Aren't these the people who constantly get offended by South Park and Family Guy? Nevermind then.
Parents Television Council Calls Game Industry "Thugs" and "Bullies"
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Unless I'm shown a good alternative I don't think age-verification can be implemented in a fair and consistent manner. It makes no sense that a sixteen year old could purchase a copy of Pulp Fiction but not TES IV Oblivion and I see no reason why games should be singled out. Detractors will say it's because their interactive but then so is theater and I don't see them rushing to make it illegal for minors to perform Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.
If it wasn't for this issue of fairness and the ever-expanding censorship it would seem to require I actually don't have a problem with age-verification for games. I even see some advantages as it would likely loosen the divide between the 17+ and 18+ ESRB age ratings; At the moment that one year is a huge deal and that's more than a little silly.
I also don't see how this can be implanted with the way ESRB currently rates games as this is another area where fairness and consistency are rough at best.
If it wasn't for this issue of fairness and the ever-expanding censorship it would seem to require I actually don't have a problem with age-verification for games. I even see some advantages as it would likely loosen the divide between the 17+ and 18+ ESRB age ratings; At the moment that one year is a huge deal and that's more than a little silly.
I also don't see how this can be implanted with the way ESRB currently rates games as this is another area where fairness and consistency are rough at best.
So because people play games on TV's instead of watch TV's this cuts into the viewing profits of commercials.
Bad enough the tv stations fight each other now they fight a xbox and ps3...
Seriously state the REAL problem.
Selling sex and violence to kids, the way you were accused of what? 30 years ago?
Lulz.
Bad enough the tv stations fight each other now they fight a xbox and ps3...
Seriously state the REAL problem.
Selling sex and violence to kids, the way you were accused of what? 30 years ago?
Lulz.
I think we need to have a stern talk with the head of this council but he isn't out much, but don't worry, here's an artist's drawing of the head:
No worries man. It's the bill we passed right after 9/11 that allows (among other things) phone taps on private citizens without a warrant.AnAngryMoose said:
The Parents Television Council is made of a bunch of right wingnuts. Can we not pay attetion to them please.
I just want to clear up some confusion. The Parents Television Council is not in any way supportive of television. So those who are implying that they need to look at their own media before throwing stones at ours are off base here a bit.
The are a large organization that does write-in campaigns to protest content they don't approve of to the FCC, and they also have been behind such recent fun as blocking M-rated video games from being advertised on city buses in Colorado. They have chapters in many states.
And I should also point out I'm not a member and I don't have any use for them for more reasons that just the thug comment.
The are a large organization that does write-in campaigns to protest content they don't approve of to the FCC, and they also have been behind such recent fun as blocking M-rated video games from being advertised on city buses in Colorado. They have chapters in many states.
And I should also point out I'm not a member and I don't have any use for them for more reasons that just the thug comment.
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if we never here from them again, must be a slow week for television to complain about. Don't worry, the new South Park is out soon.
DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN!!! SOMEONE IS DARING TO STAND UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS!!!
GASP!!!
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!
HOW DARE THEY STAND UP FOR THEIR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS!!!
GASP!!!
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!
HOW DARE THEY STAND UP FOR THEIR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS!!!
In other news, when asked what games they've played after their statement, the Parents Television Council immediately said "Cooking Mama".