Comments on: Jack Thompson: Video Games Inspire Violence http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/ Keeping politicians' hands off the Net & everything else related to technology Sun, 27 May 2012 07:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rakuen Sakuraba http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-65035 Rakuen Sakuraba Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:45:18 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-65035 <p>I see no problem with video games. It's sensationalism that Thompson exhibits. But look at the numbers-- Crime doers are nothing but less than a percent of the videogaming population. Well, the addiction is another concern that I'd like to talk more about because it's a bigger deal than the debate of whether videogaming does or doesn't inspire violence.</p> I see no problem with video games. It's sensationalism that Thompson exhibits. But look at the numbers– Crime doers are nothing but less than a percent of the videogaming population. Well, the addiction is another concern that I'd like to talk more about because it's a bigger deal than the debate of whether videogaming does or doesn't inspire violence.

]]> By: Rakuen Sakuraba http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-61773 Rakuen Sakuraba Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:45:18 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-61773 <p>I see no problem with video games. It's sensationalism that Thompson exhibits. But look at the numbers-- Crime doers are nothing but less than a percent of the videogaming population. Well, the addiction is another concern that I'd like to talk more about because it's a bigger deal than the debate of whether videogaming does or doesn't inspire violence.</p> I see no problem with video games. It's sensationalism that Thompson exhibits. But look at the numbers– Crime doers are nothing but less than a percent of the videogaming population. Well, the addiction is another concern that I'd like to talk more about because it's a bigger deal than the debate of whether videogaming does or doesn't inspire violence.

]]> By: Rakuen Sakuraba http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-60448 Rakuen Sakuraba Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:45:18 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-60448 <p>I see no problem with video games. It's sensationalism that Thompson exhibits. But look at the numbers-- Crime doers are nothing but less than a percent of the videogaming population. Well, the addiction is another concern that I'd like to talk more about because it's a bigger deal than the debate of whether videogaming does or doesn't inspire violence.</p> I see no problem with video games. It's sensationalism that Thompson exhibits. But look at the numbers– Crime doers are nothing but less than a percent of the videogaming population. Well, the addiction is another concern that I'd like to talk more about because it's a bigger deal than the debate of whether videogaming does or doesn't inspire violence.

]]> By: David http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-59362 David Fri, 15 May 2009 18:24:56 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-59362 <p>It doesnt matter</p> It doesnt matter

]]> By: jon http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-57876 jon Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:56:43 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-57876 <p>a teacher just disagreed with jack</p> a teacher just disagreed with jack

]]> By: Mryoto http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-46172 Mryoto Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:21:59 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-46172 <p>Well with what GameJobHunter said is was something like this "Furthermore, violence is only present in certain types of video games, and some of the most popular titles today (Rock Band, Guitar Hero III, Wii sports titles, etc…) do not contain violence." ok well when he said that I agree with him but he did make one mistake the fact that he included Wii sports in the titles of big games without violence in them is wrong, for the reason that in Wii sports you can play boxing which is violent but the only violent game we should worry about at all and I don't is Gears Of War. I love the game Gears of War I play it all the time but some of the ideas in it are over the top take the chain saw bayonet, the Torque Bow ( not sure if spelled right), the boom shot, Etc. I am not against violence in video game and I do think that the ESRB ratings help a lot of people but I do think in some cases it can be tweeked a little.</p> Well with what GameJobHunter said is was something like this “Furthermore, violence is only present in certain types of video games, and some of the most popular titles today (Rock Band, Guitar Hero III, Wii sports titles, etc…) do not contain violence.” ok well when he said that I agree with him but he did make one mistake the fact that he included Wii sports in the titles of big games without violence in them is wrong, for the reason that in Wii sports you can play boxing which is violent but the only violent game we should worry about at all and I don’t is Gears Of War. I love the game Gears of War I play it all the time but some of the ideas in it are over the top take the chain saw bayonet, the Torque Bow ( not sure if spelled right), the boom shot, Etc. I am not against violence in video game and I do think that the ESRB ratings help a lot of people but I do think in some cases it can be tweeked a little.

