*VERY LONG COMMENT REVOLVING AROUND CENSORED FOOTAGE* For those that have watched or are currently watching the video, you will have noticed a few scenes that are heavily censored to the point where you can’t see a thing. This was done to follow UA-cam’s guidelines. I tried many different edits, and each of them were flagged except for what you’ve just seen. Maybe I could’ve made it slightly clearer, but I’m just glad I was able to get SOMETHING approved by UA-cam’s system. I know the heavy pixelation makes for a lacking viewing experience. Trust me, I felt gutted by how much I had to censor these scenes. I don’t feel like they have the same effect as what I originally censored. So because of this, I decided to give the names of the clips here for those that are curious so you can search them up and watch. I can’t post the links here since I would be violating UA-cam’s guidelines. I MUST warn you all though, some of these clips are really graphic. So those that don’t wish to see the clips, I’ll provide time stamps along with descriptions of what is being shown for each one (I would’ve added them in the video, but UA-cam is sensitive to certain words for some reason.) A little unrelated, but I’ve also linked all the articles I used for this video. During the period where UA-cam was reviewing the video, I realized I should've included more screenshots showing the information. I’ll be sure to cite this information more in future videos. 6:35 (The description I give in the video is accurate enough but here is the video nonetheless. Audio had to be altered. ) Video name: “Asian kid getting his ass whooped after spending $45,000 on virtual items for video games” on Reddit. 7:20 (The blurred footage here shows a lifeless body laid out on the floor in an internet cafe, surrounded by dozens of other people. A kid is shown crying and being taken away from the scene. As several people crowd around the body, you can see a few teens still playing at their computers while the body lies dead behind them. They’re completely ignoring the situation. More info in the video link.) Video name: “Gamer who died in internet cafe is not discovered for four hours” found on UA-cam. 7:41 (The video is a timelapse of a Taiwanese man who is seen slowly leaning back into his chair. His body is completely stiff as his back is arched tightly with his chest sticking out. His head is knocked back all the way at an usual angle with his neck completely exposed. Throughout the timelapse, several other young people walk around him, completely oblivious to his state. The players around him have their eyes glued to their own screens. In a article published by Time, it’s stated the man was unemployed for a long time and that these internet cafes were the only places he could go.) Article link to learn more about the story: time.com/3673534/taiwan-video-game-death/ Video name: “Gamer found brain dead after a 42-hour nonstop gaming at an internet cafe.” found on Reddit. 8:16 (The following blurred footage is a montage of young players playing on computers. The reason this footage was blurred was due to where the clips were found. The clips are zoomed in. The full images show other players lying in their chairs dead. The usage of these clips were to further show how locked in many people are at these cafes.) 8:33 (In this video, you see another person seeing the same fate as the taiwanese man. Sort of. The video is posted on UA-cam and is titled: “OMG...Guy Has a Stroke In Internet Cafe.!!” I was not able to find an article that would give further information on his state of health, but because of how similar the clips are in terms of how his body moves and positions itself, and the child / man doesn’t seem to get proper treatment, it’s fair to assume the outcome is not positive.) Video name: “OMG...Guy Has a Stroke In Internet Cafe.!!” found on UA-cam. 16:13 (There are two separate clips being shown here. In the first one, it shows a student being slapped repeatedly by his teacher. The second clip shows a classroom filled with students. Some are sitting down, but most are standing. The ones that are standing have their heads down as their teacher goes around the room smacking each one. The audio had to be altered and I was unable to translate what he was saying. ) First video name: “Teacher in Xinjiang school slaps a Uyghur student for 11 times, even pulling his mask off.” found on reddit. Second video name: “high school teacher slapping students in class” found on reddit.
Thank You for this. There are always ways around unjust rules and censorship. This is likely the best way as the people know what happens in this and can go search it online if they truly want to see it in full detail. Its all based on our own decision like it should be regardless.
@@Lawlz4Dayzz not really unjust censorship. no platform would allow you to show a video of a child being beaten by two adults with (what i assume to be) either a slipper, a belt, or the back of their hands
@@TheApplyGuyy Reddit does. So he's right; people can find the uncensored video if they so choose. Leaving agency to the viewer seems a reasonable way around YT platform restrictions.
