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Anderson says adults playing "Animal Crossing" and similar games are likely doing it for the wrong reasons.
Astounding. I don't think I should even have to mention that it's impossible for an adult to get in contact with a random child through Animal Crossing without first acquiring his friend code in real life, so what gives?
Given a rise in poorly researched media reports where predators allegedly meet their prey through online games, such fears are unfounded, and based purely on the ignorance and fear of the general public. Needless to say, it's very disheartening to hear such ignorant opinions from a member of law enforcement.
Couldn't the same be said about any activity enjoyed by children? I see no reason why adults can't appreciate good games like Beautiful Katamari, Noby Noby Boy or Ragnarok Online any more than children.
Reference: GamePolitics via The Escapist
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EmpressGeek May 14, 2009 at 2:28 pm
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Only if bestiality is illegal in your state.
Anon May 15, 2009 at 1:35 am
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You'd like to think so wouldn't you!?
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Erz Mar 17, 2009 at 5:04 pm
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I have a curious image of two creepy guys unwittingly trying to groom each other because all the kids are playing CSS, TF2 or L4D and they signed up to Hello Kitty Online.
The message that parents should make their children aware that they need to be as circumspect with adults that they meet online as those that they meet in real life seems sensible but clearly it's idiotic to make blanket accusations about the motivations of adult gamers - especially when some of the adult fans of this particular game are playing it because they've owned every version of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon games since 1996, back when they were minors themselves.
The message that parents should make their children aware that they need to be as circumspect with adults that they meet online as those that they meet in real life seems sensible but clearly it's idiotic to make blanket accusations about the motivations of adult gamers - especially when some of the adult fans of this particular game are playing it because they've owned every version of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon games since 1996, back when they were minors themselves.
Sablewind Mar 19, 2009 at 1:38 pm
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Erz said
I have a curious image of two creepy guys unwittingly trying to groom each other because all the kids are playing CSS, TF2 or L4D and they signed up to Hello Kitty Online.
The message that parents should make their children aware that they need to be as circumspect with adults that they meet online as those that they meet in real life seems sensible but clearly it's idiotic to make blanket accusations about the motivations of adult gamers - especially when some of the adult fans of this particular game are playing it because they've owned every version of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon games since 1996, back when they were minors themselves.
The message that parents should make their children aware that they need to be as circumspect with adults that they meet online as those that they meet in real life seems sensible but clearly it's idiotic to make blanket accusations about the motivations of adult gamers - especially when some of the adult fans of this particular game are playing it because they've owned every version of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon games since 1996, back when they were minors themselves.
Ur Hawt, wuts ur ASL?
LOL.
But yes, excellent point, a lot of us Harvest Moon fans were kids ourselves when the franchise came out... I'd really like to just assume that this cop was speaking off the cuff, but I'm truly afraid he's dead serious and considers himself some kind of profiler. shudders
Dragonchi26 Mar 17, 2009 at 6:16 pm
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leave it to the narrow-minded arrogant media to blow something completey out of proportion that is perfectly harmless. i mean, C'mon.
Inactment:
*police breaks down the door with his foot* "POLICE!! you are under arrest for pedophilia! "What! how did you come to THAT conclusion?!" *other police speaking in the background* "he has animal crossing chief" ANIMAL CROSSING!! THAT'S A CHILD'S GAME...and your 40!!..that immediately means you have sex with kids....for a reason we can't back up" your sick Mr.smith..sick" Book'em Danno!"
yup, great detective work Mr.Anderson *******.
Inactment:
*police breaks down the door with his foot* "POLICE!! you are under arrest for pedophilia! "What! how did you come to THAT conclusion?!" *other police speaking in the background* "he has animal crossing chief" ANIMAL CROSSING!! THAT'S A CHILD'S GAME...and your 40!!..that immediately means you have sex with kids....for a reason we can't back up" your sick Mr.smith..sick" Book'em Danno!"
yup, great detective work Mr.Anderson *******.
Dragonchi26 Mar 17, 2009 at 6:25 pm
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and for the record, Ragnarok Online is freakin Awesome.
Project_Xii Mar 17, 2009 at 7:42 pm
+1 votes
Bah. Media. Worthless bunch. Anything for a story. I'm actually awaiting Jack Thompson's next random attack. Which game will feel his wrath next???!!!
MIK0 Mar 17, 2009 at 7:55 pm
+1 votes
Why noone teach kids to be aware of police, parents and politicians that are more close to them that something unknown persons.
I think that something like this police assertion should be the base for a major disbandment.
I think that something like this police assertion should be the base for a major disbandment.
Claire Mar 17, 2009 at 9:09 pm
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The media's jumping on it like sharks, as always. Sounds like a new round of gamer persecution.
lovelycoe Mar 17, 2009 at 11:07 pm
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For all of us who enjoy these games, we should email Mister Anderson and ask him to clarify that statement. A simple search found the website for the task force and his profile and ability to email is here: http://mmictaskforce.com/Coordinator.aspx
If he's going to make asinine blanket statements, perhaps he should answer to those of us who are adults and enjoy these sorts of games for their simple non violent tendencies.
If he's going to make asinine blanket statements, perhaps he should answer to those of us who are adults and enjoy these sorts of games for their simple non violent tendencies.
Claire Mar 17, 2009 at 11:15 pm
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Oh! Thank you for digging up that address. I'll be sure to send him a letter telling him exactly how I feel.
Snail Mar 18, 2009 at 10:18 am
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Crispy Gamer got a followup--the news outfit apologized for perhaps sensationalizing the comments. I will say that in his comments, Anderson was rather vague--though still out of line. The news outfit did say that some kids had, in fact, been contacted via Animal Crossing--but it's a sensationalized story about sensationalizing the dangers of restricted access online gaming.
gtis byrjun4134 Mar 18, 2009 at 1:35 pm
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Ahh reason number 4357 as to why I can't wait to move out of Missouri. You'll have to excuse the newspapers here, as it seems they base most of their information off of speculation, and lies, rather than logic and common sense.
Also, I just started this account and they didn't get my name right, that makes me a sad panda
Also, I just started this account and they didn't get my name right, that makes me a sad panda
Sol Invictus Mar 18, 2009 at 1:38 pm
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You took your name after the Sigur Ros song, eh? Yeah, I'm afraid the name system doesn't support ASCII like Ágætis
You may wish to make a new account.
Agaetis Byrjun would work.
You may wish to make a new account.
Agaetis Byrjun would work.
Sablewind Mar 19, 2009 at 1:35 pm
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?!?!?!?!?!!!
So.... my wife is a pedophile?
I guess the police also think that only males play video games, and no adults of either gender in their right mind would like things that are 'cute'... what died in these people??
...I like playing Uno too, does this make me a psychotic creep, by Andy Anderson's high logic?
So.... my wife is a pedophile?
I guess the police also think that only males play video games, and no adults of either gender in their right mind would like things that are 'cute'... what died in these people??
...I like playing Uno too, does this make me a psychotic creep, by Andy Anderson's high logic?
Claire Mar 19, 2009 at 2:38 pm
+1 votes
Yarrr. I guess I'm a big ole baby f%@!% for playing Jazz Jackrabbit all too recently.
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