A question for gamers or people with kids who are gamers...

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by El Tiburon, Aug 6, 2020.

  1. Barves2125

    Barves2125 "Ready to drive the Ferarri" - Reuben Foster
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesManchester CityBirmingham LegionUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamPoker

    If I were you, El Tiburon , I'd also try to emphasize how much of a waste stupid in-game purchases like skins are as well. Show him all of the cool real life tangible things he could theoretically have for the price he paid for a bunch of useless skins that are purely aesthetic and provide him nothing worthwhile in game much less outside of that one game.
     
    Brocephus, ARCO, Tiffin and 14 others like this.
  2. joey jo-jo jr shabadoo

    joey jo-jo jr shabadoo you know for me, the action is the juice

    daily

    nightly

    and ever so rightly
     
    Tiffin, billdozer and bigred77 like this.
  3. Bricktop the white

    Bricktop the white Well-Known Member

    $2700 is chump change in the world of big skins. there are CSGO skins that retail for 40-50k+. The most expensive dota items are usually around 5-10k. Some of the people doing it are absolute whales. The biggest dota collector is an actual saudi prince who spends 250k+ every year on cosmetics.

    CSGO skins are actually so valuable that there is an entire economy based around them with professional traders and secondary market gambling. The gambling is highly addictive and is possibly a front for russian money laundering, functioning basically as an unlicensed casino.


    over the last 8 years i think i spent close to $1000 between CSGO and Dota. recently sold almost all of my skins in those games and got about $400 back.
     
  4. Bricktop the white

    Bricktop the white Well-Known Member

    Europe is in the process of trying to ban lootboxes, correctly recognizing that they're a device designed to get children addicted to gambling.
     
  5. Bruce Bowen

    Bruce Bowen Well-Known Member
    Donor

    [​IMG]
     
    bhrangerfan0809 likes this.
  6. Sir Phobos

    Sir Phobos Knight of Mars, Beater of Ass.
    Donor TMB OG
    Virginia Tech HokiesWashington NationalsLos Angeles LakersWashington Football TeamWashington CapitalsBayern Munich

    you sell that kid's account and he's going to come to hate you with a fucking fury. he's 9, you punish and teach like a sane person, don't go to defcon 5 over something he doesn't fully comprehend. like it or not, Fortnite is important to kids his age and selling his account is going to be tantamount to stabbing him in the back as a father in his eyes. if you're lucky when he's 30 he may realize that selling his account was fine but you will no joke be risking about 20 years of uneasiness between you two in the meantime.

    continue the punishment, sit down and teach him about gambling (use monopoly money or something and teach him about basic odds), dangle the account as a carrot for excellent grades or something and in 6 months or something you revisit the situation.
     
    ~ taylor ~ likes this.
  7. Bricktop the white

    Bricktop the white Well-Known Member

    He can just make another account. All he would lose is the cosmetics and username. and of course, he needs to lose the cosmetics as punishment for stealing 2 grand.
     
  8. Jake Barnes

    Jake Barnes Team Mac OG
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesAtlanta Falcons

    By the same token, 9-year-olds have very short memories. If he holds a 20-year grudge over a Fortnite account, Tib will need $2k for another purpose.
     
  9. wes tegg

    wes tegg I'm a Guy's guy, guys.
    Staff Donor
    Atlanta BravesDenver BroncosChicago BlackhawksBirmingham LegionMississippi Rebels

    I think that recouping $2k+ he stole is pretty sane punishment and a solid lesson. :twocents:
     
    Brewtus, Bo Pelinis, jhooked and 19 others like this.
  10. TrustyPatches

    TrustyPatches Life is is a bunch of ups and Caleb Downs
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideChicago CubsNew Orleans PelicansWu-tang

    I was fucking furious when I found out my 3 yo was tipping onlyfans creators to the tune of 70k so I shot him out of a cannon
     
  11. AptosDuck

    AptosDuck Pedantic Hausfrau
    Donor
    California Golden Bears

    I just recounted this story to my youngest (15), currently melted into the couch cushions in the back room playing ARK: Survival Evolved. He snorted when I got to Fortnite, then at the end laughed and said "Dude, that kid is a total PRODIGY. Fuck, I wish I'd thought of that"
     
  12. Tobias

    Tobias dan “the man qb1” jones fan account
    Donor
    North Carolina TarheelsAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsNew York GiantsManchester CityNational LeagueBarAndGrill

    lol "yeah kid you can just keep the 2 grand you stole" is quite the parenting strategy i am sure it will work out well
     
  13. GrizzliesDrew

    GrizzliesDrew Fuck Freeze
    Donor TMB OG
    Auburn TigersMemphis Grizzlies

    HOLY FUCK. My 10yo TODAY changed my Apple password so he could download a free game on his iPad and I read him the riot act. I don't even know what I'd do if this came about.
     
