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Originally Posted by CU Tiger
I dont know how big of a role any media plays, I do think it desensitizes us though. I remember when TEN first came out. Before the video...the shock my friends and I felt as high schoolers at the song Jeremy. OMG he brought a gun to school. I remember well thinking the message was he shot his classmates...then later the video and the suicide message but that wasnt our initial takeaway...but if I heard that song today I probably dont even stop and take notice. I mean Cop Killer caused a senate floor debate and protests in the street. The words today wouldnt even be the most shocking thing on the last 5 songs in the playlist...
So does that desensitize us? I dont know. I dont think its to blame either, I just think it is worth at least thinking about the effects.
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Media of all sorts, including games, music etc. IMO does desensitize us and also makes some think about "hmmm, what if I did X". I don't think its the root cause (not sure if there is a single root cause) but think it does play a role ... gut feel (with absolutely no supporting evidence) of 20-30%