I personally agree with the fact that it may not be "tasteful", but that may be only something personal, cultural.. whatever.
The real point, I think, is that a responsible "adult" behaviour could be just to "reject" the idea of impersonating one of the two kids.
But the opposite reaction, indeed not responsible and not "adult", could be to "give emulation a try.
I know it is probably a very remote (and sick) chance, but still I think it could be extremely dangerous, no?
"Weak" minds may sometimes confuse reality with games and it is unfortunately too easy (and Columbine really teaches this) to get our hands on a real weapon.
Finally, I do not completely agree with the comparison with violent movies (which I do not like either), as in games, even if only virtually, you pull the trigger yourself.
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I personally agree with the fact that it may not be "tasteful", but that may be only something personal, cultural.. whatever. The real point, I think, is that a responsible "adult" behaviour could be just to "reject" the idea of impersonating one of the two kids. But the opposite reaction, indeed not responsible and not "adult", could be to "give emulation a try. I know it is probably a very remote (and sick) chance, but still I think it could be extremely dangerous, no? "Weak" minds may sometimes confuse reality with games and it is unfortunately too easy (and Columbine really teaches this) to get our hands on a real weapon. Finally, I do not completely agree with the comparison with violent movies (which I do not like either), as in games, even if only virtually, you pull the trigger yourself.