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Columbine Video-Games Suit Dismissed

Posted by timothy on from the sense-and-sensibilities dept.

Dr_LHA writes: "This story on Yahoo! reports that the federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that claimed the influence of video games and movies where what caused the Columbine High School massacre. Obvious to those of us who play GTA3 regularly but still manage to overcome the urge to plough over pedestrains on the way to work in the morning, but good to see someone high up showing some sense."

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  1. hehe by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    FUCK YOU logged in trolls
    acs 0wn this place

  2. i have all the answers... by edrugtrader · · Score: -1, Troll

    ok, lets get started.

    wait, what are we talking about? i would go back and reference the article, but i don't want to waste my premium page views. oh well, i'm sure someone will post something intelligent.

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  3. At least 1 document case of game related violence by lightspawn · · Score: 2, Troll

    Here.

  4. Re:A new video game idea by Deagol · · Score: 1, Troll
    Okay, how about a Mormon Temple Mod for Quake{1,2,3}? You storm the gates of the temple, plowing over a few of the long-skirted women passing out flyers.

    Next, you upgrade your shotgun to the railgun in order to take out the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

    You step down to the nailgun for a few missionaries who get in your way.

    Then you pull out the BFG to confront Hinkley himself. But it's not the BFG -- it's been modded to be a bowel of lime Jell-O. :)

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  5. Re:Well, there's always exceptions by indole · · Score: 2, Troll

    I could be way off base here, but after playing GTA3 for numerous hours and then getting in my car, I tend to believe that some with less willpowermight find it hard to control themselves.

    The game is just too damn fun.

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  6. Media Overload Does Occur by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    FACT: No one is immune from their senses. While the level may vary greatly, no one is immune.
    I counsel teens and young adults. I know the effects of media "News, Games, TV, Movies etc" are real.
    You are arrogant and assuming.

    If I could bottle stupid, I would put your name on it.