Adult Colouring

Hector Savage

More evidence of the infantilization of adults.
Sure wasn't new research showing people don't grow up now untill their late 30s ffs!!!!

Humanity is ****ed, 2-3 more generations max.

One eyed Jack

OSI wrote: »

My wife is a mental health practitioner, she's seen it give benefit to a number of her clients. It's widely discussed as a positive option in various studies and courses she's partaken in as being beneficial to patients for various things. We get it, you don't see the point but don't be a judgemental dick about it.

I’ll be a judgemental dick about adults behaving like children if I please to be honest. From yours or your wife’s perspective of course I understand why I would be considered a judgemental dick for questioning the efficacy of the activity in relation to it’s subjectively perceived benefits. I’m not suggesting your wife is a quack btw, but proclaiming your wife is a mental health professional as though it should immediately lend her opinion some authority is no different to someone claiming they’re an alternative therapy practitioner proclaiming the perceived benefits of whatever new fad happens to be trending in Western society.

As I suggested earlier, knock yourself out, and if you find it helps - fantastic, genuinely. But when you make claims about it’s benefits as though you have any legitimate objectivity, then expect to be treated with a degree of skepticism and derision proportionate to the level of your proclamations.

It’s not difficult to understand - the OP asks a question, people give their opinions. In my opinion suggesting that a children’s activity is in any way beneficial for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health, is no different to the fidget spinners for people with autism and kitchen gadgets for people with disabilities examples I gave earlier - it’s an attempt to put those ideas beyond criticism, and if someone has the temerity to criticise them, well naturally they’re a dick who hasn’t done any research on the subject.

Coming from adults who enjoy childish activities which are an achievement for children and actually do help with their physical and mental development, such as hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, imagination and creativity and so on, the idea of it being an achievement worth sharing on social media that an adult can colour between the lines, seems somewhat overstated as something I would expect most children are capable of, never mind adults, even adults with intellectual disabilities.

Tell me how

Hector Savage wrote: »

More evidence of the infantilization of adults.
Sure wasn't new research showing people don't grow up now untill their late 30s ffs!!!!

Humanity is ****ed, 2-3 more generations max.

Link please Monsieur Professor.

One eyed Jack

One eyed Jack wrote: »

Objectivity is the standard I mentioned. I said nothing about exclusivity.

The word "exclusivity" was my choice of word not yours. I am referring - quite clearly I thought - to your having imported in the standard of things which "offers benefits that are unattainable by any other means."

I have heard of piss poor reasoning before - but this is the first instance of poor piss reasoning I have encountered

You imported that standard out of nowhere - using piss drinking as the vehicle to do it - then instantly applied it to Adult Coloring in the next sentence "I’m not convinced of any objective benefit that couldn’t be derived from an infinite number of other activities".

The point being that whether Adult Coloring offers benefits or not - and whether those benefits are worth pursuing or not - the fact some or all of the same benefits might be attainable be one or some combination of other methods - appears only to be relevant to you. It certainly is not relevant to anyone actually studying these things that I have yet seen.

Rather what appears to have happened here is you claimed to have done research - someone called you on this at which point you could not produce any research at all - so you moved the goalposts to one _much_ easier to defend and in fact one which I doubt anyone here would even disagree with.

One eyed Jack wrote: »

Well colour me surprised

Hardly. As I said it appears things that both children and adults do only get called infantile, childish, or adults acting like children - if they are things you are personally not into. When they are things you are directly or indirectly into - suddenly that standard seems to get forgotten.

Things are not infantile just because they happen to be things children also do. Colouring in pictures is the example here - Public displays of affection would be another one where you appear to apply this weird standard - and as I said talking to your imaginary friend would appear to be infantile too were we to be using such a lax and nonsense standard.

One eyed Jack wrote: »

I’ll be a judgemental dick about adults behaving like children if I please to be honest.

Sure but not once have I seen you use the phrase "adults behaving like children" and actually shown it was adults behaving like children.

