so hes gonna write a book, what im surprised at is that he didnt do it sooner. hes gonna make millions off this you know, even if it is just from people buying it just so they can toss it in a fire
Jack Thompson: "I'm Surprised I Lasted That Long"
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Well, a lot depends on your interpetation of God's word. To be entirely fair I don't know what his church preaches, I disagree with him, and I know a lot of people who would also, but consider there are sects out there that feel that following God's teachings pretty much involves forsaking pretty much all modern technology... like the Amish.lacktheknack said:
As far as the rest goes, yes his platform and beliefs were idiotic, but admittedly he did have to have something going on in order to have survived that long under the cirmcumstances, and I think that's the point. I don't think many people with legitimate positions could have survived against a multi-billion dollar industry and constant attempts to be disbarred for anywhre near as long as he did.
I think he believes some ridiculous things, but on some levels you have to respect the guy for sticking to his guns through all the hate even if he was wrong, and simply for being tenacious enough to not be knocked out long before it happened.
Well, he can't have mine. I'm a university student, there's no way I'm going to shell out a good chunk of my savings for anything short of Skyrim.LegendaryGamer0 said:
\Therumancer said:
That's why I said "any more than movies or comics". Interpret as you will, but I highly doubt that Jack Thompson is against movies.
Disbarment(With personal touches in pink):Baneat said:
Disbarment is the removal of a lawyer from a bar association and/or the practice of law, thus revoking his or her law license and/or admission to practice law.
Procedures vary depending on countries.
Jack Thompson, the Florida lawyer noted for his activism against video games, was permanently disbarred for various charges of misconduct(No shit, Wikipedia). The action was the result of several grievances claiming that Thompson had made defamatory, false statements and attempted to humiliate, embarrass, harass or intimidate his opponents(Understatement of the century, and failed at every damn one). The order was made on September 25, 2008, effective October 25. However, Thompson attempted to appeal to the higher courts in order to avoid the penalty actually taking effect(Not so fast, Jacko).[9] Neither the US District court, nor the US Supreme Court[10] would hear his appeal, rendering the judgement of the Florida Supreme Court final(This video perfectly sums it up).
So... yeah.
Ohh, ohh, things Jack Thompson says after sex!Andy Chalk said:
I'm sorry, but I couldn't resist that.
OT: So what, does this mean he'll finally shut up and leave us alone now?
I'm surprised too. And sane is hardly a word I would use to describe a singleminded, uphill crusade against an entire industry on no concrete claims at all, pursued from a nonexistent moral high ground in a manner that makes him a bigger joke to the concept of God than anything he ever fought against.
Does anyone else remember his involvement with the Screwattack convention?
I remember watching the coverage in that and his attitude and felt sorry for all the shit he's got from people over the years. He seemed like a nice guy and I agreed with many of the things he's said.
There seems to be conflicting sides to this though, it's all very strange to me, sometimes I think "My god this man is insane" and sometimes I think "Ah, what a nice upstanding gentleman".
The main thing I know is he's given me some damn fine entertainment over the years
I remember watching the coverage in that and his attitude and felt sorry for all the shit he's got from people over the years. He seemed like a nice guy and I agreed with many of the things he's said.
There seems to be conflicting sides to this though, it's all very strange to me, sometimes I think "My god this man is insane" and sometimes I think "Ah, what a nice upstanding gentleman".
The main thing I know is he's given me some damn fine entertainment over the years
Can just imagine God standing near him saying;Andy Chalk said:
"Yeah, I don't know this dude or what he's on about."
Aren't you only allowed to represent god in this world because he told you you could, not because you feel like you should be allowed? So that would mean this guy thinks he knows god's plan. Wow that's pretty hefty ego there.