Do games really encourage violence?
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I have seen more fights (and even heard of a shooting) over games of Madden than any FPS game ever created. That said, I don't think games in general encourage violence and instead are a release in the same way that the Olympics were supposed to be a substitute for world wars. Perhaps games have caused me to lose my empathy over tragedies I hear about in the news, but they have in no way affected my compassion and sensitivity to violence in my everyday life. Ultimately, questions like these come down to the person you're talking about - everything from books, to speakers, to movies and TV (basically all forms of media) have been blamed for encouraging negative behavior, but in end it all comes down to the individual. After all, whatever power those sources may have, they pale in comparison to a friendly or authoritative voice, especially if it's in your own head.
the can encourage violence to someone with a mental disorder whose is already more like kill than you average joe/jane
*cough*scripture*cough*...Deshara said:
I'd rather my hypothetical child played violent video-games than listened to rap or was taught scripture. Games are clearly fantasy, both rap and the Abrahamic scriptures deal with the real world, and promote views and lifestyle aspirations that I strongly disagree with.
I'm not saying video-games have zero affect on people, I just think they represent a small threat compared to some of the other shit we largely ignore. Including rap, religion, children's toys...tell me Barbie hasn't fucked up more people than Gears of War.
You can criticize a game without being accused of being an intolerant bigot, so they're an easy target.
If I've offended anyone, oh well...