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Posted: Thu, 6th Sep 2007 00:46 Post subject: Gordon Brown's Bid to Curb Violent Games |
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I saw this on IGN today for all you UK peepz heh & gamers in general I figured it would cause a good debate as always Enjoy
Gordon Brown's Bid to Curb Violent Games
British Prime Minister joins the debate on videogame 'nasties'.
by Rob Burman, IGN UK
UK, September 5, 2007 - After Tory leader David Cameron voiced his views on violent games last week, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has jumped into the debate, claiming there is a growing concern amongst the public regarding the effects of such games on youngsters.
According to UK tabloid The Mirror, Brown plans to investigate whether new rules are needed when advertising or selling potentially violent games to youths. He claimed: "Parents are concerned about whether children are exposed to harmful violence and sexual imagery in games and on the internet."
Futhermore, later this week, Brown will unveil new proposals concerning the regulation of videogames to a 'Citizens' Jury' as part of a series of debates on anti-social behaviour. This group consists of members of the public who'll be consulted by the British Government on issues surrounding youth safety.
So, here's to a future full of Viva Pinata and Brain Training titles then. Hooray!
P.S. Not sure if this is the right thread but I figured since its gaming related I would post it here. Move if necessary
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Posted: Thu, 6th Sep 2007 01:09 Post subject: |
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All he's planning on doing is making it more difficult for minors to get hold of adult games, with fines for adults who purchase them for children.
There is no initiative to further the censorship of games. So no big issue here really.
I agree with alot of the increased regulation he's planning, including the new immigration policy, and the new alcohol and tobacco legislation.
Hopefully cannabis will continue to be a class C though.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
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Posted: Thu, 6th Sep 2007 01:10 Post subject: |
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The only reason violence is such a problem in video games and movies with people is because parents don't know how to raise their kids. They can't possilbly take the blame for it, oh now that's blasphemy , they must scapegoat it, lets blame the industry for poisoning our kids with filth so we can get them banned and be even lazier at parenting.
AnimalMother wrote: | All he's planning on doing is making it more difficult for minors to get hold of adult games, with fines for adults who purchase them for children.
There is no initiative to further the censorship of games. So no big issue here really.
I agree with alot of the increased regulation he's planning, including the new immigration policy, and the new alcohol and tobacco legislation.
Hopefully cannabis will continue to be a class C though. |
Agreed 100% I may hate wal*mart with an undying passion BUT I do like how they refuse to sell certain things to minors that don't have an adult there with them.
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Posted: Thu, 6th Sep 2007 01:17 Post subject: |
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Yeah I know I went all out in my post there lol but I guess it was alot of issues with everyone in power because they point the finger in the wrong direction & I just wanted to lay it all out & feel good that I finaly got to express what I was feeling the issues are really at with children in general. Im a very analitical person & observe my surroundings constantly & i've noticed over the years how children/teenagers have absolutly no respect for nothing & no one which worries me about the kind of people they will be who are gonna run our country's in the future...For all our sakes we hope they will turn out ok o.O
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Posted: Thu, 6th Sep 2007 01:22 Post subject: |
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Ace170780 wrote: | Yeah I know I went all out in my post there lol but I guess it was alot of issues with everyone in power because they point the finger in the wrong direction & I just wanted to lay it all out & feel good that I finaly got to express what I was feeling the issues are really at with children in general. Im a very analitical person & observe my surroundings constantly & i've noticed over the years how children/teenagers have absolutly no respect for nothing & no one which worries me about the kind of people they will be who are gonna run our country's in the future...For all our sakes we hope they will turn out ok o.O |
The people who end up running the country might not be the best representatives of the majority, but they're certainly not the white trash you see hanging around outside Macdonald's.
I agree though that the shit of society is closer then ever to overwhelming the productive individuals.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
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