Europe cracking down on violent games after German shootings
source: http://www.destructoid.com/europe-cracking-down-on-violent-games-after-german-shootings-1246...
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As you've probably heard, the student from Germany who murdered 15-17 people was an apparent gamer of the first person shooter variety. The 17-year-old German kid and his shooting rampage have kicked off an anti-videogames government movement in Europe. This school shooting that killed 16 has some tying the incident to videogames. For no good reason. Or worse, blaming horror films. It couldn't have just been a messed up kid, right?
Translated articles linked to by GamePolitics give these highlights:
From Heise, about Germany:
"The President of the German Foundation for Crime, Hans-Dieter Schwind, calls... for a total ban on violent computer games, and a further tightening of the arms law."
Also from Heise:
"The Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has... expressed demand for a ban on so-called killer games renewed..."
And French outlet Romandie News:
"...European Parliament calls for common strategy is developed at EU level providing for "severe sanctions" for retailers who sell adult games to minors, or owners of Internet cafes that allow children to play games unsuitable for their age group..."
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This bemoans ill tidings for Europeans (and this will have possible repurcussions to the rest of the world). Not only is there no evidence that videogames sent this guy over the edge, but this is an isolated incident. Banning games is far from appropriate for such an event.
Translated articles linked to by GamePolitics give these highlights:
From Heise, about Germany:
"The President of the German Foundation for Crime, Hans-Dieter Schwind, calls... for a total ban on violent computer games, and a further tightening of the arms law."
Also from Heise:
"The Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has... expressed demand for a ban on so-called killer games renewed..."
And French outlet Romandie News:
"...European Parliament calls for common strategy is developed at EU level providing for "severe sanctions" for retailers who sell adult games to minors, or owners of Internet cafes that allow children to play games unsuitable for their age group..."
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This bemoans ill tidings for Europeans (and this will have possible repurcussions to the rest of the world). Not only is there no evidence that videogames sent this guy over the edge, but this is an isolated incident. Banning games is far from appropriate for such an event.
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nazbags
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Maybe parents should consistently be keeping an eye on their child's violent behavior instead of the state going temporarily crazy?
- 3 years ago
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nazbags
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afiq980
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Owwmykneecap:
He probably played as the "Terrorist" all day long.
- 3 years ago
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afiq980
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Dave_Rabbitt
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HERE'S AN IDEA FIND OUT WHAT MEDICATION HE WAS TAKING AT THE TIME OR WHEN HE JUST CAME OFF THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 3 years ago
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Dave_Rabbitt
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tursiops
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This was expected. I would say that as this guy was minor, it's the responsability of the parents to make sure he doesn't play games that are not for his age. Now banning games alltogether is obviously not the right solution, and would provoke a black market for such games which in my opinion would be worse.
- 3 years ago
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tursiops
