Violent video games BAD.

[frostyone]

Violence in video games is bad for children's health.
So says the American Psychological Association, in a statement issued Wednesday.

Research indicates exposure to violence in video games increases aggressive thoughts, aggressive behavior, and angry feelings among youth

Playing video games involves practice, repetition, and being rewarded for numerous acts of violence, which may intensify the learning. This may also result in more realistic experiences which may potentially increase aggressive behavior,”
http://www.apa.org/releases/videoviolence05.html

Douglas Lowenstein, president of the Entertainment Software Association, the trade group that represents the U.S. computer and video-game industry,
says "what the "?

[glowstick]

He says WHAT THE"...'cos thry (the games) mean $ to him!...He don't care how he gets it!

[AMD]

Whatever. :rolleyes:

There is absolutely no evidence which suggests that video games are in any way responsible for violent acts. The only ones responsible are those who actually use aggression as a means of dealing with problems.

I can guaranty you that poverty and lack of affordable housing plays a much more significant role.

It's a lot easier to find a poster-boy to blame as oppose to blaming ourselves, especially when that object doesn't look like us. (generally speaking)

[x86/Z80asm]

lol, I have been playing Mortal Kombat since like 96 and I havent been in a fight for really long (I have only fought in self defence). Thats why I say all these articles are untrue. If someone is affected by violence in the virtual world. There is something else wrong with them.

[I LIKE EGGS]

Whatever. :rolleyes:

There is absolutely no evidence which suggests that video games are in any way responsible for violent acts. The only ones responsible are those who actually use aggression as a means of dealing with problems.

I can guaranty you that poverty and lack of affordable housing plays a much more significant role.

It's a lot easier to find a poster-boy to blame as oppose to blaming ourselves, especially when that object doesn't look like us. (generally speaking)

Yup so true so true. I just adore it when people are so easy to point the finger at something they know nothing about. Instead of blaming bad parenting.....lets just blame the video game industry.....the very thing that parents are letting their children be parented by.


lol, I have been playing Mortal Kombat since like 96 and I havent been in a fight for really long (I have only fought in self defence). Thats why I say all these articles are untrue. If someone is affected by violence in the virtual world. There is something else wrong with them.

Same here....been an avid fan of the game from the beginning and I still follow it. Going on to my 32nd year now......and still have yet to be "rewarded" for my violence. Perhaps a 1up is in order?


Please....if children believe they will be rewarded for violent behaviour then again....maybe the education should start at home. Sick and tired of these "studies". They should do a "study" on "studies" to see how many of them are actually worth believing. For example....they were studying viagara for children as an aid for a lung disorder. Their "studies" were based on one child from each age group from 4 to 15. ONE CHILD PER AGE GROUP. Now me I was worried that there would be a bunch of kids running around with lil tents in their pants....but apparently they do not have the sexual drive for the drug to work. Now I don't know about you.....but as a boy I can assure you from age 5 I played with it every second I got. So to me ANY study is inconclusive unless they have been doing it for years. So in this case what game, how many kids, what age group(s)....etc. But to me video game violence does not promote violence.....ignorant people do!!!!!

[I LIKE EGGS]

I just sent e-mails to those Doctors........keep ya posted on where it goes. It just tears if for me to see people bash something they know nothing about. So easy to sit back and be critical about something you suck at.

[frostyone]

"There is absolutely no evidence which suggests that video games are in any way responsible for violent acts. "

Now I know you're angry, but , you'll see that there is a LOT of evidence.
That's the whole point of the post.

Tthe American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States with 150,000 members

Their examination of the evidence led them to issue the statement.

" Research indicates exposure to violence in video games increases aggressive behavior"

To say that there is NO evidence is willfully ignoring it.

[I LIKE EGGS]

"There is absolutely no evidence which suggests that video games are in any way responsible for violent acts. "

Now I know you're angry, but , you'll see that there is a LOT of evidence.
That's the whole point of the post.

Tthe American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States with 150,000 members

Their examination of the evidence led them to issue the statement.

" Research indicates exposure to violence in video games increases aggressive behavior"

To say that there is NO evidence is willfully ignoring it.

Ah but without understanding the mental state of that child beforehand it is easy to assume video games are the reasoning and the child's violent behaviour is the result. Education starts @ home. I am not saying it is impossible for video games to cause violent behaviour.....I just fail to believe it is the reason. It may be the vehicle, but it is certainly not the fuel of the fire. Pointing the finger is easier than really dealing with the "real" issue.

[Athlon2600Plus]

I agree AMD....some who blame violence on video games need to put things into perspective. I have something to also add, of course this is just my opinion but I liek to think it counts for something. For some people taking thier agressions out via a video game is a hell of a lot better then going out in the real world and killing somebody.

[I LIKE EGGS]

I agree AMD....some who blame violence on video games need to put things into perspective. I have something to also add, of course this is just my opinion but I liek to think it counts for something. For some people taking thier agressions out via a video game is a hell of a lot better then going out in the real world and killing somebody.

