philosophical implications of playing DDR

inzumaland1 · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jan 2005

I think there are inherent flaws in the way we think about playing DDR.

Discuss.

I am not Justin Zych · Trick Member Joined: 29 Jan 2005 Location: Oceanside, CA

word? i feel ya

AK (Vanilla x Mint Mix) · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:27 pm Post subject:

I have no idea what you're talking about, and I don't think many others do either.

Discuss.

inzumaland1 · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jan 2005

let me rephrase that:

In modern day society we face the struggles of materialism vs. spirtuality. When faced with DDR, there are some inherent flaws in the way we think about playing this game.

AK (Vanilla x Mint Mix) · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:34 pm Post subject:

inzumaland1 · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jan 2005

Well I'm trying to make this as simple as possible:

The mechanisms that drive society nowadays seems to have skipped over DDR as we know it. Many feel lost amongst the ever-turning and ever-unforgiving nature of materialism. The way we view DDR is inherently flawed because we don't know that it is flawed. You see, the view of man as DDR player is drastically different from man as man. When we have a gap as large as this one, one cannot conclude anything other than the fact that there is an inherent flaw in our view of playing DDR.

Get it now?

I am not Justin Zych · Trick Member Joined: 29 Jan 2005 Location: Oceanside, CA

nigga yous a genius

AK (Vanilla x Mint Mix) · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:44 pm Post subject:

inzumaland1 · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jan 2005

Okay well let's take this from the view of Stoicism. The need for expression is apparent. When we are faced with such a thing as DDR, we view playing DDR as a necessity. As such, our view of playing DDR is inherently flawed because we cannot realize the significance of the boundary placed upon our needs and wants. Playing DDR is not a necessity, but we view it as such. When we are viewing this clash in interests (our necessity to play DDR and our need to see it as unnecessary) only then can we realize that there is an inherent flaw in our view of playing DDR. So then, the philosophical implication of DDR is either a contradiction or we are just not realizing the axiomatic verdacity. I don't know which it is. Please continue this discussion. I'd like to know what you guys think.

AK (Vanilla x Mint Mix) · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:01 am Post subject:

inzumaland1 · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jan 2005

I think you missed my point. The inherent flaw is not an individual one, but a generalized one. In general, we fail to understand the relationship between necessity and hedonism. However, as you pointed out, there are some that do not suffer from this inherent flaw because they do not prioritize playing DDR as a necessity. And this creates a new problem. How can one balance this inherent flaw in the face of so many truths that exist?

nick. · Trick Member Joined: 09 Jul 2002 Location: Studio city, CA

this is a quality thread

Ryudori · Trick Member Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey

inzumaland1, you win my award for making me feel like a complete and total dumbass

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AK (Vanilla x Mint Mix) · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:33 am Post subject:

rscott · Trick Member Joined: 01 Feb 2005

wow...this is deep. I don't precisely understand what the inherent flaw is though? I precieve DDR to be merely a tool for my own and other's entertianment. Are you trying to say that we need to moderate our "hedonistic" impluses in regard to playing? I think this is too early in the morning for me to understand. I post this afternoon maybe some epiphany will come...

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Astuce · Trick Member Joined: 26 Jan 2005

Hummm... im new to DDR but im already pretty dam hooked and addicted. I dont see it as a problem. Ive been addicted to other games before, and i realise now that it was stupid of me to play all night long and so be tired all the week. It gives you instant pleasure but at what cost, you'll miss quality time in sports and social activitys, GIRLS also!!! Anyways, my point is that any activity is good if it gives you pleasure, you just have to careful and dont exagerate. Moderation has a far better taste.

Plus, DDR isnt that bad if you compare it to other video games, at least you have to move your a$$ and do some cardio.

Dance · Trick Member Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, KY

DDR=Fun

Do I NEED to play DDR in order to have fun? No.

Am I addicted to DDR?Not Really.

But If I was, it would be awesome, it's like being addicted to eating healthy.
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TheKatsurame · Trick Member Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Location: New York

Yep, I get it. Do you see a DDR Player as a DDR Player, or another person? I see them as a DDR Player. DDR is not a tool for me, it is a lifestyle. Discuss.

ZephyrGlaze · Trick Member Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV

Best. Thread. Ever.

Inzumaland:
If our view of the game is indeed a flawed one, what conclusions/actions should we take from the fact. It doesn't seem very consequecial to me.
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