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    so i chatted with the lady about this a little yesterday and it became pretty clear to me that it's just simple lack of understanding that is causing such a panic with these groups. she thought it was terrible and should be banned too until i explained to her exactly what was going on and drew a few parallels to the movie industry and ratings and buying dvds etc. yes 8yr olds really shouldnt have hardcore porn, but 8yr olds shouldnt have access to this game in the first place.

    it's not that they hate doing it doggystyle (maybe some do.. prudes) they just dont realize the industry has changed.

    so many of them are still so stuck on the idea of pac-man that they cant seem to grasp there games are made for mature audiences. GTA should not be in the hands of a child to begin with. that's why rockstar / esrb have the rating on the box.

    they just see videogame + porn = aAHHHHHHH!!!!

    this is of course disregarding the whole 'porn is evil and should not be anywhere' groups.

    i do think there really is a problem with parents not understanding the industry and what is available to kids classified as 'videogames' as well as stores not enforcing ratings though.

    like fresh prince said. parents just dont understand. :(
    Jul 13, 2005 10:19am PDT
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