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#126 2011-07-27 17:03:13

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

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Yeah, and pretending to kill people is really gonna help you learn self control. [/sarcasm]

Quiet. Though I am not one that believes video games discourage violence, I certainly do not believe they encourage it in real life. You may point to cases like the unfortunate shootings during the 90s involving teenagers which was connected to video games in the media as causing the behaviors. I believe instead that some violent video games may instead just attract people who already have the behavior. Not to say all people who play Call of Duty are psychos, quite the contrary, I know many, many well-adjusted people who play titles such as Call of Duty. (Though you may not be able to believe it looking at the typical match, I will admit.)

When you said "quite" were you agreeing with me not not?

I said "quiet." As in "Shhhhh."


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#127 2011-07-27 17:06:57

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

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3. You're jumping on walking mushrooms!

That kills them.  tongue

I repeat. MUSHROOMS!

But they are living creatures called goombas  tongue


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#128 2011-07-27 17:08:07

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

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calebxy wrote:

PW132 wrote:

Quiet. Though I am not one that believes video games discourage violence, I certainly do not believe they encourage it in real life. You may point to cases like the unfortunate shootings during the 90s involving teenagers which was connected to video games in the media as causing the behaviors. I believe instead that some violent video games may instead just attract people who already have the behavior. Not to say all people who play Call of Duty are psychos, quite the contrary, I know many, many well-adjusted people who play titles such as Call of Duty. (Though you may not be able to believe it looking at the typical match, I will admit.)

When you said "quite" were you agreeing with me not not?

I said "quiet." As in "Shhhhh."

Oh!!!! That makes a lot more sense! lol. So, what does that mean?  tongue  You mean you agree with me but don't want to admit that what I said was right?

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#129 2011-07-27 17:09:02

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

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DarkerWorld wrote:

calebxy wrote:

I presume you're talking about Assassin's Creed. If so, then that is the point of the game, right? I mean, you're an assassin. The point is to kill people. Why would you even want to play something like that? You enjoy playing games where you have the pleasure of pretending to murder people? Anyone who enjoys playing those types of games is in my opinion slightly sadistic.

Its people like this who probably have never played nor tried a "sadistic" game.

As sanddude said, yes, you are correct. I don't buy or play video games which involves committing serious acts of violence.

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If you've never even played the game, don't make ignorant claims about it!!! It's like hearing a movie has violent scenes, and then claiming "Oh my god! This movie has nothing but violence in it. If someone watches it, they will automatically become a mass murderer! Call 911! Now now now!" without even seeing the movie.

The only serious acts of violence that are being committed are against video game sprites. I guess we should start holding funerals for video game sprites, then? Of course not.

calebxy wrote:

Yeah, and pretending to kill people is really gonna help you learn self control. [/sarcasm]

It lets you get out your angry feelings without actually hurting anybody, oh genius.

calebxy wrote:

sanddude wrote:

Tell them that you're probably going to see and hear most of these things through other sources, and there's no use protecting you from it, because you're already going to hear it somehow.

Yeah, but you don't need to FUEL it!

It's already to going to be "fueled" from the stuff people say at school. Kids are already going to know about this stuff, and may feel pressured to do it, so parents might as well just let them play and actually EDUCATE them about violence, instead of trying to hide them from it. If they're not prepared to talk about this stuff to their kids, that they aren't prepared to be parents. Simple as that.

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#130 2011-07-27 17:09:27

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

This would make a pretty epic trailer fro TF2 if 'All Your Base' wasn't trademarked.

Just found this epic video.


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#131 2011-07-27 17:10:37

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

calebxy wrote:

PW132 wrote:

calebxy wrote:


When you said "quite" were you agreeing with me not not?

I said "quiet." As in "Shhhhh."

Oh!!!! That makes a lot more sense! lol. So, what does that mean?  tongue  You mean you agree with me but don't want to admit that what I said was right?

He meant "Shut up, that argument is stupid." I'm just paraphrasing for him but don't blame me for asking for translation.

He just meant that violent titles probably only encourage such behavior if the person already has homicidal tendencies.


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#132 2011-07-27 17:10:54

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

calebxy wrote:

PW132 wrote:

calebxy wrote:


When you said "quite" were you agreeing with me not not?

I said "quiet." As in "Shhhhh."

Oh!!!! That makes a lot more sense! lol. So, what does that mean?  tongue  You mean you agree with me but don't want to admit that what I said was right?

No. I disagreed in every way and wanted you to stop yelling nonsense.


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#133 2011-07-27 17:11:06

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

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This would make a pretty epic trailer fro TF2 if 'All Your Base' wasn't trademarked.

Just found this epic video.

Oh, that reminds me of thislol


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#134 2011-07-27 17:11:11

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

PW132 wrote:

calebxy wrote:

PW132 wrote:


Quiet. Though I am not one that believes video games discourage violence, I certainly do not believe they encourage it in real life. You may point to cases like the unfortunate shootings during the 90s involving teenagers which was connected to video games in the media as causing the behaviors. I believe instead that some violent video games may instead just attract people who already have the behavior. Not to say all people who play Call of Duty are psychos, quite the contrary, I know many, many well-adjusted people who play titles such as Call of Duty. (Though you may not be able to believe it looking at the typical match, I will admit.)

When you said "quite" were you agreeing with me not not?

I said "quiet." As in "Shhhhh."

If your complaining about Call of Duty being too violent, you should also complain about Chess. Because they are both war games. I don't care if the violence is more graphic in Call of Duty; it's the same exact idea.


