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zbugni · 2011-03-17 21:30:43

I personally think that violence in video games isn't a problem. It's no big deal! I did some research, and found that it was only common sense.
Many violent kids play violent video games, but that doesn't mean that the video games cause their bad behavior. It's likely that violent kids are just more attracted to these games.
Most school shooters are video gamers. Well they also sit in chairs, drink water, and eat food. So what?
I play mature games myself, and I wouldn't dream of harming someone! The games I play don't change the person I am.

What are your opinions on the topic?

scratch_yoshi · 2011-03-17 21:37:24

I think all this talk about "OMG you like Black Ops and you're, like, the school bully ZOMG CONNECTION!!!11!!11!oneone!!" is a lot of bull[removed]. Sure, there is SOME kind of connection; mean or violent kids like violent games, but the games aren't what causes this type of behaviour(british sp FTW), but infact it's the other way around. Their behaviour leads them to violent games like Black Ops. I like the Halo series, yet I wouldn't dream of hurting a fly! Much less shooting one... O_o.

Tl;dr, I agree.

PW132 · 2011-03-17 21:42:56

Agreed fully.

bananaman114 · 2011-03-18 11:28:12

Well, I have little opinion on the matter, as I tend to steer clear of video-games with blood and gore. I don't like those games, they just- gah! Freaks me out.

Calebxy_Test · 2011-03-18 11:58:59

I'm not allowed to play violent video games (not that I'd want to) because I'm a Jehovah's Witness.

LS97 · 2011-03-18 12:08:59

Video games in general excite you and make you somewhat more violent, but other than violent games not being suitable for small children (because they teach them violence), to older 12+ people it's fine.

sanddude · 2011-03-18 12:16:14

I absolutely agree. If a parent is worried about that, then it's because they can't talk and rationalize with their kids, so they hide then from a little thing called the real world.

Blade-Edge · 2011-03-18 13:14:17

Deadspace 2
I wouldn't want my kids playing that and getting traumatized when Isaac is cut in half by a door and bleeding everywhere

tomicool · 2011-03-18 13:30:23

IDC, really. If people are playing the violent games well underage, then it's the parents fault.

Necromaster · 2011-03-18 14:28:19

I play diablo... And I hate anybody who hurts another person. All of them are rated M.

PW132 · 2011-03-18 15:28:01

Blade-Edge wrote:
Deadspace 2
I wouldn't want my kids playing that and getting traumatized when Isaac is cut in half by a door and bleeding everywhere

Agreed also. I don't think playing violent games makes you violent, but I do think you should be responsible.

sanddude · 2011-03-18 15:28:55

PW132 wrote:
Blade-Edge wrote:
Deadspace 2
I wouldn't want my kids playing that and getting traumatized when Isaac is cut in half by a door and bleeding everywhere
Agreed also. I don't think playing violent games makes you violent, but I do think you should be responsible.

You as in the player, or the people who made the game?

juststickman · 2011-03-18 16:01:46

Anyone who blames violence on only videogames is stupid, or has some other reason to hate videogames.

Necromaster · 2011-03-18 16:39:39

Blade-Edge wrote:
Deadspace 2
I wouldn't want my kids playing that and getting traumatized when Isaac is cut in half by a door and bleeding everywhere

I can just imagine my sister watching me play that
Then coming down to my room and waking me up cause she's scared. tongue

wiimaster · 2011-03-18 16:53:49

I disagree. Violent games cause violent behaivior, its been proven.

Calebxy_Test · 2011-03-18 16:57:10

wiimaster wrote:
I disagree. Violent games cause violent behaivior, its been proven.

Yes. Well, I only specifically know of a study on violent tv shows, but still...

CastlePokemetroid · 2011-03-18 17:10:15

There will be violence in the world with or without videogames. That's just how it works.

Calebxy_Test · 2011-03-18 17:14:16

CastlePokemetroid wrote:
There will be violence in the world with or without videogames. That's just how it works.

Well, yes. Of course. We weren't suggesting that all the violence in the world is just because of violent video games. tongue

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sanddude · 2011-03-18 17:19:57

wiimaster wrote:
I disagree. Violent games cause violent behaivior, its been proven.

I see your point. However, there are also studies contradicting this. Also, for certain players it could be a way to release violent emotions in a non-harmful way.

Calebxy_Test · 2011-03-18 17:24:40

sanddude wrote:
wiimaster wrote:
I disagree. Violent games cause violent behaivior, its been proven.
I see your point. However, there are also studies contradicting this. Also, for certain players it could be a way to release violent emotions in a non-harmful way.

Wouldn't it be nice if people could provide a link to these amazing studies?

Calebxy_Test · 2011-03-18 17:27:35

Now you're going to say that I haven't either. True, but that's because I read it in a book about behavioral science. But I can give you the name of the person who did it: Paul Ekman.

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sanddude · 2011-03-18 17:37:03

Calebxy_Test wrote:
sanddude wrote:
wiimaster wrote:
I disagree. Violent games cause violent behaivior, its been proven.
I see your point. However, there are also studies contradicting this. Also, for certain players it could be a way to release violent emotions in a non-harmful way.
Wouldn't it be nice if people could provide a link to these amazing studies?

I would but it was in a book.

The book was called "Don't Bother Me Mom-I'm Learning" by Marc Prensky. It's about the positive effects video games have on kids, both violent and non-violent games included.

Calebxy_Test · 2011-03-18 17:38:23

sanddude wrote:
Calebxy_Test wrote:
sanddude wrote:

I see your point. However, there are also studies contradicting this. Also, for certain players it could be a way to release violent emotions in a non-harmful way.
Wouldn't it be nice if people could provide a link to these amazing studies?
I would but it was in a book.

The book was called "Don't Bother Me Mom-I'm Learning" by Marc Prensky. It's about the positive effects video games have on kids, both violent and non-violent games included.

Ah... Interesting...

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