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Posted by: Dookums460

Posted by: Incandescence
In the way of part of the new Germany was Poland so Hitler and Stalin took it over so Germany could grow.

What.

ah

ahahhahahaha

Oh, this thread is hilarious.

How can anyone believe this in the slightest?

  • 01.02.2013 11:52 AM PDT


Posted by: Dookums460
ah

ahahhahahaha

Oh, this thread is hilarious.

How can anyone believe this in the slightest?


I dont believe it.

however its a great idea and would do wonders for the world of online gaming.

  • 01.02.2013 11:53 AM PDT

9.5/10 troll. Made me both laugh and rage.

  • 01.02.2013 11:54 AM PDT

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Posted by: SmD x MaYHeM x

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

Posted by: SmD x MaYHeM x
What about people that don't have a license because they don't drive?

State ID cards. You get them at the DMV.

I think I'll quit gaming before I stand in one of those ridiculous lines at that hell hole again. The DMV is evil.
I have to agree. Its the only place I have ever felt the urge to spit on someone.

  • 01.02.2013 11:54 AM PDT

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That does indeed sound like a nice thing to have, but it seems highly unlikely.

  • 01.02.2013 11:54 AM PDT

"Apparently people don't like the truth, but I do like it; I like it because it upsets a lot of people. If you show them enough times that their arguments are bull-blam!-, then maybe just once, one of them will say, 'Oh! Wait a minute I was wrong.' I live for that happening. Rare, I assure you."-Lemmy of Motorhead

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Yes, I'm the guy who had the Flood admit to being furries.

It won't happen because it's a loss in sales. Though M rated games aren't marketed for kids, everyone knows they play them, as pretty much all of us had when we were under 18. I think the idea is just ridiculous. Like if i had to swipe an ID to read a novel I just bought, this is just a different medium.

However, an ID of proof of age for ONLINE play would be good, and it coould sort the legal age/underage into two groups, so there's a greater chance of playing with your age range, and so we don't have to listen to squeakers. That would be the only feasible way it would work, and it makes sense to have it.

  • 01.02.2013 11:55 AM PDT
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I don't think so. M$ doesn't want paying customers to be limited by age. Lets say that a 15 year old buys an M game. He can't play it at all, and will return it while most liekyl not buying another game in that category. This will take away a lot of income for micro$oft, so this is an obvious rumor/troll.

  • 01.02.2013 11:55 AM PDT

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
No...The average gamer is a 37 year old that has been playing for over 20 years.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but gaming isn't aimed at kids.

You do realise that study probably includes the millions of old people and girls that play angry birds, right?

  • 01.02.2013 11:56 AM PDT
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Deva Path


Posted by: DecepticonCobra

We are all going to get banned aren't we?


Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

Posted by: grey101

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

No...The average gamer is a 37 year old that has been playing for over 20 years.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but gaming isn't aimed at kids.



So that means they started playing games before they were 17 right then charlie?


The bloodiest game of that time was Doom or Mortal Kombat. Mortal Kombat is the very reason there IS an ESRB.

Before that, games weren't that bloody.


That doesn't answer my question charlie.


You clearly stated that the average gamer is 37 years old who has been playing for over 20 years.


So this means that they would have been playing before they were 17. is that not right charlie?

Yes or no.

  • 01.02.2013 11:56 AM PDT

Posted by: Dookums460

Posted by: Incandescence
In the way of part of the new Germany was Poland so Hitler and Stalin took it over so Germany could grow.

What.


Posted by: DatDudeBV

Posted by: Dookums460
ah

ahahhahahaha

Oh, this thread is hilarious.

How can anyone believe this in the slightest?


I dont believe it.

however its a great idea and would do wonders for the world of online gaming.

No, not really. It would decrease sales, and what would it do? There will just be as many little kids who use their parent's ID. Which brings me to the point that no one here knows the mute button exists.

Also, not every kid under 18 is an immature squeaker, there are plenty of mature kids/teens, etc whatever

  • 01.02.2013 11:57 AM PDT
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Posted by: DecepticonCobra

We are all going to get banned aren't we?


Posted by: DatDudeBV

Posted by: Dookums460
ah

ahahhahahaha

Oh, this thread is hilarious.

How can anyone believe this in the slightest?


I dont believe it.

however its a great idea and would do wonders for the world of online gaming.



And you are oblivious to the fact that this won't stay with online gaming. This would spread to other areas in which the government would be controlling what goes on at home.

  • 01.02.2013 11:57 AM PDT


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Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
No...The average gamer is a 37 year old that has been playing for over 20 years.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but gaming isn't aimed at kids.

You do realise that study probably includes the millions of old people and girls that play angry birds, right?


So? Arent they gamers too?

  • 01.02.2013 11:57 AM PDT
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For all questions with answers unknown to you, the proper procedure is to assume the answer is peanut butter.

While that may be true, I'm just going to pretend otherwise.


Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

Posted by: SmD x MaYHeM x

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

Posted by: SmD x MaYHeM x
What about people that don't have a license because they don't drive?

