Poll: Why Video Games do not Invariably Cause Aggression/Violence

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Sazaranthran

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teisjm said:
Nevermind, I am far too lazy to properly iron this out and figure out what we both mean. Make your own judgements. Was kinda the point of my thread...
 

Sazaranthran

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Geo88 said:
The only issue I take with your essay is catharsis. A lot of studies have been done about catharsis and video games, and the consensus is that it doesn't work that way. In fact, most studies I've seen, including a few I looked up for my media effects class in college, indicate that while we play violent games, especially the more immersive ones, your brain is triggered to be more aggressive.
Ah, thanks very much for that because, as I said, I didn't actually have any source material for that point, I was just basing it on the theory. Interesting that catharsis doesn't apply to video games as much as I thought it would.
 

johnsom

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I believe the only instance were video games can contribute to amoral behavior is when the person playing the game uses it to fantasize or role play violent acts. In most if not all (my gut tells me) the problem begins long before said person can pick up a controller.
 

teisjm

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Sazaranthran said:
teisjm said:
Nevermind, I am far too lazy to properly iron this out and figure out what we both mean. Make your own judgements. Was kinda the point of my thread...
Luckily, i'm less lazy (and at work, so i get paid for sitting on my ass browsing the web, so i need something to do) so i'll explain it for yyou, at least what i meant.

It is IMO hilalriously stupid to think, that video-games will make peopel think it's okay to go out and shoot people. (no i don't hink you're hilalriously stupid, i think people liek Jack thimpson is, just so we're clear)
Say taht in a cream-think ironically way, and you have my first post.
 

Sazaranthran

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teisjm said:
Sazaranthran said:
teisjm said:
Nevermind, I am far too lazy to properly iron this out and figure out what we both mean. Make your own judgements. Was kinda the point of my thread...
Luckily, i'm less lazy (and at work, so i get paid for sitting on my ass browsing the web, so i need something to do) so i'll explain it for yyou, at least what i meant.

It is IMO hilalriously stupid to think, that video-games will make peopel think it's okay to go out and shoot people. (no i don't hink you're hilalriously stupid, i think people liek Jack thimpson is, just so we're clear)
Say taht in a cream-think ironically way, and you have my first post.
Awesome, that's fine. I didn't get that you were being sarcastic, and now that I get your raw opinion I understand. Good opinion btw.
 

teisjm

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Sazaranthran said:
teisjm said:
Sazaranthran said:
teisjm said:
Nevermind, I am far too lazy to properly iron this out and figure out what we both mean. Make your own judgements. Was kinda the point of my thread...
Luckily, i'm less lazy (and at work, so i get paid for sitting on my ass browsing the web, so i need something to do) so i'll explain it for yyou, at least what i meant.

It is IMO hilalriously stupid to think, that video-games will make peopel think it's okay to go out and shoot people. (no i don't hink you're hilalriously stupid, i think people liek Jack thimpson is, just so we're clear)
Say taht in a cream-think ironically way, and you have my first post.
Awesome, that's fine. I didn't get that you were being sarcastic, and now that I get your raw opinion I understand. Good opinion btw.
So you actually thought i had shot people after playing GTA?

Gangsta appeawans... I haz it :p

 

Patricia Andrews

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/sarcasm

I think you should send me 40 thousand dollars in small bills.

Don't worry, I'm from the Government.

/end sarcasm

Very good essay. When you have the time you should update it with the appropriate references, as it is obviously going to stir up different opinions.
 

Sazaranthran

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I would do proper, meticulous research but I'm not that dedicated. I did the entire essay from memory after my psychology a-level studies, for which I no longer posess the textbook, which is why I didn't make many references. I do however possess a gross textbook and extra knowledge, and if 'demand' (as shown by the poll) increases enough I will certainly consider making either an extension essay on the same subject or a completely different essay.
 

LightOfDarkness

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"If you don't want your child playing 18+ rated games, don't buy them 18+ games"
E-mail this to every single knee-jerk twat-sandwich labelling the latest games as murder/porn simulators before they even play the game.
 

VincentX3

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If you're not mature enough to play violent video games then don't.
Simple as that.