Quote from: uneng on Today at 08:06:27 PM

Quote from: rachael9385 on February 12, 2024, 09:32:54 PM

So can anyone force you to make use of what you don't dislike?

Not anyone, but something called addiction can force you to practice what you consciously dislike or wouldn't like for yourself, due to knowing the implicit negative consequences it will bring. Still, many people are doing what they dislike, because they have become slaves of addiction. That is why the self-exclusion feature was implemented at online casinos, so gamblers can freeze their accounts in sane moments they aren't being afflicted by temptations of addiction. However, by your report, it seems not every casinos are taking this feature seriously, as they are enforcing 90 days account activity before finally closing it.

In my opinion, that shouldn't be a requirement, because addictions may not take so long to manifest. In 90 days the damage an addicted gambler can do may be already huge, what means it's going to be harder to fix it. Self-exclusion should be available at any moment, despite how old our account is.

That is a critical point regarding the effectiveness and accessibility of self-exclusion features in online casinos, especially in addressing the immediate needs of people struggling with addiction. Addiction can indeed lead people to engage in behaviors they consciously dislike, often despite being fully aware of the negative consequences. The implementation of self-exclusion tools is a step in the right direction, providing individuals with a mechanism to take control of their gambling habits and seek respite from the cycle of addiction. But the effectiveness of these features can be compromised if there are barriers such as lengthy waiting periods before account closure.

Given the urgent nature of addiction and the potential for significant harm within a short timeframe, it's crucial for online casinos to prioritize the accessibility and responsiveness of self-exclusion mechanisms. Waiting periods of 90 days may not adequately address the immediate needs of people in crisis and could allow for further harm to occur during this time. Ideally, self-exclusion should be available at any moment that allows people to take decisive action to protect themselves from the harmful effects of addiction as soon as they recognize the need for intervention.