State ID cards. You get them at the DMV.

I think I'll quit gaming before I stand in one of those ridiculous lines at that hell hole again. The DMV is evil.
I have to agree. Its the only place I have ever felt the urge to spit on someone.

You must lead a charmed life or have the patience of a saint.

  • 01.02.2013 11:57 AM PDT


Posted by: grey101

Posted by: DatDudeBV

Posted by: Dookums460
ah

ahahhahahaha

Oh, this thread is hilarious.

How can anyone believe this in the slightest?


I dont believe it.

however its a great idea and would do wonders for the world of online gaming.



And you are oblivious to the fact that this won't stay with online gaming. This would spread to other areas in which the government would be controlling what goes on at home.


Sounds good to me.

  • 01.02.2013 11:58 AM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.

I wouldn't care. My parents would just give me the card.

  • 01.02.2013 11:58 AM PDT

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Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

Posted by: Zanir
More people than ever will then lie about their age.

It's inevitable, Charlie.
you can't lie about having a state issued drivers license.
A child could play with their account.

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It's probably not true, heads up.

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Posted by: DecepticonCobra

We are all going to get banned aren't we?


Posted by: DatDudeBV

Sounds good to me.


Something is absolutely wrong with you.

  • 01.02.2013 11:59 AM PDT

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Posted by: grey101

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

Posted by: grey101

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

No...The average gamer is a 37 year old that has been playing for over 20 years.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but gaming isn't aimed at kids.



So that means they started playing games before they were 17 right then charlie?


The bloodiest game of that time was Doom or Mortal Kombat. Mortal Kombat is the very reason there IS an ESRB.

Before that, games weren't that bloody.


That doesn't answer my question charlie.


You clearly stated that the average gamer is 37 years old who has been playing for over 20 years.


So this means that they would have been playing before they were 17. is that not right charlie?

Yes or no.
I confirmed that.

You are trying to drive this as though you need an ID for ANY game. The rumor is quite clear on it being M rated games ONLY.

Like I said, the games from 20 years ago weren't as bloody and violent as they are today. The ones that were are the reason the ESRB exists at all.

  • 01.02.2013 11:59 AM PDT

Horrible idea. It won't happen.

  • 01.02.2013 12:00 PM PDT

Basia Basiliscum Meum

how about us who do not live in the U.S

apply for cidisenship to get acess to XBL??

-blam!- off

other than that, I'm all for it

[Edited on 01.02.2013 12:03 PM PST]

  • 01.02.2013 12:00 PM PDT


Posted by: Dookums460

Posted by: DatDudeBV

Posted by: Dookums460
ah

ahahhahahaha

Oh, this thread is hilarious.

How can anyone believe this in the slightest?


I dont believe it.

however its a great idea and would do wonders for the world of online gaming.

No, not really. It would decrease sales, and what would it do? There will just be as many little kids who use their parent's ID. Which brings me to the point that no one here knows the mute button exists.

Also, not every kid under 18 is an immature squeaker, there are plenty of mature kids/teens, etc whatever


I dont think it would decrease sales. It would make the parent AWARE at the very least that their little timmy is killing people in call of duty and throwing around swears like a naval officer.

Also, I dont care if they are mature or not. I was mature at 18, but I still couldnt go buy some beers. Thats just how the world works.

  • 01.02.2013 12:00 PM PDT


Posted by: grey101

Posted by: DatDudeBV

Sounds good to me.


Something is absolutely wrong with you.



Nope. Im just not paranoid like you.

  • 01.02.2013 12:00 PM PDT

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Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie

Posted by: Mister Donut

In that case, it would have a chance of working much more effectively. In a way I'm for this, and in a way I'm against it. I don't want screaming twelve year olds in my online experience, but there's only so much you can do.

If this went through, wouldn't it hurt sales?


Well, the "Average" gamer, in 2011 (according to the article I posted earlier) is 37 and has been gaming for 20 years. So, underaged gamers aren't the slice of the pie that everyone here is concerned about. They are a big slice, but by no means the biggest.

Now, gaming developers shouldn't be selling to these kids anyways. Its like Phillip Morris complaining about the 18 to smoke law as it cuts into their profits. I know that tobacco and games aren't comparable, but this analogy is pretty apt.

Finally, kids will still get to play. They will just need to get their parent's ID card through fair means or foul. This will cause a larger percentage of parents to look into what their kids are doing when they play. When is parental involvement a bad thing?


You know, I actually agree with this. Thanks for the insight.

  • 01.02.2013 12:01 PM PDT

Studies show that men think about sex every 7 seconds. I do my best to eat hotdogs in under 6, just so things don't get weird.

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Posted by: trollnumber54
how about us who do not live in the U.S

apply for cidisenship to get acess to XBL??

-blam!- off


You do know that there are different Xboxes sent to different countries, right?

And all countries have ID cards for adults, right?

So, when they are putting in the appropriate power cables, they also put in the appropriate card reader.

Its not that hard.

  • 01.02.2013 12:02 PM PDT