]]> By: Mryoto http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-41042 Mryoto Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:21:59 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-41042 <p>Well with what GameJobHunter said is was something like this "Furthermore, violence is only present in certain types of video games, and some of the most popular titles today (Rock Band, Guitar Hero III, Wii sports titles, etc…) do not contain violence." ok well when he said that I agree with him but he did make one mistake the fact that he included Wii sports in the titles of big games without violence in them is wrong, for the reason that in Wii sports you can play boxing which is violent but the only violent game we should worry about at all and I don't is Gears Of War. I love the game Gears of War I play it all the time but some of the ideas in it are over the top take the chain saw bayonet, the Torque Bow ( not sure if spelled right), the boom shot, Etc. I am not against violence in video game and I do think that the ESRB ratings help a lot of people but I do think in some cases it can be tweeked a little.</p> Well with what GameJobHunter said is was something like this “Furthermore, violence is only present in certain types of video games, and some of the most popular titles today (Rock Band, Guitar Hero III, Wii sports titles, etc…) do not contain violence.” ok well when he said that I agree with him but he did make one mistake the fact that he included Wii sports in the titles of big games without violence in them is wrong, for the reason that in Wii sports you can play boxing which is violent but the only violent game we should worry about at all and I don’t is Gears Of War. I love the game Gears of War I play it all the time but some of the ideas in it are over the top take the chain saw bayonet, the Torque Bow ( not sure if spelled right), the boom shot, Etc. I am not against violence in video game and I do think that the ESRB ratings help a lot of people but I do think in some cases it can be tweeked a little.

]]> By: GameJobHunter http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-40365 GameJobHunter Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:12:37 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-40365 <p>As long as video game titles are approriately advertised and rated, there is no harm. ESRB does a reasonable job in assuring that consumers are aware of what type of experience they are in for before they pick up the controller. Parents or guardians are responsible for the frequency and type of exposure their dependents experience. Violence that is present in certain types of games is common in other popular more popular media types with less backlash (tv, internet, books, etc…). Furthermore, violence is only present in certain types of video games, and some of the most popular titles today (Rock Band, Guitar Hero III, Wii sports titles, etc...) do not contain violence. I think a lot of these types of opinions stem from lack of understanding and dangerously unintelligent blanket statements.</p> <p>Andy Williams | Biz Dev GameJobHunter, Inc. www.GameJobHunter.com</p> As long as video game titles are approriately advertised and rated, there is no harm. ESRB does a reasonable job in assuring that consumers are aware of what type of experience they are in for before they pick up the controller. Parents or guardians are responsible for the frequency and type of exposure their dependents experience. Violence that is present in certain types of games is common in other popular more popular media types with less backlash (tv, internet, books, etc…). Furthermore, violence is only present in certain types of video games, and some of the most popular titles today (Rock Band, Guitar Hero III, Wii sports titles, etc…) do not contain violence. I think a lot of these types of opinions stem from lack of understanding and dangerously unintelligent blanket statements.

Andy Williams | Biz Dev GameJobHunter, Inc. http://www.GameJobHunter.com

]]> By: GameJobHunter http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/comment-page-1/#comment-46171 GameJobHunter Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:12:37 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2008/01/09/jack-thompson-video-games-inspire-violence/#comment-46171 <p>As long as video game titles are approriately advertised and rated, there is no harm. ESRB does a reasonable job in assuring that consumers are aware of what type of experience they are in for before they pick up the controller. Parents or guardians are responsible for the frequency and type of exposure their dependents experience. Violence that is present in certain types of games is common in other popular more popular media types with less backlash (tv, internet, books, etc…). Furthermore, violence is only present in certain types of video games, and some of the most popular titles today (Rock Band, Guitar Hero III, Wii sports titles, etc...) do not contain violence. I think a lot of these types of opinions stem from lack of understanding and dangerously unintelligent blanket statements.<br><br>Andy Williams | Biz Dev<br>GameJobHunter, Inc.<br><a href="http://www.GameJobHunter.com">www.GameJobHunter.com</a></p> As long as video game titles are approriately advertised and rated, there is no harm. ESRB does a reasonable job in assuring that consumers are aware of what type of experience they are in for before they pick up the controller. Parents or guardians are responsible for the frequency and type of exposure their dependents experience. Violence that is present in certain types of games is common in other popular more popular media types with less backlash (tv, internet, books, etc…). Furthermore, violence is only present in certain types of video games, and some of the most popular titles today (Rock Band, Guitar Hero III, Wii sports titles, etc…) do not contain violence. I think a lot of these types of opinions stem from lack of understanding and dangerously unintelligent blanket statements.

Andy Williams | Biz Dev
GameJobHunter, Inc.
http://www.GameJobHunter.com

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