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The collective reactions reflect strong agreement with the study's conclusions, with posts citing multiple studies and regulatory concerns, such as remarks about loot boxes acting as gateways to gambling and comparisons to real gambling. The tone is serious and urgent, with users emphasizing the relevance of these findings to public health and consumer protection.
Most discussions acknowledge and support the study's findings that loot boxes are linked to problem gambling, emphasizing concerns about regulation and health implications.
The posts demonstrate a high level of interest, referencing multiple studies, external links, and calling attention to the significant social issue.
Many users actively engage by sharing additional evidence, linking to research, and drawing comparisons to real gambling, showing deep involvement with the topic.
The widespread sharing and emphasis on regulation and health implications indicate that these discussions are believed to have a high social and behavioral impact.
Iré añadiendo algunos enlaces interesantes sobre el tema. Diferentes estudios de los últimos años han intentado demostrar la relación que existe entre las "loot boxes" y los problemas con el juego. Éste es un buen ejemplo: 29) https://t.co/mlTyAyKISi
Loot boxes are again linked to problem gambling: Results of a replication study. *under temporary embargo*
@JakubHromnik @CarnorJax87 @PlayStation Sure thing. One here: https://t.co/resw3TF5wY Another here: https://t.co/1ZPKCTXdqq There have been several more by universities, psychologists, etc. Gambling in games is gambling. The effects are the same as ‘real’ gambling, because it is real gambling.
@MLP__Moonstone @AleximusPrime https://t.co/m2benrXqas
Loot boxes again linked to problem gambling / Ponovno potrjene povezave med loot boxi in problematičnim hazardiranjem https://t.co/duG1IdoxS4
@greatbigtoybox Please reconsider getting surprise toys like LOL. These toys work the same way lootboxes in games work. Lootboxes are not getting banned left and right because it's gambling. Lootboxes and surprise toys may lead to gambling addiction. https://t.co/y0G8krg7lx
The study confirms a link between spending money on loot boxes and the severity of problem gambling. Findings suggest loot boxes may lead to or attract those with gambling issues, emphasizing the need for regulation due…
Loot boxes are linked to problem gambling, potentially leading to gambling issues or attracting at-risk individuals. This study emphasizes the need for regulation due to their association with gambling behaviors.
A study confirms a link between spending on loot boxes and problem gambling severity, suggesting loot boxes could lead to or attract gambling issues. Regulation is recommended due to this association.
@Akakioga @zmorg04 @_Jazzyguns I consider anything real that has art direction and storytelling, examples TLOU2, Nier Automata, DQ XI. Mobile games don't fit that criteria. Gatcha game addiction is worse than just a 'gamer' addiction. https://t.co/mEjaqmCyNs https://t.co/PptEKOXGeo https://t.co/WmiJh2Y3Hp
RT @Hugo_saez: Iré añadiendo algunos enlaces interesantes sobre el tema. Diferentes estudios de los últimos años han intentado demostrar l…
RT @Hugo_saez: Iré añadiendo algunos enlaces interesantes sobre el tema. Diferentes estudios de los últimos años han intentado demostrar l…
RT @Hugo_saez: Iré añadiendo algunos enlaces interesantes sobre el tema. Diferentes estudios de los últimos años han intentado demostrar l…
Iré añadiendo algunos enlaces interesantes sobre el tema. Diferentes estudios de los últimos años han intentado demostrar la relación que existe entre las "loot boxes" y los problemas con el juego. Éste es un buen ejemplo: 29) https://t.co/mlTyAyKISi
This interesting study finds an association between problem gambling and high spend on loot boxes in self-reported behaviour of adults recruited via Mechanical Turk https://t.co/a1sz6avFLG and also opens me up to the genre of loot box opening videos (a quick dip suffices)
@UltimaOnDaNext @dannih9000 @ScottyG1984 @YongYea https://t.co/lKwiNVa1kz
@JakubHromnik @CarnorJax87 @PlayStation Sure thing. One here: https://t.co/resw3TF5wY Another here: https://t.co/1ZPKCTXdqq There have been several more by universities, psychologists, etc. Gambling in games is gambling. The effects are the same as ‘real’ gambling, because it is real gambling.
@greatbigtoybox Please reconsider getting surprise toys like LOL. These toys work the same way lootboxes in games work. Lootboxes are not getting banned left and right because it's gambling. Lootboxes and surprise toys may lead to gambling addiction. https://t.co/y0G8krg7lx
@MLP__Moonstone @AleximusPrime https://t.co/m2benrXqas
@RobotDevil83 As to point one, here is evidence. “These results suggest either that loot boxes act as a gateway to problem gambling, or that individuals with gambling problems are drawn to spend more on loot boxes.” https://t.co/T8UsmfkVYS
Loot boxes again linked to problem gambling / Ponovno potrjene povezave med loot boxi in problematičnim hazardiranjem https://t.co/duG1IdoxS4
https://t.co/dpYQ4VaUtw
RT @FBpsy: #PLOSONE: Loot boxes are again linked to problem gambling: Results of a replication study https://t.co/Xf0hM1lAqL
#PLOSONE: Loot boxes are again linked to problem gambling: Results of a replication study https://t.co/Xf0hM1lAqL
#ProblemGambling Loot boxes are again linked to problem gambling: Results of a replication study - PLoS ONE https://t.co/bFwJdi9cgE
RT @andygosling2: Loot boxes are again linked to problem gambling: Results of a replication study. *under temporary embargo*
RT @andygosling2: Loot boxes are again linked to problem gambling: Results of a replication study. *under temporary embargo*
Loot boxes are again linked to problem gambling: Results of a replication study. *under temporary embargo*