But it's just a song! *
Anyway, the important thing is not to dismiss the value of something just because you don't like it. If someone does use this phrase in that manner, it's more a statement about them then it is about whatever media they are commenting on.
Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)Same here. To me, "hardcore gamer" is a synonym for ""Stop Having Fun" Guys".
I'll except when people say "it's just a game" on one condition. The person saying it can't be a hardcore sports fan and/or worship sports players as the chosen people.
And, if the person telling me "it's just a game" has a Fantasy Sports team, I'm telling the hypocritical asshole to bite the curb.
^^ If you're an obnoxious troll and you want to give them a bad impression of atheists or confirm any prejudices against atheists they might have, sure.
Welcome To TV Tropes | How To Write An Example | Text Formatting Rules | List Of Shows That Need Summary | TV Tropes Forum | Know The StaffWell, I wouldn't go that far. Maybe I was a little harsh.
I just think, a retort like that is unlikely to have the desired reaction, in practice.
Welcome To TV Tropes | How To Write An Example | Text Formatting Rules | List Of Shows That Need Summary | TV Tropes Forum | Know The StaffOP: I would point out the mountains of evidence suggesting the importance of playtime in childhood as exercise of cognitive development, and of stress reduction throughout life.
Now, playing too many video games to the exclusion of the rest of your life and social interaction, that's bad, but that's rarely the approach taken when this topic is brought up.

I dislike this attitude because in my opinion it devalues not just video games, but the entire human experience, as it could be used to devalue any aspect of the human experience.
Say, I type faster when listening to Bohemian Polka.
I'm feeling strangely happy now, contented and serene. Oh don't you see, finally I'll be, somewhere that's green...