Poll: Do Video Games cause violent behavior?

[misterv]

I think it depends on the kid. If it's a kid who is easily impressed upon for instance then it's more likely they will become violent. On the other hand if the kid is a logical thinker or simply has a good understanding of video games then probably not (80% of gamers are the second though).

 

[Tanner The Monotone]

Most of the studies I've seen have been inconclusive or have said that it dosen't cause a drastic change in behavior (this was 2 years ago, so some new results may have have been discoverd). Here's a fun fact, A hard-core game has the reflexive skills of a vetern fighter pilot, but the respitory system of a 60 year old chain smoker.

 

[Spinozaad]

No.

While some people might kill after Catcher in the Rye, while some might slaughter others after listening to Burzum (or, rather, are Burzum), while some might kill people in sewers after playing Advanced Dungeons and Dragons or after playing Counter-Strike; the very fact that millions upon millions of people who participate in the same activities do not kill should be evidence enough.

Correlation does not imply causation, especially if the causality is utterly crushed by a counter-example.

did you just do a Monster and Mazes Reference?

That I did. Wonderful acting by Tom Hanks.

 

[Tenkage]

No.

While some people might kill after Catcher in the Rye, while some might slaughter others after listening to Burzum (or, rather, are Burzum), while some might kill people in sewers after playing Advanced Dungeons and Dragons or after playing Counter-Strike; the very fact that millions upon millions of people who participate in the same activities do not kill should be evidence enough.

Correlation does not imply causation, especially if the causality is utterly crushed by a counter-example.

did you just do a Monster and Mazes Reference?

That I did. Wonderful acting by Tom Hanks.

too bad the movie was trying to destroy D&D

 

[Kortney]

Yes, if there is a major pre-disposition beforehand. Movies have spurred psycho's into violent action, as have songs and I'm sure video games have too.

 

[Xyliss]

Now, considering I do statistics I'm going to say three things. Firstly, you shouldn't tell us which side you are supporting, secondly, a more open question would help your results as having closed questions means we have to choose a straight yes or no asnwer, which distorts the results, and finally this is a completely biased sample of people you are asking. However, considering it is an English assignment and not a statistical one, you should be fine as you will be focusing on a completely different part of the study.

Now that that's out of the way, I'm all for you writing the paper and (hopefully) showing that video games do not cause violent behaviour as it would 'help our case' as it were and show the world (well your English teacher) that video games aren't as bad as many suspect

 

[Wintermoot]

maybe since no research has been done we cant prove nor disprove it

 

[Deviltongue]

The only violence videogames cause is Nerd Rage and that is usually directed at inanimate objects like controllers or TVs or Keyboards. Rarely people.

 

[StarStruckStrumpets]

Of course they do!

If I struggle on a boss and fail 200-odd times, I get pissed off and punch my bed or something. (F-you Elder Wyrm). The question you should really be asking is, do video games cause violent behaviour that has a substantial effect on society?

In which case, the answer would certainly be a resounding no.

 

[ArchAngelKira]

Yes unless your a wanna-be ganster or one of those people that copy things they like a little to much like shooters. Unless if its an RPG then its fine...(Borderlands don't count)

 

[Lord_Kristof]

I'll use an example I used when I answered on a thread like this one:

Killing hundreds of people in COD does not want to make me go out and knife people.

Just remember, when you use this argument when talking to non-gamers, always remember to add that what you are 'killing' are not 'people' but AI directed models of people. They may be realistic and all, but in the end, you're not really 'killing' anyone. The only difference between shooting ships in Space Invaders and shooting terrorists in Modern Warfare is the realism.

Just saying. My mom used to say I kill people all the time until I started to correct her every single time. I think she finally got it.

 

[radioactive lemur]

No, now fuck the hell off before I assrape you with a chainsaw.

 

[ssgt splatter]

Most likely not, as long as the individual is smart enough to tell the difference between reality and fantasy.

This, this, and this some more. The people who are messed up in the head and play violent games and then go out and shoot up some school or other public location give the rest of us sane people a bad rap and give people like Jack Thompson and the good ol' folks over at FOX, i.e. the Mass Effect "porn" scene, the ammo they need to attack the rest of us. A large percentage of us, like say 99.99%, are the sane people. The other .01 are the ones who are, well, less than desirable.

 

[AssassinJoe]

Actually, I find that video games are a good outlet for violence

 

[Tenkage]

No, now fuck the hell off before I assrape you with a chainsaw.

uhhh yeah *backs away slowly*

 

[Azaradel]

Now, if everything that people want you to believe causes violent behaviour actually did cause violent behaviour, I would be out on a killing spree right now.

 

[Tenkage]

Now, if everything that people want you to believe causes violent behaviour actually did cause violent behaviour, I would be out on a killing spree right now.

I know what you mean

 

[HappyNoodleBot]

No, now fuck the hell off before I assrape you with a chainsaw.

uhhh yeah *backs away slowly*

Good move. Like my grandpoppy always told me "Always back away from someone threatening and arse rape"

 

[FolkLikePanda]

Well they make me violent when some arsehole on an online game kills me in a stupendous way and then teabags me. It makes me want to find out where he lives, rip out his jugular vein, tie his kids (if he has kids) to the couch, sellotape their eyes open and subscribe a porn channel and force them to watch it. Also I'd steal all his possessions and burn them and then kill everyone who knows him.


OT: But to other people I don't think it makes them violent.

 

[Tenkage]

No, now fuck the hell off before I assrape you with a chainsaw.

uhhh yeah *backs away slowly*

Good move. Like my grandpoppy always told me "Always back away from someone threatening and arse rape"

Video games taught me to avoid people with chainsaws threatening to kill and/or rape me