The problem is JayG, is that of the few articles posted on this site about the R18+ game debate, Chris' article, like all the pro-R18+ advocates but UNLIKE the pro-censorship advocates, actually make a compelling logical case.

But let's face it, when the medium in question has so many near-identical mediums already in existence for decades to which to gauge the most-likely identical social impact it would hypothetically have if it too was written up to the same laws and regulations as they, it's impossible for those insisting it should STILL be banned to look completely ignorant, hysterical, illogical and downright silly- and that's being too kind!

@JayG: It's a shame that Online Opinion would publish a piece that is full of vitriol, unecessary name calling and stereotyping.

OK then. So what is the polite name for someone who wants to control an activity effecting no one else, that you do in your own house, in private and in your own time?

King Hazza - whaaaa??

Shane, have you got kids? Assuming not, you're seriously kidding yourself... if you do, tell us how you'd run your argument past any of them that wanted to play adult rated vid games, as so many do, in their tweens.... Moral Do-Gooder

@wooldog: Shane, have you got kids? Assuming not, you're seriously kidding yourself...

I do, or rather did. They are adults now.

@wooldog: if you do, tell us how you'd run your argument past any of them that wanted to play adult rated vid games, as so many do, in their tweens

How about: No.

Does No work for you? Because when my kids crossed the boundaries, a parental No is what worked for me. All I had to do was say it, and mean it. I didn't say No to often, but when I did I always meant it. If it wasn't respected sanctions followed, in fact they were expected.

If you are too wimpy to say No to your kids, you are always engage the parental lock on the gaming console. It will say No for you. It won't brook any argument, and there is No a kid can by-pass it, not even the smartest kid.

If you are not prepared as a parent to say No, and not prepared to ask the shop about how to operate gaming console, then I guess you could just skip buying it entirely and wear the flak.

What isn't acceptable is expecting the state to the state to say No for you. If you do then frankly you just aren't up to this parenting thing. It is beyond you. Leave it to people who do know how to control their kids.

@wooldog: if you do, tell us how you'd run your argument past any of them that wanted to play adult rated vid games, as so many do, in their tweens

Assuming YOU have kids, what would you do if your kids wanted to buy cigarettes, pornographic material, alcohol, or see the latest R-rated Tarentino movie? A simple "No" is the answer, and for bonus points, you can explain to them why "No" is the answer. Did you miss this at Parenting 101?