Ban violent video games and regulate movies (regular, independent, invasion)
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
In wake of the latest tragedy, we should just ban violent video games and independently regulate violence in movies and TV.
It is no secret that TV and movies can be used to shape how people think. No? Then explain this: why does advertising work and why are 10s of billions spent on it (hell a billion in ads were spent in just one election!!!)? So it follows when the general public is constantly fed ultra-graphic realistic violence that we see a steady trend up in real violence.
As for video games the same thing goes. Only that now the person absorbing the entertainment is now actively participating in the violence. In a sense, training for it.
Couple this with people with mental illness who, by definition, cannot sort out reality from their own perceptions, coupling this with today's media is just a recipe for disaster.
So, obviously, if we want a less violent society, we need to address the roots of it, not just the periphery incidental items.
And regulate the hell out of the internet? I agree regular TV should be monitored. Cable on the other hand is not the same, it is a product that I purchase, so regulation would be a tad different? I believe many commercials are not appropriate such as Trojan and Viagra adds. There is the V-chip on TVs that allow an adult to filter the tube for lockouts. I believe violent video games are now rated for purchase? As far as regulating the making of movies for violent content would be a very tricky task. Senseless violence, history with violence....etc...One person's interpretation of violence over another's. Can of worms.
The video games will move to oversea servers outside the reach of US law enforcement, same with movies.... Anyone that has observed the distribution of copyrighted material understands it's just like a giant game whack-a-mole. Unless you going to suggest a huge invasion of privacy it can't be done.
In wake of the latest tragedy, we should just ban violent video games and independently regulate violence in movies and TV.
It is no secret that TV and movies can be used to shape how people think. No? Then explain this: why does advertising work and why are 10s of billions spent on it (hell a billion in ads were spent in just one election!!!)? So it follows when the general public is constantly fed ultra-graphic realistic violence that we see a steady trend up in real violence.
As for video games the same thing goes. Only that now the person absorbing the entertainment is now actively participating in the violence. In a sense, training for it.
Couple this with people with mental illness who, by definition, cannot sort out reality from their own perceptions, coupling this with today's media is just a recipe for disaster.
So, obviously, if we want a less violent society, we need to address the roots of it, not just the periphery incidental items.
I agree completely...Everyone is becoming a robot due to the quantity of suggestion, into poorly educated empty space.
Yeah I think Ozzy said he wanted em to slap it on his because then folks would want to know what he was singing about. lol
The 2 live crew.......oooo me so hoorrny lol
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
