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Red Cross Condemns Misuse of Emblem In Games

Posted by Zonk on from the credit-where-credit-is-due dept.

Heartless Gamer writes "The British Red Cross has told GamesIndustry.biz that it hopes to work with developers to prevent the 'illegal and detrimental' misuse of the red cross emblem in videogames. From the article: 'It is important for videogame manufacturers not to use the emblem in their games, including for matters related to its humanitarian purpose, such as first aid or general medical care,' said Michael Meyer, head of international law for the British Red Cross."

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  1. Excuse me? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I know some willmod this as a troll but..I've never understood the fascination of being PC. Look Red Cross, games are violent, characters have to heal. The Red Cross is an international symbol of healing. Characters need to heal. It seems like a no brainer to me. This is just some fancy pantsy liberal trying to wring money from successful businessmen because they are too lazy to do the hard work necessary to accumulate wealth.

    Colour me...unimpressed.

  2. Re:Hard to defend the trademark... by November+1,+2005 · · Score: -1, Troll
    So you think that the only time a red cross on a white circle should ever be drawn is on a noncombatant giving medical care during a conflict? Guess what bozo - it's a pretty fucking generic symbol. I'll draw it on whatever I like.

    That garbage you mentioned about protecting international treaty is moot because, and hold on here, INSIDE A VIDEO GAME IT IS NOT A REAL LIVE FUCKING WARZONE YOU DICKLICKING ASSHOLE. The Red Cross should prevent armies from putting their symbol on combatants but it's not fucking hurting anyone in a goddamned video game. Shove a big black dick straight up your ass, pass out from the pain, and I will be around to make a red cross symbol on your forehead. I'll be using my jizz for the background and your mom's period blood for the cross.

    SUCK IT FAGGOT!

  3. Re:Hard to defend the trademark... by 24-bit+Voxel · · Score: 0, Troll

    Based on your attitude one can only hope you get hit by a truck and then need them to 'do something for you'.

    Cheers

  4. Dear Mods, please mod parent Funny... by werewolf1031 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Funniest. Post. EV-AR.