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#135 2011-07-27 17:13:52

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

soupoftomato wrote:

calebxy wrote:

PW132 wrote:

I said "quiet." As in "Shhhhh."

Oh!!!! That makes a lot more sense! lol. So, what does that mean?  tongue  You mean you agree with me but don't want to admit that what I said was right?

He meant "Shut up, that argument is stupid." I'm just paraphrasing for him but don't blame me for asking for translation.

He just meant that violent titles probably only encourage such behavior if the person already has homicidal tendencies.

Exactly. Only I don't think they hone the pre-existing tendency either. Just attract people with the problem.


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#136 2011-07-27 17:14:20

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

svinnik wrote:

As above.

I really want it but my parents hate M rated games.

Wow. Exactly the same with me!


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#137 2011-07-27 17:16:21

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

sanddude wrote:

PW132 wrote:

calebxy wrote:


When you said "quite" were you agreeing with me not not?

I said "quiet." As in "Shhhhh."

If your complaining about Call of Duty being too violent, you should also complain about Chess. Because they are both war games. I don't care if the violence is more graphic in Call of Duty; it's the same exact idea.

I made the same point in my other post.  tongue


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#138 2011-07-27 17:19:20

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

sanddude wrote:

calebxy wrote:

DarkerWorld wrote:

Its people like this who probably have never played nor tried a "sadistic" game.

As sanddude said, yes, you are correct. I don't buy or play video games which involves committing serious acts of violence.

It lets you get out your angry feelings without actually hurting anybody, oh genius.

So, you should let out your [inappropriate] feelings by looking up [inappropriate stuff]? Yes, what a great way to learn self control.

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#139 2011-07-27 17:27:18

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

calebxy wrote:

sanddude wrote:

calebxy wrote:

As sanddude said, yes, you are correct. I don't buy or play video games which involves committing serious acts of violence.

It lets you get out your angry feelings without actually hurting anybody, oh genius.

So, you should let out your [inappropriate] feelings by looking up [inappropriate stuff]? Yes, what a great way to learn self control.

The same goes for that, although you should probably not mention that on here.

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#140 2011-07-27 17:29:59

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

STOP BEING THE FIGURE HEAD OF PURITY CALEXBY NOBODY LIKES IT


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#141 2011-07-27 17:32:34

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

Wow you guys are going way off-topic :L  someone make a topic about video game violence?

Anyways, how about you show them trailers or download and let them play the game first? And if they dont think it's suitable, then that's their final say!  smile  Just let them know how much you want this game (but don't annoy them) and it's free, so there's no consequence in deleting it if it isn't suitable/doesn't work  smile

Oh and read Death's post below me! Isn't there a way to change the amount of blood/gore in the options menu anyway? If not, see if you can get a mod :3

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#142 2011-07-27 17:38:12

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

I agree with Albertt911, if you guys want to discuss violence in video games, make your own topic, instead of getting this one way off-topic

Anyway, I think you should show your parents some low violence, or non-violence mods, and see if they change their opinion when they see that you can reduce the violence in the game ^^

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#143 2011-07-27 17:40:40

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

PW132 wrote:

STOP BEING THE FIGURE HEAD OF PURITY CALEXBY NOBODY LIKES IT

Exactly.

He's a very "Mommys Boy" type person and seems to believe we all must follow his beliefs that you should only date if you're 50 and only play violent games if you're even older.

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#144 2011-07-27 17:50:14

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

soupoftomato wrote:

PW132 wrote:

STOP BEING THE FIGURE HEAD OF PURITY CALEXBY NOBODY LIKES IT

Exactly.

He's a very "Mommys Boy" type person and seems to believe we all must follow his beliefs that you should only date if you're 50 and only play violent games if you're even older.

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#145 2011-07-27 18:03:46

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

calebxy wrote:

So, you should let out your [inappropriate] feelings by looking up [inappropriate stuff]? Yes, what a great way to learn self control.

Now it seems about right, after I edited it. ^-^

But seriously, don't talk about stuff on a children's forum, you little rebel. >.>


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#146 2011-07-27 18:11:32

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

MyRedNeptune wrote:

calebxy wrote:

So, you should let out your [inappropriate] feelings by looking up [inappropriate stuff]? Yes, what a great way to learn self control.

Now it seems about right, after I edited it. ^-^

But seriously, don't talk about stuff on a children's forum, you little rebel. >.>

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#147 2011-07-27 18:13:08

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

svinnik wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:

calebxy wrote:

So, you should let out your [inappropriate] feelings by looking up [inappropriate stuff]? Yes, what a great way to learn self control.

Now it seems about right, after I edited it. ^-^

But seriously, don't talk about stuff on a children's forum, you little rebel. >.>

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Yes, and let's hope I can allow myself an equal degree of laziness once school starts again. ^_^


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#148 2011-07-27 18:41:22

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

MyRedNeptune wrote:

svinnik wrote:

MyRedNeptune wrote:


Now it seems about right, after I edited it. ^-^

But seriously, don't talk about stuff on a children's forum, you little rebel. >.>

NEPTUNE, YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, and let's hope I can allow myself an equal degree of laziness once school starts again. ^_^

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#149 2011-07-27 18:42:36

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

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STOP BEING THE FIGURE HEAD OF PURITY CALEXBY NOBODY LIKES IT

Stop typing in caps, PW132, it's annoying.  tongue


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#150 2011-07-27 20:56:41

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Re: How to convince parents to let me get TF2?

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PW132 wrote:

STOP BEING THE FIGURE HEAD OF PURITY CALEXBY NOBODY LIKES IT

Stop typing in caps, PW132, it's annoying.  tongue

I don't even do it all that often.


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