Jack Thompson Squeals On Strauss Zelnick To His Mom
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No sin was committed, my son, for thou didst make valid points and couch them well with praiseworthy grammar.Doug said:
Jack Thompsan may be a complete and utter fizzbitch but beating him up or trying to hurt him or threatning him would just prove his point. He would have physical evidence go on tv and say, "Look what they did to me, do you believe they are violent now?"
I have to agree with Doug though. Every country I know of has some sort of rating system that is clearly displayed on the game case. Here in the U.S. it's the ESRB and they have it clearly printed on the front and back, with the reasons on the back. So, the parents are just trying to excuse their bad parenting with videogames. And, you know, it's a strange thing that crime has gone down (at least in the U.S.) since video games first started coming out.
I have to agree with Doug though. Every country I know of has some sort of rating system that is clearly displayed on the game case. Here in the U.S. it's the ESRB and they have it clearly printed on the front and back, with the reasons on the back. So, the parents are just trying to excuse their bad parenting with videogames. And, you know, it's a strange thing that crime has gone down (at least in the U.S.) since video games first started coming out.
Whenever I hear about video games contributing to real world violence I think of Yahtzee's Manhunt review.
There's a plethora of scientific information and federal reports that debunk the notion of video game's contributing to violent crimes, not to mention the fact that if a 12 year old is playing a 18+ rated game it's something the parents should be held accountable for not paying attention. If you're up for a good read, check the link below; it's eight myths about video game violence debunked by studies and reports. Enjoy.
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/myths.html
There's a plethora of scientific information and federal reports that debunk the notion of video game's contributing to violent crimes, not to mention the fact that if a 12 year old is playing a 18+ rated game it's something the parents should be held accountable for not paying attention. If you're up for a good read, check the link below; it's eight myths about video game violence debunked by studies and reports. Enjoy.
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/myths.html
Well, there's really nothing left for me to say that hasn't already been said. I would like to say that I am becoming impatient in my waiting for him to be dis-barred... WAIT! I got an idea. Dis-bar him, and don't tell him, so that when he tries to pull pseudo legal-crap, he'll look like even more of a fool.
"The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound. Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book, and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching." ? Assyrian Stone Tablet, c.2800BCDoug said:
I believe he's no longer allow to file anything himself - the judge apparently going tired of receiving 'visual media' legal documents, including gay pornography and kangroos in court (amazingly true - only Jacko would try that and think it reasonable, heh - see his wikipedia page for full details).Mstrswrd said:
That said, I feel sorry for the lawyers trying to encourage sensable measure on the sale of games to underagers. They all probably get overshadows by Jackie-boy and end up getting associated with him, even if they are sane. Games rated 18+ shouldn't be sold to kids. If the adult buys it and doesn't review it, well, thats there problem. But too many shop assistants look on games with an ole world view of pac-man and so forth, I think.
HOWEVER, this doesn't mean that these games shouldn't be made, at all. After all, 18+ voilence and sexual content appear in other media, and gamers should be free to choice within the limits of regional laws. But blaming the game developers for the sale of unsuitable material to kids is madness itself (i.e. Jacko's mindset). After all, if your supermarket started selling porn to 6 year olds, its unlikely you'd run off and try to ban porn at the source (or maybe you will, but good luck with that!). You'd have the shop sued for illegally supplying it.
Admittly, the dawn of the digital era means that age-checking online is far more difficult, but if you give your young kids a credit card and access to the internet, again, another case for parenting to be license holders only.
(btw, thanks guys
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Ok, fine, he wrote a bloody letter. It's not like anyone is really going to do something. If Jack Thompson really wants something done, he should file a claim... oh wait, he can't... Well, then stop being such a busy body, and sue the retailers who sell 18/17+ games to minors, or try and educate parents...
Actually, why hasn't anyone tried to educate parents on the rating system for games. It seems like the logical thing to do.
- A procrastinator
Actually, why hasn't anyone tried to educate parents on the rating system for games. It seems like the logical thing to do.
- A procrastinator
I think Thompson should take his act on the road. That is some seriously funny shit right there. The guy is pure comic genius.
But that's from PBS! Didn't you know that they're a bunch of leftist, devil worshiping sodomites?! Only my research is without bias! It is true because I collected it from anecdotes told by people who agree with me!Karisse said:
Outside of gaming circles I'm pretty sure that hardly anyone has heard of him. He's just another ambulance chaser that jumps up and down for attention every time there's a school shooting.Indigo_Dingo said:
Destroy his rantings with logical arguments and sooner or later he'll just wither and disappear. Sooner the better.
