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Post: Hypocrisy compared to other media

Kevin Peacock

Hypocrisy compared to other media 

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AndyB, you made comments such as "How about a game where the object is to rape as many women as possible?

What about a game where the object is to brutally and sadistically murder children and babies (as opposed to adults)?"

And what would be wrong with those as games? Other art forms exploit such topics. Even highly respected literature such as Lolita could be seen as paedophilia.

The only difference here is that it seems to be accepted that adults can make their own minds up about the internet, books, music and films. But when it comes to games people can't seem to get past the preconception that games are only for children.

So long as nobody is hurt in making these things, then let adults make their own decisions on whether to enjoy it or not.