Thoughts?

[Bacon Boy]

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/707164/supreme-court-sets-date-for-violent-game-hearing.html

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2010/0426/Supreme-Court-to-take-up-sale-of-violent-video-games-to-minors

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/apr/27/business/la-fi-court-videos-20100427-39


http://www.videogamevoters.com/

Thoughts?

 

[Deleted User]

i think violent video games, especially halo and call of duty should be banned everywhere and for EVERYONE. they encourage violence and aren't healthy for the mind. besides, first person shotters suck

 

[Bacon Boy]

i think violent video games, especially halo and call of duty should be banned everywhere and for EVERYONE. they encourage violence and aren't healthy for the mind. besides, first person shotters suck

You're right, first person shotters do suck, but this isn't about them.

It's mainly about first person shooters and such games.
How the hell do they encourage violence? Do they make you go out on the street and kill someone?

 

[Thunder]

i think violent video games, especially halo and call of duty should be banned everywhere and for EVERYONE. they encourage violence and aren't healthy for the mind. besides, first person shotters suck

You're right, first person shotters do suck, but this isn't about them.

How the hell do they encourage violence? Do they make you go out on the street and kill someone?

Same way Epic Yarn encourages knitting.

 

[Micah]

I don't really like the idea of little kids playing violent games but that's just me.

 

[........]

I think violence in video games is bad for the mind, but they shouldn't ban games with violence. It'll cause even more violence in the world, cuz peopl will go mad trying to bring the back. Plus, Halo and Modern Warfare are awesome.

 

[Bacon Boy]

I think violence in video games is bad for the mind, but they shouldn't ban games with violence. It'll cause even more violence in the world, cuz peopl will go mad trying to bring the back. Plus, Halo and Modern Warfare are awesome.

They wouldn't ban them forever, just restrict younger kids from getting them, and deciding what goes in the games, and putting stricter laws out there.

It's not about the matter of the younger kids getting them, it's the matter of the government dipping their grimy hands in video games, restricting content, and violating the first amendment.

And it's the same thing as watching a violent movie, but people treat them differently. People treat games worse than movies.

 

[David]

i think violent video games, especially halo and call of duty should be banned everywhere and for EVERYONE. they encourage violence and aren't healthy for the mind. besides, first person shotters suck

When someone complains about Halo being violent, I know that they're one of those little kids who hasn't even touched another console outside of nintendo.

Aren't healthy for the mind? What's healthy for the mind then? Jumping on mushroom shaped marshmallows, if anything, fps games are better for you because they require some skill and thinking, not just in the gameplay, but in the stories they offer as well.

First person shooters suck? Well that's a pretty ignorant thing to say.

 

[Psychonaut]

I think violence in video games is bad for the mind, but they shouldn't ban games with violence. It'll cause even more violence in the world, cuz peopl will go mad trying to bring the back. Plus, Halo and Modern Warfare are awesome.

They wouldn't ban them forever, just restrict younger kids from getting them, and deciding what goes in the games, and putting stricter laws out there.

It's not about the matter of the younger kids getting them, it's the matter of the government dipping their grimy hands in video games, restricting content, and violating the first amendment.

And it's the same thing as watching a violent movie, but people treat them differently. People treat games worse than movies.

a movie is just watching. a video game is reacting.

movies would be more educational/learning, while video games would be simulating/training.

but then of course, you're comparing the two.

I think that parents not listening to the warning labels is the only real problem, and it always will be. unless parents have a problem with the video game, there will be no solid excuse for them to not let their kids play it, and until they give a damn and watch them play the game, research it, or play the game with their kid, they won't know exactly what content is in the game.

same could be said for movies, except movies are watch-able, while games must be played. it takes effort beyond staying awake/keeping your eyes open.

i lol'd when austrailia banned left 4 dead 2, though.

on another note, this topic is as old as the internet. the court case just hit F5 for internet watchdogs and political activists/lazy parents who want to act like they care about their kids.

 

[Micah]

i think violent video games, especially halo and call of duty should be banned everywhere and for EVERYONE. they encourage violence and aren't healthy for the mind. besides, first person shotters suck

When someone complains about Halo being violent, I know that they're one of those little kids who hasn't even touched another console outside of nintendo.

Aren't healthy for the mind? What's healthy for the mind then? Jumping on mushroom shaped marshmallows, if anything, fps games are better for you because they require some skill and thinking, not just in the gameplay, but in the stories they offer as well.

First person shooters suck? Well that's a pretty ignorant thing to say.

I'll take jumping on mushroom shaped marshmallows over pretending to shoot someone in a video game any day.

And there are quite a few more game genres that take more skill and thinking that FPS's.

 

[«Jack»]

I honestly think that they should be restricted somewhat, but not as tightly as they are now. This is mainly caused by my anger at my inability to buy M games without an adult (which basically means *show to mom*, Mom: No.)

 

[Trent the Paladin]

I honestly think that they should be restricted somewhat, but not as tightly as they are now. This is mainly caused by my anger at my inability to buy M games without an adult (which basically means *show to mom*, Mom: No.)

That's why you research and make clever lies. Or tell the truth, whatever.

