I agree but what if instead of nuclear, we use solar? as I see it the cons outweigh the pros for nukes. Now most of you will say that solar is too innefficient and vast arrays aren't worth it. true but what if building codes required solar panels on the roofs of all buildings? L.A. has so many building and so much sun that I think it would make a dent. this way the space for homes and offices gives a little back instead of requiring more power plants that use up land/resources/clean air elsewhere.
Everyone keeps throwing out the movie rating system as the true success story of child protection from the big bad world. Now, I see something different going on. Theaters in my area (L.A.) are requiring adults to be present with minors when viewing R rated movies. Not just buy the ticket -see the show! when I was a minor (26 now) you could have a note from your parents if the theaters cared enough to make a fuss. Not anymore. I do not have kids in my life yet but I do like to think that when the time comes, I will be able to make a decision for my child and not have a theater or a videogame clerk go over my head.
In the US, most of our R movies aren't that adult. Studios are afraid of the nc-17 rating from the mpaa because theaters won't carry those movies. Therefore, even R movies don't go that far. (BTW, if you ever go to IMDB, look at what other countries rate our R movies - often for ages 12 and above!) And in terms of what I would want my child to see (when of appropriate age, not exactly 18), I would avoid action violence, not give a damn about most sex and maybe allow (with my accompaniment (sp?)) real life violence in the black hawk/private ryan vein.
why?
1. most action movie violence is gratuitous - what kid needs to see that?
2. I see sex as a natural human experience that doesn't need to be shamed. So my kid sees some boobs. uh oh! I believe (with no evidence) that kids who don't have sex hidden away from them will do it responsisbly and when they are ready - more important to me than being of a certain age.
3. violence shown in a realistic way can healp to teach - especially when the parent can encourage discussion.
now, I know this is mostly off topic but my views apply the same to games as they do to movies. Especially the idea that I have to be there all the time to allow my child to take steps in life. Why must we not let kids develop at their own pace instead of setting lowest common denominator age restictions?
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I agree but what if instead of nuclear, we use solar? as I see it the cons outweigh the pros for nukes. Now most of you will say that solar is too innefficient and vast arrays aren't worth it. true but what if building codes required solar panels on the roofs of all buildings? L.A. has so many building and so much sun that I think it would make a dent. this way the space for homes and offices gives a little back instead of requiring more power plants that use up land/resources/clean air elsewhere.
off-topic but just a thought.
Everyone keeps throwing out the movie rating system as the true success story of child protection from the big bad world. Now, I see something different going on. Theaters in my area (L.A.) are requiring adults to be present with minors when viewing R rated movies. Not just buy the ticket -see the show! when I was a minor (26 now) you could have a note from your parents if the theaters cared enough to make a fuss. Not anymore. I do not have kids in my life yet but I do like to think that when the time comes, I will be able to make a decision for my child and not have a theater or a videogame clerk go over my head.
In the US, most of our R movies aren't that adult. Studios are afraid of the nc-17 rating from the mpaa because theaters won't carry those movies. Therefore, even R movies don't go that far. (BTW, if you ever go to IMDB, look at what other countries rate our R movies - often for ages 12 and above!) And in terms of what I would want my child to see (when of appropriate age, not exactly 18), I would avoid action violence, not give a damn about most sex and maybe allow (with my accompaniment (sp?)) real life violence in the black hawk/private ryan vein.
why?
1. most action movie violence is gratuitous - what kid needs to see that?
2. I see sex as a natural human experience that doesn't need to be shamed. So my kid sees some boobs. uh oh! I believe (with no evidence) that kids who don't have sex hidden away from them will do it responsisbly and when they are ready - more important to me than being of a certain age.
3. violence shown in a realistic way can healp to teach - especially when the parent can encourage discussion.
now, I know this is mostly off topic but my views apply the same to games as they do to movies. Especially the idea that I have to be there all the time to allow my child to take steps in life. Why must we not let kids develop at their own pace instead of setting lowest common denominator age restictions?