Both adults and children do many things the other group does - this does not magically mean one is acting like the other. And even when it does - it does not mean it is going in the direction you imagine either.

One eyed Jack wrote: »

But when you make claims about it’s benefits as though you have any legitimate objectivity, then expect to be treated with a degree of skepticism and derision proportionate to the level of your proclamations.

And when you claim to have done research but then seemingly can not cite a word of it - you should expect the same treatment. I referred to some research above myself too without citing it. Damn sure if someone asks me to - I will however.

One eyed Jack wrote: »

In my opinion suggesting that a children’s activity

It is not a "children's" activity though. That is your classification. It is just an activity. One that anyone of any age can engage in. You are a catholic if I recall correctly. Like many children - many of your catholic peers talk to their imaginary friend. That does not mean it is a "Children's activity". It is just an activity that both children and adults do.

What about football? Kids start that from age 5. Grown adults do that too. It is a sport. Not a children's activity. Arts and crafts is a category too - and not one defined by the people who actually do it.

One eyed Jack wrote: »

it’s an attempt to put those ideas beyond criticism

I do not see a single person putting the ideas beyond criticism. Quite the opposite in fact. The research I mentioned above and - unlike you - am willing to cite on request - is very critical of it and attempts to ascertain if there actually is any benefit to it - and if there is is it doing so directly or indirectly by being a vehicle to smuggle in other things that are actually beneficial.

So no - the goal here is not to put it beyond criticism but to ensure criticism is informed and educated and well thought out and well founded - and not simply dismissal based on piss poor (and poor piss) reasoning based on imaginary research and false classification around words like infantile.

One eyed Jack wrote: »

the idea of it being an achievement worth sharing on social media that an adult can colour between the lines

So in order to deride them you are inventing on their behalf their motivations for why they chose to share it. I think that says everything about you and literally nothing about them to be honest.

There are any number of reasons to share such things on line. Such as - as another user above pointed out - if you feel it really did benefit you then in sharing it on social media you might end up sharing the practice with someone else who it will also benefit.

That they are sharing it on line to show other people what they are capable of - is your narrative and I doubt it is often theirs.

Church on Tuesday

Church on Tuesday wrote: »

Apart from people who suffer from mental health issues, I find adult coloring books an extremely odd pursuit.

Perhaps in isolation it seems so. But if you look at the bigger picture (heh) of what most people do with their free time most of the time - it is relatively speaking not all that odd at all.

Watching the fictitious lives of a collection of drama queens in shows like Coronation Street and Eastenders? Reading page after pages of peoples nonsense on Twitter Facebook or Instagram? Collecting Stamps? Drinking yourself to the point of incapacitation and memory black out? The list goes on.

We are an odd species with odd pursuits at the best of times. Many or even most of which we are unlikely to lie on our death beds thinking things like "Well whatever else I did with my life I am happy I watched that love triangle story line on Coronation Street to the end!".

Church on Tuesday

One eyed Jack wrote: »

I’ll be a judgemental dick about adults behaving like children if I please to be honest. From yours or your wife’s perspective of course I understand why I would be considered a judgemental dick for questioning the efficacy of the activity in relation to it’s subjectively perceived benefits. I’m not suggesting your wife is a quack btw, but proclaiming your wife is a mental health professional as though it should immediately lend her opinion some authority is no different to someone claiming they’re an alternative therapy practitioner proclaiming the perceived benefits of whatever new fad happens to be trending in Western society.

As I suggested earlier, knock yourself out, and if you find it helps - fantastic, genuinely. But when you make claims about it’s benefits as though you have any legitimate objectivity, then expect to be treated with a degree of skepticism and derision proportionate to the level of your proclamations.

It’s not difficult to understand - the OP asks a question, people give their opinions. In my opinion suggesting that a children’s activity is in any way beneficial for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health, is no different to the fidget spinners for people with autism and kitchen gadgets for people with disabilities examples I gave earlier - it’s an attempt to put those ideas beyond criticism, and if someone has the temerity to criticise them, well naturally they’re a dick who hasn’t done any research on the subject.

