Great Debate: Are eSports sports?

YorkeDaddy · 04-28-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ki

I also find using definitions in an argument such as this is a poor way to argue.

Of course they're valid dictionaries have never changed. Words have never been added, society has never morphed to create new usages or definitions, everything is complete static and will stay that way forever.

Plankton · 04-28-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

Are you actually reading my posts. I read yours, please give me the same respect by reading mine.

Literally twice I've said eSport is it's own category and shouldn't be classified alongside physical sports

Then why are you calling it a sport?

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Originally Posted by Ki

I also find using definitions in an argument such as this is a poor way to argue.

You find that using facts is a poor way to argue?

Key · 04-28-2015, 11:03 AM

^ I didn't say facts, I said definitions. There's multiple definitions for words.

YorkeDaddy · 04-28-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

Then why are you calling it a sport?

You find that using facts is a poor way to argue?

I'm not. I'm calling it an esport.

Find a quote of me saying "Competitive League of Legends [or any video game] is a sport"

Are you confusing me with GuitarBizarre or something

Plankton · 04-28-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

Of course they're valid dictionaries have never changed. Words have never been added, society has never morphed to create new usages or definitions, everything is complete static and will stay that way forever.

Oh, so it's an evolution thing.

Plankton · 04-28-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

I'm not. I'm calling it an esport.

Find a quote of me saying "Competitive League of Legends [or any video game] is a sport"

Are you confusing me with GuitarBizarre or something

Maybe I am. Whats the title of this thread? "Are eSports eSports?"

Key · 04-28-2015, 11:06 AM

Are eSports people?

Plankton · 04-28-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ki

^ I didn't say facts, I said definitions. There's multiple definitions for words.

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def·i·ni·tion
ˌdefəˈniSH(ə)n/
noun
plural noun: definitions
1. a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary

Jimmies will be rustled.

YorkeDaddy · 04-28-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

Maybe I am. Whats the title of this thread? "Are eSports eSports?"

You're acting like I agree completely with his side

I agree with him that eSports are relevant, exciting, awesome, and worth expanding on because who knows how high the ceiling is? I also believe they require immense amounts of skill and understanding and making it to the top requires quite a bit of natural talent AND years of dedication.

But I disagree that they should be compared to baseball/basketball/football/etc.

Plankton · 04-28-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

You're acting like I agree completely with his side

I agree with him that eSports are relevant, exciting, awesome, and worth expanding on because who knows how high the ceiling is? I also believe they require immense amounts of skill and understanding and making it to the top requires quite a bit of natural talent AND years of dedication.

But I disagree that they should be compared to baseball/basketball/football/etc.

Now you're making yourself clear, and yes, I agree.

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Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	^ I didn't say facts, I said definitions. There's multiple definitions for words.

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