Muslim Organization To Rate Games Based on "Values of Islam"
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I can't tell what this is.
Is this like a Militant Muslim dictatorship owned thing to block games in such counrities, or is this just the Muslim equilavant of a religious ESRB?
Either way, I'm getting some popcorn and watching the fireworks on this one.
Is this like a Militant Muslim dictatorship owned thing to block games in such counrities, or is this just the Muslim equilavant of a religious ESRB?
Either way, I'm getting some popcorn and watching the fireworks on this one.
Actually, those of us on the Cross side of things who know a thing or two about our own beliefs realize that the two are very similar, and I'm led to believe that the same is true for those on the Crescent side. Jesus Christ is an important prophet in Islam, and Mohammed preached many of the same values that Christians hold as their own. This is the super-simplified version of the creation of Christianity and IslamEkonk said:
God: *create universe*
Mankind: *mess it up*
Jesus: *respawn in 3...*
Christians: PHWOAR
Mohammed: I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!
Some Christians (now Muslims): omfg u r winnar
Other Christians: lol fail u noob
sp86 said:
i didnt look at all the sites just the last one,
that has got to be a troll site, i couldent stop laughing while reading the reviews!
lol@ bully teaches boys to be homosexuals xD
Not related, but why no more Hypnotoad?Onyx Oblivion said:
OT: Hm. I don't think this will end well. While it gives another culture the chance to rate games on their own system of right and wrong, I can only see this as creating more conflict and confusion....
I'm glad I don't give a crap about Muslim Values. Or Christian Values. Or any values that give you the authority to brain some innocent to death.
Yet another example of religion being barking mad and continuing a long tradition of coercion and censorship.
I get the same vibe. Thankfully the ESRB, unlike the ESRA(curious similarity there), is non-denominational.Ekonk said:
But let us don't forget that California is on the precipice on being the same way, which if that law is upheld will only create an avalanche through other states...12 at least.
This does make me think that the hardline Muslim states like Iran, are what the hardline Christians want to turn their countries into. Oh joy.
True, but I was specifically talking about Muslims and Christians. We could go on and include Protestants/Catholics, Shiite/Sunni, Scientologists/Not Batshit Crazy People, and so on.Ekonk said:
Hmm...
On one hand, they have every right to do that. I mean there are some Christian-based websites out there right now that are designed to let parents know if a given game is appropriate for their children, and some of those are really great for parents that want to be careful what they let their kids play, regardless of their faith. I imagine this would be the same for Muslims, and they have every right to help determine how a given game lines up with their values.
However, the concerns expressed in the original news post are definitely valid. While I do think Muslims have the right to determine how appropriate a game is for their beliefs and values, making it the official rating system could cause problems, especially considering the lack of free speech protection games would have.
Interesting news, for sure.
On one hand, they have every right to do that. I mean there are some Christian-based websites out there right now that are designed to let parents know if a given game is appropriate for their children, and some of those are really great for parents that want to be careful what they let their kids play, regardless of their faith. I imagine this would be the same for Muslims, and they have every right to help determine how a given game lines up with their values.
However, the concerns expressed in the original news post are definitely valid. While I do think Muslims have the right to determine how appropriate a game is for their beliefs and values, making it the official rating system could cause problems, especially considering the lack of free speech protection games would have.
Interesting news, for sure.
Why should a religion be entitled to this kind of special treatment? It's just a philosophical choice, nothing more. I really hope that no developer takes this seriously because it's pretty laughable how any religion thinks it's automatically right just because people believe in it. There's nothing in any religion that makes it more right than another, and even the complete lack of religion and/or a belief in a deity/deities (atheism) isn't morally right or wrong either, since the entire concept is subjective anyway. Hell, (sorry Godwins law haters out there) Hitler didn't do anything immoral according to his beliefs, if he thought at any point that what he was doing was the wrong thing to do then he'd stop doing it, but he was doing what he thought was right and as far as he's concerned, it was.
Just because someone says that something is a "value" doesn't mean it's useful, true or even relevant. This is a joke and I hope it's ignored for the sake of sanity.
Just because someone says that something is a "value" doesn't mean it's useful, true or even relevant. This is a joke and I hope it's ignored for the sake of sanity.
The stupid ones, maybe.Ekonk said:
If you're a Jew, Christian or Muslim then you should know how closely related your religions are to one another.
Oh, and I don't get why people think this is going to affect us in any way. The Middle Eastern countries that don't have free speech (or that thing we claim is free speech but really isn't but nevermind) won't allow the games anyway, and Muslims who do only want to play that sort of game in the Western world can use it as a guide line.
Everyone seems to be forgetting that the people in the States who most commonly condemn games are Christians; at least here they're not just trying to ban them outright.
I am soooooo going to quote that in everyday conversation. Although, I think it would be better spelled as "Muslims gonna Muz". Just a thought.Mantonio said:
OT: I think this is going to filter out just about every game ever made. Except maybe Bejewled, although I wouldn't be surprised if they found a reason to censor that one too.