Attention Gamers - Important Supreme Court Argument today!

**Alundil** · 11-02-10, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Cybs

Hello Kitty Online

That's Option's favorite I hear

**Alundil** · 11-02-10, 06:14 PM

aaand I think that this is the same topic I posted a few weeks ago IIRC

**Mr_Blonde_OPS** · 11-03-10, 02:15 AM

If young kids or teenagers use video games as an excuse to act violently then they have something wrong mentally in the first place. Like everyone else is saying video games are FICTION! Just because you get to drive drunk and kill anyone you want in GTA doesn't mean your going to go out into the real world and do the same...unless your fucked up in the head in the first place. Passing this law will only make these games more desirable to play by young people. Remember prohibition? And every other substance not allowed.

**Veovis** · 11-03-10, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by iravedic

Supreme Court To Hear Violent Video Game Case : NPR

This case is a big deal for the video game industry. The law in question would apply to all the games we host other than alien swarm - maybe.

I don't understand based on the quote in the OP alone, how this is "more like pornography and less like movies." You have to be 18 (ok, 17) to buy an R-rated movie, right? I don't really see what the big deal is. If you're a kid, and your parents are ok with it, then you're fine. If your parents aren't ok with it, then you're screwed with or without the "ban."

**Veovis** · 11-03-10, 02:20 AM

Originally Posted by JustinSane

Does anyone else find it funny that this originated in the same state that is now voting to on whether or not to legalize marijuana?

Freedom for adults.

"Protection" (albeit misguided somewhat, but no moreso than the MPAA) for children.

Two different issues.

**Tick** · 11-03-10, 04:51 PM

Has anyone managed to read the entire transcript for the first day? I've gotta say, I'm pretty damn impressed with a lot of our justices.

**iravedic** · 11-03-10, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Tick

Has anyone managed to read the entire transcript for the first day? I've gotta say, I'm pretty damn impressed with a lot of our justices.

I read the argument - and yeah they don't miss any of the angles, on either side of the issue. Odds are the industry wins and the CA law will be struck down.