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Hello all
Do you think that violent video games, movies, or shows should be banned?
Do you think that violent video games, movies, or shows should be banned?
Moonbear said:I also think the claims that violent games make kids violent is still up for debate. Sure, I can go along with the argument that violent kids probably play violent games and probably play a lot more violent games and proportion of violent to non-violent games than non-violent kids do. However, is it the games making them violent, or that a kid who is already violent finds those types of games more appealing than a less violent game?
I've probably been playing graphically violent video games since the original half life (yeeeaaars ago - that game rocks! Way better than #2).Dooga Blackrazor said:How many children actually commit violent acts because of mature games? I have Doom 3, and I started playing "M" rated games many years ago. Not only did I start playing violent games at an early age, but I also played them unsupervised for hours on end. I'm pacifist.
:rofl: :rofl: I just had a flashback to bowling for columbine (remember the anti-marlyn manson protests!?)meteor said:For the sake of truth, I use to hear violent music (for example Iron Maiden, Manowar,...), (and the lyrics of these groups are violent, believe me) but I don't consider that music can have so great impact as can have visual images. Though i seem to remember that some fool commited a murder because hearing a song of Judas Priest. Anyway, despite my musical tastes, I'm also a pacifist. Peace
tribdog said:There can be no doubt that kids today aren't as bothered by witnessing violence as they may have once been. but before there were violent games and violent television what happened to bring about this attitude, which in turn made the games and television. For some reason we are more casual about violence, but it can't be because of the tv and games because if it was they never would have appeared.
(remember the anti-marlyn manson protests!?
He was accused as a cause of the shootings at Columbine, and then he canceled the tour that was performing. I know that he's not a moron, he's for example a watercolor painter.I just had a flashback to bowling for columbine
mattmns said:I do not think video games need to be banned at all. I think these moron parents need to be banned for not paying attention to their kids. All of these games have one thing in common, they are rated. Most are rated Mature(maybe all of them), meaning you have to be 17 years or older just to purchase the game. So I am not sure how these kids are getting to play these violent games, but either way I think it can come back to the parents. One question, how did these groups rate a game that has yet to even come out, because I certainly doubt that the game manufacture would give their game to such a group/s.
franznietzsche said:I have a friend who works at best buy who related this story to us:
Woman comes into the store and says her son asked her to pick up Halo 2 from the store for him while he was at school.
Note: Who the hell does that as a parent? With my parents the standard answer has always been: Birthday or christmas list. And that was the end of the discussion, there was no other way we were getting that game, or whatever else it might have been. Period.
Next she asks him if that game would be appropraite for her son. So he asks her what other kinds of games her son plays. Her answers: GTA3, DOOM 3, GTA Vice City...
Presumably since the parent was buying this the kid was not old enough to get it on his own. Further, the parent obviously has no idea what the subject in those games are, if she did she would most definitely not be concerned about Halo 2. In Vice City its possible to steal a helicopter, go to the top of a tall building, sit with a sniper rifle and pick off civilians. The moment i figured that out, i refused to ever play that game again. you can also hire hookers, and then kill them afterwards to get your money back.
My point is that this woman should be jailed for irresponsibility, on several levels. well, two levels anyway.
JasonRox said:I LOVE VICE CITY!
I wish they had a kill count because that would make it ten times better.
I hope San Andreas is just as good or better (with a kill count).
franznietzsche said:For some reason, I'm not surprised.
If it wasn't for the sniping thing, the rest of the game didn't bother me. But i discovered that about the same time as the washington sniper incidents a few years back. yeah. I still refuse to play that game.
JasonRox said:Refuse? It's not like you'll go insane although some people will, but those people normally don't have control of their own brain.
To be honest, I love hockey games way better!
HOC-KEY!
mattmns said:Hockey games are good too, and I do not watch hockey or play it.
franznietzsche said:Used to play it--i like to think i was a decent goalie, but that might just be me who thinks that--love to go to games, but i don't usually follow the season. Or in this year's case, lack thereof. Haven't played a hockey video game since the NES though.
FulhamFan3 said:You have to get to the root of the problem.
There is a lot of debate surrounding the effects of violent entertainment on society. Some studies suggest that exposure to violent media can increase aggressive thoughts and behaviors, while others argue that there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim. Ultimately, the impact of violent entertainment on society is complex and multifaceted, and more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
This is a highly controversial topic, and there is no clear consensus among researchers. Some studies have found a correlation between exposure to violent media and aggressive behavior, while others have not. It is important to note that correlation does not necessarily mean causation, and there are many other factors that could contribute to real-life violence.
Many experts agree that young children should not be exposed to violent entertainment, as it can be harmful to their development. However, opinions differ on whether or not violent entertainment should be completely banned for children. Some argue that it is the responsibility of parents to monitor their children's media consumption, while others believe that stricter regulations should be put in place to limit access to violent content.
Censorship of violent entertainment is a contentious issue, as it raises questions about freedom of speech and artistic expression. While it is important to protect the right to free speech, many argue that there should be limits when it comes to promoting violence and harm. Striking a balance between these two principles is a complex and ongoing debate.
While banning violent entertainment is often seen as the solution to reducing violence in society, there are other approaches that can be taken. These include education and awareness programs, stricter gun control laws, and addressing underlying social and economic issues that contribute to violence. It is important to consider a range of solutions rather than relying solely on censorship.