OK, I'm not going to get into a heated argument with anyone, but I will give my input. i think that parents should limit their kids to the content they see, TO AN EXTENT. For example, a 8 year old shouldn't be able to watch an "R" rated movie, but at the same time, a kid that is 14 should be allowed to to play "M" games, and see "R" movies. Now you're probably thinking, "Oh well Regi, you're a kid so your opinion is from the kids point of view, who think they should have no limits, blah, blah, blah." NOT TRUE. I understand why parents limit their kids, and I don't mind that. But when parents go so far as to not let their child play an "M" game until their 17, that's going to far. I think at that point it's just ignorance of the parents. Now I am content with my limitations, I can play almost all "M" games, and see some "R" movies. The only thing I am limited to is the obvious one, nudity. And I am fine with that. I think my parents have the right to keep that from me, as I am only 13. I admit I was a little bumed that I couldn't get GTA4 or see "300," but I got over it. The point of this is that parents should be protective of their children, but not to the point of blinding them from the real world. They have to learn about eventually, and if you believe your child is mature, then they should have more freedom.
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Re: How to report verbal abusers?
07/30/08 9:26 pm | #76
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Re: How to report verbal abusers?
07/30/08 11:29 pm | #79
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And other than the fact that we don't like our kid to hear kids swearing,
Because he can. If he's on with parental permission, it's not your concern. You're fooling yourself if you think the games you guys play are too hard for a child to understand. I'm sure he could kick YOUR ass...
Firstly... my point was that if you don't want him to hear swearing, why let him on? Mute 'em all in the dashboard and stop bitching about people's vocabulary. I don't give a flying fuck he plays or not. But when you people act like its ok to let him play, but everyone else has to be nice about it and conform to your rules, that's bullshit. Face it, if he plays he's gonna hear it. Worried about the mottos and crap? Here's a thought, don't go to the gamercards.
Secondly, I don't care if you give him permission or not. Its not my concern whether he plays or not. It is my concern if you're gonna try to shelter him from people like me, who talks however the fuck I want. And maybe he can understand them, but the ratings are there for a reason. All of my games, minus the sports ones, are either M or T. If he can understand shooting people then he can understand swearing. I don't care if he could kick my ass. But I damn sure ain't gonna play him or anything. I'd probably be reported...
Re: How to report verbal abusers?
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