Mark David Chapman (who shot John Lennon) carried the book "The Cather in the Rye" at the time of the crime, and most recently, a US police officer (off duty at the time) shot six people, including his ex-girlfriend, because they mocked him over his recent breakup. This is clearly not the case.Ĭan violent computer games cause individuals that are otherwise "troubled" to commit violent crimes? Certainly, but so can numerous other everyday activities and events. Or in simpler terms: If playing violent computer games was such a catalyst for violence, the streets would be filled with thousands of rampaging homicidal teenagers brutally slaughtering anyone they came across. It is also worth noting that (sometimes extremely) violent films have been viewed by millions of people for decades, without any discernable effect on the freuency of violent crimes. However, literally millions of people have played very violent computer games for years, yet violent crimes among gamers is no more frequent than their non-gaming peers. In tests, people who have played violent computer games show less emotional reaction when shown images of violence than do people who have not played violent computer games. It does, albeit only to a very small degree.
The other subject is whether portrayal of violent acts in media affects the media consumers. Since public censorship is a political issue I shall refrain from commenting on that part of the case on these forums. "However I know parents want to have information on how their children can take advantage of the positive benefits of these technologies, whilst being able to protect them against the risks." But many parents still feel ill-equipped to help their children navigate this technology safely."Įd Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, said: "We all value the great educational, social and entertainment benefits that the Internet and video games technologies offer. "New technology is giving kids opportunities to learn, have fun, be creative and communicate in ways that previous generations could only dream of. She said: "Anybody who has children will know that video games and the internet are a part of childhood like never before. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) first banned the game in June, saying it demonstrated a "casual sadism" and "constantly encourages visceral killing".īut Dr Byron's inquiry or "call to evidence" will also seek views on the benefits and opportunities of new technologies, as well as exploring the potential risks and how children.
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TV psychologist Doctor Tanya Byron's independent probe comes after a revised version of the ultra-graphic Manhunt 2 was rejected by censors on Monday. Parents could soon know exactly what effect violent video games have on children and teenagers with the announcement of a Government-ordered inquiry.
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