(From "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport" and "Gamers Are Not Athletes", Illuminate)
Question: What's the main difference in how "Video Games Should Be Considered Sports" and "Gamers are Not Athletes" talk about video gamers as athletes?
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Responses
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says that eSport gamers aren't physically fit like athletes, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they are true athletes.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says that eSport gamers aren't physically fit like athletes, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they are true athletes.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" thinks eSport gamers are athletes because of their strategies and quick reactions, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they're not healthy and don't move around physically.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" thinks eSport gamers are athletes because of their strategies and quick reactions, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they're not healthy and don't move around physically.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says eSport gamers are athletes because they make a lot of money, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they don't have many fans.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says eSport gamers are athletes because they make a lot of money, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they don't have many fans.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says eSport gamers are athletes because they're smart, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" suggests they have slower thinking.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" thinks eSport gamers are athletes because of their strategies and quick reactions, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they're not healthy and don't move around physically.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" thinks eSport gamers are athletes because of their strategies and quick reactions, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they're not healthy and don't move around physically.
"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" and "Gamers are Not Athletes" have different perspectives on whether video gamers can be considered athletes.
According to "Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport," eSport gamers are not physically fit like traditional athletes. However, they argue that the mental skills required in gaming, such as strategies and quick reactions, qualify them as athletes. This viewpoint considers athleticism as more than just physical fitness.
On the other hand, "Gamers are Not Athletes" argues that eSport gamers are not athletes because they are not physically healthy and do not engage in physical movement. This perspective emphasizes the importance of physical activity and health in defining athletes.
Therefore, the main difference between the two perspectives lies in how they prioritize physical fitness and athleticism in the definition of being an athlete.