Begbie Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 my "friend" plays Runescape while he is at work. he only does afk'able background stuff such as woodchopping, fishing etc, so he feels he still puts in a good 7-7.5 hours of solid work each day. he is also aware that his colleagues, and indeed his boss, spend time each day on Facebook, watching YouTube, reading websites, sending personal emails etc etc, so despite playing Runescape he is still one of the most productive and valued employees at the company. i have seen a few other people on this forum mention playing from work, so i thought i'd do a poll to see how common it actually is. VOTE! edit - for more discussion value, the people who vote YES should also mention any interesting AFK'able activities they have found they can perform in the background while at work. wc'ing and fishing were just obvious examples. It is better to remain silent and be thought a noob than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sees_all1 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Worst I do is post on forums. Would never play a game though. 99 dungeoneering achieved, thanks to everyone that celebrated with me! ♪♪ Don't interrupt me as I struggle to complete this thoughtHave some respect for someone more forgetful than yourself ♪♪♪♪ And I'm not doneAnd I won't be till my head falls off ♪♪ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum_Myr Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I think its wrong, because I know that I would not get work done. If its the kind of job I have though (A thinking behind the desk job) then I do understand. The reason is because you can't expect 8 hrs of creativity out of a person. So there is some give and take. I know for myself it would distract me and make my work horrible. Maxed since Sunday, January 9th, 2014Completionist since Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star. Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Moved to Questionnaires :) I don't work, but I do play it sometimes at college. I don't do anything like have it on in the background, simply just play it for 5 mins or so as a nice little break from working hard. I also stake at college because I believe it gives me luck. I have only so far procured wins in staking when at college. ☢ CAUTION ☢ CAUTION ☢ CAUTION ☢ CAUTION ☢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'm a freelancer and I have done woodcutting in the background while working on the clock on a project for a client. I don't let it affect my productivity so.. whatever :P I don't think I'd ever do it in an office environment though. - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I wouldn't. I give these reasons based off of my character during my university years. How rude it is to be having your attention elsewhere when it needs to be concentrated elsewhere. It's just like constantly texting someone when you're having a conversation with someone else in person. It non-verbally shows how much disinterest you have and where your priorities stand. That's why I didn't bring a laptop to class, because, yes I know I would be highly tempted to open up facebook or something of the sort. I paid to attend those classes, so I'm going to learn all that I can. I feel like this can juxtapose into work, and the respect issue I brought up earlier. If you're being paid to do a service, you should be doing that service, not afking on a mmorpg. I'm glad I work in a service industry, not a desk job for that fact. Tl;dr No, I wouldn't play and it is a disrespect to the company and your boss and peers. Even if "everyone else does it." A reflection is just a distorted reality held by glass and your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonanananas Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I wouldn't do that. Taking a break from time to time is fine, it helps you concentrate and be more effective. But your time working should really be spent working. Your employer pays you for working, not for working some bits and playing Runescape at the same time. edit: If you're a freelance, as Tripsis mentioned above, it's something else. You have to get your stuff done, but it's your choice how to manage your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowmaster187 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 i play at work because other wise i would be very bored. my job isnt actually doing anything it is more like babysitting a building, it is a very easy job :thumbsup: ~~~legoman187~~~ Clicky siggy for blogThanks Pendonub for fancy new sigThieving guide[WIP]Loyal player since May 2005 and member since November 2005 and Tifer for many years~~~legoman187~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonewall337 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Ye cuz I was allowed to use my personal computer. Rstation FTW. [hide=Drops]Araxxor Eye x1 Leg pieces x2GWD: 5000 Addy bar Steam B Staff x3 Z Spear x6 Sara. Hilt x2 Bandos Hilt x2 (LS, Solo)SS x6 (1 LS)Tormented Demons: Shard x6 Slice x5 Claws x9 Limbs x3DKS: Archer x21 Warrior x31 Berserker x30 Axe x51[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxpprod Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I