Sports
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Esports deserve the same recognition and respect as traditional sports
Are competitive video games really sports?
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1 day ago
Pro gamers sacrifice everything for their craft - strict practice schedules, team dynamics, competitive pressure. The dedication is identical to traditional athletes.
1 day ago
Exactly right. The mental gymnastics from the opposition are exhausting.
1 day ago
Shooting sports are in the Olympics and require minimal physical exertion. Auto racing is sitting in a chair. The line people draw is pretty arbitrary.
1 day ago
Genuine question - what about people whose situation doesn't fit this?
1 day ago
League of Legends worlds gets more viewers than the World Series. If viewership is the measure, esports already ARE bigger than many 'real' sports.
1 day ago
This is the most sensible thing I've read here all day.
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1 day ago
Not everything competitive deserves the prestige of 'sport.' Poker is competitive. Spelling bees are competitive. It's okay to have different categories.
1 day ago
Lots of things are watched - reality TV, YouTube videos. Viewership doesn't equal respect or significance.
1 day ago
The health profiles are literally opposite. Athletes are in peak physical condition. Gamers are known for sedentary lifestyles and health problems. We shouldn't elevate that.