Video Games-Harmful or not?

[Vivi]

We all know about shootings in school from news dont we not?
I dunno about America but here in Germany we also had these cases and Government blames Video Games due to their violence and the fact that so many shops sell them to minors.
Infact our government already proposed a complete ban of Games with 15+.

One that was blamed the very most was counter-strike and such as.
It supposedly makes people or youth's turn violent cause they cant tell life from a game anymore and are looking for a real thrill.

I personally find this BS.
Here are my suggestion of what causes all that:

Personal issues:
Most people who did all that were Loners.No Friends and often Family issues and simply ticked out.

Gun Law's:
Too loose gun laws is another one.There was a shooting in a Stuttgart school.He carried 4 guns including ammo of near 400 bullets.
Where he got it from?
His dad.Who just left it in the open where anyone can take it.
Sure he couldnt have foresaw it however just leaving it like that I dunno.

However I really do believe Video Games are not to blame its the people and their life which causes them to do such rubbish.


Your opinion?

[KyuubiAkatsuki]

i agree with u all the way on that, its not the games fault but the like depends on who plays it and such

[itachi/madara]

hell no did video games do anything.........btw.........i loves itachis answer :lol: so much cursing

[Vivi]

So people agree that its BS!!
Finally.

And yes like I said they even go so far of wanting to ban most of them here.
There is already a law in process of Seller paying an extremely high amount of cash if they sell a game to a person whos not fitted for it.
Whether it be a 10 year old getting one for +12 or a 16 one for 18+.

I dunno what they are thinking but certainly just looking for someone to blame.

[KyuubiAkatsuki]

stupid people that blame video games!........ok now im sounding too much of a video game freak lol

[TheBlackChidori]

Just like how Grand Theft Auto was the reason kids shot up there schools? Its rdiiculous.

There is much worse stuff on TV. When parents dont want their kids to watch something on it, they block it. The same thing can go for videogames. They have ratings for a reason. If the parents block it, they cant see it.

Its all the parents being irresponsible and looking for an excuse.

[Rinnegans Six Paths]

I actually did my own study and research experiment on how harmful video games are for a term paper I had to write and the results showed that video games do have a strong influence on younger kids but not in the way you would expect. Kids became more violent while connecting with others through online gaming. By seeing how some of the older people act and communicate, the kids over time acquire the same behavior without regard of what is being said. This is why parents should do better to keep their children away from games with mature ratings when they are too young.

[Rinnegans Six Paths]

im saying like kids 11 or younger roughly

[KyuubiAkatsuki]

im saying like kids 11 or younger roughly
oh that explains it, once i was playing mortal kombat with my cousin and his 9 year old sister and another 8 year old cousin i have were actually trying to rip my head and spine out when they watched the fatalities :shock:

[Rinnegans Six Paths]

oh that explains it, once i was playing mortal kombat with my cousin and his 9 year old sister and another 8 year old cousin i have were actually trying to rip my head and spine out when they watched the fatalities :shock:
Yeah im not at all saying that video games are the reasons for school shootings and what not. Im only saying that in the experiment they became more aggressive and were duplicating everything they heard and saw from other people while playing online with them.

[ThunderSpirit]

Its all the parents being irresponsible and looking for an excuse.

Exactly. Parents need to raise their kids and stop blaming everything on TV and video games.

I think that kids who shoot up their schools have other issues and it has nothing to do with playing video games. I played video games from the age of 8 or younger and I never even once considered shooting anyone.

A kid doesn't go from mild mannered and quiet to vicious and bloodthirsty just from playing a game. Something else is wrong with the kid, and just because people are too lazy to figure out what it really is they find a convenient scapegoat, the video game.

[KyuubiAkatsuki]

Yeah im not at all saying that video games are the reasons for school shootings and what not. Im only saying that in the experiment they became more aggressive and were duplicating everything they heard and saw from other people while playing online with them.
that makes sense

[eagleye54321]

I agree with itachi. The kid was messed up. It's not the video games.

