What does that mean??
2007-06-20 10:27:14 · 11 answers · asked by Saraaah:) 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
And do you think that it is a good piece of advice?
2007-06-20 10:36:45 · update #1
don't hate the person trying to play the game, hate the actual game and its rules that people follow
2007-06-20 10:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Heart of Fire 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I think the expression is profoundly philosophic. The "playa" is a rational actor. This person is "hated" on, meaning there is some attribute of the persona or actions that others do not like. The “playa” tells the “haters” that he is this way because of the “game”, the system he participates in.In other words, Don't hate me, hate the system that molded me.The game could be survival on the streets or an actual ball game in which the personality isn’t very likable but gets the job done.
2007-06-20 17:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by ycats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Institutions that do not maintain an appropriate level of ethics for it's members becomes no better than the lowest form it allows to represent it.
A literal example:
A sports organization that allows a steroid-fed player like Barry Bonds to not only play, but eclipse legitimate record holders, is a bad sports organization. So I have far less enthusiasm or respect for MLB than I used to have.
However, I think that the individual "player" makes personal choices, and should be held accountable for immoral acts even if they are playing withing the "rules" of the game. So I don't agree with the concept that the player is excused for his/her actions because of the game.
2007-06-20 17:42:23 · answer #3 · answered by freebird 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when someone doesn't have the moral courage to do what's right instead of what everyone else is doing they say this in order to sleep at night. So say if you mention an idea to a coworker at lunch that could save your company thousands of dollars and find out a week later that this person went to your boss and acted as if this idea was their own brainchild. Later they get a bonus because of "their idea" they would say to you when confronted "Don't hate the player, hate the game"
2007-06-21 06:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a violent game then it's not the player's fault for being violent because it's expected (for example in hockey). I suppose this is a metaphor for anything in life, not just sports. Essentially it means you can't blame someone for playing the game but I happen to disagree with it. You are still accountable for your actions. & if the game expects you to do things which are unethical then is that really a game you want to play...?
2007-06-20 17:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate the sin not the sinner
2007-06-20 17:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's supposed to be "hey, i'm only following trends." not unlike blaming the messenger, etc.
it really means "don't hold me responsible for being the way i am."
2007-06-20 17:37:41 · answer #7 · answered by brian 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means you knew what you where doing when we started this and who i was, you may not like it now but don't get mad at me for being who i am
by no means to i agree with it but that is what it is trying to say.
2007-06-20 17:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jay B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a childish saying meaning don't be mad at the guy for being a guy accept it and be happy or leave, because hes not changing for you
2007-06-20 17:35:49 · answer #9 · answered by scott g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means dont hate the person hate what he/ she does...
2007-06-20 18:31:14 · answer #10 · answered by Shaneka H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