Re: Campfire --- You are the Serial Killer(s) - this one makes GTA loo
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SportsmanTO said:
I'd like to comment on SportsorDeath's comments about videogames still be a childrens toy. This is what I was alluding to when I mentioned "a whole other kettle of fish". There are sectors in society that vilify videogames as a corruptive force to children. Well obviously some games aren't meant for the little ones.
A part of the problem has to do with parenting but another part has to do with the enforcement of the ESRB ratings. I was reading another message board and a developer for a game i'm looking forward to got involved in a conversation about this. Basically it looks like developers and other ppl inside the industry don't like the fact that stores sell M rated games to just anybody.
It was said at this other board that there should be some kind of photo ID screening like you see at Bars and Casinos. One poster said that stores should put in machines that would scan your photo ID and if it's valid you can buy M rated games and such.
The developer also said that the videogame industry is trying to broaden itself to be like the movie industry so that they can cater to any audience as long as there is strict enforcement of the ESRB. Sadly they are being undercut by the retailers.
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The ESRB is nothing but fluff. Kids get drugs, smokes, and beer when they want. Do we think we can keep games out of their hands too? No way. This is why parenting is so important.
Next, I don't want any store to have access to info on some sort of picture ID of mine. When that happens, I will stop buying video games. If you want to glance at my ID, fine. However, don't write anything down from it. Its none of the store's business. Too many privacy concerns are brought up with this kind of issue. Its like grocery stores and those shopper cards. They are just a direct violation of your privacy - I recomend everyone avoid stores that use them at all costs.
BD
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SportsmanTO said:
I'd like to comment on SportsorDeath's comments about videogames still be a childrens toy. This is what I was alluding to when I mentioned "a whole other kettle of fish". There are sectors in society that vilify videogames as a corruptive force to children. Well obviously some games aren't meant for the little ones.
A part of the problem has to do with parenting but another part has to do with the enforcement of the ESRB ratings. I was reading another message board and a developer for a game i'm looking forward to got involved in a conversation about this. Basically it looks like developers and other ppl inside the industry don't like the fact that stores sell M rated games to just anybody.
It was said at this other board that there should be some kind of photo ID screening like you see at Bars and Casinos. One poster said that stores should put in machines that would scan your photo ID and if it's valid you can buy M rated games and such.
The developer also said that the videogame industry is trying to broaden itself to be like the movie industry so that they can cater to any audience as long as there is strict enforcement of the ESRB. Sadly they are being undercut by the retailers.
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The ESRB is nothing but fluff. Kids get drugs, smokes, and beer when they want. Do we think we can keep games out of their hands too? No way. This is why parenting is so important.
Next, I don't want any store to have access to info on some sort of picture ID of mine. When that happens, I will stop buying video games. If you want to glance at my ID, fine. However, don't write anything down from it. Its none of the store's business. Too many privacy concerns are brought up with this kind of issue. Its like grocery stores and those shopper cards. They are just a direct violation of your privacy - I recomend everyone avoid stores that use them at all costs.
BD
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