Coming from adults who enjoy childish activities which are an achievement for children and actually do help with their physical and mental development, such as hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, imagination and creativity and so on, the idea of it being an achievement worth sharing on social media that an adult can colour between the lines, seems somewhat overstated as something I would expect most children are capable of, never mind adults, even adults with intellectual disabilities.

Most stuff people share on social media is banal beyond belief though.

A coloring book isn't really gona make any difference at this stage.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Odd how worked up some people get about an activity that others enjoy doing. Colouring is a great calmer for many. I've done it myself and really enjoyed the intricacy of the books. Its nice

Aye it has to be the most harmless past time in the world like. More of a doodler/sketcher myself, did try the colouring books, not my thing but I can see how they'd be relaxing, fun, beneficial. It's just the weirdest thing to sh1t all over or condescend about.

Tell me how

One eyed Jack wrote: »

I’ll be a judgemental dick about adults behaving like children if I please to be honest. From yours or your wife’s perspective of course I understand why I would be considered a judgemental dick for questioning the efficacy of the activity in relation to it’s subjectively perceived benefits. I’m not suggesting your wife is a quack btw, but proclaiming your wife is a mental health professional as though it should immediately lend her opinion some authority is no different to someone claiming they’re an alternative therapy practitioner proclaiming the perceived benefits of whatever new fad happens to be trending in Western society.

As I suggested earlier, knock yourself out, and if you find it helps - fantastic, genuinely. But when you make claims about it’s benefits as though you have any legitimate objectivity, then expect to be treated with a degree of skepticism and derision proportionate to the level of your proclamations.

It’s not difficult to understand - the OP asks a question, people give their opinions. In my opinion suggesting that a children’s activity is in any way beneficial for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health, is no different to the fidget spinners for people with autism and kitchen gadgets for people with disabilities examples I gave earlier - it’s an attempt to put those ideas beyond criticism, and if someone has the temerity to criticise them, well naturally they’re a dick who hasn’t done any research on the subject.

Coming from adults who enjoy childish activities which are an achievement for children and actually do help with their physical and mental development, such as hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, imagination and creativity and so on, the idea of it being an achievement worth sharing on social media that an adult can colour between the lines, seems somewhat overstated as something I would expect most children are capable of, never mind adults, even adults with intellectual disabilities.

You said that you have done research on this topic specifically but refuse to produce it or provide a link to it.

It's either you are BS'ing and haven't done any peer reviewed research or don't want your opinion challenged.

Hector Savage

Tell me how wrote: »

Link please Monsieur Professor.

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-47622059

Tell me how

Hector Savage wrote: »

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-47622059

That doesn't say that people don't grow up until their late 30's.

Scientists who study the brain and nervous system say the age at which you become an adult is different for everyone.
.........

"There isn't a childhood and then an adulthood. People are on a pathway, they're on a trajectory."

Also, they are not implying that people are treated differently than they are now.

Do you think you went to bed as a 17 year old child and woke up as a mature 18 year old adult?

One eyed Jack

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Sure but not once have I seen you use the phrase "adults behaving like children" and actually shown it was adults behaving like children.

...

It is not a "children's" activity though. That is your classification.

What an over-wrought effort to launch a personal attack on anyone who questions the practice of adults behaving like children, and that is what this specifically is, the subject of this thread, never mind the rest of your whataboutery.

Are colouring books and colouring generally an activity associated with children? Yes, they are.

Are adults who behave like children, adults who behave like children? Yes, they are.

Do I judge them for it? Absolutely.

Do I express an opinion on a topic without being asked for my opinion on it? Nope.

Graces7

Lot of overthinking going on here... going out to smell the daisies myself. Much more adult and healthy.

One eyed Jack

OSI wrote: »

Are you now equating the treatment of mental health and it's practitioners to that of alternate therapies?

No, I’m not. I’m pointing out that simply the fact that your wife is a mental health professional who sees the benefits of an activity is no different than an alternative therapy practitioner who sees the benefits of an activity they promote. I know enough quacks who are regarded as mental health professionals (what a vague term, but ok) to know that they are often prone to mixing their personal opinion with their professional opinion. In any other area that would simply be recognised as bias.

