issy2 Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 And now, death and destruction is being turned into entertainment?! O please, be a little less naief, please! It's like this for over 3000 (!) years now! Who says it has to be that way? I'm no pacifist, but unnecessary violence annoys me. Understandably. I think he was trying to point out how you made it sound like violence being a part of entertainment is just happening now. Do you [bleep] and whine when a >PG movie comes out too? PG movies don't mimic scenes from recent wars, the effects of which are still being felt. And by the way, I'm not whining, I'm just angry and I think the advert itself was pretty disrespectful. But hey, seeing as no-one else cares, it's probably just me. Why don't you call up Jack Thompson. Thanks, really smart comment. Maybe I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anesthesia Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Why don't you call up Jack Thompson. Some people are changed by being a moderator. I wouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 PG movies don't mimic scenes from recent wars, the effects of which are still being felt. Interesting... Flags of Our Fathers is a >PG movie playing right now. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigra00 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Yea, good point. Go Intern for Jack Thompson...I'm sure someday his work will catch on! ...Or not. If you'd like to know WHY Jack Thompson's work against video games and fun in gerenal will never work, I'll show you one of my own personal writings: "For those of you who haven't heard of Jack Thompson, he's a Florida lawyer who gets off by picking on kid's video games by calling them "too violent to be sold" and the like. Before even playing them or apparently reading much about them, even, he is already out trying to get them banned. Case in point? The newest game from Rockstar North called "Bully". It's about a kid who thinks he's all tough and bullies kids, however, when he goes to a new school, he finds himself being picked on and decides to retaliate by "fighting back". Now, the game obviously has violence, but that's besides the point...The game also has an "anti-bully" overtone in the story-line. Throughout the story-line, the main character realizes that being a bully is stupid and he'd rather just defend himself using mischevious skills he picked up being a bully all those years. Jack Thompson called it a "Columbine Simulator" before even knowing anything about the game. He based it completely off the name of the game. Fair enough, [wagon]-wipe. I suppose everyone is entitled to jump to conclusions and be a jerk-off in general. Afterall, it's about bullying! Someone could get killed playing this game!...Right? No, wrong, [wagon]. Games do not kill people...[developmentally delayed]s kill people. Well, not literal [developmentally delayed]s...You know what I mean. Stupid people. With guns. And problems. Thankfully, the Florida judge threw the case out after playing it himself, saying quote "It really isn't anymore violent than anything we'll see on TV tonight..." and he's right. Thank you, Mr. Judge. My question is this: When will Jack Thompson realize that he cannot crusade around like a zealot for all that is righteous, pretending he's actually saving anyone from...Anything at all? If anyone remembers a couple years back, McDonald's was taken to court for making people fat. Rediculous, you say? That's what the judge said too...He was smart, he knew people were responsible for their own actions. Jack Thompson and the other anti-fun zealots don't get this. Under Bill Number H.R. 554 of the 109th Congressional Party, also known as the "Hamburger Bill", you can no longer sue fast food corperations for "making you fat". Why? Because it's your own damn responsibility to not stuff your face with greasy food until you die. If you do that, then you can't very well blame McDonald's for selling it to you. You had the choice, you made it. Live with it. So, my question is...When are we going to have the "Bully Bill" that says you can no longer sue game companies for making games that people say lead them to go on a shooting rampage? It's the same thing. People make these choices themselves and noone can convince me that playing Grand Theft Auto too much is going to make me blow a cops face off with a Desert Eagle. I've played the ENTIRE Grand Theft Auto series since I was about 12 years old and I've never once even considered it. So when is Congress going to pass the bill that protects game companies freedoms? Apparently, it is perfectly acceptable for people to kill themselves (via food), but killing others (via any means) is not right...Personally, I see no difference." Hate the man with a passion. The popularity of any given religion today depends on the victories of the wars they fought in the past. - Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anesthesia Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 The same guy who claimed that The Sims 2 contains "full frontal nudity, including nipples, penises, labia, and pubic hair" - having never played the game. Needless to say his face was red when a top dog in EA stated: ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬ÅIf someone with an extreme amount of expertise and time were to remove the pixels, they would see that the sims have no genitals. They appear like Ken and Barbie.ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâà Some people are changed by being a moderator. I wouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigra00 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 The same guy who claimed that The Sims 2 contains "full frontal nudity, including nipples, penises, labia, and pubic hair" - having never played the game. Needless to say his face was red when a top dog in EA stated: ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬ÅIf someone with an extreme amount of expertise and time were to remove the pixels, they would see that the sims have no genitals. They appear like Ken and Barbie.ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâà The popularity of any given religion today depends on the victories of the wars they fought in the past. - Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 what was she saying then when I quoted her? :? I'm not saying it's going to cause World War III or anything, or that violent games such as Duty Call 3 will encourage violence, but for this advert to be so gruesome and disrespectful, and, even worse, shown on Rememberance Day? Meh... You think they'd make an effort to try and rearrange the schedule for adverts today so that ones like this didn't come up. It wouldn't be that hard. Today is a day of rememberance and respect, and although it's probably not a big deal in the big scheme of things, it should probably have been avoided. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 And now, death and destruction is being turned into entertainment?! O please, be a little less naief, please! It's like this for over 3000 (!) years now! Who says it has to be that way? I'm no pacifist, but unnecessary violence annoys me. Understandably. With my post I make 2 poinst; 1. It has been way worse before, so please don't wine. 2. Every second there are people dieing, and you're complaining about a computer game?? This particular game mimics violence. In it, you kill people. It's officially based on a WWII campaign. Not particularly respectful. And as for those people who die every second - too bad. It's life. We can do without promoting destruction via children's entertainment. You just now realized there are games based off of wars? I agree with Tigra00. Anyways, if you dislike violent video games, guess what you can do? not play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercanon14 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 i thought it was vetrens day not morreal day DoD:S ownagewhat we have here is a ..um.. failur to communcate check out my steam ID page @ alpha company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 i thought it was vetrens day not morreal day Veteran's Day for the US. Remembrance day for Can, Aus, GB, etc. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercanon14 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 And now, death and destruction is being turned into entertainment?! O please, be a little less naief, please! It's like this for over 3000 (!) years now! Who says it has to be that way? I'm no pacifist, but unnecessary violence annoys me. Understandably. With my post I make 2 poinst; 1. It has been way worse before, so please don't wine. 2. Every second there are people dieing, and you're complaining about a computer game?? This particular game mimics violence. In it, you kill people. It's officially based on a WWII campaign. Not particularly respectful. And as for those people who die every second - too bad. It's life. We can do without promoting destruction via children's entertainment. ok your mad about a WW2 vido game now your going sue the prouducers of saveing private ryan and the makers of medal of honor:front line?(etc. all the other ones) DoD:S ownagewhat we have here is a ..um.. failur to communcate check out my steam ID page @ alpha company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 =; A game is made for fun, i'm sure people understand that. I see your ... thing. But the game's are very truthful and historically correct, I'm sure vet's won't take any offence to it. Which Final Fantasy Character Are You?Final Fantasy Currently Listening To ~ Hotel California / The Eagles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Just adding in a bit, but the Call of Duty serries (from what I have always seen) is generaly a fairly "realistic" game in terms that it doesn't glorify the war. It shows it for what it was, a lot of death. I don't see how seeing a bunch of people screaming and dying is going to make you think "sweet, I wanna kill people now!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4de Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 People are overly sensitive about idiotic things. Go make your energy worthwhile and save a [bleep]ing life. ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï(ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâú_o)/ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyco Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 It won't happen so have a seat. ? I feel very, very strongly about this. You're clearly not worried, fine, but from that last phrase you're also one of those people who refuse to stand up for what they believe in. Right, can we get back on topic now... no flaming... but we all know what the Off-Topic boards are like... :wink: Nice title change. First of all you don't give a damn about "Remerberance Day". You even said it yourself. You just thought it would look good to add it with your little rant. And then you act like you care even though you said you don't. Go get banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I don't see how seeing a bunch of people screaming and dying is going to make you think "sweet, I wanna kill people now!". Same here. I've heard numerous people complain that violent video games cause our youth to become violent. I've played a lot of violent video games and I don't go around punching, stabbing, or shooting random people. Yeah, I