@@TheApplyGuyy yep. freedom of narrative to aid international communication; the bedrock of Reddit. lack of censorship used to be far more "broad", we'll say.
This reminds me of how schools or workplaces may provide services to combat stress. They put fences atop buildings to prevent students from committing suicide, but they don't do anything to make school easier.
Holy... things like this sometimes make me appreciate that *damn* - my life is not all that bad... even though gaming addiction is something I think I relate to to some extent, at least the part about 'avoiding important stuff to play games instead' :/ Great informational video btw. Really high quality!
It's something I've definitely related to and struggled with in the past as well :/ I was planning on talking about my own experience, but I wanted to keep the video mainly on china. Maybe one day in the future,I'll tackle video game addiction from a personal perspective. Thank you though man! Thanks for watching!
As a Asian boy who spent a lot of time in internet cafe myself, I can give you an insider view. First, I can check one thing out of the gate. GAMES AREN'T THE PROBLEM in the first place. For me, it was my famiy. It's broken. You guys not gonna believe if i tell you how most asian parents treat their children. They don't give a f**k about their children's mental health at all. It's so common to see parents shouting and beating their children in my country. No it's not like no one give a shit about it. They think it's a good thing. I even learn profanities from my mother because she used it a lot on me, not in a good way. For people like me, internet cafes are like home, a place we can escape from that shitty reality of us. You guys are lucky to have family that really care about you. Here, all they care about is our social status. Escape come first, competition come later.
I hate the absolute lie today that is IRL violence is caused by video games. Its just a scape goat for real issues that cause real violence. But of course movies, tv shows, comics, and books with violence arent blamed at all or nearly the same extent, as gaming is seen as a new thing that is therefore a threat to pre existing way of life to people who know nothing about it.
I think this video is really good, but I feel like the other side of this was not explored enough. You mentioned once about how video games might not be the problem. I feel like adding more things about the growing debate over if video game addiction is actually real would have been beneficial. How we never attribute this amount of scrutiny to other things people can become obsessed with. We don’t hear about sports addiction because we view that activity as a net positive. You never explored the benefits of gaming, and never challenged some of the claims made in those clips. Especially the one where gaming is linked to dementia, which does not have any valid research to support, and in fact a lot of research concludes in the opposite direction. There’s a wide debate about using the term “addiction” in regards to video games or even sex addiction. We toss this term around to things that we view as unproductive or negative in society, and rarely want to explore further as to why people want to put all their time into gaming. I liked that you brought up loneliness and dopamine attributed to people constantly gaming. People who are “addicted” to gaming is more likely a symptom of a greater problem, like depression, ADHD, escape from trauma, loneliness, etc. I wish this was more explored, but I still loved the video regardless.
Hi! Loving the serious videos! Happy you put something out just as I started thinking "Huh- I wonder if Strictly Mediocre uploaded anything since I last saw them" And, hell you did! Always excited to come back!
I just realized an upbeat comment is not FIT for this video at all- I love gaming- I'm sure of course others do too and It is deeply saddening that this has to be this way- games created out of love and care cause many people to fall over and not be alive afterward-.. But it is something for someone who loves this media to see between the lines and speak out about it- Thank you for speaking out about this problem- no-matter how difficult it may have been to see your favorite mediums take peoples lives away from what matter.. Just because of escapism.. just because people's lives are so difficult that they need a way to distract themselves away from the pressure of the world... and how in the end- They don't care...
Wassup! I appreciate your long support of the channel! Always nice to hear from ya! Yeah this was such a complex video to make. So many perspectives and sides revolving around "gaming." China's culture is so drastically different from where I'm from, so instead of taking a side, I chose to show them both equally (at least I hope that's how I executed it) while also raising awareness to a disorder.