0lddog

Funny the way this thread developed

I dont see adult colouring as being much different to adults doing jigsaws.

I believe Melinda and Bill Gates like to do jigsaws.

Good luck to them all is my view

Church on Tuesday

Deleted User wrote: »

Perhaps in isolation it seems so. But if you look at the bigger picture (heh) of what most people do with their free time most of the time - it is relatively speaking not all that odd at all.

Watching the fictitious lives of a collection of drama queens in shows like Coronation Street and Eastenders? Reading page after pages of peoples nonsense on Twitter Facebook or Instagram? Collecting Stamps? Drinking yourself to the point of incapacitation and memory black out? The list goes on.

We are an odd species with odd pursuits at the best of times. Many or even most of which we are unlikely to lie on our death beds thinking things like "Well whatever else I did with my life I am happy I watched that love triangle story line on Coronation Street to the end!".

I take your point but it just seems to me to be very, I dunno, infantile?

I get that is has benefits for people who suffer from mental health issues and can help relax people and fair play to them, but grown adults sitting down with a coloring book is a bit odd to me but then again, if it's your thing, go for it sure. Worse you could be at.

Horses for courses I guess, not going to be hypocritical either because I collect and have interests in stuff I'm sure some here would find ridiculous.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

0lddog wrote: »

Funny the way this thread developed

I dont see adult colouring as being much different to adults doing jigsaws.

I believe Melinda and Bill Gates like to do jigsaws.

Good luck to them all is my view

Jesus if we start one about jigsaws it might end in actual murder!

ohnonotgmail

Madilynn Hollow Potato wrote: »

Aye it has to be the most harmless past time in the world like. More of a doodler/sketcher myself, did try the colouring books, not my thing but I can see how they'd be relaxing, fun, beneficial. It's just the weirdest thing to sh1t all over or condescend about.

some people only have one tack.

0lddog

Madilynn Hollow Potato wrote: »

Jesus if we start one about jigsaws it might end in actual murder!

:eek:

Yester

Madilynn Hollow Potato wrote: »

Jesus if we start one about jigsaws it might end in actual murder!

I would murder a jigsaw right now.

Graces7

Yester wrote: »

I would murder a jigsaw right now.

as a child I loved them! oh my what memories.. and the same features; eyes focussed, all else excluded... mind occupied and peacefully

Graces7

eoinob50 wrote: »

Agree with this in the sense, the harder something is the greater the reward/ sense of accomplishment.

But this is not about achievement/ accomplishment but relaxation. respite from hard things. Even the Forces allow R and R! to refresh for more hard efforts

is_that_so

Foweva Awone wrote: »

I've tried mindful colouring a few times, it's been suggested to me by various therapists. It doesn't do much for me, but I find jigsaw puzzles great. Pure mindfulness. Each to their own I guess!

Oh and yeah I do sometimes share them on Facebook, I'm in a jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts group, yes there is such a thing! *cough*NERD*cough*

OK , groups thing wouldn't be for me but jigsaws have always been a way of mutual cooperation in the family and just spending time with people who are important to you. It's all good!

One eyed Jack

One eyed Jack wrote: »

What an over-wrought effort to launch a personal attack

No personal attack was there though. You are just shifting into a persecution narrative to dodge rebutting a single point I actually made on the subject.

The personal attacks are yours alas - and in fact. Because all you are doing it taking things _you_ do not do and describing adults who do do them as "acting like children". Based on nothing at all but the fact children _also_ do them but _you_ do not.

So really the only personal attacks here are yours.

One eyed Jack wrote: »

that is what this specifically is, the subject of this thread, never mind the rest of your whataboutery.

The whataboutery only came from you though when you shifted the goal posts from a discussion on whether the practice has any benefits - into one about whether those benefits could be attained by other means.

Not one shred of what I wrote is whataboutery. That is just a buzz word you're usig to complete the dodge and deflect manoeuvrer.

