Is Pokemon Go going real big in Chicago? (Time: home, neighborhood)

[NealIRC]

What's Pokemon Go doing to your neighborhood? Are people out there trying to catch it all?

Most posters here are older, so I imagine it's not hitting the age group here.

Anyways, I'm on a flip phone, so I won't be playing it.

[BRU67]

Originally Posted by NealIRC

What's Pokemon Go doing to your neighborhood? Are people out there trying to catch it all?

Most posters here are older, so I imagine it's not hitting the age group here.

Anyways, I'm on a flip phone, so I won't be playing it.

This is arguably the stupidest thing I've seen since the Macarana, especially in light of what's going on in our country and in our city. Of course, I might just be getting old.

[UrbanCheetah]

Originally Posted by NealIRC

What's Pokemon Go doing to your neighborhood? Are people out there trying to catch it all?

Most posters here are older, so I imagine it's not hitting the age group here.

Anyways, I'm on a flip phone, so I won't be playing it.

Flip phones still exist?

I think pretty much anywhere in the US it's taking over.

My little siblings do have it though. I don't know anything about Pokemon, but I think it's a great app. First of all it's very original and creative. Second, I am glad that we have found a way to use technology to make kids go out there and be outside and get some exercise.

My siblings can't do sports for the life of them and are lazy. My brother told me he went with his friend on a three hour walk on Saturday cause of Pokemon Go.

If you are an adult playing the game...I dunno I find it a little dumb then.

But I think this is a great app also as it well open the door for new types of apps. Imagine if they build a scavanger type app that has a similar set up. That would be very cool.

[UrbanCheetah]

Originally Posted by BRU67

This is arguably the stupidest thing I've seen since the Macarana, especially in light of what's going on in our country and in our city. Of course, I might just be getting old.

I think if you are an adult it's stupid. It's essentially a waste of time.

But for kids I think it's great. I am 30 but have siblings that are 11,15,16. I have seen how technology has basically killed any interest for them to go play outside, be independent, or just be adventurous. Kids are now just hooked up on their phones at home or watching TV. With that being said, this app is getting kids to go outside and explore. A generation that doesn't know life without the addicting technology that we have today, finally are using that technology to go outside and explore.

[scarecrow-]

Originally Posted by BRU67

This is arguably the stupidest thing I've seen since the Macarana, especially in light of what's going on in our country and in our city. Of course, I might just be getting old.

Sorry people are out enjoying their lives instead of sitting inside watching CNN and ruminating on the white guilt.

[chet everett]

The Trib ran these articles --
Pokemon Go players flood area parks, downtowns trying to catch 'em all

Suddenly, it's a Pokemon Go world, and we're just living in it - Chicago Tribune

SunTimes ran this --
Pokémon GO players pursue creatures around Chicago | Chicago Sun-Times

Pretty sure it is a very widely embraced game.

[NealIRC]

Originally Posted by BRU67

This is arguably the stupidest thing I've seen since the Macarana, especially in light of what's going on in our country and in our city. Of course, I might just be getting old.

And the part that's strange to me, is, if you're not a Pokemon fan, why would you all of a sudden get into this app.

I'm a pokemon fan but I'm not going to upgrade to a iPhone just for this. I'm into the video games, not this.

[UrbanCheetah]

Originally Posted by scarecrow-

Sorry people are out enjoying their lives instead of sitting inside watching CNN and ruminating on the white guilt.

Right. Also, I am someone who tends to stay away dedicating too much time to that kind of stuff (political stuff that is).

I hate when people try to guilt others because they aren't as proactive as they are when it comes to politics, civil rights, etc. I support the civil rights movement for many groups, but that doesn't mean I go protesting or have to watch it on TV or discuss it all the time.

Unless you take an attitude of "Who cares what happens to those people", I don't see a problem with some deciding to spend their time playing a game than protesting in downtown.

Power resides where people believe it resides in.

[UrbanCheetah]

Originally Posted by NealIRC

And the part that's strange to me, is, if you're not a Pokemon fan, why would you all of a sudden get into this app.

I'm a pokemon fan but I'm not going to upgrade to a iPhone just for this. I'm into the video games, not this.

But is that the case? Pokemon came out when I as like 12 or so and now I am 30. I am imagine the adults who are playing it were big Pokemon fans back then, then for kids it just makes sense. I have a hard time believe that most adults who know nothing about Pokemon are now starting to play it like crazy. I am sure that is a minority of people doing that.

[NealIRC]

Originally Posted by UrbanCheetah

But is that the case? Pokemon came out when I as like 12 or so and now I am 30. I am imagine the adults who are playing it were big Pokemon fans back then, then for kids it just makes sense. I have a hard time believe that most adults who know nothing about Pokemon are now starting to play it like crazy. I am sure that is a minority of people doing that.

I been hearing that a lot of people started doing it because all their friends been doing it. *shrug*