1:06 this is so dumb, i once starved myself till i was shaking because i didnt wanna stop playing with cardboardd, that dosent mean that im addicted to fricking cardboard
calling in sick to work with "sorry yeah I'm having a Gaming Disorder flare up" and getting a doctor to sign off on it. "My patient needs thursday and friday off work, the new Elden Ring DLC releases soon, you understand." (thing i would've said if i commented before watching the whole video, because of course i watched the whole video before commenting, like a good little viewer): In the end I think excessive gaming is a symptom. That kid wouldn't've drained his parents' savings account if X and Y, thousands of students wouldn't be camped in internet cafes if it weren't for A and B. The stories you hear coming out of SEA, their work culture, the oppressive state on a more abstract level, this kind of phenomenon almost feels like a natural consequence.
One thing that i believe is important when looking at video game addiction, is wether the person is addicted to video games or a mechanic present in said game such as gambling which is the often the case with gacha games.
Man, you are seriously underrated. You don´t see this quality and work put into a video even on channels with 1-2mil subs. I really hope the algorithm finally gives you the push you deserve!
I stumbled upon the channel yesterday and have binged; a couple hundred more subs since then. Well deserved. Captivating quality content that's well executed is always in high demand.
With a sibling so high in academics that I can’t compete with, I basically have given up good grades and spend all my free time gaming for at least 14 hours daily. I’m too unmotivated to do any homework. With so many metal problems that I keep to myself, I just keep playing to attempt to literally delay my distress and ignore reality as a whole. The problem about gaming isn’t necessarily the addiction but the audience it draws because there’s no reason to play if we enjoy life so for those who don’t…
I reckon the gaming addiction issue in China is a symptom of a larger issue in China. And I find it interesting that they crunch down on gaming regulations, rather than addressing the real issues. Typical China.
mate not just China, the US has the same problem same as the EU same same same same same to solve the problem mean to change power struckter but this will not happen.
Well I didn’t see this direction coming at all! I’m very glad I finally watched it; this is a really interesting perspective into China’s different world.
Loved the video, really interesting. The Chinese pov was a nice twist, hope the crying dad at the end child feels and understands the same aswell. It is China after all, the sun may rise in the east but it sets in the west. Loads of problems in gaming, should not have played GTA SA in my early teens, wss going to break the disk myself after he was handed it back to me, alas, he took the honors of doing it himself just before the hand off. He was right and I'll never not know and choose what my children do online and in gaming, I really saw how bad it could be in something that is no longer my bag of cats to deal with. Be good and fair, yet, terrable parents people
Thanks man! I didn't include it in the video but before the clip where the father is crying, he just learned that his son passed the GaoKao with around a 570 (which is still a good score.) The son had an unphased reaction, like he knew that that was the score he got and was content with it. His father on the other hand had a more proud reaction :)
this video needs to get out there. Feels like a punch to the stomach, makes me fear my favorite thing being taken away, but its necessary we are aware of what can happen to us
I still can't believe we can't upload content reporting about serious issues on UA-cam without being shunned by the platform unless you one of the lobbyists with a platform so you could upload your clips and coverage of horrifying events with no problem whatsoever UA-cam sucks man I hope this comment helps that algorithm
This what frustrates me honestly and has tainted my desire to make more content like this (which sucks because this is one of the videos I'm most proud of.) Half the disturbing footage I used is on UA-cam, posted by several other news channels. The guidelines are also VERY vague which made it hard to determine what was "inappropriate" to them. Really appreciate the support though man!
@@StrictlyMediocre That's the thing if you are going to upload risky footage or topics take the infotuber route and censor most stuff and if the footage is not even worth showing on screen just blur it and put some VO describing the situation (ej: if the Thumbnail has the word opium censor a letter so the algorithm doesn't think you are talking about drugs). Honestly from what I've seen youtube doesn't like you talking about certain topics unless you already have contracts with advertisement companies so your videos will play ads like normal I know this words are not much in the sea of uncertainty that is youtube but I hope this encourages you to keep on keeping on
@@theshowershow appreciate the lengthy advice dude! I definitely learned a lot from the process of getting this video up. While making this, I wasn’t too aware of the potential flags I would get (I knew to censor a few things, but the usage of words were a surprise to me.) When UA-cam approved the video, I did feel a bit of hope for future videos, like “okay, now I know what works and doesn’t.” I’ll definitely give another video like this a go in the future. I’ll be sure to be more careful about how I write and edit it next time.
