Cyrillej1

Hmm, I'll definitely keep it in mind. I could go to the library and check it out some time if I feel like reading a new book. -writes it down- -oh and I'm also gonna chime in xD, that I'm quite stubborn myself.. so probably why I dislike extreme use of negative reinforcement. I prefer positive or a mix at least~ The whole boot camp was a scare tactic in itself it seems, like military drills, jail-like dorming, and forced lectures (brainwashing). It would scare me to have to go back there and waste another couple months... but at the same time, my stubbornness might just do it again to rebel if I believe I wasn't doing anything wrong.

Ooh, we seem to be into similar things! Go~ Yuri~ I really liked reading the Sono Hanabira VNs too. I didn't read them all but did for my favorite couples. I totally agree, lol. Anyways~, welcome to Fuwa and enjoy your time here!

Hmm, maybe I should try watching it. Never seen it before. 1975... >_<;

Yeah, I've heard of couple incidents like that.. dying from heart failure, and such. There was also an incident where a korean couple spent so much time at a pc cafe, that their neglected 4month baby died from hunger. Just crazy. I totally agree with you guys on all points here. This was the same thought process going through me as I was watching the documentary. I actually got really annoyed with how the parents were dealing with it. Not once did any of the parents actually sit down and try talking to their kids, try to find out the root of the problem and figure out a solution together.. only when they were forced to in the family meetings, and even that was super awkward. Seems a lot of guilt/shame is used, instead of support. If I were to imagine myself in the child's situation.... if my parents sat done and had a talk with me about the consequences of me continuing to play too much, like being sent to a boot camp, even that'd be convincing enough for me to cut back. I'm NOT saying threatening is the best method but even something as simple as that could have worked, but I even doubt any of the parents did that. The parents seem completely clueless about how to even interact with their child in the first place... I think it could have something to do with the general asian family dynamic contributing to this as well. The parents have a tendency to only focus on their children's studies as a disciplinary, and can neglect everything else, like the child's emotional well-being.. being clueless on how to handle it, they take the easy way out and send 'em to a boot camp they think will automatically cure and take care of "their problem". The way I see it.. usually for someone to become so engrossed and addicted to a virtual reality to that extreme, it's probably because they are missing something they are unable to attain in the real world, whether it's to fill the dullness in life, friends, love, adventure, an escape, etc. they spend their time online because it's beneficial to them in some way that trumps living/putting effort into their real lives. That's why I think these boot camps are going about it the wrong way. What the heck does doing military exercises do to help with an internet addiction?? That to me, is a waste of time since it's not really doing anything to help change the mindset of someone addicted. The lessons might be helpful... but it's not very effective if it's just lecturing passively and made to make you feel negative feelings constantly, bombarding ideas into you that you may already reject. And these kids are treated like horribly btw, they can't even say "fuck" or show their frustrations without getting into trouble. I mean, you're living like you're in a jail cell. A method that would seem more beneficial to me, would be like an open space outside where kids & parents are required to be there spending time together. The parents have to be as involved in the process of recovery as the child is. That way, even when the child leaves the camp, the parent will still be there to reinforce what's been learned. They can do things together, build that bond of support, help them with skills to make friends in real life, show them new hobbies they can do and get them to do it, interact with them positively, new skills, etc. so the child, on their own, can come to realize or prefer partaking in the real world more because not only can they get what they are looking for, it's also more healthy and beneficial to them. Let them experience what they wanted from the game, but in the real world instead. You can be addicted to anything you do obsessively, I think... wanting that pleasure you get from it. I just said Internet Addiction because that's how the documentary worded it, but I also wanted the topic to be broad enough that other people could share if they have similar experiences. People can be addicted to Facebook, and such too, but it's probably not as extreme as what's being talked about in relation to the documentary I guess. I kinda meant both, but focusing more on MMOs probably because they are easily the more extreme cases... but I think Internet Addiction in another sense could have also ruined some people's lives, or caused them to be less active in real life than their virtual life. I'm honestly not surprised some kids died from it.. probably why my first impression on how it was run, I disagreed with. I think depriving of access is a good method.... but it's hard to keep under control unless the person themselves decides to have self-control or can get to that point in mindset, especially after they leave and have the freedom to engage in it again. Some people may have a hard time believing they even have a problem in the first place because it's just a game. I assumed, the majority of children in the boot camps probably played games again after they left. It's like how negative reinforcement not always sticking long term. If anything, they probably become more stubborn/worse because of how they were treated by everyone (trauma of it). They should probably take a look at former people who were addicted but stopped, before ever making those kinds of centers with no understanding of it. How did these people change their mindset, and what keeps driving it kind of thing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

http://www.upworthy.com/how-china-deals-with-internet-addicted-teens-is-kind-of-shocking-and-maybe-a-good-idea-2?c=reccon3 I watched this documentary called Web Junkie the other day... It's about kids being so addicted to the internet (sometimes playing couple weeks straight or even months). They are put into these centers, almost like a jail, to "cure" their addiction. They take classes, listening to lectures to change their way of thinking and must adhere to strict rules/exercises. Forced to stay 3months against their will once they are brought/forced inside the center. I personally don't think it's effective at all, and disagree with what they put the kids through. I'll probably elaborate my own thoughts on why I think so later. -But I'm just wondering what other people's thoughts on it are. Do you think it's a good idea? Do you think their methods work for curing internet addiction? -Why do you think some people get super addicted to the internet, and what method do you think would work best to stop the addiction? (Like example: If you had a child that was going through this Internet Addiction, what would you do?) -Also, I'd like to hear any personal experiences with Internet Addiction as well if anyone has gone through it, whether you're still addicted or have gotten it under control (how you did it). It'd be interesting to hear people's stories.

