While once again lots of people are blaming violent videogames for recent events in some major cities, I think it is too simple a statement. People do what they feel like, they decide for themselves and while some environments - as for instance portraied in videogames - can make belief some actions are acceptable, there is a huge difference between a videogame and the real world.
If videogames can alter the state of mind of some people, so can (kick)boxing, auto racing, pistol shooting and other extreme or violent sports. Does anyone suggest banning football matches from TV? Hooligans are not the nicest of people, I'd say.
I don't think it's wise to ban everything that may or not may affect people, instead we should teach people that there is a place and time for everything.
While you're down there, shine my shoes...
Yepz, I played too much DefJam fight for NY ;)
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You are damn right dude! I myself program and design games and I definitely say: STOP BLAMING BAD EVENTS ON VIOLENT GAMES! The government is retarded and needs to get a fucking brain! If you don't know the difference between reality and fantasy, you are a fag!
Posted by: Soroki at September 29, 2006 8:03 PM