Posts by Arthur White37

Hello. I am looking to change my username to simply 'Duma', omitting the 123 suffix.🙂

jademarlin26 said:That's nonsense, though you sound a bit like a religious fanatic. The internet is essentially a massive marketplace where supply meets demand—a hub for B2B and B2C transactions. As long as there is profit to be made, the internet isn't going anywhere. Besides, bad things happen regardless of what the calendar says.

Hahahahahahaha 🤣 'like a religious fanatic'? Like what? 🤣 What does that even have to do with anything?
I am simply relaying the information I've gathered... and not from some random internet thread, either.

'religious fanatic' hahahahahaha 🤣 😁
I apologize, but this is genuinely hilarious 🤣

If you really want my take on this... the internet isn't going to vanish in 2012 because of some Mayan calendar nonsense or any other superstition. It’s going to happen because things are actually going to go south. Once they start enforcing mandatory microchipping, people won't have a way to spread the word about refusing it.
I recall a high-level figure—one of those elite power players, maybe someone from the Rockefeller family—once remarked:
"The internet represents a massive threat." I can't give you his exact quote, but that was essentially the sentiment. Information travels far too quickly online. Do you honestly believe that Wall Street banks, the CIA, or the Vatican would ever publish articles that undermine their own interests in a traditional newspaper?
Personally, I view the internet as a net positive. While there is certainly a dark side to it, it provides a platform that makes it much harder for those in power to suppress information that doesn't suit their agenda.

I have been dwelling on this very concept lately. If we are essentially pre-selecting our own karma before we even pass away, then what purpose does free will actually serve?
Whenever I attempt to wrap my head around the logic of it, I find myself spiraling into total confusion rather than reaching any sort of clarity. 😁 It feels as though everything is part of some infinite loop, yet I struggle to define its exact parameters. 😁

It isn't that I have any intention of renouncing the comforts of life or refusing to enjoy a good meal 🤣 rather, my perspective is simply shifting; I find that material possessions—things like wealth, luxury vehicles, or the size of one's estate
are becoming increasingly secondary to me.

casualeagle82 said:quote: I want to develop my spirituality so much that I won't even need a computer.

How can you even know if you've actually reached that level or not? And what's your definition of spirituality anyway?

For the five hundredth time!!
I never claimed to be a spiritual guru, nor did I suggest that I have already reached some state of enlightenment!
All I said was that I am merely at the beginning of this journey.
Do you honestly believe you hold a monopoly on wisdom here?
What would your solution be then? Should one simply sit there staring at a screen all day and do nothing else??
My point was quite simple: if I succeed in my pursuit of spiritual growth, the distractions of materialism and the physical world will naturally lose their grip on me.
There.👋

Every single time I post something on this forum, the attacks start immediately. Calm down, casualeagle82.
I was merely seeking some guidance.
If my intention is to meditate and pursue spiritual growth, then I am simply trying to discern which path is the most effective.
To be honest, I enjoy PC gaming quite a bit; in fact, I likely would have struggled in school, and my life might have fallen apart because I lack self-control. I’d be lucky if my employer let me have just thirty minutes of downtime during a weekday (poor me 😁), but once I am alone...
My goal is to cultivate spirituality, at which point I won't even need a computer.
However, have you noticed that most people who are hardcore gaming addicts aren't particularly bright?
It is much easier to face a monster in a game than it is to confront actual life situations.
I agree that certain games are true works of art—Mass Effect being a prime example—but just because they are art doesn't mean one should devote their entire existence to them.
Even if gaming helped you personally, that doesn't mean it serves as a solution for everyone.
In reality, more people have found themselves in trouble because of it than have found any benefit.

That is the truth. I find myself in agreement with you. Older generations didn't grow up immersed in this environment, so to them, it often appears entirely superfluous or even beneath them. Personally, I have gained quite a bit of insight from it myself.
However, the real question lies in whether what one learns is actually useful. While such knowledge is undeniably practical within our physical reality, if one's goal is spiritual growth, I believe we shouldn't become so preoccupied with materialism and the constraints of the physical world.
That is simply my perspective.

Who actually claims that playing video games prevents people from communicating?
In my computer science class, about ten of us will jump on a shooter game every now and then; we’re constantly shouting instructions and chatting away, and honestly, it's a great way to bond.🙂
So, who says gaming isn't a legitimate form of socializing?

feralbadger2 said:Just whatever you do, don't get hooked on WOW or any other rabbit hole games where you end up flushing half your life down the drain, and you'll be just fine.

And since it looks like you're aiming to level up your spirituality to such an extreme degree, I really hope you don't go down that path either!

Oops. It seems I actually started a few days ago... 🙄
The reason I ask is because I could easily lose myself in something like that for hours—not that it’s particularly violent.
As for my interest in shooters... I'm nothing like my friends who have become completely obsessed lately. To me, it carries no weight; when I "take someone out" in a game, I don't even process it as anything significant.

So, here is my situation. I am quite fond of PC gaming, and there are times when I find myself lost in it for hours on end—honestly, I don't know where I would be if my parents didn't set some boundaries on my screen time 😢....
I have spent a significant amount of time delving into various conspiracy theories, and I frequently immerse myself in books regarding spirituality. I also make a conscious effort to practice meditation 😢, as I am truly striving toward a deeper level of spiritual growth.
My question is this: does my passion for computer games somehow undermine my spiritual journey? Should I consider giving it up entirely? If I were to stop, I suspect it would be an incredibly difficult transition for me to navigate.
👎 😠

And roughly how much would I need to budget for a graphics card that offers better performance than an Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT?

What are your thoughts on the Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT?