many of them never tried gambling, but they have heard thousands stories, read hundred articles, saw million movies and video how bad gambling is. Those people are afraid to try, they are greedy to dont want to lose any money trying to gamble or to understand what it is. But they blindly believe that everything and everyone who is around gambling, are bad people.

I think the problem is not that people see gambling as risky. The problem is that many people do not separate casual entertainment gambling from destructive addiction

Someone buying a lottery ticket once a month, playing poker with friends, or betting small amounts for fun is very different from a person destroying their finances and family because they lost control. But public discussions usually focus on the worst cases, because those stories are the loudest and most emotional

At the same time, some criticism of gambling exists for a reason. Unlike many hobbies, gambling directly interacts with human psychology: dopamine, addiction, impulsive behavior, chasing losses, false hope. A lot of people really do ruin themselves financially through it

So I would not say that everyone around gambling is bad. There are perfectly normal people who gamble responsibly. But I also understand why society became cautious about it after seeing so many examples where it stopped being entertainment and turned into obsession

That is also true what you are saying. If a person buys a lotter ticket once a year, and there is another person who gamble every day and spend all his money there, then in society eyes, both of them are gamblers. And people already give them "lower than neutral reputation" tag. In front of people, anyone who has ever tried gambling can not be a responsible person. If you gamble, you will never look positively. I think quite similar topic or ideas were discussed in topic Being called a gambler, compliment or insult?.