ajthemackem
Striker
You're missing the point entirely.Reet... everyone come clean... how many of you have opened a Dafabet account since they started sponsoring us?
Everyone answer truthfully!
I haven't...!
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You're missing the point entirely.Reet... everyone come clean... how many of you have opened a Dafabet account since they started sponsoring us?
Everyone answer truthfully!
I haven't...!
They're not ordering you around, they're pushing gambling out of the mainstream. You're more than welcome to do it, but it should rest in the same area of the public consciousness as smoking and drinking, as it can be just as dangerous as both.
I think you'd agree that there's been a veritable explosion of gambling advertising in the past few years, and even as a gambler it strikes me as a load of vultures circling prey.
You're missing the point entirely.
They're not ordering you around, they're pushing gambling out of the mainstream. You're more than welcome to do it, but it should rest in the same area of the public consciousness as smoking and drinking, as it can be just as dangerous as both.
I think you'd agree that there's been a veritable explosion of gambling advertising in the past few years, and even as a gambler it strikes me as a load of vultures circling prey.
You are, and read my explanation above.Agreed, but there is a very true saying.... You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Punters don't have to access these gambling sites, they choose to whether there are adverts or not.
No I'm not, and just answer the question.
Well it's not a zero sum issue. Gambling and the advertising it's spawning has gotten way out of control in the past decade. Added to the fact that it's so easy to do now it really should be looked at again. The Laws accompanying it are behind the technology in my view.I don't disagree with your vultures metaphor. But is gambling really more dangerous than fast food? I don't think so. In fact, I think the impact of fast food is more catastrophic many times over. Not that I'd ban fast food advertising either.
That said, I admit I'd be open to accusations of hypocrisy because I wouldn't want the banning of tobacco advertising overturned.
It's complex but I don't think the OP was automatically wrong, though it's obvious that advertising works.
You are, and read my explanation above.
Foot in the door, do you reckon it would stop there man? Tobacco advertising stopped in sport first, sponsorship is a big thing.I understand what you said and disagree. They only want football club sponsorship to cease, which doesn't make sense.
Oh, and gambling is just as dangerous. Possibly moreso.I don't disagree with your vultures metaphor. But is gambling really more dangerous than fast food? I don't think so. In fact, I think the impact of fast food is more catastrophic many times over. Not that I'd ban fast food advertising either.
That said, I admit I'd be open to accusations of hypocrisy because I wouldn't want the banning of tobacco advertising overturned.
It's complex but I don't think the OP was automatically wrong, though it's obvious that advertising works.
Foot in the door, do you reckon it would stop there man? Tobacco advertising stopped in sport first, sponsorship is a big thing.
Oh, and gambling is just as dangerous. Possibly moreso.
Which is why it won't be banned.Don't agree... If the problem was an epidemic then maybe, but the government makes to much coin from it in taxes...
It is though. It's hours later and you still haven't acknowledged any of the truths that make your position ridiculous; most basic being that gambling addiction ruins lives and that footy advertising successfully targets vulnerable markets.Ta...
Reet... everyone come clean... how many of you have opened a Dafabet account since they started sponsoring us?
Everyone answer truthfully!
I haven't...!
Which is why it won't be banned.
And if you think it's not an epidemic I'd maybe do some research.
Wow.
This is almost intellectual. Keep going Chaps.
I've opened several.You're missing the point entirely.
Some people just advertise it on here instead.Gambling addiction is very real, and as serious and destructive as any other addiction. They don't advertise fags on shirts for a reason.
whats your point here mate? If anything I think it shows just how bad it is that people indulging in it still recognise it's wrong...hardly surprising they don't want their kids doing itIt's funny how many people here are speaking out against gambling yet I am pretty sure most will bet on the games themselves.
I hold a personal principle not to gamble, I never have, I never will, mainly because it is as pointed out, addictive and I am being cautious not to trust my luck.
I am not a Labour voter but I understand why they are making this position, fair play to them.