Did Gambling Teach You How To Use A Computer?

**Salamander** · 01-12-11, 08:17 AM

This is a good question, well more specifically did it help you learn how to use the internet, and for the most part yes.

**Domestic** · 01-12-11, 08:20 AM

Luckily I wasn't into gambling as a five year old.

**hawk 5** · 01-12-11, 08:38 AM

Pretty much. Still don't know how to do a lot of stuff others just do. Like to know more but don't want to take the time.

KC · 01-12-11, 08:44 AM

I think I learned on the commodore 64 a few years prior to my offshore career.

**katstale** · 01-12-11, 09:17 AM

No doubt. Never owned a comp until ESB sports went online. Not long after that i began to try to find nerd/geek friends.

**jjgold** · 01-12-11, 09:31 AM

yes for internet

I only got one because it was gambling driven

**Mr. Jones** · 01-12-11, 09:34 AM

Absolutely. I was already an old guy nearing retirement and would tell people that I'm never gonna own one of these fukkin things. When I found out I could bet sports online, I bought a computer within several days. Still don't know how to use it other than the very basics really cause I don't want to.

Betting sports online is a great blessing in your retirement years. Great pastime that keeps your mind somewhat sharp.

**Ninersnut** · 01-12-11, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Ace_of_Spades

No, just the generation for me.

Nope, Oregon Trail did. I killed a shitload of buffalo, approx. 681 lbs worth. Unfortunately I could only take 45lbs with me

**firedawg** · 01-12-11, 09:59 AM

no, but gambling has caused me to pawn it a few times

**SamsNCharge99** · 01-12-11, 10:33 AM

what a stupid question

**thezbar** · 01-12-11, 10:56 AM

I learned some computer skills through employee training. Also used computers at the public library and local community college. Finally purchased a computer six years ago. The motivation was strictly for gambling purposes and information. Gambling didn't teach me my feeble computer skills at all. But it gives them plenty of practice.

**blackbeSSt** · 01-12-11, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Ninersnut

Nope, Oregon Trail did. I killed a shitload of buffalo, approx. 681 lbs worth. Unfortunately I could only take 45lbs with me

oregon tail ftmfw

also number munchers and carmen sandiego

**Ninersnut** · 01-12-11, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by blackbeSSt

oregon tail ftmfw

also number munchers and carmen sandiego

god damn word and number munchers. Life was so simple back then.

**blackbeSSt** · 01-12-11, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by Ninersnut

god damn word and number munchers. Life was so simple back then.

there was another one back when i was in 5th grade that had something to do with a robot in a school i think. i gotta find that shit now!

**darrell74** · 01-12-11, 11:22 AM

I learned more.
I probably wouldn't have a computer if it wasn't for online gambling.

**stealthyburrito** · 01-12-11, 12:04 PM

you have to be a true degen to learn how to use a comp strickly from gambling.

the powers of a comp. offer so much more then more gambling options.

like porn and free music, for instance.

**onlooker** · 01-12-11, 12:27 PM

No. Grew up with computers, my Dad always had them.

Crazy the price difference of one from the 80's to now, and they couldn't really do much back then.