I'm a 3D artist and I've been learning 3D for the last 6 years, I always played video games and that was the reason that I came to the game industry. Now I'm making my living off 3D art and making 3D models for video games, I feel bad when I see this type of videos. I don't play video game as much as I used to, but I feel like a drug dealer! I don't really know a better job I love my life style and honestly, I don't think I can start another career with same income and life style that I have right now.
Please don't feel bad, anything can be an addiction. A chef is not evil for making amazing food. These kids ultimately are trying to mentally escape the tyranny of the ccp and its brutal living conditions, their victims, but it is NOT your fault for doing something you enjoy.
@@WhyitJellyDonut Yeah, that's a good point. life is so rough now day's and nobody teaches kids how to not escape reality and face the problems, and they telling to stop playing video games to escape reality! I grow up in a poor family and a bad neighborhood, If I never started playing video games, I had to find friends, and it was rare to find good people to grow with, I think video games saved my life to be a better person. I was lonely all my childhood, but at least I never had a bad friend to drag me in to bullshit, that is worse that playing 8 hours of video game in weekend!
So I based that claim from "Current Population" Census.gov. It's updated on a daily basis, and like you said, China and India are neck and neck. Currently it says China, but I also see other sources claiming India has a higher population. (I read another article awhile back stating that India would soon be the highest populated country anyways.) Either way, I should've just said it's one of the highest populated countries instead. that's my fault.
@@StrictlyMediocre Oh well my bad, I thought you sort of presumed it, like many people do, since China was the highest for a very very long time. Good job on actually doing detailed research. Great vid btw.
Of course the idea that society has caused these issues is left unaddressed or is merely an after thought. The House makes the rules and when the House causes the issues then the victims get blamed for the results. When will people realize society is your opponent and was never an ally in this? Even when society is of use, its more like riding a wild beast for who has control over your own path in life than anything anywhere close to being for your own good.
A hobby that encourages a person to use their mind widely and see beyond themselves. To think logically. To solve problems. Of course authoritarians would view it as a problem.
Gaming addiction is an issue lmao I love gaming and have my whole life but even I used to have an unhealthy relationship with games, and just cause you have a healthy relationship with them doesn't mean everyone does or that it's non existent
For this kind of interresting stuff im shocked to see only 860 views at 10 days ill definitly send this to some friends your art needs to be acknowledge
Im by no means an expert on how addiction works. But it seems like a lack luster life might help cause addiction. I mean, look at the hell hole that is China. No wonder so many are addicted. I would be to in their shoes.
Almost a year later and you still use that unbearable forced vocal fry. Speak up a little bit too, your vocal fry is so severe and hard to understand that it overpowers your actual words. I don't know what you're saying half the time!
Sorry man :/ It's definitely not "forced." It's just the way I unconsciously speak 95% of the time. If I were to speak any other way, then that would be forced. I understand that the sound isn't for everyone and can be quite irritating, but there's not much I can really do about it since that's how I talk on a daily basis. If it helps, I could add accurate subtitles. But even then, not everyone wants to read like that when watching videos.
*VERY LONG COMMENT REVOLVING AROUND CENSORED FOOTAGE*
For those that have watched or are currently watching the video, you will have noticed a few scenes that are heavily censored to the point where you can’t see a thing. This was done to follow UA-cam’s guidelines. I tried many different edits, and each of them were flagged except for what you’ve just seen. Maybe I could’ve made it slightly clearer, but I’m just glad I was able to get SOMETHING approved by UA-cam’s system. I know the heavy pixelation makes for a lacking viewing experience. Trust me, I felt gutted by how much I had to censor these scenes. I don’t feel like they have the same effect as what I originally censored.
So because of this, I decided to give the names of the clips here for those that are curious so you can search them up and watch. I can’t post the links here since I would be violating UA-cam’s guidelines. I MUST warn you all though, some of these clips are really graphic. So those that don’t wish to see the clips, I’ll provide time stamps along with descriptions of what is being shown for each one (I would’ve added them in the video, but UA-cam is sensitive to certain words for some reason.)
