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I was playing Doom, Heretic, Duke Nukem very young. I played MOHAA, Return To Castle Wolfenstein, every GTA title, Rainbox Six, etc. and never wanted to act in real life on what I saw in game because I already did that in game.
On the other hand, I wanted to act on every good movie I watched. I pretended to be Rocky, Power Ranger, TMNT, Robocop, a soldier and even today I get hyped when I watch something good and still want to act on it, but I don't because I'm an adult.
Find the real reason for violence, don't just blindly blame video games. In my opinion, not only are they not the cause. but they help you vent your anger.
Disclaimer: This is my own personal experience, I'm not an expert
blaze62
OP is 28
HieronymousFlex
It was a stupid deflection so they didn't have to address the real issues in the 90's, and it's the same in 2018.
teabagthefool
I’ll agree with that entirely.
timedexpired
I can't believe you never burped or fart in public after played the classic GTA.
Doctadeth
And when you play GTA online.....you learn how to scam people.
TheAznKid9
I did a research paper in undergrad on how violent video games have no affect on behavior.
FernandoRumdebum
The thing is, we're an easy to manipulate species, especially when young. Maybe if people didn't expose their kids to extreme violence ffs
FernandoRumdebum
(And I'm including myself. My parents let me watch a ton of fucked up shit, and I absolutely glorified it, especially crime movies)
jojosburritoadvantages
At least you didn't get beat with jumper cables.
squirlfood
Yep nothing to do with guns or video games. Everything to do with human nature and the perverse incentives created by government.
TheCloney
Been shooting stuff in games since Wolf 3D in the early/mid 90s. Haven't committed a mass murder yet.
NEALSMO
First time I played Super Mario Bros I grew a mustache and became a plumber. Never given the opportunity to rescue a princess though...
realistichorsegonadbehavior
Are we ignoring the fact that your dad broke a BB gun over your back?
shush5
He almost blinded his friend and he seems like he did a lot of other stupid stuff too. Worth it.
Winamp
The trick is to hit the legs
FromTheShadow
You're right, I don't feel a need to defuse bombs and rescue hostages anymore because of my favorite games.
megareader
No hostages? Must be a fuze.
Dargan
“15 seconds remaining. Enemies are securing the biohazard container”
Thatguyfromtheotherday
Fuck that, I'm not going anywhere near a biohazard container.
scaredshirtless
Personally, I blame the NES game Paperboy for my lifelong obsession with throwing newspapers through windows while biking.
jesusedgarhoover
It's a left hook.
spiderqueendemon
...I did learn to walk in high heels because Sarah Kerrigan, Queen of Blades, was shown with Zerg carapace 'heels' and looked awesome.
Lionly85
The first time I read this post, I decided I no longer want kids.
TheHeroOfTimeLink
The studies have been done, which is what the Video Games brought to the meeting with Trump. The sizzle reel he brought was a damn joke!
TheHeroOfTimeLink
Video game execs. Sorry
Cruise1687
I tried doing a split and punching my Dad in the dick when he got home from work cause I wanted to be Johnny Cage.
BookerTheBookkeeperHooker
I bet your dad regret having you so much that day...
Beezlebubble
Bet he still does...too soon?
CakedCrusader
Eh. Rocky was a south paw. Left hook.
Hreinyday
Damn. Did your father beat you often?
n0n53n53
only as needed
ohHiMark2000
The idea that video games cause violence is like autism and vaccines- it’s horseshit
MetalPsychologist
That’s not an accurate statement.
Myowngrampa
Awful comparison
stormegedendarklordofall
Everything you just said is wrong! http://howdovaccinescauseautism.com
Silverforte
They don't cause it directly but most kids like to act out things they admire. Especially ones with powerful imaginations.
ScorelessPine
But most kids playing video games like that understand it's fiction and in most cases unrealistic.
egonspenglersepididymis
Video games = we have control of the action occurring. Movie = monkey see, monkey do.
RatchetTheWusky
Yea. If anything, it's a stress RELIEVER!
RatchetTheWusky
I get annoyed after a long day, come home and shoot pederstrians in the face as I run from the cops. THEN I PLAY GTA! Wait no...
RatchetTheWusky
Play GTA THEN the shooting
equityforpunks
You can teach 5yo to separate fiction from the real world... And you should seriously do it.
egonspenglersepididymis
https://media.giphy.com/media/f7cEnfZlojNpC/giphy.gif
relicen
lol yeah, what does that comment have to do with yours?
CaptianSatire123
Wasn’t there just some university study that said video games are rarely the influence for violence?
Winamp
But they double your cancer chances due to all that salt
Teasaurus
Nothing more relaxing then poppin' heads in a shooter game after a long day... (Destiny 2 is my go to but any game works)
Thelrishlnquistion
Respect.
TheInternetNeedsMoreCats
Oh that reminds me, I need to get me some iron banner tonight.
eggmuffin
We're doing this again? Is it 1999? Is Jack Thompson back?
eggmuffin
Apparently. https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/59kvpd/lets-enjoy-this-wholesome-moral-panic-about-violent-video-games-while-it-lasts
RightCross
So, you're saying we should censor violent movies?
oldandfat
Or have a restriction on the age that people can watch them, that might work
XenoDragon45
That already is in place. It's just not enforced very well.
Winamp
No, censorship is BS. I'm saying that movies are dangerous, but don't blame the movies. Parents shouldn't let their kids watch everything.
n0n53n53
I used to watch porn when I was very young, but I don't go around with a mustache trying to bang everyone.
Shlelis
Art will influence behavior, in any medium. It's just bizarre that videogames get blamed in a culture that actively deifies soldiers/war.
Shlelis
As well as guns and just general violence, with the plus of trying to dehumanize anything that gets classified as the "enemy".
Shlelis
This is true for many countries, not just the US, just trade soldiers and war for other violent archetypes.
shush5
It's sad you're never going to figure out how stupid you are.
Shlelis
That may be true, however, It's hilarious how you think you're in an position to judge other people's intellect.
Shlelis
I assume you have the expertise or at least the evidence to back up your fallacy driven "argument".