Living in an E-Society —The Pros and Cons
The Pros and Cons of an Esports Club

Amy :

I heard/some students want to start an esports club/in our school.// What do you think about this idea?//

Yui :

Well,/I think/it’s good to have an esports club.// First of all,/you may think of esports/as just online games,/but actually they are sports.// In fact,/the English word “sport”/covers a wide range of activities/such as billiards,/fishing,/and chess.// So/an esports club should be included/in our club activities.// Is my point clear?//

Amy :

Yeah.// I see your point.// Do you have any other reasons?//

Yui :

Yes.// As long as the Internet is available,/anyone can enjoy esports/and make friends with people/around the world.// Virtual reality technology also enables physically disabled people/to play sports.// This surely promotes accessibility/in sports.// Isn’t it wonderful?//

Taku :

I understand the advantages of esports,/but I don’t think/we need an esports club/in our school.// First,/the players may suffer/from health issues.// For example,/if they practice esports for a long time,/their eyesight may become worse.// Also,/if they keep sitting/in front of a computer/for many hours,/they may have less time to exercise,/which is not good for their health.// Don’t you think so?//

Amy :

Sure,/that could really happen.// Please go on.//

Taku :

Addiction is also a concern.// By practicing games intensively/day in and day out,/some esports players may become addicted/to computer games.// As a result,/they may develop sleep disorders/and may be late for school.// I’m against/having an esports club/in our school.// It’s too dangerous/for the students.// Do you understand/what I mean?//

Amy :

Yes.// Thank you,/Yui and Taku.// Your opinions are very persuasive.// In particular,/I was impressed with Yui’s idea.// According to her,/physically disabled people/can enjoy sports/thanks to virtual reality technology.// I think/that accessibility is a big advantage of esports.// Taku also impressed me/by pointing out the dangers of esports.// So/let’s continue our discussion.//