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Thu, 26 February 2004 15:46

MrBob
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Shouldn't this be in the politics forum?

Anyway, I don't mind personal parental decisons, but I do mind when people try to force their decisions on others. People are perfectly capable of "censoring themselves," For example, I turned off gore and mature taunts on the Unreal Tournament 2004 Demo, probably bringing it down to a "Teen" rating. However, I'm not going to force that down somebody else's throat. Sure, I hate the Duke Nukem and Grand Theft Auto games, absolutely hate them, but should I rant about how there should be a law against them? Hell no.

Furthermore, ignorance is a key role in people hating video games. Many members of the press (Meaning gaming magazines, Gamespy, etc.) LOVE the Grand Theft Auto series. And, of course, like the rest of the media, if they say they like it, many, though not all, people will say, "That's a great game," all because some guy at Gamespy said so. Then parents, legistlators, and others see what the gaming media thinks and then come to the conclusion that all video games are evil and all of the players are pale, skinny, murderous maniacs. This is all because of ignorance.

Now to talk about "addiction" of video games. Look, I agree many kids DO have an addiction to video games, it's true. Playing video games 6+ hours a day is bad for you. As Scott Kurtz* explains, it's all about moderation. Don't buy a new game the day before an exam or something else that's important. You should KNOW you're going to play the night away, which that brings up another point. Make sure you have someone to make you go to bed, so you don't play until 3 AM. Yes, I've been there, and believe me, the next day isn't fun.

In conclusion, parents and other "figures of authority" should be enforcing the rules in their household instead of forcing their beliefs upon others. Be responible for you own actions, and others should do so as well.

* Scott Kurtz and Jerry of Penny-Arcade believed this was a hoax. I'd have to agree as this organization seems to have been "new" for more than year.

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		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Javaxcx on Thu, 26 February 2004 14:53
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Battousai on Thu, 26 February 2004 15:12
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: MrBob on Thu, 26 February 2004 15:46
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: rm5248 on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:02
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: hareman on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:09
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Scythar on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:30
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: MrBob on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:33
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: smwScott on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:35
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: z310 on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:40
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: SuperFlyingEngi on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:44
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Javaxcx on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:49
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: MrBob on Thu, 26 February 2004 16:50
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Nodbugger on Thu, 26 February 2004 17:04
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Javaxcx on Thu, 26 February 2004 17:05
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: hareman on Thu, 26 February 2004 18:00
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: gam3rj on Thu, 26 February 2004 21:40
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: rm5248 on Fri, 27 February 2004 09:32
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Nodbugger on Fri, 27 February 2004 13:50
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: z310 on Fri, 27 February 2004 18:03
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: z310 on Fri, 27 February 2004 18:08
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: MrBob on Fri, 27 February 2004 18:11
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: z310 on Fri, 27 February 2004 18:12
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Xtrm2Matt on Sat, 28 February 2004 01:49
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: hareman on Mon, 29 March 2004 20:33
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Javaxcx on Mon, 29 March 2004 20:34
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: hareman on Mon, 29 March 2004 20:38
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: cheesesoda on Mon, 29 March 2004 20:39
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: hareman on Mon, 29 March 2004 20:43
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: cheesesoda on Mon, 29 March 2004 20:45
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Dishman on Mon, 29 March 2004 21:29
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: sniper12345 on Tue, 30 March 2004 01:29
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: smwScott on Tue, 30 March 2004 18:24
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: MrBob on Tue, 30 March 2004 18:30
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: smwScott on Tue, 30 March 2004 21:28
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: Hydra on Tue, 30 March 2004 22:01
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: DarkFish on Wed, 31 March 2004 04:09
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: hareman on Wed, 31 March 2004 09:24
		MAVAV -- Mothers against more than just drinking and driving By: SS217 on Wed, 31 March 2004 20:48

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