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> If your ecosystem is just console video games, say, it's not that big of a deal; you have to either censor some games or don't enter certain countries at all.

> If your ecosystem is just console video games, say, it's not that big of a deal; you have to either censor some games or don't enter certain countries at all. Might be unfortunate, but its not a fundamental human rights issue. Be careful of the ground you might concede to the censors. Freedom of expression is most certainly a fundamental human right: https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/quotes/universal-declaration-of-human-rights-article-19 https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/quotes/universal-declar... It's easy to dismiss video games as "lesser" forms of art or expression, but we shouldn't underestimate the potential for games to convey significant social and political messages (both positive and negative). In case a concrete example is needed of a thought-provoking video game with artistic merit, let me suggest this to those who haven't seen or played it: http://www.papersplea.se/ http://www.papersplea.se/

ggg9990 8y ago
There isn’t a single source of truth on what is or isn’t a “fundamental human right.” It’s a matter of opinion that differs across time and geography.
- MereInterest 8y ago
  Then make an argument about whether or not you consider freedom of expression to be a fundamental human right. You have stated that arguments on the topic are possible. You have done absolutely nothing to argue any position on the matter.
- lillesvin 8y ago
  While it's not as universal as its name makes it seem, the UN uses The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human... That would be a good starting point since it already backed by some pretty powerful countries.
veidr 8y ago
You are right. That sounded more dismissive than I intended, and I agree on both counts; video games can be artistic masterpieces, and freedom of expression is a very important and fundamental human right. So censorship of games is bad, too. But in my judgement, it is probably not going to rise the the level of interning or murdering people at scale. Will check out the game. ;-)

ggg9990 8y ago

There isn’t a single source of truth on what is or isn’t a “fundamental human right.” It’s a matter of opinion that differs across time and geography.

MereInterest 8y ago
Then make an argument about whether or not you consider freedom of expression to be a fundamental human right. You have stated that arguments on the topic are possible. You have done absolutely nothing to argue any position on the matter.
lillesvin 8y ago
While it's not as universal as its name makes it seem, the UN uses The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human... That would be a good starting point since it already backed by some pretty powerful countries.

veidr 8y ago

You are right. That sounded more dismissive than I intended, and I agree on both counts; video games can be artistic masterpieces, and freedom of expression is a very important and fundamental human right. So censorship of games is bad, too. But in my judgement, it is probably not going to rise the the level of interning or murdering people at scale. Will check out the game. ;-)