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Malaysia Gamers Face Night Curfew

Posted by Zonk on from the not-called-warcrack-for-nothing dept.

Nanook writes "A Malaysian city have issued a midnight curfew for online games to curb the growing addiction problem. From the article: 'Gaming areas will need a separate entertainment license and will be required to close at midnight, even at weekends. Local lawmakers say they plan to deploy teams of officers to check on popular internet spots. Those found playing games after midnight will be told to leave, while cafe owners who ignore the rules face having their licenses withdrawn.'"

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  1. Summary Gets it Wrong by TychoCelchuuu · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The Slashdot summary gives a false impression. It's only Internet cafes they're cracking down on, not people playing games in their homes. The summary really blows it out of proportion.

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  2. Re:How does this solve anything? by vertinox · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Like of like a Bladrunner-esque Speakeasy prohibition style bar.

    Knock three times and a delayed fourth and when they slide the eye hole open speak the password and show them your usb key.

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