but the poorest are also generally less poor.
U have proof of that? You'd be surprised at the level and extent of poverty in Europe. Please read up before you claim such nonsense
You know, some of Jack's points were really interesting. But you could have countered better? C'mon how many times did you bring up the Ken/Barbie doll defense? You could have easily just told him to switch on the TV at any time of the day and you'll see things which are 100x more serious than videogames. You also let him talk too long when replying to an answer and often times he sidetracked you into another argument. (WTH was he doing talking about McCarthiasm.. I mean c'mon) I wish you had done some more research on the ESRB, Lowenstein, ESA etc. The illinois ban he mentioned is being challenged for a number of valid reasons and I really wish you looked into all this stuff before the interview.
It also seemed to me that you bought into some of his arguments regarding interactivity of video games having more of an effect than movies yet there is no solid scientific study to back it up. And you fail to mention that that obviously the vast majority of the video gaming population doesn't go kill people.
You know, if this guy actually was working to reform the industry (he really does have some valid points but from his arguments he's obviously just doing this to milk his 30-seconds of fame for all its worth), I would actually be rooting for him.
That being said, I'm sure you learned about interviewing through this experience and you will be better prepared when you interview a prominent figure in the future. Mr. Thompson was clearly trying to overwhelm you with his legal innuendos and side tracking arguments.
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but the poorest are also generally less poor. U have proof of that? You'd be surprised at the level and extent of poverty in Europe. Please read up before you claim such nonsense
You know, some of Jack's points were really interesting. But you could have countered better? C'mon how many times did you bring up the Ken/Barbie doll defense? You could have easily just told him to switch on the TV at any time of the day and you'll see things which are 100x more serious than videogames. You also let him talk too long when replying to an answer and often times he sidetracked you into another argument. (WTH was he doing talking about McCarthiasm.. I mean c'mon) I wish you had done some more research on the ESRB, Lowenstein, ESA etc. The illinois ban he mentioned is being challenged for a number of valid reasons and I really wish you looked into all this stuff before the interview. It also seemed to me that you bought into some of his arguments regarding interactivity of video games having more of an effect than movies yet there is no solid scientific study to back it up. And you fail to mention that that obviously the vast majority of the video gaming population doesn't go kill people. You know, if this guy actually was working to reform the industry (he really does have some valid points but from his arguments he's obviously just doing this to milk his 30-seconds of fame for all its worth), I would actually be rooting for him. That being said, I'm sure you learned about interviewing through this experience and you will be better prepared when you interview a prominent figure in the future. Mr. Thompson was clearly trying to overwhelm you with his legal innuendos and side tracking arguments.