My views on violent video games and Jack Thompson

[Mecha Cow]

Just a metaphor...and only directed at the fact there are some people out there that no matter what are capable of bad things...video games or not.
I definitely don't see video games as anything negative

I know, I'm not disagreeing with you or nothing. Just adding something.

[Sunshine]

I think video games even violent ones in some situations at least can decrease the chances of doing something violent. I know a lot of people who play violent games as a way to release tension and stress. For example say you get really angry you've had a bad day and you'd kind of like to just punch the next person who ticks you off. Rather then hitting a real person you can go play a game and beat the hell out of some fake monsters or people and by the time you're done you feel better. I know I've done this many times to calm down and unwind *shrug* but that's just my opnion...

[Jamboree]

Originally Posted by Sunshine

I think video games even violent ones in some situations at least can decrease the chances of doing something violent. I know a lot of people who play violent games as a way to release tension and stress. For example say you get really angry you've had a bad day and you'd kind of like to just punch the next person who ticks you off. Rather then hitting a real person you can go play a game and beat the hell out of some fake monsters or people and by the time you're done you feel better. I know I've done this many times to calm down and unwind *shrug* but that's just my opnion...

I think this is an excellent example of how games are meant to be played.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

I know, I'm not disagreeing with you or nothing. Just adding something.

Thanks!
I get nervous when I type in a forum on a serious matter because no one can hear my tone. I always feel like I have to clarify just in case