I don't pretend to truly understand this "Pokemon Go" sensation but it is a very real thing and one I'm not interested in. Here are my feelings on the trend....
It's a cool concept. I like the idea that it makes the user get out and walk to use it. I like the way that it encourages physical activity.
It seems like a great break for some people In a world full of chaos and awful news, this is a nice distraction. It may not be my particular interest but it's of interest to some and it's a great way to unplug, so to speak.
It revives old school fun. I know a whole lot of people who played Pokemon in their younger years and this gives them a fun blast from the past.
but.....
It can be dangerous. There is documented child predator behavior happening with this app. Kids are being lured in. In addition, with your head stuck to your phone, you're not paying enough attention to your surroundings and it opens you up to other crimes, as well. You're going to feel like a real ass if you get your purse snatched because you were trying to catch a Pikachu.
I'm not a gamer so.... I don't even like Candy Crush let alone chasing around imaginary characters with my phone. If it gives someone else pleasure, great but not my thing.
You're giving away your info. Okay, I get it. A whole mess of things give away your data but I'm not interested in giving one more app that is purely dumb entertainment more access to my information.
In short, I'm probably just an old lady stuck in a thirty something's body. If "Pokemon Go" trips your trigger, go for it. If it doesn't, let kids be kids...or adults be kids...or something.
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