"Why this game M?

"Because there's some blood and one person drops the F-Bomb which can be removed using a setting."

"Oh. You're so truthful, I'm going to get you the game now."

 

[David]

i think violent video games, especially halo and call of duty should be banned everywhere and for EVERYONE. they encourage violence and aren't healthy for the mind. besides, first person shotters suck

When someone complains about Halo being violent, I know that they're one of those little kids who hasn't even touched another console outside of nintendo.

Aren't healthy for the mind? What's healthy for the mind then? Jumping on mushroom shaped marshmallows, if anything, fps games are better for you because they require some skill and thinking, not just in the gameplay, but in the stories they offer as well.

First person shooters suck? Well that's a pretty ignorant thing to say.

I'll take jumping on mushroom shaped marshmallows over pretending to shoot someone in a video game any day.

And there are quite a few more game genres that take more skill and thinking that FPS's.

You're not pretending to shoot people, you're shooting computer controlled aliens, zombies, terrorists etc.

Yes... rts'. 'bout it

 

[The Sign Painter]

I honestly think that they should be restricted somewhat, but not as tightly as they are now. This is mainly caused by my anger at my inability to buy M games without an adult (which basically means *show to mom*, Mom: No.)

That's why you research and make clever lies. Or tell the truth, whatever.

"Why this game M?

"Because there's some blood and one person drops the F-Bomb which can be removed using a setting."

"Oh. You're so truthful, I'm going to get you the game now."

Ah, good idea.

My parents will let me get it as long as no sex in it, same for movies.

 

[Psychonaut]

i think violent video games, especially halo and call of duty should be banned everywhere and for EVERYONE. they encourage violence and aren't healthy for the mind. besides, first person shotters suck

When someone complains about Halo being violent, I know that they're one of those little kids who hasn't even touched another console outside of nintendo.

Aren't healthy for the mind? What's healthy for the mind then? Jumping on mushroom shaped marshmallows, if anything, fps games are better for you because they require some skill and thinking, not just in the gameplay, but in the stories they offer as well.

First person shooters suck? Well that's a pretty ignorant thing to say.

I'll take jumping on mushroom shaped marshmallows over pretending to shoot someone in a video game any day.

And there are quite a few more game genres that take more skill and thinking that FPS's.

You're not pretending to shoot people, you're shooting computer controlled aliens, zombies, terrorists etc.

Yes... rts'. 'bout it

nope.avi

if you think rts' are the only games that are better than fps, then lol @ u.

Psychonaut is too lazy to write out a coherent argument on this matter

 

[crazyredd45]

the law that kids can't buy games over there age doesn't work

all they do is go in with their parents and their parents put their signature in

thats how they avoid it

 

[Zombie]

i think violent video games, especially halo and call of duty should be banned everywhere and for EVERYONE. they encourage violence and aren't healthy for the mind. besides, first person shotters suck

 

[Tyeforce]

I definitely think that the regulation of M-rated video games needs a lot of improving. Now, I may not like M-rated games myself, but I have nothing against them, and I certainly don't think that they should be downright banned. But they do need to be restricted from children. It's unbelievable what I see everyday at work. Little kids, no older than 7 or 8, having their parents buy them these ultra violent games with adult themes and situations... It's ridiculous. And I can't do a damn thing about it, because as long as the parent has an ID, I have to sell it to them. The problem is that some parents just don't give a damn about what their children play, which is really unfortunate. These little kids are probably going home and calling people *****es and telling them to *censored.3.0* off on Xbox Live while shooting them in a violent rage. Not exactly the best lifestyle for a 7-year-old, don't you think? Just think of how these kids are going to turn out when they're older. No, I'm not saying that they're going to become thieves and murderers from the overly violent games. But being introduced to these kind of games at that young of an age certainly isn't going to affect them in a positive way. Maybe when they're at least in their teens it won't be so much of a concern, but even then it's still too young for a lot of people. That's why the 17+ age restriction should be enforced much better.

 

[Pear]

This is a complete assault on the first amendment. Hey, Mr. Schwarzenegger, ever heard of this thing called freedom of the media?
If you don't want your kids playing violent games, don't buy them one. Wait, you gave your 7 your old a violent shooter, and his behavior changed? No *censored.2.0* Sherlock.
On the other hand, parents need to make the ultimate decision. I can play most M games, I'm not violent, and I do very well in school. My parents knew they could trust me, whereas other parents knew they should wait until their kid is older.

 

[Bacon Boy]

This is a complete assault on the first amendment. Hey, Mr. Schwarzenegger, ever heard of this thing called freedom of the media?
If you don't want your kids playing violent games, don't buy them one. Wait, you gave your 7 your old a violent shooter, and his behavior changed? No *censored.2.0* Sherlock.
On the other hand, parents need to make the ultimate decision. I can play most M games, I'm not violent, and I do very well in school. My parents knew they could trust me, whereas other parents knew they should wait until their kid is older.

This.

For me, it's not the point of the kids playing the M games (that's a different topic entirely), it's about our first amendment right being attacked... again by this current administration (I don't just mean in washington).