I thought the “You Decide” experience went very well. My
partner and I had the same opinions on the images so the process went smoothly.
At first we thought the picture should be the on the homepage because it didn’t
have that much violent content. We read the information about violent video
games and how they can numb people to killing. “You Decide” asked us again if
we thought the image should be on the homepage and we said no. When we were
asked for the final time, we came to the conclusion that the image wasn’t that
violent and we said yes.
Video
games are a form of art because video game production involves the creative
process. People put thought behind the certain images they want to project.
Long hours are spent on creating video games with high quality graphics. My
partner and I didn’t think any images were offensive or objectionable. It wasn’t
difficult for us to decide if the image belonged on the homepage. The quote
about the Columbine shooters kind of swayed our decision. We think that video
games are purely entertainment. The problem is some parents decide to buy
violent video games for their children that are too mature for them to play. If
you are an adult you know the difference between fantasy and reality.
Well said, and well-thought out. I absolutely agree with you that a big issue is that parents buy the games for their very young children despite the rating the game maker is putting on the box. I know a first grader who plays COD and though it's shocking to me, it isn't even that unusual it seems. Some parents let the video games be the babysitter, and yeah, they might need to be a little more involved.
ReplyDeleteInteresting the way your opinions changed back and forth. The Columbine shooters def. make me think more seriously about the issue.