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"Any Rational Society will either kill me, or put me to some use.", Hannibal Lector

Heh..well parenting is the place where all blame is ..i think everyone knows that except the media....on another note why not just call this thread ASL?...ha ha....

  • 05.04.2007 12:47 PM PDT
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Posted by: hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

You think just because parents let there kids have a game that the "government" says should be for 17+ means they are bad parents. I think your full of crap.
Parents have the right to by those game and have the right to let there kids play them, just because a company says its for 17+ doesnt mean it should be that way.

That is like saying to a 12 year old kid that you wont let him go to a pg 13 movie because it says 13 or older. When we all know you would let you kid go and see that movie.



There used to be a time when parents actually DID listen to the ratings set by the government. Many of my friends weren't allowed to see PG 13 or rate R movies until the were 13 and 17 respectively. They weren't allowed to play video games that were not suited for them. Remember Conker's Bad Fur Day for the N64 that looked like a harmless game like Mario 64 but in turn is considered one of the most obscene games of that era? Parents were shocked when they saw what the game actually had in it and many parents realized that the ratings are there for a reason.

About my above post: I do agree that physically disciplining a kid is the extreme (put it there to make a point)and and other form of discipline should be tried first. The problem as I see it is that many parents have gone from having a discipline system based on spanking to not having any discipline system at all. Very few parents seem to have found a happy median that promotes healthy well adjusted adults. For the times they are a-changin'

  • 05.04.2007 12:52 PM PDT
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Well put...

  • 05.04.2007 12:55 PM PDT
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a clan mate and i were playing double team some time ago and after the game we were talking to the other 2 guys on the other team and they said 1 was 44years old and his buddy was 45.

  • 05.04.2007 1:31 PM PDT
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I'm 29......and I'm bored at work today......BOOM goes the dynamite.

  • 05.04.2007 1:36 PM PDT
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Posted by: a bad mo fo
Corbob, since when is your diet the responsibility of the government? Stop blaming the government for all your problems. Take responsibility for yourself.


Well the American government is good at lying, in case you havent already noticed this on your own. Just like theres a law for them to list off the ingredients from most amount to least amount, and take a good look, theres only one ingredient called "sugar" there are more that are fancy names for sugar, so technically the government is responsible for our diets, they just dont care about us if THEY make a profit of of it.

  • 05.04.2007 1:41 PM PDT
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they should have a sound sensor and if ur voice is to high ur booted from the game lol

  • 05.04.2007 1:47 PM PDT
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Speaking of Halo 2... :)

We all got off track a little huh? Myself included.

  • 05.04.2007 1:48 PM PDT
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Posted by: MyBloodyBullets
Speaking of Halo 2... :)

We all got off track a little huh? Myself included.


Yeah that was my bad lol
Regardless of age it would be nice if the Halo community was more mature and then things like age wouldn't matter.
And in turn the Halo community (the forums included) would be much nicer and filled with less ignorance and hate.
I would hope thats something we could all agree on...

  • 05.04.2007 2:00 PM PDT

Posted by: BlazNredrun
It would be great if there was a way to limit this game to the age group that it was meant for. By that I mean stricter regulations on the ESRB rating. This game is rated Mature and meant for people 17+. The fact that their are so many kids playing this game just shows how many bad parents their are in America. If i had a kid and found him yelling obscenities into a mic I would be sure to whip his ass and make sure he didn't do it again. Parents these days just don't give a damn and let their kids do whatever they want.



And the reason is that your not allowed to hit your children. ( ok hit is the wrong term ) Punish them I rember when I was a kid it was a lether belt over the toliet seat or go pick a swith off the willow tree. Now it you even slap them on the wrist someone calls the cops or cps WTF!!!



The problem isn't that you can't hit your kids, the problem is that they know they can get you into trouble for doing it. And the whole reason is cuz some bad parents took it too far, and by bad parents i mean people who should never have been allowed to pro-create. Most of the time some form of punishment is ok and I'm sure that if you make your case well enough then CPS would realize that it was in the childs best interest. The reason there are so many rude, ill-manored people in the 5-25 age range is because they knew they could get their parents into trouble if they didn't let them watch tv or play mature videogames. When a parent buys those games so that the kid will shut up or become less annoying, they are the ones ruining society.

  • 05.04.2007 2:04 PM PDT
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Average is maybe about 14 or 15.


The mode though is 11-15.

  • 05.04.2007 2:06 PM PDT

Posted by: BSer34
I'm 21 and I've played my whole life. Honestly I agree with the guy/girl who said that you shouldnt have to resort to hitting your kids to discipline them but every kid is different and sometimes a smack on the butt is what they need to get their attention, not saying you should beat them but some kids need the extra little...motivation to listen. All kids are different, you cant put a label on any of them. I've played with some very nice younger kids and some pretty annoying guys around my age, you just never know.


Nicely said

  • 05.04.2007 2:06 PM PDT

Posted by: raj2734
Posted by: MyBloodyBullets
Speaking of Halo 2... :)

We all got off track a little huh? Myself included.


Yeah that was my bad lol
Regardless of age it would be nice if the Halo community was more mature and then things like age wouldn't matter.
And in turn the Halo community (the forums included) would be much nicer and filled with less ignorance and hate.
I would hope thats something we could all agree on...



