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A small movement attempting to unify gamers out of respect for the recent school has recently sprung up. Taking the banner of #OSCeaseFire, the shared goal of those involved is to simply put down the virtual guns on Friday, December 21st. For 24 hours gamers will not take part in playing specifically FPS games, but also others that center around shooting.
Some early critics of the movement have called out the community as acknowledging that violent video games translate into real world violence, but such criticisms have been responded to by stating that this is only about demonstrating respect and acknowledging the tragedy. It is a recognition of sadness and grief.
Follow the conversation at #OSCeaseFire and consider taking part this Friday. Please use this as a place to extend and expand the discussion and your sentiments about it.
A small movement attempting to unify gamers out of respect for the recent school has recently sprung up. Taking the banner of #OSCeaseFire, the shared goal of those involved is to simply put down the virtual guns on Friday, December 21st. For 24 hours gamers will not take part in playing specifically FPS games, but also others that center around shooting.
Some early critics of the movement have called out the community as acknowledging that violent video games translate into real world violence, but such criticisms have been responded to by stating that this is only about demonstrating respect and acknowledging the tragedy. It is a recognition of sadness and grief.
Follow the conversation at #OSCeaseFire and consider taking part this Friday. Please use this as a place to extend and expand the discussion and your sentiments about it.