The line I bolded reminded me of the first 2 lines of Eminem's song, Insane. :D

[itachiuchiha85]

Yeah im not at all saying that video games are the reasons for school shootings and what not. Im only saying that in the experiment they became more aggressive and were duplicating everything they heard and saw from other people while playing online with them.

yeah but this happens from school experience too. and no one blames the schools. evil will always find its way to a weak mind. why? because it is an easy way out.

[Sunagakure]

This is an issue that comes up for every generation and across platforms - if not video games, then tv, movies, Iron Maiden music, controversial books, etc. I personally think people are try to find "reasons" or "justifications" for the violent actions taken by others, and it is easier to blame a video game than dig deep and look the real personal/social causes in the eye.

As for video games specifically, let me say this: I have played video games my entire life, longer than some of you have been around, and I have never been compelled to commit random acts of atrocious violence based on game play. In fact, and this may just be me, but I have always found the opposite to be true- I find video games rather cathartic and a means to let go of tension. I go into a game's world, take out the bad guys, and my frustration dissipates. Video games have the opposite effect for me - all my anger/frustration gets taken out in the pixelated space rather than the real world.

</my two cents>
~ Sunagakure

[TheBlackChidori]

But this is also true for adults.

I admit, one of the main reasons I originally joined the Military was because of Metal Gear Solid.

[Rinnegans Six Paths]

yeah but this happens from school experience too. and no one blames the schools. evil will always find its way to a weak mind. why? because it is an easy way out.
It could happen from school or even at home. There are some cases where if the negativity is coming from home that it would be almost impossible to stop anything bad from happening. Video games can influence over a long period of time but are not the main cause by far. The parents are the key

[Chromekatana]

NO ;););););););) WAY VIDEO GAMES ARE TO BLAME!

to me a person that shoots up a school or anything public is F****D in the head, whether he played video games or smoked dope that is besides the point. If i go shoot up a school what do you think they are gonna blame? alcohol, games and drugs. "Oh this guy was this because of this" which is ;);););););););). It is not even gun control, it is that individual's fault. IN THE WAY PEOPLE, that is what they are. There are some people that should not have babies, cause those babies are the ones that ;);););) things up for the SMART AND REAL FUTURE.


Someone please censor "...". rise, sage? thanks.

Nice,lol.

Just like how Grand Theft Auto was the reason kids shot up there schools? Its rdiiculous.

There is much worse stuff on TV. When parents dont want their kids to watch something on it, they block it. The same thing can go for videogames. They have ratings for a reason. If the parents block it, they cant see it.

Its all the parents being irresponsible and looking for an excuse.

I know,right? Instead of trying to get something banned that brings momentary enjoyment,they should try to fix the problem The Parents!

But this is also true for adults.

I admit, one of the main reasons I originally joined the Military was because of Metal Gear Solid.

I can't say that I havn't thought about joining the Miltary after Playing so Much Call Of Duty.

This is an issue that comes up for every generation and across platforms - if not video games, then tv, movies, Iron Maiden music, controversial books, etc. I personally think people are try to find "reasons" or "justifications" for the violent actions taken by others, and it is easier to blame a video game than dig deep and look the real personal/social causes in the eye.

As for video games specifically, let me say this: I have played video games my entire life, longer than some of you have been around, and I have never been compelled to commit random acts of atrocious violence based on game play. In fact, and this may just be me, but I have always found the opposite to be true- I find video games rather cathartic and a means to let go of tension. I go into a game's world, take out the bad guys, and my frustration dissipates. Video games have the opposite effect for me - all my anger/frustration gets taken out in the pixelated space rather than the real world.

</my two cents>
~ Sunagakure
I agree with this too. When someone just kills to kill, there MUST be a reason to it. They couldn't have just done it for the sake of doing. By having something to blame,then they can feel better about our race beng one of murder for no reason.