Exactly.....thank you...that was another point I forgot to mention. Must be all the late night gaming making me tired. :D

[Athlon2600Plus]

Good day everyone...I just thought I would post this message ...I was inquiring about price estimates for a computer for someone and when I mentioned AMD they laughed in my face...I was shocked that a business would mock a potential customer .. It is one thing to have a preference for intel but to slander AMD is just ****ed up. This person claimed that AMD is a "inferior processor" low grade...I have not posted the name of the store here but rest assured , I will be talking to the superviser about this incident ....What do you guys and gals think??

[I LIKE EGGS]

Good day everyone...I just thought I would post this message ...I was inquiring about price estimates for a computer for someone and when I mentioned AMD they laughed in my face...I was shocked that a business would mock a potential customer .. It is one thing to have a preference for intel but to slander AMD is just ****ed up. This person claimed that AMD is a "inferior processor" low grade...I have not posted the name of the store here but rest assured , I will be talking to the superviser about this incident ....What do you guys and gals think??

I love my AMD.....with a gig of ram it was out performing Intel for games. I know this for a fact. Try unreal tournament 2003....then you will see how inferior your intel is in comparison. However if you are selling both products....why would you mock one. Unless the perks and kickbacks are better for the sales people when selling intel.....I suspect an intel rep has been there the past few days.

[reiver]

Reminiscent of the comic book witchunt of the 1950's.

[Quintin]

I'd buy the arguement of games causing violence if there had been no violence before video games.

[Athlon2600Plus]

Well...I forgot to mention this place eggs does not even sell AMD, which says more then her ignorant comment does!!!!

[Yogi]

I grew up watching all manner of cartoons in my youth that the "politically correct" pious crowd have since deemed to be conducive to violence (i.e. Warner Brothers cartoons, Jonny Quest, Popeye etc.)

If that had been the case, we would have had a heck of a lot more violence back in the 60's and seventies.

[AMD]

Good day everyone...I just thought I would post this message ...I was inquiring about price estimates for a computer for someone and when I mentioned AMD they laughed in my face...I was shocked that a business would mock a potential customer .. It is one thing to have a preference for intel but to slander AMD is just ****ed up. This person claimed that AMD is a "inferior processor" low grade...I have not posted the name of the store here but rest assured , I will be talking to the superviser about this incident ....What do you guys and gals think??

Many so called "computer experts" are like that - many of them have been working in the field for years. NooBs who don't know what a chipset is blame everything on the processor when really; the components on a motherboard play a much more significant role regarding stability and hardware compatibility.


I'd like to know what this has to do with violent video games though.

[SuperFriend_XP]

Why would children be playing violent video games anyways? I'm blaming the parents who decide to purchase games like that to their children who are dumb enough to be influenced by it.

[Athlon2600Plus]

This has nothing to do with violence and video games, just a newbie who did not put that message in the correct thead...

[Deb]

I grew up watching all manner of cartoons in my youth that the "politically correct" pious crowd have since deemed to be conducive to violence (i.e. Warner Brothers cartoons, Jonny Quest, Popeye etc.)

If that had been the case, we would have had a heck of a lot more violence back in the 60's and seventies.
Tom & Jerry, Road Runner, just to name a couple were a heck of alot more violent than most of the games out today!!

[Law]

Tom & Jerry, Road Runner, just to name a couple were a heck of alot more violent than most of the games out today!!


well they never hired hookers then chopped em up with a chainsaw afterwards to get their money back but yeah you have a good point.

[Deb]

Good day everyone...I just thought I would post this message ...I was inquiring about price estimates for a computer for someone and when I mentioned AMD they laughed in my face...I was shocked that a business would mock a potential customer .. It is one thing to have a preference for intel but to slander AMD is just ****ed up. This person claimed that AMD is a "inferior processor" low grade...I have not posted the name of the store here but rest assured , I will be talking to the superviser about this incident ....What do you guys and gals think??
Wow, someone needs to pull their head outta their (you know what)...too bad you got hold of someone that has absolutely no knowledge beyond the 19th century!! Some people just should not be part of the retail sales force.

PS: We wouldn't laugh at you unless you made a funny :)

[Deb]

well they never hired hookers then chopped em up with a chainsaw afterwards to get their money back but yeah you have a good point.
...but speaking of hookers and chainsaws, does television get none of the finger pointing?? :hst:

[Law]

...but speaking of hookers and chainsaws, does television get none of the finger pointing?? :hst:

The problem is all the finger pointing. Whats the purpose ? are video games really making youths more violent ? no but blaming things on games or music makes people think politicians are fighting to stop crime and gets them votes. Do they beleive in the cause? not at all.

[I LIKE EGGS]

The problem is all the finger pointing. Whats the purpose ? are video games really making youths more violent ? no but blaming things on games or music makes people think politicians are fighting to stop crime and gets them votes. Do they beleive in the cause? not at all.

BINGO! Finger pointing towards everything but the parents has to stop. Superfriend is right.....why would you buy a violent video game for a child. Also video stores should start watching the ages on the games and not allow children to rent them either.


Someone mentioned why is TV not being blamed.......

School house rock promoted reading and understanding the rules of the english language with crafty songs like "conjunction junction...what's your function?"......and yet so many kids are illiterate.

The toothbrush family promoted healthy teeth and healthy gums...and yet kids are still getting cavities.

I guess not all children are influenced by television.