Byron: Games aren't the problem - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 31st Mar 2008, 10:33

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03..._the_problem/1

Speaking after the publication of her government report in games ratings, Dr. Byron has said that games aren't a problem for society.

Fod · 31st Mar 2008, 10:36

woah, someone in the public eye talking sense about games, parenting and electronic communications in general, for once?

pinch me.

Paradigm Shifter · 31st Mar 2008, 10:52

The real test is whether or not she sticks to that opinion when the 'politically correct brigade' get their "games are evil" caps on and leap on their soapboxes.

It doesn't surprise me that an independent report commissioned by the Government says something sensible... but if the Government actually pay attention to it? That's another matter entirely.

1st time modder · 31st Mar 2008, 10:55

hopefully this common sense she speaks of regarding games actually gets some serious media attention, and as always games are a form of entertainment.... nothing more so should be taken as much, just be sure to tell your kids anything that is possible in GTA should NEVER be done in real life.

naokaji · 31st Mar 2008, 11:07

now we can just hope that the government actually listens to her...

LeMaltor · 31st Mar 2008, 11:16

She is like the perfect woman, sexy and not a games hater

Mister_X · 31st Mar 2008, 11:18

Its common sense, but nice to hear someone with a "Dr" infront of their name say it.

Won't stop the parents of little snowflake blaming the games they bought for him when he turns out to be a tw*t.

Nictron · 31st Mar 2008, 11:25

I have always agreed with the statement that a healthy mature individual out of a happy and balanced home will find it very hard to hurt someone else in society even if they do play Manhunt, but then I do not play Manhunt because I find it degrading and do not like to drop to that level even if I know it is just a game.

That is just the way I was brought up by my parents :-)

VictorianBloke · 31st Mar 2008, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fod

woah, someone in the public eye talking sense about games, parenting and electronic communications in general, for once?

pinch me.

Yeah, had to do a double take on the date, April 1st is tomorrow right.

FR34K · 31st Mar 2008, 12:20

Doc Byron is mah hero!!

heh, and I'm not even a big gamer, but all my friends are

keep it up Byron!

Nexxo · 31st Mar 2008, 12:28

Clinical psychologists: explaining the obvious to the idiot masses since 1896.

I'll probably get in trouble for saying this...

shigllgetcha · 31st Mar 2008, 12:50

lol could you not say verifying instead

AcidJiles · 31st Mar 2008, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexxo

Clinical psychologists: explaining the obvious to the idiot masses since 1896.

I'll probably get in trouble for saying this...

The truth is always hard for people to stomach.

AcidJiles · 31st Mar 2008, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nictron

I have always agreed with the statement that a healthy mature individual out of a happy and balanced home will find it very hard to hurt someone else in society even if they do play Manhunt, but then I do not play Manhunt because I find it degrading and do not like to drop to that level even if I know it is just a game.

That is just the way I was brought up by my parents :-)

Same here, whats the quote "I dont agree with what your saying but I will fight for your right to say it". same applies here in my opinion, I dont want to play the game and would never suggest its to anyone but I believe they have the right to make it.

Grasshopper · 31st Mar 2008, 13:35

Halleluia! I was about time some one notice this.

freedom810 · 31st Mar 2008, 15:25

Atleast she isnt bashing it.

Bauul · 31st Mar 2008, 15:29

That was surprisingly sensible, good on her! Lets hope people listen.

Flibblebot · 31st Mar 2008, 16:15

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Originally Posted by Bauul

Lets hope people listen.

Nope. The Mail/Express will still continue to cite computer games as being responsible for the downfall of society as a whole, regardless of the amount of evidence to the contrary.

Wild accusations on the front page sells papers (which is why the McCann's charity fund is now considerably richer).

It's surprising that the Express hasn't tried to link the scourge of computer games to Princess Diana's death yet.

OtakuHawk · 31st Mar 2008, 16:23

if you reeeaalllly want to know more about spree killings, the psychology and background behind them, and not CNN's media bullshit, I suggest the bookGoing Postal.

excellent book.

MrMonroe · 31st Mar 2008, 16:25

Well, DUUH.

Now, if you're finished with her, would you kindly send her across the Atlantic so she can smack some sense into our politicians for a little while?

31st Mar 2008, 10:33	#1
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Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,210	The real test is whether or not she sticks to that opinion when the 'politically correct brigade' get their "games are evil" caps on and leap on their soapboxes. It doesn't surprise me that an independent report commissioned by the Government says something sensible... but if the Government actually pay attention to it? That's another matter entirely.

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1st time modder Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 542	hopefully this common sense she speaks of regarding games actually gets some serious media attention, and as always games are a form of entertainment.... nothing more so should be taken as much, just be sure to tell your kids anything that is possible in GTA should NEVER be done in real life.

31st Mar 2008, 11:18	#7
Mister_X Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Falkirk Posts: 113	Its common sense, but nice to hear someone with a "Dr" infront of their name say it. Won't stop the parents of little snowflake blaming the games they bought for him when he turns out to be a tw*t.

31st Mar 2008, 11:25	#8
Nictron Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 98	I have always agreed with the statement that a healthy mature individual out of a happy and balanced home will find it very hard to hurt someone else in society even if they do play Manhunt, but then I do not play Manhunt because I find it degrading and do not like to drop to that level even if I know it is just a game. That is just the way I was brought up by my parents :-)

31st Mar 2008, 12:20	#10
FR34K Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 77	Doc Byron is mah hero!! heh, and I'm not even a big gamer, but all my friends are keep it up Byron!

31st Mar 2008, 13:35	#15
Grasshopper Modder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 62	Halleluia! I was about time some one notice this.

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31st Mar 2008, 16:25	#20
MrMonroe Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 195	Well, DUUH. Now, if you're finished with her, would you kindly send her across the Atlantic so she can smack some sense into our politicians for a little while?