Same. I mean,just letting go playing CoD or Gears make you feel alot better. Though, I usaully Box When feeling to let go.

[Sabra Kusabana]

Calling videogames a source of evil is just crying wolf on the next most popular scapegoat topic. They are actually a positive influence on some players. Videogames often promote logic forethought and mathmatics. They enforce use of tactics and skills to achieve goals. Are a great sourse of relief and escape from the world. Even can act as a teaching tool when used properly, and of many things including appropriate social behavior.

I admit that online activity of the young is a bad influence because of the adult factor. I personally don't think anyone under a certian point in mental maturity should even be allowed to play online where there is a chat mechanism because it will expose them to predatories and poor conduct of adults. It's natural for young people to mimic adults, thus not monitoring and censoring their exposure can be harmful, but that is the parent's responcibility.

No one should be prevented from playing games, but I believe parents should actively monitor the games that they allow to be played. I support gaming in all forms, but I also support the involvement and enforcement of parental restrictions in all situations. If the parent does not take this responcibility to teach their child properly that's their problem.

If you want to look at a good title to enforce the positive factors of gaming look up Harvest Moon, it's a series in which you are required to have alot of skills to succeed, including math, logic, planning, and social responces. To reach your goals in this series you have to learn how to turn profit, work hard, manage resources, and make friends. It's a perfect example of everything good about gaming.

[ベーゼル]

I think it's harmful. Since children develop from watching what they see, and they may do those that are shown to them. Children is what make who you will become in the future. Develop to much in watching that or being teach or in fluent. They may become bad habits to human society.

[Chromekatana]

I think it's harmful. Since children develop from watching what they see, and they may do those that are shown to them. Children is what make who you will become in the future. Develop to much in watching that or being teach or in fluent. They may become bad habits to human society.


Yeah,but the children who grow off those Video games in a bad way are just...wrong. Children should be able to distinquinch whats right and wrong by thr time their playing video games. They should also learn to be able to not let video games affect their personality. I love how your last sentence is "they may become bad habits to human society". Yes, I too think children are a bad habit.

[Maikeru D. Shinigami]

Yeah,but the children who grow off those Video games in a bad way are just...wrong. Children should be able to distinquinch whats right and wrong by thr time their playing video games. They should also learn to be able to not let video games affect their personality.

Agreed, and the parents should step up if they think it's innappropriate. Don't blame entertainment blame the idiots who let it affect their lives and the parents who allow it to happen.

[Chromekatana]

Calling videogames a source of evil is just crying wolf on the next most popular scapegoat topic. They are actually a positive influence on some players. Videogames often promote logic forethought and mathmatics. They enforce use of tactics and skills to achieve goals. Are a great sourse of relief and escape from the world. Even can act as a teaching tool when used properly, and of many things including appropriate social behavior. I agree to this.

I admit that online activity of the young is a bad influence because of the adult factor. I personally don't think anyone under a certian point in mental maturity should even be allowed to play online where there is a chat mechanism because it will expose them to predatories and poor conduct of adults. It's natural for young people to mimic adults, thus not monitoring and censoring their exposure can be harmful, but that is the parent's responcibility. This is a fault on parents.

No one should be prevented from playing games, but I believe parents should actively monitor the games that they allow to be played. I support gaming in all forms, but I also support the involvement and enforcement of parental restrictions in all situations. If the parent does not take this responcibility to teach their child properly that's their problem. Another fault on the parents part.

If you want to look at a good title to enforce the positive factors of gaming look up Harvest Moon, it's a series in which you are required to have alot of skills to succeed, including math, logic, planning, and social responces. To reach your goals in this series you have to learn how to turn profit, work hard, manage resources, and make friends. It's a perfect example of everything good about gaming.
Harvest Moon is a great series.XD




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[Anbu-Phoenix]

No!

I do not think its harmful and if it is is not terribly harmful, i can understand that it can be but thats only in over use. just like anything these days everything is good in moderation over use of anything can result in harm.