Michael Atkinson Steps Down

[pantsoffdanceoff]

Ding dong the witch is dead.
It's about time a politician so blatantly misrepresenting the people stepped down.

 

[Lono Shrugged]

I was considering moving to Oz for work.....

Another note in the "for" column

 

[RikSharp]

his backing down was so he could watch his son play football...
nothing to do with the legions of people he pissed off everyday for acting like the governmental equivalent of a dinosaur or for the bad press surrounding him acting very similar to the crook he was called out on last month...

at least he is on his way out and hopefully now there can be some progress for aussies r18+ rating.

 

[Sir Ollie]

Best version I could find sorry.

WOOOO!

 

[A1]

I'm looking forward to hearing Yahtzee's take on this.

 

[Doc Incognito]

I'm not even Australian and I'm cheering! WOOT!

 

[vallorn]

People, I say we all toast to this!

Bring out your Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, or any other kind of disgusting beverage you drink while gaming. This must be celebrated!

I call dibs on the wish-bone!

[sub]Oh, and as a side note, I'm not surprised his son is embarrassed about him going to his soccer games. [/sub]

I accept your toast sir!! 'sound of glasses being tapped together'

 

[Stabby Joe]

Ceeeeeeelebrate good times co'mon!

 

[Macgyvercas]

Am I the only person worried that this is the start of something awful?

What if the next guy is even worse?

Quiet! Don't jinx it!

This is wonderful news! I already posted the meme I used to express my joy on another thread (spoiler: It was SPARTA!), but I haven't been this happy since...Actually I can't remember the last time I was this happy

 

[The Rogue Wolf]

I'm looking forward to hearing Yahtzee's take on this.

What, you can't hear the gleeful cackling from where you are?

 

[Souplex]

Australian Attorney-General and enemy of gamers everywhere Michael Atkinson

He holds no sway outside of Australia. He isn't an enemy of gamers everywhere, just Australian gamers. People probably wouldn't even care if Yahtzee hadn't been constantly complaining aboot him.

 

[Wardnath]

Okay, who the hell divided by zero? Come on, be honest.

 

[f0re1gn]

He resigned almost on the same day that Yahtzee and Gang opened their Mana-Bar.

Coincidence?

 

[Distorted Stu]

Freedom for Austrailian gamers! This is greta news.

 

[Aura Guardian]

Okay, who the hell divided by zero? Come on, be honest.

Why it was me.

 

[AvsJoe]

Am I the only person worried that this is the start of something awful?

What if the next guy is even worse?

I can see the future headlines now...

The Escapist: Forums: The News Room: Jack Thompson elected as Attorney-General of South Australia.
The Escapist: Forums: Gaming Discussion: Noooooooooo!
The Escapist: Forums: Religion & Politics: Oh God WHY?!
The Escapist: Forums: The News Room: Jack Thompson bans the sale of games in South Australia.
The Escapist: Forums: Off-Topic Discussion: Can anyone recommend me a good anti-depressant?
The Escapist: Forums: Gaming Discussion: What do I do now that I can't buy games?
The Escapist: Forums: The News Room: Australia bans sale of games, urges other countries to do the same.

... worst case scenario?

 

[Phase_9]

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I'M THROWIN' A PARTY!!!!!!

 

[Tempest Fox]

You know, that ZP screencap of Yahtzee about to go ballistic on Atkinson never gets old. Well, I guess once Atkinson is "officially out", I guess then it will be, but still. In any case, this is a good step toward progress in the Australian gaming scene. Wonder if that means Yahtzee will ***** and moan more about the delayed Australian release dates if he doesn't have to contend with the edited down content.

 

[Logan Westbrook]

Australian Attorney-General and enemy of gamers everywhere Michael Atkinson

He holds no sway outside of Australia. He isn't an enemy of gamers everywhere, just Australian gamers. People probably wouldn't even care if Yahtzee hadn't been constantly complaining aboot him.

Just because you don't care, don't assume that no one does. There is such a thing as solidarity you know?

 

[Baby Eater]

There IS a god! I believe now!
(Baha I'm just kidding there's no god )

Now we just need to get Jack Thompson!