A little unrelated, but I’ve also linked all the articles I used for this video. During the period where UA-cam was reviewing the video, I realized I should've included more screenshots showing the information. I’ll be sure to cite this information more in future videos.
6:35
(The description I give in the video is accurate enough but here is the video nonetheless. Audio had to be altered. )
Video name: “Asian kid getting his ass whooped after spending $45,000 on virtual items for video games” on Reddit.
7:20
(The blurred footage here shows a lifeless body laid out on the floor in an internet cafe, surrounded by dozens of other people. A kid is shown crying and being taken away from the scene. As several people crowd around the body, you can see a few teens still playing at their computers while the body lies dead behind them. They’re completely ignoring the situation. More info in the video link.)
Video name: “Gamer who died in internet cafe is not discovered for four hours” found on UA-cam.
7:41
(The video is a timelapse of a Taiwanese man who is seen slowly leaning back into his chair. His body is completely stiff as his back is arched tightly with his chest sticking out. His head is knocked back all the way at an usual angle with his neck completely exposed. Throughout the timelapse, several other young people walk around him, completely oblivious to his state. The players around him have their eyes glued to their own screens. In a article published by Time, it’s stated the man was unemployed for a long time and that these internet cafes were the only places he could go.)
Article link to learn more about the story: time.com/3673534/taiwan-video-game-death/
Video name: “Gamer found brain dead after a 42-hour nonstop gaming at an internet cafe.” found on Reddit.
8:16
(The following blurred footage is a montage of young players playing on computers. The reason this footage was blurred was due to where the clips were found. The clips are zoomed in. The full images show other players lying in their chairs dead. The usage of these clips were to further show how locked in many people are at these cafes.)
8:33
(In this video, you see another person seeing the same fate as the taiwanese man. Sort of. The video is posted on UA-cam and is titled: “OMG...Guy Has a Stroke In Internet Cafe.!!” I was not able to find an article that would give further information on his state of health, but because of how similar the clips are in terms of how his body moves and positions itself, and the child / man doesn’t seem to get proper treatment, it’s fair to assume the outcome is not positive.)
Video name: “OMG...Guy Has a Stroke In Internet Cafe.!!” found on UA-cam.
16:13
(There are two separate clips being shown here. In the first one, it shows a student being slapped repeatedly by his teacher. The second clip shows a classroom filled with students. Some are sitting down, but most are standing. The ones that are standing have their heads down as their teacher goes around the room smacking each one. The audio had to be altered and I was unable to translate what he was saying. )
First video name: “Teacher in Xinjiang school slaps a Uyghur student for 11 times, even pulling his mask off.” found on reddit.
Second video name: “high school teacher slapping students in class” found on reddit.
Thank You for this. There are always ways around unjust rules and censorship. This is likely the best way as the people know what happens in this and can go search it online if they truly want to see it in full detail. Its all based on our own decision like it should be regardless.
@@Lawlz4Dayzz not really unjust censorship.
no platform would allow you to show a video of a child being beaten by two adults with (what i assume to be) either a slipper, a belt, or the back of their hands
@@TheApplyGuyy Reddit does. So he's right; people can find the uncensored video if they so choose. Leaving agency to the viewer seems a reasonable way around YT platform restrictions.
@@davidoh14 reddit allows you to post videos of types of "abuse"? weird..
@@TheApplyGuyy yep. freedom of narrative to aid international communication; the bedrock of Reddit. lack of censorship used to be far more "broad", we'll say.
This reminds me of how schools or workplaces may provide services to combat stress. They put fences atop buildings to prevent students from committing suicide, but they don't do anything to make school easier.
Yeah it's sad how mental health is often ignored.
Holy... things like this sometimes make me appreciate that *damn* - my life is not all that bad... even though gaming addiction is something I think I relate to to some extent, at least the part about 'avoiding important stuff to play games instead' :/
Great informational video btw. Really high quality!
It's something I've definitely related to and struggled with in the past as well :/
I was planning on talking about my own experience, but I wanted to keep the video mainly on china. Maybe one day in the future,I'll tackle video game addiction from a personal perspective.
Thank you though man! Thanks for watching!
