Hi Paul, You raise some valid points. If a child is old enough to be unsupervised on the internet then they are probably old enough to decide for themselves weather or not to download a certain game or view certain content. In such a case the best a site owner or game developer can do is make appropriate warnings as to the content being viewed.
For example, most pornography sites have a page that pops up every time the site is accessed letting the user know that the site contains sexually explicit content and the person entering must be at least 18. If they click the I agree button and enter the site knowing what content is about to be viewed the legal responsibility becomes that of the person doing the browsing not the site owner or owners. With games there is usually a similar warning in place. In adult interactive fiction, for example, it always comes up with a disclaimer that prompts the user to enter yes or no if they agree to the terms. After the user types yes and agrees to the terms of service it becomes his or her own responsibility what to do with the content. I think a similar warning system could be implemented in games like Psycho Strike that serves the same purpose. When the game is first launched it will let the user know this is an extremely violent game, is not suitable for people under 16, and have them agree to the terms of service. After that there is really little anyone can do to make sure that someone who is age appropriate plays the game. Cheers! On 5/1/15, Paul Lemm <paul.lem...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Jeremy > > I do have to say as I think someone else has pointed out, if a child is old > enough to be allowed on a computer unsupervised to download and view what > they choose then there are a lot more worrying things online than a > violent audio game. Just on uTube alone there is I'm sure more graphic and > inappropriate content which is just a click or 2 away from anyone > accessing > a pc. I think this is the responsibility of a parent to teach their > children what they are allowed to view online, I think the fact that the > game warns people is amble to warn anyone of what is to be expected and > people can choose to either download or not and if people choose to ignore > the warning that is their choice and if it's a child too young to be > exposed > to this kind of game I question whether they should be allowed to freely > view the web unsupervised as mentioned previously there is a lot more not > only inappropriate but dangerous content accessible online. also with > grand > theft auto that to can be brought online through ps online or the xbox > store either as the game or as a free demo and although I haven't checked > I'm pretty sure there will only be a warning there > > Regards > > > Paul --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
