I suppose the problem is that quite often - and mostly by the grossly uninformed - games are still seen as something for children, not as valid mediums in their own right, so when something dealing with mature themes comes along the "won't somebody please think of the children!" brigade denounce the publisher/dev as trying to peddle their filth to sweet, innocent children, when it clearly isn't designed for them at all.

I think as subsequent generations grow up with/raise their own kids with games, there will be a greater level of understanding of the validity of games as a medium to explore such themes without the daily mail calling for the banning of this sick filth.

And that's why no-one worth listening to ever reads the Daily Mail.

No game is worth going prematurely bald over.

I think as subsequent generations grow up with/raise their own kids with games, there will be a greater level of understanding of the validity of games as a medium to explore such themes without the daily mail calling for the banning of this sick filth.

However, a lot of people DO read it, and assume that it is correct. As such, gaming is a medium that needs "defending".

you absolute glowy floater

Why are you being so abrasive MCN?

Not against idiots.

No game is worth going prematurely bald over.

Idiots will ignore everything you say, respond with sweeping generalisations and make lots of noise indicating their displeasure, attracting other idiots who do the same.

On the contrary, it is against idiots that it needs defending - you can reason with intelligent people, explain your arguments and reasoning, and they will understand. Idiots will ignore everything you say, respond with sweeping generalisations and make lots of noise indicating their displeasure, attracting other idiots who do the same.

But why do you care what idiots think?

No game is worth going prematurely bald over.

Because the collective voices of enough idiots leads to things like SOPA

In fairness, SOPA is purely corporate greed. Nothing to do with idiots, really.

No game is worth going prematurely bald over.

Guy probably decided not to show up because he heard Taffy was a Cow-exploding fantasist mentalist.

Why must we defend the medium? It regularly produces works that are stylistically superior, dramatically superior, intellectually superior and better scripted than the crap Holywood serves up while making the whole lot interactive and producing it for less money. The film industry should be embarassed the way it is constantly being outdone by videogames.

Guy probably decided not to show up because he heard Taffy was a Cow-exploding fantasist mentalist.

Because there are people who flat out refuse to accept any of the stuff you've just highlighted. Doesn't that make you even slightly annoyed?

Because I dislike the "victim" stance that gamers as a whole seem to take. Just enjoy your hobby, and ignore anyone whose IQ doesn't reach double figures.