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passiveporcupine

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10. Worshipping of vigilantism (Batman, Iron Man)

Reply to Betty Karlson (Original post)

Fri Aug 28, 2015, 04:45 PM

Aug 2015

What about the need for realism in games where players "kill"?

No more imagination allowed. Games are not just about skill and technique any more. They are about how grisly they can get.

I don't understand why people want to play games like this. I do love good scary movies, but I don't like the fact that I'm becoming inured to the blood and guts part of them. I can watch videos now of cops shooting and killing dogs and people. I never used to be able to.

I have not yet watched a beheading, and I won't do that.

I don't think this is a good thing.

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Zimmerman, sociopathy, and systemic failure [View all] Betty Karlson Aug 2015 OP

I'm kicking it! JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #1

Done. Betty Karlson Aug 2015 #2

kick AllFieldsRequired Aug 2015 #3

Agreed that Zimmerman is not an outlyer. Baitball Blogger Aug 2015 #4

Agree AuntPatsy Aug 2015 #5

I agree. brer cat Aug 2015 #6

K&R n/t NikolaC Aug 2015 #7

If anyone wants to consider a profile of someone who does not need firearms study George Zimmerman. gordianot Aug 2015 #8

The authorities aren't concerned about Zimmerman. Baitball Blogger Aug 2015 #13

I figure Zimmerman is trolling for donations. gordianot Aug 2015 #15

I really wish that people who claim to be on "our" side wouldn't resort to the same Baitball Blogger Aug 2015 #17

Zimmerman's main problem is violence he gets it where he can find it. gordianot Aug 2015 #18

K & R. Symbol of a very sick society unfortunately. appalachiablue Aug 2015 #9

Worshipping of vigilantism (Batman, Iron Man) passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #10

That's because when people watch stuff like that, they build up tolerance for it. raccoon Aug 2015 #21

Something has been rotting the soul of the USA since Nov. 22, 1963. Octafish Aug 2015 #11

I like the explanation by Paul Levy and follows the rotting soul thesis. gordianot Aug 2015 #16

Amazing story! Octafish Aug 2015 #19

ttt Blue_Tires Aug 2015 #12

Great OP, thank you steve2470 Aug 2015 #14

k&r Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #20

There were so many people defending Z-Man here on DU uponit7771 Aug 2015 #22

Taunting has always been his game Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2015 #23

OMG I don't have enough eyewash for that image ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #26

I totally agree MrScorpio Aug 2015 #24

THIS. And not "the terrible Zimmerman jury." DirkGently Aug 2015 #25

Excellent OP ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #27

Yes. LWolf Aug 2015 #28

Good question, but is starts with the basics: Betty Karlson Aug 2015 #29

Then that starts at least partially, at the state level. LWolf Aug 2015 #30

A society that does not care for its members cannot expect to retain their loyalty. bemildred Aug 2015 #31