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Internet or the perverse effects of a pseudo reality
Internet or the perverse effects of a pseudo reality
Internet, sometimes defined as a reflection of reality, sometimes as innovative world, sometimes as simple technological evolution of our real world, raises many questions. What dangers these definitions antagonists do they cover? Why are more and more people fall into addiction or a "cyberillusion?
1) A multiplicity of definitions: why?
Each of us perceives the Internet differently. If you're out there reading this blog is definitely for you that the Internet represents a step forward, an asset or an essential element. While for others, those I call technophobes particular, the Internet is an illusion, even dangerous, because it leaves the illusions seem like truth. Besides
these two "camps", the definitions vary depending on the personalities ... and also at different times of the life of the user. So I'll take the standard example of a player become a compulsive gambler because of the Internet.
2) How to become a compulsive gambler?
This question, by the fact that just to ask it raises a smile hides a real problem in society.
[Fictional case inspired numerous facts]
This player, which we call "Mr. Z" discovered the Internet in 2000. He discovered a few gaming sites, combines some slight gains (5-10 € per month). Then the game sites multiply. Mr. Z took the opportunity to increase earnings, saying "It's beneficial." With greed, Mr. Z, now winner of several hundred dollars a year, decides to invest his few gains. Sometimes he wins, sometimes he loses, but in the end he loses, he had previously won. "Anyway, this money is still virtual. Certainly I could make it real, but what good is money .... also somewhat inconsistent!" he said. Then he discovered the online casinos. The gains are much more substantial, investments as well. Mr. Z then tried the experiment with the bonuses offered at registration. Deposited for 50 €, it receives 100. Mr. Z sniffs what he thinks is "good business". So he plays, wins a little, subsequently falls. "Well I put a little of my own money, but it's like I was playing in a real casino, I lose or I win." Yet Mr. Z had never set foot in a casino. If, perhaps once, "to see", but by building a few dozen euros. Yet with Internet Mr. Z can not get rid of these games: "It's great, I did not move, the filing is done by the click of a mouse ..." he thinks. Unfortunately, Internet blind Mr. Z. Deposits are becoming more regular and more consistent. "This is nothing, is that the virtual!" ever does repeat itself. Yet to see his bank statements, Mr. Z loses several hundred dollars per month. The flows are rising, the bank called frequently. Mr. Z, caught in the vicious circle, takes a final decision that will seal his fate: to take credit. Unfortunately Mr. Z always loses. Except once when he won 100,000 euros. Caught in the frenzy of the game, sure to return to its original state, it will replay all of its gains in the end lose them again. Mr. Z is now banned casino. It follows a psychotherapy and is listed by the Bank of France as over-indebted. Yet Mr. Z did not stop playing. Instead, it further increases the spending on online casinos unsavory, and continues to aggravate the situation. Mr. Z is gradually destroyed by the game, because games with cash intangible yet very real. Mr. Z is not alone in this case. Yet the situation continues to worsen further.
3) "Example abusive, at least extreme!" ?
While many will be those who rise up to this extremely negative view of gambling on the Internet. But Mr. Z is not a case isolated. The purpose of this article is not to criticize these free sites, but many wonder about the dangers it presents. Moreover, the example of casinos has been taken because the most widespread, but it is by no means an "anti-casinotisme" on my part. No. I just want to raise the problem with the Internet. The player is not as controlled as in real arcades. Moreover, these games are accessible to all. Obviously, many protections restricting gambling to adults exist but are they effective? No. It suffices to lie, steal credit card from his parents or his older brother to play as qlors one is minor. What to do? Protect the Internet. But when I say protect, I am not spy. I'm just putting in place systems which, preserving the anonymity of the player, guarantee their right to play.
4) Internet: the real and virtual
Internet is so much there: between the real and virtual. Everyone classifies differently as he fixes it. For example, one that plays and wins say the Internet is essential, a real reflection of society, even an asset because it allows really win. A compulsive gambler who loses will say about him that his losses are only virtual, he will lie to himself ensuring that its investments have real as well as the effect of satisfying a hobby. Yet it is a real drug that satisfies. This is indeed a compulsive gambler cyberaddict.
course, problem gamblers existed long before the Internet. But where I'm getting at is that the Internet facilitates the risk of addiction. The drifts are much easier. Opportunities multiply to get caught in a trap.
5) What to do?
I go there to submit a suggestion of "good words". But if you respect them, failing to come out a winner, you will not leave loser!
- Be a Player responsible: manage your games!
- Manage your finances: do not bet more than your means, do not believe you "remake" easily. Besides the more you think you "remake" the more you sink into addiction
- Play at trusted sites (labeled, recognized, ...)
- Choose a strategy game: how many maximum investment per month (if there is investment
- Step back on all your actions.
Thus, the Internet presents illusions and delusions. No Internet is not the Devil. Yet it can lead you straight to hell. No Internet is not a God. Yet in the beating you can reach a certain paradise. In short, the Internet itself is a technology. But hiding behind this technology systems are real, significant gambling, people and organizations who seek to make money. Do not sink into the trap. Internet: attention danger ... but also opportunities soon!
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