One eyed Jack wrote: »

Are colouring books and colouring generally an activity associated with children? Yes, they are.

The majority of people who play football are children too. That does not mean football is a children's pursuit or that any adult playing football is acting like children. Another user above pointed out Jigsaws as another good example.

You are not just inventing a classification but a classification methodology. Which is fine if that is what you are into - but hardly anyone else appears to be using them - especially those who do _actual_ research on the topic compared to hand waving the word "research" and then performing verbal gymnastics to get away from citing a shred of it.

Fizzlesque

Deleted User wrote: »

Odd how worked up some people get about an activity that others enjoy doing. Colouring is a great calmer for many. I've done it myself and really enjoyed the intricacy of the books. Its nice

Madilynn Hollow Potato wrote: »

Aye it has to be the most harmless past time in the world like. More of a doodler/sketcher myself, did try the colouring books, not my thing but I can see how they'd be relaxing, fun, beneficial. It's just the weirdest thing to sh1t all over or condescend about.

I love (and have for many years loved) colouring in colouring books, or doodling on paper with pen, pencil or anything other kind of item of scribble. I also enjoy hand-painting T shirts with fabric paint, making very poor, amateur attempts to use oil paints, or slightly better efforts with water colours and had no idea until today that there existed people who would view these simple pleasures of mine as odd, or infantile. Not that it matters, but it surprised me to learn such responses exist.

It reminds me of those laughable articles that sometimes appear online or in magazines listing for people (usually women) the 5, 10, 20 (or whatever amount) of things the really should stop wearing or doing after age 30, 40, 50 etc.

I remember reading one of those lists, while wearing a pair of boxer boots that I loved and wore until they fell apart, and to my (faux) horror boxer boots were on the list and there was I, 10 years beyond the 'acceptable' cut off point, still turning up in public spaces wearing boots that were now verboten. I would have burned them there and then but I was afraid I might also have been too old for playing with fire :P

Don't know if it has already mentioned, maybe BOARDS could bring out a range of colouring books, one for kids and one for adults.

Colouring options need not be confined to mugshots of boardsies, but stuff in the models forum, like drones and model railways (I've done both) .

The culturally curious making up most people on this thread would surely snap it up surely

Blaizes

Never did it myself but have seen the coloring books in shops. For anyone stressed out or anxious why not if it calms them down. Could be a very effective cheap form of therapy, just look at how kids can get engrossed in coloring why not adults too. Am actually going to buy one and give it a go. Think we should all be doing more crafts but it seems there is never enough time.

I saw a lovely weave idea recently take an old picture frame and hammer in nails at intervals across the top and bottom portion of the frame then take a ball of wool and work from top to bottom, could make a nice bedroom hanging. Am also going to try this.Sorry if I’m off topic but love the whole idea of living more simply and being creative.

Mam of 4

Colouring books , knitting , crocheting , crafting , reading a book , watching mindless tv , all these can work as an escapism from the thoughts in your head , as relaxation , an escape from reality at times . Whatever works for you is my thinking on it tbh

RIGOLO

PAINTING IS A COMPANION WITH WHOM ONE MAY WALK A GREAT PART OF LIFE'S JOURNEY .

A quote from my favourite lepidopterist , WSC.

Painting As a Pastime and Hobbies:A personal Path To Creativity , are two of the great essays on the benefits of any creative pastime, prescient works far ahead of modern day fixation with mindfulness.

Back to OP , as to adult colouring books, how could I knock it, Ive been known to do a bit of silk painting of Celtic patterns myself. I find it very enjoyable , it transported my genetic memory back to an Irish monastery in the 6th Century.
Its the bit about the need to posting EVERYTHING on FB that would bother me more than what they are actually doing in their spare time.
Says he as he feels the need to post a random opinon on a random forums.

corner of hells

Is it alright if I continue to my "join the dots" puzzles?

suicide_circus

mental fragility is de rigueur

corner of hells

corner of hells wrote: »

Is it alright if I continue to my "join the dots" puzzles?

