Should violent videogames be banned ?
Should violent videogames be banned ? Let's debate about it .
Yes
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No
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I think violent video games should be banned as, the children at their early ages especially, are attracted to video games and their age being tender, the violence in the games may mould their personality the same way i.e. they might become short tempered and violent. Moreover, another reason for this may be that the children might get an urge to try out that kind of violence in real life which often gives birth to fatal situations such as shooting spree... Side: Yes
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Perhaps, rather than banning the offending media outright, parents could be encouraged to play a more proactive role in raising their children? Why should mature consumers be deprived a legitimate source of entertainment simply because some parents aren't responsible enough to pay attention to the kinds of games their children are playing? Games are already rated for the level of violence or other such content they contain, and games rated for mature audiences should not be sold to minors, period. It should be left up to the discretion of the parents whether or not such a game is appropriate for their children. Side: No
There is a reason why violent video games are rated MATURE. They are NOT intended for children to play. In the case of a child getting a hold of and playing a violent video game, it is most likely due to their parent(s)/guardian(s). Violent video games are to be enjoyed by the MATURE audience. Side: No
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No , are three reasons why . 1 . It is illogical to blame videogames for violence . As videogame sales increase juvenile violence decreases . I will not say that videogames cause a decrease in violence but this statistic shows there is no correlation between the two . Another statistic show that Japan , a nation with significantly more videogames than the U.S. has a significantly lower crime rate . If you still think it is logical to blame videogames for violence think about how many violent videogames are sold . Millions of COD games sold in the U.S each year , and that's COD alone . Think about battlefield , titan fall , GTAV , and Assassin's creed . Now compare all of those sales to the amount of juvenile violence cases and the numbers are way off . 2 . It is unethical to ban violent videogames . The only logical reason anti-gamers can come up with for banning violent videogames is that they cause an increase in aggression levels . If this is the only reason they can come up with is that they cause aggression , then football , soccer , baseball , basketball , and any other form of competition should be banned . Why , because videogames cause aggression levels to increase because it is a competition and competition causes aggression to increase because you are trying to win . So it is unethical to blame videogames alone . 3 . Violent videogames aren't that violent . Think about the most violent scene in gta , pixelated blood coming off of a pixelated character . Now think about a scene from Rambo where Rambo rips a guys throat out and then blood gushing out everywhere . Then Rambo throws him to the ground where the man bleeds out onto the floor . Now which is more violent ? I'm gonna guess that 100% of all people would pick the Rambo scene . Why don't people say , " we need to ban Rambo because it causes violence ? " Because it's rated R , just like violent videogames are rated M . Just like R rated movies are supposed to be violent so are M rated games . Does anyone every stop to think about the rating and why it has it ? No . When pointless violence happens people want to blame something and make sure it doesn't every exist . Banning videogames , raising the rating age , or anything else causing videogames to be less available to the public won't stop violence . Humans cause senseless violence , it's in our nature . Banning videogames , guns , or movies will not stop violence . Side: No
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The common rationale for banning violent video games is entirely illegitimate in my opinion. That being said, I do not entirely agree with your counter-rationale either. While violent video games do not increase violence among all those who play them, it has been demonstrated that violent video games do cause an increased proclivity for violence among those persons who are predisposed towards violent affectation. The violent video game is unique from other violent media (e.g. movies, music, etc.) because it is an interactive medium; the consumer actively participates and influences the creation of violence in the game rather than only observing it (although that to has been linked somewhat more tenuously to the aforementioned effect as well). The violent video game also differs from participation in competitive athletics in that it is not limited by as extensive a set of social behavioral regulation (e.g. you can take a baseball bat to someone in a video game, but physical altercation of even much more limited extent is generally restricted in athletics). What video games offer that other mediums simply do not is the opportunity for someone predisposed to violence to build their fantasies absent any actual repercussions for doing so. This can deteriorate pro-social conditioning, while simultaneously feeding fixation upon a fantasy that becomes less and less engaging when compared to the prospect of realizing that fantasy in reality. (Notably, the lack of realistic quality in video games actually fuels this process; the fantasy is fed but does not feel real enough.) All of that being said, I do not personally believe in any form of censorship and think that when it does occur it must be a highly justifiable use where the costs are significantly outweighed by the benefits. With respect to banning violent video games, this is not the case; it is an ineffectual and far too belated response to addressing violent predispositions. Side: No
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it has been demonstrated that violent video games do cause an increased proclivity for violence among those persons who are predisposed towards violent affectation. I would like to see some evidence of this please. Maybe some statistics or something would be nice. The violent video game is unique from other violent media (e.g. movies, music, etc.) because it is an interactive medium; the consumer actively participates and influences the creation of violence in the game rather than only observing it (although that to has been linked somewhat more tenuously to the aforementioned effect as well). You cant compare that to actual stabbing motion or shooting something. What video games offer that other mediums simply do not is the opportunity for someone predisposed to violence to build their fantasies absent any actual repercussions for doing so. Again, you cant compare pressing a button to actual shooting or stabbing. Side: Yes
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If we are to ban violent video games, we should also be banning violent movies, tv shows, books, and etc. Violence in the entertainment industry has been around for a very long time and its not going away any time soon whether you like it or not. If the person is responsible and mature enough then there shouldn't be a problem with the particular individual playing video games. Side: No
No, violent video games should not be banned. There is no logical reason to ban violent video games as they are a legitimate means of entertainment. There are violent movies and books out there as well. I personally play violent video games and I am completely sane; I do not have violent urges. I know what is right and wrong because I am a responsible and MATURE adult. Side: No
Violent video games do not cause all persons to become more violent, but they can cause increased violent affectation among those predisposed towards violent behavior. There is also a difference between experiencing violent thoughts or urges and acting upon them, and not all who live with those experiences are irresponsible or immature. The inability to differentiate between right and wrong itself is a neurocognitive condition, and is not necessarily accompanied by immaturity or irresponsibility either. All of that said, I am categorically against censorship because I do not think the benefits ever outweigh the costs and this is certainly no exception to that view. Side: Yes
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Lets see, Democrats would not even ban Partial Birth abortions even with life of mother exceptions. With this procedure they delivered a late term Baby feet first, then they stabbed the baby in the neck so they could suck the Baby's brains out to collapse the skull & finish delivering the Baby. These same people would be outraged over violent video games. Can you even begin to grasp their complete lack of humanity when it comes to priorities? And you people vote for these idiots. Side: No
I don't believe that the entirety of violent video games ought to be banned, however I think it should be recognized not just in regards to video games, but all violent media there has been considerable evidence for quite some time showing an increase in aggression, and aggressive behaviors among both adults and children exposed to violent media [1][2]. This is also corroborated by the fact that in 2000 several notable institutions such as: The American Psychological Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry made a joint statement before a Congressional hearing stating [3]: "Well over 1,000 studies point overwhelmingly to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children. The conclusion of the public health community, based on over 30 years of research, is that viewing entertainment violence can lead to increases in aggressive attitudes, values, and behavior, particularly in children. Its effects are measurable and long-lasting. Moreover, prolonged viewing of media violence can lead to emotional desensitization toward violence in real life. Preliminary studies indicate that the negative impact of electronic media may be significantly more severe than that wrought by television, movies or music." With this information in mind I still do not believe that banning violent video games is the solution, but this information should be more recognized by parents, and simply those who have enjoyed and still do enjoy this type of media. [1] http://www.joshuadfoster.com/read3.pdf [2] http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/ Side: No
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