Dissecting U.S. Violent Game Bills

Many reactions to last week's violent games bill. Primotech writes "I first heard of California's AB1179 late Friday night. Like most others, who simply shrugged the bill off as inconsequential, my first thought was strikingly indifferent. Beyond the perfunctory glance, however, it becomes evident that this bill brings into focus and, more importantly, actually probes some of the more serious issues facing the industry. Above all else, examining and dissecting the proposal reveals some truly frightening facts." Relatedly, Shodan writes "Hal Halpin, the President of IEMA, today issued a statement in response to California Assembly Bill 1179, which is on the floor to address the issue of violent videogames." Other states are taking their lead from Illinois and California. KymBuchanan writes "I'm sad to say my state is on the bandwagon, and the charge is being lead by Democrats. From the article: 'Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has announced that she will sign legislation later this week that will make the sale or rental of mature or adult-rated video games to children illegal ... The fine for anyone caught selling a "violent title" ( apparently defined by the bill as real or simulated graphic depictions of physical injuries or physical violence against parties who realistically appear to be human beings) to minors will initially be $5,000, and can go as high as $40,000 ...'"

AB1179?

[Nuclear Elephant]

I first heard of California's AB1179 late Friday night

Is that a tiger patch? I want it! I want it!

Re: "Dissecting" the bills

[Toasty16]

Actually, the proposed bill on violent games would prevent such depraved acts as "dissection" of itself by anyone under the age of 21 without the presence of a parent or guardian. Any minors found dissecting such bills would be fined $5000 and sentenced to 15 hours of community service, scratching X's into original, non-censored copies of GTA: San Andreas.

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Re:Fine by me

[Fiver-]

Also, apples are red and shiny and oranges are orange and bumpy. So consider that.

Re:One man's realistic...

[MemeRot]

I know. My first thought was "Wow, that's every video game I own". Then I thought... how can you show a REAL depiction of physical injuries of a video game character?

OK, who's ready for the next wave of fighting games featuring cute, fuzzy animals ripping each other apart in super-gory, but legal, ways? Or maybe the next sniper game will be Sniper3:Duck Hunt Extreme.

Dissecting? No.

[Anne_Nonymous]

>> Dissecting U.S. Violent Game Bills

Dissecting them? No.

Actually it's more like beating them repeatedly with a crowbar, then stabbing them a few times with a kbar, a double-tap in the head with a Glock, a few rounds of buckshot from the ol' assault shotgun, a clip from a 9mm sub-machine gun, several three round bursts from the assault rifle, one bazooka round, a blast from that thing that makes you turn to ice and shatter, and a direct hit from a plasma rifle.

Then you can see what's really on the inside of these things.

Re:Violence in Media

[Eightyford]

The average white collar family has TWO working parents who spend 50-60+ hours a week at work and commute another 10+ hours.

So how does your ass feel after pulling these numbers out of it?

Re:Fine by me

[Hal_Porter]

I wouldn't worry about it - the Nazis tried to get me in Return to Castle Wolfenstein, but I kicked ass. Just make sure you have the chain gun, and lots of grenades and ammo and you'll do ok.

Re:Free Market versus Black Market: Nanny State

[bezuwork's friend]

screw the women and children...well maybe not the cute women...

Sure you want to say that?

Oh, I'm out of context again.

Re:Violence in Media

[Anonymous Coward]

So how does your ass feel after pulling these numbers out of it?

His numbers are round which makes them easier to pull out of ass. I'd like to see him try the same with numbers like 47 or 51. And forget about irrational fractions - those are *bloody* difficult.

Re:Free Market versus Black Market: Nanny State

[Danse]

You'd rather see close-ups of those same bloated bastards stuffing their faces with eachothers' genitals?

Of course not. Everyone knows that you only show hot people having sex in movies and tv.