As a Asian boy who spent a lot of time in internet cafe myself, I can give you an insider view.
First, I can check one thing out of the gate. GAMES AREN'T THE PROBLEM in the first place. For me, it was my famiy. It's broken. You guys not gonna believe if i tell you how most asian parents treat their children. They don't give a f**k about their children's mental health at all. It's so common to see parents shouting and beating their children in my country. No it's not like no one give a shit about it. They think it's a good thing. I even learn profanities from my mother because she used it a lot on me, not in a good way.
For people like me, internet cafes are like home, a place we can escape from that shitty reality of us. You guys are lucky to have family that really care about you. Here, all they care about is our social status.
Escape come first, competition come later.
Thank for your honesty and I'm so sorry you went through that.
I hate the absolute lie today that is IRL violence is caused by video games. Its just a scape goat for real issues that cause real violence.
But of course movies, tv shows, comics, and books with violence arent blamed at all or nearly the same extent, as gaming is seen as a new thing that is therefore a threat to pre existing way of life to people who know nothing about it.
well when theyvwere younger books and movies wtc had the same things said to them
I think this video is really good, but I feel like the other side of this was not explored enough. You mentioned once about how video games might not be the problem. I feel like adding more things about the growing debate over if video game addiction is actually real would have been beneficial. How we never attribute this amount of scrutiny to other things people can become obsessed with. We don’t hear about sports addiction because we view that activity as a net positive. You never explored the benefits of gaming, and never challenged some of the claims made in those clips. Especially the one where gaming is linked to dementia, which does not have any valid research to support, and in fact a lot of research concludes in the opposite direction. There’s a wide debate about using the term “addiction” in regards to video games or even sex addiction. We toss this term around to things that we view as unproductive or negative in society, and rarely want to explore further as to why people want to put all their time into gaming. I liked that you brought up loneliness and dopamine attributed to people constantly gaming. People who are “addicted” to gaming is more likely a symptom of a greater problem, like depression, ADHD, escape from trauma, loneliness, etc. I wish this was more explored, but I still loved the video regardless.
I love when Parents don't do their jobs properly and blame people who have nothing to do with it...
Hi! Loving the serious videos! Happy you put something out just as I started thinking "Huh- I wonder if Strictly Mediocre uploaded anything since I last saw them" And, hell you did!
Always excited to come back!
I just realized an upbeat comment is not FIT for this video at all- I love gaming- I'm sure of course others do too and It is deeply saddening that this has to be this way- games created out of love and care cause many people to fall over and not be alive afterward-.. But it is something for someone who loves this media to see between the lines and speak out about it- Thank you for speaking out about this problem- no-matter how difficult it may have been to see your favorite mediums take peoples lives away from what matter..
Just because of escapism.. just because people's lives are so difficult that they need a way to distract themselves away from the pressure of the world... and how in the end-
They don't care...
Wassup!
I appreciate your long support of the channel! Always nice to hear from ya!
Yeah this was such a complex video to make. So many perspectives and sides revolving around "gaming." China's culture is so drastically different from where I'm from, so instead of taking a side, I chose to show them both equally (at least I hope that's how I executed it) while also raising awareness to a disorder.
1:06 this is so dumb, i once starved myself till i was shaking because i didnt wanna stop playing with cardboardd, that dosent mean that im addicted to fricking cardboard
calling in sick to work with "sorry yeah I'm having a Gaming Disorder flare up" and getting a doctor to sign off on it. "My patient needs thursday and friday off work, the new Elden Ring DLC releases soon, you understand."
(thing i would've said if i commented before watching the whole video, because of course i watched the whole video before commenting, like a good little viewer): In the end I think excessive gaming is a symptom. That kid wouldn't've drained his parents' savings account if X and Y, thousands of students wouldn't be camped in internet cafes if it weren't for A and B. The stories you hear coming out of SEA, their work culture, the oppressive state on a more abstract level, this kind of phenomenon almost feels like a natural consequence.
One thing that i believe is important when looking at video game addiction, is wether the person is addicted to video games or a mechanic present in said game such as gambling which is the often the case with gacha games.