My AH answer: I'll turn a blind eye.

My answer in other forums like Current Affairs /IMHO: I'd report your post.

looksee

When my mum had a stroke that took her speech and a lot of movement on one side she was recommended to do colouring. I went to try and find a book that had clear, interesting pictures that was not childish, and eventually found one. Apparently 'colouring between the lines' is a significant skill after a stroke and very good for brain 'redevelopment' (or whatever the term is).

I am fascinated at how uptight people are getting at the notion of colouring. Its not something I would do personally, but there is huge satisfaction in a big pack of lovely colouring pencils or felt tips. Zentangling is a similar - but one step on - very relaxing and satisfying thing to do.

I recall years ago a woman at a women's meeting of some sort snorting and making a sarcastic remark about how much time I had to spare (as in 'I am a very busy farmer's wife') because I said I liked doing embroidery. She was willing to share discussion on tv soaps though, don't know how she found the time to watch them!

looksee

looksee wrote: »

I recall years ago a woman at a women's meeting of some sort snorting and making a sarcastic remark about how much time I had to spare (as in 'I am a very busy farmer's wife') because I said I liked doing embroidery. She was willing to share discussion on tv soaps though, don't know how she found the time to watch them!

Pot & Kettle at it's best.

Paddy Cow

Yester wrote: »

I recall years ago a woman at a women's meeting of some sort snorting and making a sarcastic remark about how much time I had to spare (as in 'I am a very busy farmer's wife') because I said I liked doing embroidery. She was willing to share discussion on tv soaps though, don't know how she found the time to watch them!

Should've told her you do the embroidery while watching the soaps :pac:

0lddog

Strictly not suitable for After Hours

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFCOm1P_cQQ

Anyone finding this interesting should be able to borrow a copy of

The Brain That Changes Itself ( Norman Doidge )

through the public library system

CathalDublin

Where would one get an “Adult” colouring book, asking for a friend

corner of hells

looksee wrote: »

When my mum had a stroke that took her speech and a lot of movement on one side she was recommended to do colouring. I went to try and find a book that had clear, interesting pictures that was not childish, and eventually found one. Apparently 'colouring between the lines' is a significant skill after a stroke and very good for brain 'redevelopment' (or whatever the term is).

I am fascinated at how uptight people are getting at the notion of colouring. Its not something I would do personally, but there is huge satisfaction in a big pack of lovely colouring pencils or felt tips. Zentangling is a similar - but one step on - very relaxing and satisfying thing to do.

I recall years ago a woman at a women's meeting of some sort snorting and making a sarcastic remark about how much time I had to spare (as in 'I am a very busy farmer's wife') because I said I liked doing embroidery. She was willing to share discussion on tv soaps though, don't know how she found the time to watch them!

I think the idea of encouraging your Mum to colour is to address "constructional apraxia " , its often to result of a stroke , from brain injury or some dementias.
Its , I think the inability to copy or draw simple structures.

Hope your mums ok.

On a different topic , art therapy is a recognised treatment for individuals who've suffered significant trauma.

corner of hells

CathalDublin wrote: »

Where would one get an “Adult” colouring book, asking for a friend

In adult store , a friend told me.

sullivlo

CathalDublin wrote: »

Where would one get an “Adult” colouring book, asking for a friend

Dealz often have them.

Graces7

well, I am planning to pass peaceful hours abed ( perforce) watching youtube and knitting oddballs of cotton yarn into dishcloths, hand towels etc.. my form of colouring in that it is mindless and focussed away from stresses and troubles..

Heh. No poster here has the guts to admit they would be found drawing an outline for a colouring book picture.
Philistines the lot of ye.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

Tell me how wrote: »

Really? It never came up at all as a way to practice mindfulness while being active in a simple task?

Tell me how wrote: »

Care to give a link to your research?
I've a Scopus account so can access academic publications.

Not all mental health professionals subscribe to it and it has come in for some criticism.

Arghus wrote: »

I'd probably be better off doing that than mindlessly scrolling the Internet on my phone to be honest.

