like rated m games can be only played if u r 17+
2006-12-21 12:00:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
No. Movies aren't regulated by law (exception for pornography is noted) - why should video games be treated differently?
So far, all attempts to craft legislation targeting video games have been thrown out as unconstitutional (IL, LA, and MI.)
Like movie ratings, video game ratings are NOT laws. The equal protection clause of the 14th ammendment and the right to free speech guaranteed in the 1st ammendment are the underpinnings for these decisions.
2006-12-21 12:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, video games should be terated just as any other form of entertainment. You must be 17 to legally get into a rated R movie. You must be 17 to legally buy or rent a video game that is rated M. The ratings is what protects companies like Rockstar from idiots like Jack Thompson. As long as there is a rating, it is the parents fault if their kids play the game.
2006-12-21 20:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mark F 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rated m should be for 18+ not 17+
2006-12-21 20:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by dnangel_89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you want a five year old playing GTA San Andreas and getting the wrong idea about life. I think this worlds youth is getting corrupted as it is.
2006-12-21 20:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by Sean Collins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do have ratings but not laws however they are age restricted, But they are not enforced too much but they are suppose to ask for ID and the store can get in sh!t for not asking for it. They can not sell to persons under the age it is rated at but they do anyways.
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2006-12-21 20:07:49 · answer #5 · answered by Bullz_ eye 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