Man, you are seriously underrated. You don´t see this quality and work put into a video even on channels with 1-2mil subs. I really hope the algorithm finally gives you the push you deserve!
I appreciate you going over the topic and highlighting a darker side to the issue.
Awesome video, glad you were able to get it out. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!!
I stumbled upon the channel yesterday and have binged; a couple hundred more subs since then. Well deserved. Captivating quality content that's well executed is always in high demand.
I'm glad they brought up one of the driving factors is loneliness.
Very well made video, hope it gets pushed more!
With a sibling so high in academics that I can’t compete with, I basically have given up good grades and spend all my free time gaming for at least 14 hours daily. I’m too unmotivated to do any homework. With so many metal problems that I keep to myself, I just keep playing to attempt to literally delay my distress and ignore reality as a whole. The problem about gaming isn’t necessarily the addiction but the audience it draws because there’s no reason to play if we enjoy life so for those who don’t…
I reckon the gaming addiction issue in China is a symptom of a larger issue in China. And I find it interesting that they crunch down on gaming regulations, rather than addressing the real issues. Typical China.
mate not just China, the US has the same problem same as the EU same same same same same
to solve the problem mean to change power struckter but this will not happen.
What's the real issue.. you never say
@@cruxlamar9681
Something Something government bad
@@cruxlamar9681 The economy, wealth imbalance, no freedom of speech or choice, etc. There are several.
Well I didn’t see this direction coming at all! I’m very glad I finally watched it; this is a really interesting perspective into China’s different world.
Why is this guy so underrated
the intro reminds of a south park video
Loved the video, really interesting.
The Chinese pov was a nice twist, hope the crying dad at the end child feels and understands the same aswell. It is China after all, the sun may rise in the east but it sets in the west.
Loads of problems in gaming, should not have played GTA SA in my early teens, wss going to break the disk myself after he was handed it back to me, alas, he took the honors of doing it himself just before the hand off. He was right and I'll never not know and choose what my children do online and in gaming, I really saw how bad it could be in something that is no longer my bag of cats to deal with.
Be good and fair, yet, terrable parents people
Thanks man!
I didn't include it in the video but before the clip where the father is crying, he just learned that his son passed the GaoKao with around a 570 (which is still a good score.) The son had an unphased reaction, like he knew that that was the score he got and was content with it. His father on the other hand had a more proud reaction :)
this video needs to get out there. Feels like a punch to the stomach, makes me fear my favorite thing being taken away, but its necessary we are aware of what can happen to us
Repressed Gamers.gif
I understand the parents and their children they are both stressed, scared and unsure of the future and do what will make it better
10 views in 5 minutes.
Bro really has fallen off
I know 😓
Sorry, @@StrictlyMediocre. I was playing one of those gosh darn video games.
u could say he's..... mediocre
@@ChannelMiner Damn 😭💀
@@TheBearInTheChair Wooow. They really gotta regulate those things smh.
My kid gon be 6ft under it he spent 41k on Fortnite💀
Gaming is a form of education. Games are puzzles to be solves and training simulations. Games fill the gaps in the education system.
I still can't believe we can't upload content reporting about serious issues on UA-cam without being shunned by the platform unless you one of the lobbyists with a platform so you could upload your clips and coverage of horrifying events with no problem whatsoever
UA-cam sucks man I hope this comment helps that algorithm
This what frustrates me honestly and has tainted my desire to make more content like this (which sucks because this is one of the videos I'm most proud of.) Half the disturbing footage I used is on UA-cam, posted by several other news channels. The guidelines are also VERY vague which made it hard to determine what was "inappropriate" to them.
Really appreciate the support though man!
@@StrictlyMediocre That's the thing if you are going to upload risky footage or topics take the infotuber route and censor most stuff and if the footage is not even worth showing on screen just blur it and put some VO describing the situation (ej: if the Thumbnail has the word opium censor a letter so the algorithm doesn't think you are talking about drugs). Honestly from what I've seen youtube doesn't like you talking about certain topics unless you already have contracts with advertisement companies so your videos will play ads like normal
I know this words are not much in the sea of uncertainty that is youtube but I hope this encourages you to keep on keeping on
@@theshowershow appreciate the lengthy advice dude!
