Video games are rape simulators says MP

[humndislocation]

I for one think that these dreadful rape simulators should be banned, and that this subforum should be closed!

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Seriously though, is that what this has come to? No one will support your quest to strip adults of their right to decide what they can and can't watch/play, so let's just make shit up!

[RealR]

I was researching this and apparently there was crime BEFORE computer games.

The "interactive" arguement is complete and utter bullcrap in comparing film to games. A good film will have you relate to the character and feel immersed in what is going on. If anything I'd argue that someone is more likely to commit a crime because they wanted to like a film/tv character than someone from a game!



Then again, just another case of MPs reacting to rare and isolated incidents without any real knowledge or understanding of gaming or games. Sheer ignorance.


Edit: I don't think they should even NEED to ban or increase censorship. They should just make sure these restrictions are enforced. When a kid does something horrible in reaction to a game/film, rather than blaming the game... who the hell provided them with it? "Here you go little Johnny we bought you Death Rape 3, happy 11th Birthday"

[Keerin]

what a total plonker.

[humndislocation]

Originally Posted by develion

The "interactive" arguement is complete and utter bullcrap in comparing film to games. A good film will have you relate to the character and feel immersed in what is going on. If anything I'd argue that someone is more likely to commit a crime because they wanted to like a film/tv character than someone from a game!

I recall reading something recently, that people are actually less involved in video games than in films, as the fact they have to control the player actually distances themselves more from the game, because they're constantly reminded of the barrier between the game and real life.

The "interactive" arguement is complete horseshit. Controlling a video game character that kills someone, is nothing like killing someone in real life, regardless of whether you're in control or not. Shooting a video game character, that isn't alive, and can't think for itself, is entirely different from shooting a real, live person, with thoughts, feelings, family, etc.

[AlanG]

Is this the same incident that they claimed the killer trained by playing manhunt. Yet it was later revealed that the killer had never played manhunt but the victim had, in his spare time in between being a drug dealer?

[Keerin]

it is indeed.

I would say that a game was less likely to cause or influence violent behaviour because you can do it virtually. its like a second life you know? I could never be the manager of Rangers (Football Manager), or jump huge buildings in a single bound (Crackdown) or kill people with a 2x4 (Condemned) but I can do all these things virtually in a computer game.

[humndislocation]

I dunno, I once threw a car at someone after playing Crackdown.

Then I drove my SUV up a wall to the top of a building.

[graham enzk]

well after playing the sims i got stuck in my swimming pool as i forgot to put steps in it

[ProzaK]

This one time I was walking around in the snow, and this guy with a white balaclava said 'HUH!?! Who's footprints are these?'.

[Pubic Wig]

I tried to Force influnce two Bounty Hunters to give me all their credits, their armour, equipment and weapons then throw themselves down a nearby cliff...or was that when i was playing Knights Of The Old Republic?

Curse this thin barrier that blurs the distinction between real life and video games!

[Keerin]

I sometimes forget that Lynn isn't infected with Porphyric Hemophilia and wake up in a daze and punch her in the mouth.

[Wee_rick]

Ha, that reminds me of the time Lee was popping off baddies in his sleep with a sniper rifle. he wouldnt let his missus out the room to get Pajamas because he had to pick off the Guards first.

[Rotting Remains]

Originally Posted by ProzaK

This one time I was walking around in the snow, and this guy with a white balaclava said 'HUH!?! Who's footprints are these?'.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to ProzaK again.




seriously though, its bit shit but for any game to get outlawed, theyd have to have proof of such claims...
therefore its probably best not to worry and youll still get to enjoy your "rape simulators" at will ...
if the law was so powerful we wouldnt have drugs, guns, knifes and hookers readily available to those who have the determination to go looking for them...