Congratulations goes to v85rawdeal for winning the June 2007 Poster of the Month Competition.
He won it with this post:
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I agree, after all, if you go into a shop and buy cigarettes or alcohol for someone who is under-age, you can get arrested.
It seems stupid that we consider ourselves to be one of the freeest (sic) countries on this planet and yet we have to be dictated to as to what we can or cannot play on our consoles. Rockstar themselves are not at fault, in fact, they could almost be applauded for showing some common-sense and not making the game on the PS3 or 360 (with photo-realistic graphics). I can imagine they are pretty p155ed off by all this themselves as I dont imagine that the game was cheap to produce.
It is just a shame that the media doesnt seem to be that interested in the story behind the game concept and just want to sensationalise the situation. Maybe what is needed is a good live debate on TV discussing the various forms of media-based entertainments there are and what should be banned and what shouldnt be banned based on a pre-determined set of criteria.
I for one can imagine a fair few books that would be banned because of their content. One book that comes to mind includes: incest, mass-murder, regicide, prejudice, violence and torture amongst the material in it... and yet it is readily available to anybody (including minors).
Mind you, if Rockstar cant legally sell it... they could always give me a copy
... just so I could give an unbiased opinion. (As Rockstar's No1 fan, I can guarantee my impartiality)
I agree, after all, if you go into a shop and buy cigarettes or alcohol for someone who is under-age, you can get arrested.
It seems stupid that we consider ourselves to be one of the freeest (sic) countries on this planet and yet we have to be dictated to as to what we can or cannot play on our consoles. Rockstar themselves are not at fault, in fact, they could almost be applauded for showing some common-sense and not making the game on the PS3 or 360 (with photo-realistic graphics). I can imagine they are pretty p155ed off by all this themselves as I dont imagine that the game was cheap to produce.
It is just a shame that the media doesnt seem to be that interested in the story behind the game concept and just want to sensationalise the situation. Maybe what is needed is a good live debate on TV discussing the various forms of media-based entertainments there are and what should be banned and what shouldnt be banned based on a pre-determined set of criteria.
I for one can imagine a fair few books that would be banned because of their content. One book that comes to mind includes: incest, mass-murder, regicide, prejudice, violence and torture amongst the material in it... and yet it is readily available to anybody (including minors).
Mind you, if Rockstar cant legally sell it... they could always give me a copy
... just so I could give an unbiased opinion. (As Rockstar's No1 fan, I can guarantee my impartiality)Congratulations
And everyone, don't forget to nominate and vote for the July competition.
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Congratulations from me as well!
(no offense meant to any)