I definitely learned a lot from the process of getting this video up. While making this, I wasn’t too aware of the potential flags I would get (I knew to censor a few things, but the usage of words were a surprise to me.) When UA-cam approved the video, I did feel a bit of hope for future videos, like “okay, now I know what works and doesn’t.”
I’ll definitely give another video like this a go in the future. I’ll be sure to be more careful about how I write and edit it next time.
I'm a 3D artist and I've been learning 3D for the last 6 years, I always played video games and that was the reason that I came to the game industry.
Now I'm making my living off 3D art and making 3D models for video games, I feel bad when I see this type of videos. I don't play video game as much as I used to, but I feel like a drug dealer!
I don't really know a better job
I love my life style and honestly, I don't think I can start another career with same income and life style that I have right now.
Please don't feel bad, anything can be an addiction. A chef is not evil for making amazing food. These kids ultimately are trying to mentally escape the tyranny of the ccp and its brutal living conditions, their victims, but it is NOT your fault for doing something you enjoy.
@@WhyitJellyDonut Yeah, that's a good point.
life is so rough now day's and nobody teaches kids how to not escape reality and face the problems, and they telling to stop playing video games to escape reality!
I grow up in a poor family and a bad neighborhood, If I never started playing video games, I had to find friends, and it was rare to find good people to grow with, I think video games saved my life to be a better person.
I was lonely all my childhood, but at least I never had a bad friend to drag me in to bullshit, that is worse that playing 8 hours of video game in weekend!
Let them Seethe. VIDYA FOREVER
*if your reality is not fulfilling or entertaining, you will escape to another simulation* 🕵
Imagine going to prison for gaming 💀 What has the world become!?
2:48 correction, India is the most populated country rn. Really close, but still more than China
So I based that claim from "Current Population" Census.gov. It's updated on a daily basis, and like you said, China and India are neck and neck. Currently it says China, but I also see other sources claiming India has a higher population. (I read another article awhile back stating that India would soon be the highest populated country anyways.)
Either way, I should've just said it's one of the highest populated countries instead. that's my fault.
@@StrictlyMediocre Oh well my bad, I thought you sort of presumed it, like many people do, since China was the highest for a very very long time. Good job on actually doing detailed research. Great vid btw.
Altered the sound ... Feels like a beheading
Ikr. Like it sounds like somebody trapped in a Russian Sleep Experiment room.
Of course the idea that society has caused these issues is left unaddressed or is merely an after thought. The House makes the rules and when the House causes the issues then the victims get blamed for the results.
When will people realize society is your opponent and was never an ally in this? Even when society is of use, its more like riding a wild beast for who has control over your own path in life than anything anywhere close to being for your own good.
A hobby that encourages a person to use their mind widely and see beyond themselves. To think logically. To solve problems. Of course authoritarians would view it as a problem.
Gaming addiction is an issue lmao I love gaming and have my whole life but even I used to have an unhealthy relationship with games, and just cause you have a healthy relationship with them doesn't mean everyone does or that it's non existent
For this kind of interresting stuff im shocked to see only 860 views at 10 days ill definitly send this to some friends your art needs to be acknowledge
Thank you! Appreciate it :')
Im by no means an expert on how addiction works. But it seems like a lack luster life might help cause addiction. I mean, look at the hell hole that is China. No wonder so many are addicted. I would be to in their shoes.
Why improve when you can restrict?
Nothing to see here, just Conservatives blaming the world they created on the young. A tale as old as time.
Living under Communism would make me want to play video games until I die too.
Almost a year later and you still use that unbearable forced vocal fry. Speak up a little bit too, your vocal fry is so severe and hard to understand that it overpowers your
actual words. I don't know what you're saying half the time!
Sorry man :/
It's definitely not "forced." It's just the way I unconsciously speak 95% of the time. If I were to speak any other way, then that would be forced.
I understand that the sound isn't for everyone and can be quite irritating, but there's not much I can really do about it since that's how I talk on a daily basis.
If it helps, I could add accurate subtitles. But even then, not everyone wants to read like that when watching videos.