have a low-needs client I do respite with. On occasion I've logged in for "low-attention" skills (fish mainly). No issue at all. W/Other individuals, obviously not. But that's the nature of my job, every client is different etc etc. [bleep] OFF HOW ARE U SO [bleep]ING LUCKY U PIECE OF [bleep]ING SHIT [bleep] [bleep] [wagon] MUNCHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radicap Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 If you're being paid to work and you're playing games (or other non-work related things like forums, facebook, etc.) then it's theft. The only justification I can see for it is if you're salaried and you're allotted a certain amount of personal time during your shift, or if you're paid per job and the job still gets done. I can almost see the point being made for afking skills in the background while working, but if I were the employer I'd still terminate someone for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Hard Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 please add a 'NO, because I am a van driver' option so i can participate 'Rock Hard' boss pure - 60/60 Attack | 99/99 Range | 1/1 Defence | 44/44 Prayer | 99/99 Strength | 99/99 Mage - level 79 combat EOC ## '07 Server ## "Best Runescape update ever: Removing 6 years of updates." "Warning: If you are reading this then this warning is for you. Every word you read of this useless fine print is another second off your life. Don't you have other things to do? Is your life so empty that you honestly can't think of a better way to spend these moments? Or are you so impressed with authority that you give respect and credence to all that claim it? Do you read everything you're supposed to read? Do you think every thing you're supposed to think? Buy what you're told to want? Get out of your apartment. Meet a member of the opposite sex. Stop the excessive shopping and masturbation. Quit your job. Start a fight. Prove you're alive. If you don't claim your humanity you will become a statistic. You have been warned- Tyler" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Slug Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 please add a 'NO, because I am a van driver' option so i can participate And add one for being a bus driver too :thumbsup: Runescape nick : Fat_SlugOwner of Ears, Scythe and a 10 year veteran cape :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeemlay Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Maybe your workplace needs something like this software? I just read that review and it seems really creepy and invasive but at least it makes everything productive. I still have to try it but I am sure that should stop your friend from playing Runescape or do anything unproductive at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooferfish Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I work in a tropical fish warehouse. The only computer I use is so outdated and slow. I'm pretty sure if the antivirus updated it would kill the computer. They don't take care of the computers. If it did work, I'd play it in the background, doing wcing or fishing for 3 hours in the morning while I'm typing in labels to put on fish bags we ship. But alas I cannot. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaida23 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I'm at work right now. :P I read the forums on and off during the day, but only play during my lunch break. Check out my blog to read the Adventures of a Big Damn (F2P) Hero. THE place for all free players to connect, hang out and talk about how awesome it is to be F2P. So, Kaida is the real version of every fictional science-badass? That explains a lot, actually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUMINATOR17 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Like Kaida, I too am actually at work right now. However, I went ahead and voted "NO, Its blocked" even though I think all 3 of the middle choices best apply to me. Do I think its morally wrong, especially when abused, yes. (especially with how often I see some of my coworkers doing non work related things *cough* facebook *cough*) Do I think theres a problem with taking a few minutes here and there during slow points of the day to do something on RS, No. --- Since being hacked the other day, I am trying the best I can to get back on my feet, and so if I could have logged on 2 or 3 times here at work and planted / harvested my 18 Morchella mushrooms a couple of times, that sure wouldnt have taken more then a minute or so, and wouldnt have hurt that goal or work productivity. (though I likely woulda done a few quick flips and made a few mil in there was well...but still, thats besides the point! ;)) CLICK - 770th to 99 SLAYER 2/4/08 - 204th to 99 Summoning 7/1/08 CLICK[Hide=List of Drops That I haven't updated in Years but want to keep in my Sig anyways...]VISAGE DROP - 12/06/073 Duo Sara Hilts, 3 Duo Arma Hilts, 2 Trio Arma Hilts.Dark Bows: (11) Dragon Boots: (50!)Whip Drops: (42!!!) Dragon Drops: (90+!!!!!) 2 D CHAINS!, 3 D Axe, 8 D meds, 7 left halfs, 7 D legs, 6 skirts, 8 Spears[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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