NY Post says GTA worse than child molestation

THPSFG · 30th December 2003, 21:09

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12292003/business/14640.htm

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"The New York Post has an inflammatory article which argues that Take Two's Grand Theft Auto is worse than child molestation and more harmful than second hand smoke. The story, which appears in the business section, calls for an outright ban of video games it claims are no better than snuff films, and concludes: 'Stay away from this [Take Two] stock - far, far away - and you'll be doing both your wallet and your fellow man a favor'." Lucky the author hasn't checked out Manhunt yet, huh?

Are they actually saying that they'd rather have their own flesh and blood raped than play GTA?

DJHotIce · 30th December 2003, 22:16

thats retarted to the max!

This report is prob to bring game stocks lower, which in turn can lead to game consoles to lower their prices which will cause profits to go back up again

maybe it's trickery

hawk606 · 30th December 2003, 22:16

Wait till these media sensationalists find out there are more than two violent games out there.. They'll flip!

whiteflip · 30th December 2003, 22:47

Its no trickery. Its NY media librealism. I dont like what they are doing here. I'd MUCH rather have children play this than be raped!

I thinks that second hand smoke has killed more and caused more cancer than this game has. Fuck the NY Post. That is illresponsible reporting/editorializing.

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 31st December 2003, 01:42

It amazes me that people actually still listen to the media about video and computer games...

DragonSon · 31st December 2003, 02:19

That's just plain absurd and completely uncalled for. That angers me very much so.

laz · 31st December 2003, 03:31

And this is why I have not given mass media any respect in some time.
I mean, that is just stupidity at its finest. More of the folow the masses type acting, then any real thought going into it.

Namelessv1 · 31st December 2003, 05:15

The NY Post is not something to even consider respecting.

Bilbo Baggins · 31st December 2003, 11:45

So they are advocating child rape really as a legitimate form of recreation.

Pass the lube...

ShyShy · 8th January 2004, 05:00

Only Bilbo...

Well, NY Post got the readings they were assured of when printing that article. Stupid people(the writers and the person that actually ok'd the article).

30th December 2003, 22:16	#2
DJHotIce Forum Loser (Forum King) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: That place I can't remember the name. Posts: 4,617	thats retarted to the max! This report is prob to bring game stocks lower, which in turn can lead to game consoles to lower their prices which will cause profits to go back up again maybe it's trickery -DJHotIce Bounce Multimedia - Professional Web Design

30th December 2003, 22:16	#3
hawk606 Super Freaky (Alumni) Join Date: May 2000 Location: pab's house Posts: 580	Wait till these media sensationalists find out there are more than two violent games out there.. They'll flip! hey

30th December 2003, 22:47	#4
whiteflip Post Master General (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Seattle, Now Las Vegas Posts: 6,032	Its no trickery. Its NY media librealism. I dont like what they are doing here. I'd MUCH rather have children play this than be raped! I thinks that second hand smoke has killed more and caused more cancer than this game has. Fuck the NY Post. That is illresponsible reporting/editorializing. I'm Back?

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DragonSon Fears the boots Forum King Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,445	That's just plain absurd and completely uncalled for. That angers me very much so. Moderatio est figmentum No Idols, No Heroes, No Leaders.....Just Pure Inner Strength

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31st December 2003, 01:42	#5
sgtfuzzbubble011 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 60,839	It amazes me that people actually still listen to the media about video and computer games...

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laz Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the internet Posts: 1,089	And this is why I have not given mass media any respect in some time. I mean, that is just stupidity at its finest. More of the folow the masses type acting, then any real thought going into it.

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Namelessv1 Forum King Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,757	The NY Post is not something to even consider respecting.

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Bilbo Baggins Wind Chime of the Apocalypse Join Date: May 2000 Location: The Forest Posts: 17,228	So they are advocating child rape really as a legitimate form of recreation. Pass the lube...

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ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	Only Bilbo... Well, NY Post got the readings they were assured of when printing that article. Stupid people(the writers and the person that actually ok'd the article).