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Game Makers Could Be Liable For Violent Games

Posted by Zonk on from the c'mon dept.

Christopher Reimer writes "KOMO 4 News of Seattle, Washington, is reporting that state law makers are considering a bill that would make video game companies liable for illegal activity that players under 17 are responsible for. From the article: 'Should the people who make and sell "violent video" games be held accountable if someone commits a crime because of playing them?'"

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  1. Re:And while they're at it... by alanlke · · Score: 2, Informative

    Please do a modicum of research before makings posts such as the parent.

    The suit to which zerkon refers was initially dismissed by the district court for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The plaintiffs appealed to the 2nd Circuit, and that court has reversed a portion of the summary judgment. The plaintiffs haven't won at all, unless you count it as a victory that their case will get to trial.

    But don't take my (or zerkon's) word for it: http://www.newstarget.com/003994.html

    And in the future, this is a pretty useful site http://news.google.com/

  2. Re:Can I be the first to say... by gnarlin · · Score: 3, Informative

    I'm very much afraid that this is not the most stupid thing I have ever heard of.

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    A bad analogy is like a leaky screwdriver.