  14. MORBO!

    MORBO! Hello, Tiny Man. I WILL DESTROY YOU!!!!
    Donor
    New York GiantsNew York YankeesAtlanta UnitedUCF Knights

    Is that game any good? I think I got it for free on Epic Games (probably in exchange for selling my kidneys to China or something).
     
    ~ taylor ~ likes this.
  15. BlazingRebel

    BlazingRebel Dog Crew Founder Migraine Connoisseur
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideUSA RugbyAtlanta BravesWashington CapitalsBaltimore Ravens

    You'd be amazed I mean depending on the skins or items an account holds and also the max rank the person has achieved lazy players or collector's will pay bank for it.
     
  16. IanBoyd

    IanBoyd Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Texas Longhorns

    If you can't figure out where or how to sell the account, just delete it or change its password to something random that even you don't know.

    letting your kid keep the account should be a nonstarter.
     
    pearl, Tiffin, Blu Tang Clan and 3 others like this.
  17. AptosDuck

    AptosDuck Pedantic Hausfrau
    Donor
    California Golden Bears

    He tried it for free several weeks ago, then the free trial ran out and he threw a few $20 bills at me and said he wanted to purchase it. Then a week later he threw more $20 bills at me and said he wanted to buy some add-ons. Seems to be THE group game for him and his friends at the moment. I suppose it's good if they're enjoying it, and they are.
     
  18. GrizzliesDrew

    GrizzliesDrew Fuck Freeze
    Donor TMB OG
    Auburn TigersMemphis Grizzlies

    I'll tell you what though....if I could pay 2 grand for my kids to shut the fuck up instead of constantly yelling and talking when they're playing video games, I'd consider it.
     
  19. skiedfrillet

    skiedfrillet It's not a lie if you believe it.
    Donor
    Clemson Tigers

    i'll sell your acct for a 10% fee
     
    Corch and 941Gator like this.
  20. BlazingRebel

    BlazingRebel Dog Crew Founder Migraine Connoisseur
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideUSA RugbyAtlanta BravesWashington CapitalsBaltimore Ravens

    The problem is skins or weapons in games are like trading cards, pogs, ect when we were younger it is a way to show off to his classmates and friends. Shit kids get bullied if they have basic skins or in game weapons. The industry knows this and exploits the hell out of it.
     
  21. BlazingRebel

    BlazingRebel Dog Crew Founder Migraine Connoisseur
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideUSA RugbyAtlanta BravesWashington CapitalsBaltimore Ravens

    If you like survival games and building /developing shit you will love it.
     
  22. Barves2125

    Barves2125 "Ready to drive the Ferarri" - Reuben Foster
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesManchester CityBirmingham LegionUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamPoker

    I'm aware. My point is if I were him I'd do my best to explain to him how pointless that stuff is and how it's a huge waste. I know it worked for me as a kid because I had absolutely no interest in Pokemon cards. Not to say I was a great kid or didn't waste my parents money elsewhere or something, it just stuck with me that stuff like that might seem cool or important but it is only that way for a brief moment in time and useless once the trend has ended.
     
