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I really hate studies like this. Their methodology was absolutely terrible, and absolutely does not support the conclusions they drew. What they have shown is
by otakucode 14y ago
I really hate studies like this. Their methodology was absolutely terrible, and absolutely does not support the conclusions they drew.
What they have shown is that exposure to violent fiction results in the production of more violent fiction, and nothing else. The researchers, like so many others, made the fundamental mistake of conflating fiction and reality. Fiction, however, is not reality. And naming violent acts to be incuded in a fictional story is not equivalent in any significant way with actual violence.
- Tipzntrix 14y agoHowever, blasting unseen opponents' ears with louder and longer unpleasant noise is reality.
- mc32 14y agoSince it's fiction, would it be ok if all villains were one specific ethnicity throughout all video games which had people in them? Would it be ok if all the 'good people' were another entirely different ethnicity? Could we project that to movies and TV shows as well? Would under-representing minorities in TV/movies be okay because it's fiction (barring reality shows, sports and news)? I think the issue is more nuanced than "it's fiction, therefore it has no impact on real life". What the connection is and how much the influence is, I don't know. But I don't think one can say there is no bleeding through whatsoever.
- JoeAltmaier 14y agoIt would not be 'ok'. But it also might not change behavior or attitudes, that's speculation.