can be violent but you have to do something to me first. I remember when 'Manhunt' was banned in numerous countries. I own the game and I had fun playing it but it didn't make me shoot someone with a nail gun, suffocate them with a plasic bag, or stab with with a shard of glass. I really think our society needs to lighten up on video games. The only way a video game is going to make you kill someone is if you're mentally unstable, but then you shouldn't have access to those if it's known that you're mentally unstable... *end mindless rambling* Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro28 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I don't see how seeing a bunch of people screaming and dying is going to make you think "sweet, I wanna kill people now!". Same here. I've heard numerous people complain that violent video games cause our youth to become violent. I've played a lot of violent video games and I don't go around punching, stabbing, or shooting random people. Yeah, I can be violent but you have to do something to me first. I remember when 'Manhunt' was banned in numerous countries. I own the game and I had fun playing it but it didn't make me shoot someone with a nail gun, suffocate them with a plasic bag, or stab with with a shard of glass. I really think our society needs to lighten up on video games. The only way a video game is going to make you kill someone is if you're mentally unstable, but then you shouldn't have access to those if it's known that you're mentally unstable... *end mindless rambling* It might not affect you, but if a little kid got his hands on the game, then there might be trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anesthesia Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Then it is the job of the parents to stop that happening. If a little kid got behind the wheel of a car there might be trouble, but it is up to parents to prevent that. Some people are changed by being a moderator. I wouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I don't see how seeing a bunch of people screaming and dying is going to make you think "sweet, I wanna kill people now!". Same here. I've heard numerous people complain that violent video games cause our youth to become violent. I've played a lot of violent video games and I don't go around punching, stabbing, or shooting random people. Yeah, I can be violent but you have to do something to me first. I remember when 'Manhunt' was banned in numerous countries. I own the game and I had fun playing it but it didn't make me shoot someone with a nail gun, suffocate them with a plasic bag, or stab with with a shard of glass. I really think our society needs to lighten up on video games. The only way a video game is going to make you kill someone is if you're mentally unstable, but then you shouldn't have access to those if it's known that you're mentally unstable... *end mindless rambling* It might not affect you, but if a little kid got his hands on the game, then there might be trouble. My parents have never been the type to shelter me from the real world. When I was young I had access to violent video games. Hell, if I was sneaky enough I could have found 'adult products' in the basement (that were to be sold via my parents business). But as Anesthesia said, it's the parents job to stop their children from seeing things that could negatively affect them. Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Then it is the job of the parents to stop that happening. If a little kid got behind the wheel of a car there might be trouble, but it is up to parents to prevent that. Exactly. And no matter what the goverment thinks, even if they place a little sticker on a package and make sure kids <18 can't buy it doesn't mean they won't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermonk Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 i thought it was vetrens day not morreal day I haven't heard of Vetrens day OR Morreals day. What are those? Supermonk, proving you wrong since 1992. Supermonk rocks, I want to have his children.Music is like candy. You always get rid of the rapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 i thought it was vetrens day not morreal day I haven't heard of Vetrens day OR Morreals day. What are those? Days to remember the soldiers. Where do you live!? Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 i thought it was vetrens day not morreal day I haven't heard of Vetrens day OR Morreals day. What are those? Days to remember the soldiers. Where do you live!? Just because Americans call it Veteran's Day doesn't mean everybody else does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmms Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 gears of war very violent:) i love it Aefx(started 11/1/2002) Cb: 200 TS: 1900+Bmms--Jr(Started on 1/24/06)(Banned 11/13/09 ) Cb: 119(pre-eoc) TS: 1700+Bmms(Started 8/?/2001)(Banned 1/24/06 ) Cb: 101(pre-eoc) TS: 1350+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordjake Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I don't see why violent WWII video games are somehow insulting the lives of those who fought during the actual war. Yes the game is violent and yes characters will die in it. However, I think these games made about past wars comemmorate the lives of the soldiers of WWII. It shows what the soldiers actually had to go through in war, and what they did and died for in order to protect their homeland. It may or may not glorify war, that's up to someone's opinion. However, it does glorify the actions of the men and women who fought in the wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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