  23. Jigga

    Jigga Ty Webb is a mean person
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Miami DolphinsChelseaMiami Heat

    Do not trust this man
     
  24. Hoss Bonaventure

    Hoss Bonaventure I can’t pee with clothes touching my butt
    Donor
    Arkansas RazorbacksSt. Louis CardinalsHouston RocketsDallas CowboysSneakers

    I’ve heard it’s really involved. You basically start out with nothing and have to work your way up to having lots of stuff within a clan
     
  25. IanBoyd

    IanBoyd Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Texas Longhorns

    Regulating interests just doesn't work, you can't expect someone to try to tell you how pointless sports or being a fan of sports teams are just like you can't tell kids how pointless cosmetics are.
     
    poor paul, -Asshole-, CF3234 and 3 others like this.
  26. bigred77

    bigred77 Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Texas Tech Red RaidersTexas RangersSan Antonio SpursDallas CowboysKansas City ChiefsAustin FCTexas Tech Red Raiders alt

    This sounds shockingly like my childhood

    Well plus mowing the lawn, dusting and vacuuming the house, washing my dads truck, etc
     
    ~ taylor ~ and REGGNECK like this.
  27. Tobias

    Tobias dan “the man qb1” jones fan account
    Donor
    North Carolina TarheelsAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsNew York GiantsManchester CityNational LeagueBarAndGrill

    compromise: sell his account and he’s only allowed to play ncaa 06 and mvp 05 on ps2. there is literally zero risk of him even accidentally buying something plus now he can play the classics
     
  28. devine

    devine hi, i am user devine
    Donor
    West Virginia MountaineersChicago BullsPhoenix SunsPittsburgh PenguinsManchester CityPittsburgh PiratesSan Diego PadresBarAndGrillCoors Light

    Not a single 9 year old on planet earth is going to hold a lifelong grudge against his dad because his dad sold his video games after he stole $2k. This advice is incredible
     
  29. Tobias

    Tobias dan “the man qb1” jones fan account
    Donor
    North Carolina TarheelsAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsNew York GiantsManchester CityNational LeagueBarAndGrill

    that post perfectly encapsulated the millennial participation trophy culture that boomers always complain about
     
    pearl, ARCO, Tiffin and 10 others like this.
  30. TrustyPatches

    TrustyPatches Life is is a bunch of ups and Caleb Downs
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideChicago CubsNew Orleans PelicansWu-tang

    My 6 yo got into my special cough syrup and shared it with his friends and I was all like “what can I do the kids these days love lean”
     
  31. Sir Phobos

    Sir Phobos Knight of Mars, Beater of Ass.
    Donor TMB OG
    Virginia Tech HokiesWashington NationalsLos Angeles LakersWashington Football TeamWashington CapitalsBayern Munich

    "you know, Boomers were right" is such a quality hot take.
     
    ~ taylor ~ likes this.
  32. Tricky Gator

    Donor TMB OG
    Florida Gators

    I would have him do 2k worth of manual labor to see how hard you actually have to work for that amount of money. make him dig some ditches or holes in the ground
     
    ~ taylor ~ likes this.
  33. Tobias

    Tobias dan “the man qb1” jones fan account
    Donor
    North Carolina TarheelsAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsNew York GiantsManchester CityNational LeagueBarAndGrill

    that’s how dumb your post was. not only has everyone itt laughed at it but even the boomers can use it as evidence of the failures of this generation
     
    ARCO, SugarShaun, Tiffin and 8 others like this.
  34. Sir Phobos

    Sir Phobos Knight of Mars, Beater of Ass.
    Donor TMB OG
    Virginia Tech HokiesWashington NationalsLos Angeles LakersWashington Football TeamWashington CapitalsBayern Munich

    selling my son's stuff to own the Millennials
     
    ~ taylor ~ likes this.
  35. Tobias

    Tobias dan “the man qb1” jones fan account
    Donor
    North Carolina TarheelsAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsNew York GiantsManchester CityNational LeagueBarAndGrill

    this double down on your terrible advice is going to be fun to watch in real time
     
    ARCO, ~ taylor ~, SugarShaun and 9 others like this.
  36. Sir Phobos

    Sir Phobos Knight of Mars, Beater of Ass.
    Donor TMB OG
    Virginia Tech HokiesWashington NationalsLos Angeles LakersWashington Football TeamWashington CapitalsBayern Munich

    look how much you're F5ing this thread lmao
     
    941Gator likes this.
  37. Beeds07

    Beeds07 Bitch, it's Saturday
    Donor
    Notre Dame Fighting IrishSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Blues

    Jesus Betsy
     
  38. wes tegg

    wes tegg I'm a Guy's guy, guys.
    Staff Donor
    Atlanta BravesDenver BroncosChicago BlackhawksBirmingham LegionMississippi Rebels

    It's not his "stuff" because he stole it.
     