I agree with you Raj

  • 05.04.2007 2:08 PM PDT
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I am 45, and my sons are 7 and 10. They have played PC and console games since they were about 18 months old. The whole idea of age and perception/comprehension of these games is fascinating to me.

I would say that around age three, a child can understand the relationship between the controller and the virtual 3D environment onscreen. Both my sons were easily able to drive tanks around the map in a PC game called Wild Metal Country about that time. With practice, they were also able to elevate and fire the gun on the tank and beat unpracticed adults with ease.

In a sense then, they could play Halo. However, Halo requires a lot more quick analysis and planning, and it was not until about age five that they could play Campaign effectively. Online play against other people requires yet another level of strategic thought and snap decisions. My seven year old is just developing that, last year he could perform perfectly well, but his gameplay was obviously childish.

An experienced nine or ten year old plays indistinguishably from an adult. All the tricks and strats I discuss with the older boy are fully developed. He plays much better than me, actually, his aim is far superior and he does not fall for traps or give in to frustration and lose it. He plays about a 25-27 level, better in individual than team, and better at slayer than objective. I am better in team and objective because I am old and sly...

On the other end of the calendar, at 45 my eyesight is going, but my reflexes are still as quick as ever. I have big adult hands with a lot of work and abuse and miles on them, and my fine motor skill with the controller is not what it used to be. Still, I see no reason that you can't keep playing effectively until Alzheimers takes your mind and your hands are clawed with arthritis. I know I intend to.


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I'm 15, 16 by the time Halo 3 is released.

I got Halo CE when I was about 11 or 12. =P

  • 05.04.2007 2:29 PM PDT
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I'm 13. I understand what I hear. I R@pe at halo. And for all those guys 30+ who still play halo, get a life!

[Edited on 05.04.2007 3:04 PM PDT]

  • 05.04.2007 3:03 PM PDT
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I'm 26. I'm not too old to be playing.. id just rather not watch mind-numbing TV after work. youll never catch me online on a friday or sat night though. Probably because im out downing bottles of crown royal.

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Posted by: TooFast4U 23
I'm 13. I understand what I hear. I R@pe at halo. And for all those guys 30+ who still play halo, get a life!


Nice, you are an example of the reason why half the online population should not be allowed to play, let alone talk. Not because of your age, but because of your post.

  • 05.04.2007 3:11 PM PDT
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Posted by: Diligent_One
I'm 26. I'm not too old to be playing.. id just rather not watch mind-numbing TV after work. youll never catch me online on a friday or sat night though. Probably because im out downing bottles of crown royal.

If you're downing entire bottles of Crown then you're a complete beast.

But I'm 18. I'll agree with Deceiver with the mean being around 14-15.

  • 05.04.2007 3:14 PM PDT
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Posted by: LilDude2007
Posted by: Diligent_One
I'm 26. I'm not too old to be playing.. id just rather not watch mind-numbing TV after work. youll never catch me online on a friday or sat night though. Probably because im out downing bottles of crown royal.

If you're downing entire bottles of Crown then you're a complete beast.

But I'm 18. I'll agree with Deceiver with the mean being around 14-15.


Its so good when it hits the lips. I cant down a handle... only a 5th. :(

  • 05.04.2007 3:16 PM PDT
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Posted by: Diligent_One
Posted by: LilDude2007
Posted by: Diligent_One
I'm 26. I'm not too old to be playing.. id just rather not watch mind-numbing TV after work. youll never catch me online on a friday or sat night though. Probably because im out downing bottles of crown royal.

If you're downing entire bottles of Crown then you're a complete beast.

But I'm 18. I'll agree with Deceiver with the mean being around 14-15.


Its so good when it hits the lips. I cant down a handle... only a 5th. :(

Yeah I was gonna say...an entire handle could probably kill someone. I'll agree though, Crown is pretty damn good.

  • 05.04.2007 3:18 PM PDT
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They say as you get older, your reflexes get slower though, and that younger kids have more "energy" to play games like Halo 2. But I think my reflexes are still very solid (probably the best they've been) and I'll admit- I am kind of lethargic LOL.

Whereas my little brother will get all hyped up about a double kill, I kinda just go "woot" and move on. But I think the older you get won't have that much of an affect on your playing abilities.

  • 05.04.2007 3:20 PM PDT

17 about to be 18
and plz man learn to respect ur elders
its jus sad when have to gloat by cussin and all that crap


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Posted by: raj2734
It would be great if there was a way to limit this game to the age group that it was meant for. By that I mean stricter regulations on the ESRB rating. This game is rated Mature and meant for people 17+. The fact that their are so many kids playing this game just shows how many bad parents their are in America. If i had a kid and found him yelling obscenities into a mic I would be sure to whip his ass and make sure he didn't do it again. Parents these days just don't give a damn and let their kids do whatever they want.

Edit: AzPaTriX, your write up on How to solve all problems through arguments by programing was great but the lack of response to it clearly shows how immature the community is as a whole. People will spend all day arguing why clan matches should come back but won't take a few minutes to read about ideas to fix some of the major problems in Halo 2


Funny you think the bad parents are the ones that let there young kids play a 17+ video game. But you are the one that would beat your child.

  • 05.04.2007 3:31 PM PDT