No, we're not that censored for the most part! Australian culture is very accepting in general, ie in terms of sexuality, race, etc., because we're a very varied culture. It's just this ridiculous old dude here in South Australia that doesn't seem to understand that people can CHOOSE whether or not to buy these games. If anything the system just makes them tirm bits off 18+ games to juuust make them come in to MA, exposing the kids to it for the most part.
Addressing his two points of argument, children would get exposed... Their PARENTS are the one who should be monitoring what they view, same as movies/music. And kids couldn't buy 18+ games themselves anyway, that's the whole POINT of the rating.
As for 'sensitive' adults... Man, what the hell. These sensitive people are still ADULTS. They can make informed decisions based on - oh, surprise - the 18+ raitng label which would give specifics like "high-level gore/violence" and then CHOOSE NOT TO PLAY IT. It's not like you're forced to view everything that is available to your age bracket!
Augh. Hopefully he'll lose his job, or retire, or die or something and we can finally take a step forward. It's just so frustrating to know this guy is here practically in my own backyard.
Australian attorney general refuses to support 18+ game rating
Sep 30th 2009 7:28PM (Joystiq)Addressing his two points of argument, children would get exposed... Their PARENTS are the one who should be monitoring what they view, same as movies/music. And kids couldn't buy 18+ games themselves anyway, that's the whole POINT of the rating.
As for 'sensitive' adults... Man, what the hell. These sensitive people are still ADULTS. They can make informed decisions based on - oh, surprise - the 18+ raitng label which would give specifics like "high-level gore/violence" and then CHOOSE NOT TO PLAY IT. It's not like you're forced to view everything that is available to your age bracket!
Augh. Hopefully he'll lose his job, or retire, or die or something and we can finally take a step forward. It's just so frustrating to know this guy is here practically in my own backyard.