Really? I do so much reading online, it never feels like a waste.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

Deleted User wrote: »

Odd how worked up some people get about an activity that others enjoy doing. Colouring is a great calmer for many. I've done it myself and really enjoyed the intricacy of the books. Its nice

The most worked up person in this thread is defending adult colouring though!

never got into them but can see the appeal.
i like tetris for switching the brain off

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

The most worked up person in this thread is defending adult colouring though!

I thought the most worked up person was ridiculing the activity!

Tell me how

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I thought the most worked up person was ridiculing the activity!

They were but ODB is being subjective in what constitutes 'worked up'.

Graces7

at base, it seems as if folk have been (wrongly) indoctrinated to feel guilty that unless they are being productive, are working for ??money?? they are wasting time.

So colouring! NO !

It was wrong teaching! we all need "down time" ,, pleasure that has no strain, no obligation, no time limit... small wonder so much stress and illness

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

Deleted User wrote: »

I thought the most worked up person was ridiculing the activity!

Nope, the person who thanked your post stood out to me.

Tell me how wrote: »

They were but ODB is being subjective in what constitutes 'worked up'.

Ahem.

You’re been quite judgemental yourself in this thread. Mindlessness isn’t universally praised.

Tell me how

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

Nope, the person who thanked your post stood out to me.



Ahem.

You’re been quite judgemental yourself in this thread. Mindlessness isn’t universally praised.

I think you'll see I'm pretty impartial on colouring.

What gets me is someone claiming to have carried out research which proves it as a fallacy and yet refuse to provide any evidence of their work.

Anyone could steam in to a discussion and claim they've researched the topic just to appear knowledgeable and if they do, they should be asked to prove it.

One eyed Jack

Tell me how wrote: »

I think you'll see I'm pretty impartial on colouring.

You’re certainly not pretty impartial, not even close to being impartial. Your very first post on the thread -

Tell me how wrote: »

Surprisingly therapeutic.
Lot better than playing candy crush or the like.

I gave my opinion that I think those who claim the activity has any tangible benefits are similar to those people who make claims about kitchen gadgets and fidget spinners may be helpful for children with autism or people with disabilities. Immediately you got snarky about it suggesting sarcastically that I had clearly done my research.

Tell me how wrote: »

What gets me is someone claiming to have carried out research which proves it as a fallacy and yet refuse to provide any evidence of their work.

I didn’t refuse to provide any evidence of my work. I explained to you straight out that I couldn’t produce evidence of my work because I didn’t think to bother saving it. The reason I didn’t bother saving it is partly because it just wasn’t even remotely interesting to me, and on that basis I didn’t imagine I’d ever be asked to produce it at some point. I figured it would hardly come up because it’s plainly obvious that it’s just another fad with claimed benefits to elevate it above criticism.

Tell me how wrote: »

Anyone could steam in to a discussion and claim they've researched the topic just to appear knowledgeable and if they do, they should be asked to prove it.

The last thing I care for appearing is knowledgeable. I assume by default that everyone on the internet is as dumb as I am, because we are all random strangers to each other here and when someone claims to speak from authority, I think that’s the fallacy you mean, like claiming they have a scopus account and can access academic publications. I thought to myself “so what?”, and that’s precisely why I said good for you, because whether you do or don’t have a scopus account or whether you can or can’t access academic publications has literally nothing to do with anything.

For what it’s worth btw -

Candy Crush could be as good for improving mental health as brain training app Lumosity


I just typed “candy crush benefits” into google. I’m as skeptical of those claims about the benefits of playing candy crush as I am about the claimed and perceived benefits any of those “brain training” games, as I am about claims regarding the benefits of adults engaging in activities normally associated with children. Of course if a person feels better when they feel like a child, they’re going to feel better when they engage in behaviour normally associated with children. Normally, it’s harmless escapism. When they start looking for validation on social media for their efforts, that’s when it gets a bit dodge, as they may not get the validation they’re seeking, the absence of which has a negative, as opposed to any potential positive effects on their mental health.