    Owsley, ARCO, The Blackfish and 16 others like this.
  39. Beeds07

    Beeds07 Bitch, it's Saturday
    Donor
    Notre Dame Fighting IrishSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Blues

     
  40. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
    Staff Donor

    i dunno about that, i have some moral ambiguity, if I lived in what people have hinted at is the bougie neighborhood the kids theft could be praxis
     
  41. Bruce Bowen

    Bruce Bowen Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Son if you steal, as long as you work hard enough you will be rewarded with what you stole is quite the lesson.
     
    ARCO, ~ taylor ~, Patface and 8 others like this.
  42. Handcuffed

    Handcuffed A Succulent Chinese Meal
    Staff Donor
    Seattle MarinersOregon DucksPortland TimbersPortland Trail Blazers

    where do you work where you have to go into an office right now?
     
  43. wes tegg

    wes tegg I'm a Guy's guy, guys.
    Staff Donor
    Atlanta BravesDenver BroncosChicago BlackhawksBirmingham LegionMississippi Rebels

    He's a lawyer. He goes into his own office.
     
  44. Barves2125

    Barves2125 "Ready to drive the Ferarri" - Reuben Foster
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesManchester CityBirmingham LegionUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamPoker

    To each their own but I've absolutely seen it work with friend's kids from time to time. Obviously not every time though. You have to show them something else cool to compare it to I think. Something tangible that they can put their hands on and play with seems to work best from my outside experience. A bike seemed to have success for them.

    It's also not telling him sports are stupid or that video games are stupid or a waste. It's telling him that the skins aspect of video games are a waste. Not having skins doesn't affect ability to play the game one bit.
     
    #243 Barves2125, Aug 6, 2020
    Last edited: Aug 6, 2020
  45. Tobias

    Tobias dan “the man qb1” jones fan account
    Donor
    North Carolina TarheelsAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsNew York GiantsManchester CityNational LeagueBarAndGrill

    walmart greeter
     
  46. AHebrewToo

    AHebrewToo Albino Hebrew Extraordinaire
    Donor
    Indiana HoosiersNotre Dame Fighting IrishWashington NationalsIndiana PacersIndianapolis Colts

    Looks like El Tiburon is going to have to up the consequences since his son apparently hacked Sir Phobos 's account.
     
    ARCO, timo, SugarShaun and 36 others like this.
  47. DriveByBBQ

    DriveByBBQ Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideTiger WoodsBirmingham LegionPGAGrateful DeadUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    - Bank the sky miles

    - Claim it as a business expense, write it off on his taxes

    - Discreetly delight in the $2k he just got in manual labor off me

    - Make a grand parenting gesture, most likely coordinate a ruse involving a “fraud investigator“ from the credit bureau, convince me I’m facing a mandatory sentence at a juvenile detention center.

    - teach me the power of compounding interest by making me complete some insane task illustrating the exponential growth. Go to the bank, get a $100 worth of loose pennies and make me roll them.

    - take the Xbox, tell me he pawned it, but actually hide it in the attic and give it back to me once I’ve learned my lesson but by that point I will have built up so much resentment, Id look at that Xbox the same way I look at a lawnmower.
     
    #246 DriveByBBQ, Aug 6, 2020
    Last edited: Aug 6, 2020
  48. LetItSoak

    LetItSoak Well-Known Member
    Donor

    If you dont let him keep what he stole he'll hate you for 20 years is a hell of a take
     
    The Walrus, ARCO, and 28 others like this.
  49. zeberdee

    zeberdee wheel snipe celly boys
    Donor TMB OG
    Penn State Nittany LionsPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia 76'ersPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia FlyersArsenalPhiladelphia UnionUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    #1 rule of parenting is make sure your kids like you.
     
    The Walrus, ARCO, and 34 others like this.
  50. Cabs

    Cabs eatin' fried okra with Oprah
    Donor

    i can't believe this is a serious post :laugh:
     
    Brewtus, The Walrus, ARCO and 33 others like this.
  51. TrustyPatches

    TrustyPatches Life is is a bunch of ups and Caleb Downs
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideChicago CubsNew Orleans PelicansWu-tang

    Maybe he’s still pissed at his dad for something stupid
     
    Drew Swinney Esq, Tiffin, Z and 12 others like this.