I think sales of this "game" are going to go through the roof.
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
It is now banned in Japan
Topic started by NoDeath on June 3, 2009.
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Post by PureRok (3,084 posts) See mini bio
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@TheMustacheHero said:
The reason it looks "exactly like GiantBomb" is because it's a Whiskey Media website, some call it a "sister site". If we want to get technical, Giant Bomb looks "exactly" like Comic Vine." AnimeVice looks exactly like GiantBomb...Ontopic: Rape kills. "
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Post by Apathylad (466 posts) See mini bio
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There are a couple of reasons I am disappointed by this.
With all due respect, I am not endorsing pornography of any kind, and I don't know if you would consider this related but hear me out.
You see, recently a man was arrested in the USA for possessing lolicon manga, or erotic drawings of underage girls, and maybe there were some drawings of child rape. This became a pretty big scandal among comic book fans, writer's etc. because they felt that a piece of fiction was not in any way hurting anybody in the real world (which I find similar to this case).
An English writer named Neil Gaiman wrote an interesting piece about this, saying the following:
"If you accept -- and I do -- that freedom of speech is important, then you are going to have to defend the indefensible. That means you are going to be defending the right of people to read, or to write, or to say, what you don't say or like or want said.....Because if you don't stand up for the stuff you don't like, when they come for the stuff you do like, you've already lost."
Here's what Penn from the Penn and Teller magic shows said on the game. It was pretty interesting, in that he says they're treating the game like a Thought Crime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ACSsUhFk7I
With all due respect, I am not endorsing pornography of any kind, and I don't know if you would consider this related but hear me out.
You see, recently a man was arrested in the USA for possessing lolicon manga, or erotic drawings of underage girls, and maybe there were some drawings of child rape. This became a pretty big scandal among comic book fans, writer's etc. because they felt that a piece of fiction was not in any way hurting anybody in the real world (which I find similar to this case).
An English writer named Neil Gaiman wrote an interesting piece about this, saying the following:
"If you accept -- and I do -- that freedom of speech is important, then you are going to have to defend the indefensible. That means you are going to be defending the right of people to read, or to write, or to say, what you don't say or like or want said.....Because if you don't stand up for the stuff you don't like, when they come for the stuff you do like, you've already lost."
Here's what Penn from the Penn and Teller magic shows said on the game. It was pretty interesting, in that he says they're treating the game like a Thought Crime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ACSsUhFk7I
Edited 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Post by TeflonBilly (1,434 posts) See mini bio
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You know, that pisses me off.
The game is completely distasteful and offensive.
But the precedent that a game like RapeLay may encourage sexual assault just opens the door for "violent games encouraging violent behavior" and "driving games encourage reckless driving"
"I might not agree with what you say, but I will die for your right to say it" springs to mind
The game is completely distasteful and offensive.
But the precedent that a game like RapeLay may encourage sexual assault just opens the door for "violent games encouraging violent behavior" and "driving games encourage reckless driving"
"I might not agree with what you say, but I will die for your right to say it" springs to mind
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Post by ArbitraryWater (1,580 posts) See mini bio
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I really have 3 ways to post a response:
1. Make an immature comment about how disappointed I am that there will be less virtual raping going on.
2. Make comment about how this is bad because it violates people's "right" to virtually rape/Free Speech
3. Make comment about how it's a good thing because virtual raping games are kind of messed up and so are the people who play them.
I pick all of them.
1. Make an immature comment about how disappointed I am that there will be less virtual raping going on.
2. Make comment about how this is bad because it violates people's "right" to virtually rape/Free Speech
3. Make comment about how it's a good thing because virtual raping games are kind of messed up and so are the people who play them.
I pick all of them.
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Post by cdfishman (235 posts) See mini bio
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@Shini4444 said:
totally to do with censorship and I understand their concerns, but I think there are times when there are things as vile as rape that kinda need to be censored. In my opinion anyway."@cdfishman said:I think it's more of a problem with censorship in general not "Damn, I can't simulate rape now". At least I hope it is... "" the comments are rather worrying. "why would they ban rape?!?!" "
@ArbitraryWater said:
ditto." I really have 3 ways to post a response:1. Make an immature comment about how disappointed I am that there will be less virtual raping going on.2. Make comment about how this is bad because it violates people's "right" to virtually rape/Free Speech3. Make comment about how it's a good thing because virtual raping games are kind of messed up and so are the people who play them.I pick all of them. "
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Post by Endogene (3,857 posts) See mini bio
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Bullshit, there are tons of Japanese H-games with extremely shocking scenes far far worse then this little game that someone who did not see them can not even image for years, decades yet it is this one that gets attacked.
Thank you very much western pressure groups, fuck you very much.
What's next? Authors will be to afraid to write about rape in books? Then sex? Violence is pretty bad too no?
Here is Apathylad's video
Thank you very much western pressure groups, fuck you very much.
What's next? Authors will be to afraid to write about rape in books? Then sex? Violence is pretty bad too no?
Here is Apathylad's video
Edited 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Post by vidiot (1,098 posts) See mini bio
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It's conflicting because from what I understand, they're are probably worse things being sold in Japan in regards to the adult industry over there.
It's morally disgusting, but where do we draw the line? Are we now suggesting that this rape game teaches people how to rape people? What's stopping crazed anti-gamer-zealots from now pointing at this as an example over why we should ban violent games over the ludicrous idea they teach how to kill?
I do have to admit, like Thrill Kill and Manhunt 2 before it, there is the gamer enthusiast in me that wants to hunt down a copy and just see what all the controversy is about. The company that makes this and the product in question is just about to get a serious boost in publicity.
It's morally disgusting, but where do we draw the line? Are we now suggesting that this rape game teaches people how to rape people? What's stopping crazed anti-gamer-zealots from now pointing at this as an example over why we should ban violent games over the ludicrous idea they teach how to kill?
I do have to admit, like Thrill Kill and Manhunt 2 before it, there is the gamer enthusiast in me that wants to hunt down a copy and just see what all the controversy is about. The company that makes this and the product in question is just about to get a serious boost in publicity.
Edited 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Post by cdfishman (235 posts) See mini bio
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@Endogene said:
after thinking about this, i can't help but agree " Bullshit, there are tons of Japanese H-games with extremely shocking scenes far far worse then this little game that someone who did not see them can not even image for years, decades yet it is this one that gets attacked.
Thank you very much western pressure groups, fuck you very much.
What's next? Authors will be to afraid to write about rape in books? Then sex? Violence is pretty bad too no?
Here is Apathylad's video
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for the sake of freedom of speech and freedom of art. Though I myself will not be buying or playing these games, there is no reason why they should be banned.
it's about context and people taking more responsibility with what they buy.
I think.
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