I don't know whether changing is either or.. but I think it can be both, something you do and things that happen to you to force you to change (consciously or unconsciously). Unless I'm understanding it wrong. If you end up unhappy about something you used to like, can't you just keep searching for something that actually fits you in the whole sense? What is it about yourself you wouldn't want to be changed by how the story affects you? I personally feel the conclusion can be just as important to the journey to find an overall meaning to it (both for the story and the characters). So despite possible disappointments, I think it's still worth the change to complete. That's just me though xD.

>>when you see it..

Something that makes Stray Cat really Mad? hmm -takes notes for future use- That video was cute/funny at first..and then around the 3rd cycle I was like aaaaahhhhh, stoop!

Oh, I imagined Ara as a girl the whole time until I heard the voice xD. oops

There's a Tales of Vesperia anime with Rita Mordio in it, but these skits are from the video game^^; She is so tsundere.. usually mean and abusive to everyone, but sometimes has surprisingly nice moments (mostly with Estelle, lol). Skits are so funny~

I'm gonna give up on this round, since I really suck at creative writing xD..and lazy to write one. Good luck everyone!

I think it depends on the girl. If she's friendly and seems open, being slightly flirty would probably be okay to show interest. But I've also known girls with a more seriousness to them..where they'd cut the guy off instantly if they have no feelings to return or too awkward. It's like a balancing game^^; You don't want to be too friendly/distant to seem uninterested and get friend-zoned..but being flirty, you have to be careful how you do it with the type of girl xD whether too fast/too slow, too much/little, etc.. but at least don't be too late. I don't think you should always wait for her to show interest first, but try to show it in a subtle way is possible too. Don't even have to say anything, like can show it in the way you talk, lean in closer, show interest in things she says, take opportunities to compliment her, etc. depending on her personality.

sausage-fest lol... I don't think I really had problems with any of their female characters... just FF13 gameplay was bad to me.

I played it like two days ago~ I think I have mixed feelings about it so far, but I'd still be willing to buy/give the full game a try once it comes out since I've tended to love all the FF games. I just didn't like FF13, so probably why I'm a bit hesitant of their future releases. First Impression: Woooww~~ what amazing graphics! It looks so real, felt like I was watching FF: Advent Children even while playing. The battle really does kinda reminds me of Kingdom Hearts. So it's not a turn-based battle system, but a real-time action adventure RPG. I think the main char looks cool^^ love his black hair, light eyes appearance. What I'm bummed about: -Doesn't seem like you get full control over the other characters, only can use the main character. -No Magic? Every action requires MP use, such as defending/techniques, and warping. The main char has a warping sword that teleports him to where he throws it instantly, and his weapons change when he attacks (depending on combo setup of weapons, I think?) ...but it's not really magic. There's summoning..but, I don't think it's the same and don't rly like the requirements to use it (character HP->0). -Giant Map, Lots of walking (if anyone's played DA3, exploration is similar..quest selection for marker on map)... No compass, omg ugh..so I had to keep opening up map to see where I was. -All male characters. I wonder if they'll have any female allies to switch in, or if it's only these 4 characters throughout the game (that may be kinda boring). -Hordes of monsters, being messy jumping around all over the screen, taking a long time to take them all out... I hope they will give better AOE skills or something in the actual full game since there's no aoe magic to handle hordes of mobs better... the only sword skills available were mostly limited to single enemies and so it can take awhile to take them all out. -After dying/game over, restart at a checkpoint..have to re-watch a cutscene over, can't skip. --That's my thoughts about the demo part at least and what was available. Maybe the full game will address some of the problems I thought about it.

The Metal Upa is kinda neat.

Mwuahaha Corpse Party time! I really like the songs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aJAMr6dLdo

Guuuhh~ I'm jealous. So pretty.. the serious expression is perfect for her. Her outfit in green in combination with the light bluefish hair..is just so..irresistible! Not to mention, her holding a giant gun makes her seem tough and badass ^^; yeaahhh~ nice figure. Love the detail in it.

Looking back on my top10 favorite anime/game characters... I really was attracted to them all mostly due to personality. It'd be the first thing I'd mention if I were to describe them and why I like them. If characters act Introverted in their mannerisms, that usually perks my interest since I can relate to them and that instantly creates that initial connection/attraction. Another personality trait I like is kindness/helpfulness. Then comes their appearance. I tend to like a more tomboyish or formal wear on them (collared shirts, tie, hoodie, etc), and dark features (black hair, etc). I don't think I've ever really had a favorite female character just based on how beautiful/cute they looked alone though, or consciously judged their bust/butt size before taking interest (unless, like I said they look super exaggerated..which is an instant turn-off..so I guess I do filter a bit without realizing it). But yeah~, most of the time, I think almost every anime girl looks pretty unless they were specifically made to look..ugly xD Sorry, off-topic.. but I keep imagining you as the avatar speaking, lol. Sounds like how he'd talk.

I'm glad you're enjoying it so far! I picked mine up last night, but I'm not letting myself play it yet until I finish up some things before xD... because I know I'll probably get addicted once I start. I'm really excited though, and I'll come back to post my thoughts on the game after I play through it a bit.

I'm gonna get mine downloading ahh, can't wait to try it. The graphics look amazing from the previews I've seen of it so far. The gameplay looks like it's similar to Kingdom Hearts almost? Well, I'll get to try it soon and see for myself!

Congratulations~ to Flutterz & CLuBLion ^^b! Lucky~

Oook~ Here's my Batman VN. Just finished drawing it^^; Kara no Shoujo -> transformed into Kara no Batman --Since I'm not supposed to put images in spoilers tags... I'm sorry if I ruin the VN for anyone >_<;

Whaat~! I didn't know you had a youtube channel :0 -subscribes- oh man.. you've played a lot of games.. and even danganronpa. -please be my friend!-