We've always had dictators, and we still do. They've always hid behind the ideologies of communism, fascism, authoritarianism theocracy, and others. But now we are facing totalitarianism not from an outside force, but from forces within our own governments. Call me paranoid if you want, but governments around the world, even in so called "free" countries are beginning to take away our freedoms. I might be slightly biased since the gaming industry is almost always hammered by fascists and pseudo-scientists trying to ruin everything.
Three days ago the Australian government banned yet another video game, Mortal Kombat, this is one of many video games that have either been completely banned or censored in some way ([url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/108434-Australian-Ratings-Board-Upholds-Mortal-Kombat-Ban]link[/url]). Germany, another oppressive anti-gamer government censored Bulletstorm last month ([url=http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/02/20/bulletstorm-censored-germany-videogame-esrb/?test=faces]link[/url]). A few months ago Japan decided to censor hardcore child pornography in video games, anime, manga, and other mediums ([url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/7723418/Japanese-government-blocks-a-ban-on-child-pornography.html]link[/url]). The UK government is trying to create a law that will block all citizens from accessing online pornography unless they have a special porn license that they have to separately request from their ISP ([url=http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/all-internet-porn-will-be-blocked-to-protect-children-under-uk-government-plan/story-e6frfkui-1225973481287]link[/url]). In every civilized country in the world, excluding parts of the Netherlands, marijuana is illegal, despite how it is no worse for you than a cigarette and does have some medicinal purposes.
In the United Kingdom there are 85 sharia courts that enforce civil Islamic law ([url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1196165/Britain-85-sharia-courts-The-astonishing-spread-Islamic-justice-closed-doors.html]link[/url]). Also in the UK nearly all of the public schools require school uniforms or an overly strict dress code. In Australia they'll ban anything, including breast sizes. Last year the Australian government made it illegal for adult women who have what the government deems "small" breasts or look like they look young, they will be banned from participating in any adult media ([url=http://theweek.com/article/index/105766/australias-small-breast-ban]link[/url]). Even in the United States we are not safe from unnecessary totalitarianism. Look at the pseudo scientists who claim that playing violent video games makes you want to kill and rape people. Or the people who want to ban all video games and try to prevent video game sales to teenagers ([url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130979773]link[/url]).
Sure, this stuff might seem minor now, but it isn't getting any better. And it's always a slippery slope. So tell me, is this freedom or is this censorship? Is this a democracy or is it a nanny state? How much longer until we live under an Orwellian-esque government?
I believe in ultimate freedom for whatever you want to do by/to yourself, as long as it doesn't hurt others.
Let me clarify, I'm not against Japan censoring child porn. But I am against them censoring child pornography in video games and anime and stuff, since it's victimless and unnecessary totalitarianism.
no
I say it isn't Totalitarian enough.
Banning a video game doesn't make a government totalitarian.
Citing random things that governments do and claiming that it is proof of the world becoming totalitarian is far fetched.
Anyone that's making any form of child porn should have their ip backtraced.
[QUOTE=samusaran253;28654918]Also in the UK nearly all of the public schools require school uniforms or an overly strict dress code.[/QUOTE]
Jesus, he's right, this is like Nazi Germany all over again
[QUOTE=smurfy;28655375]Jesus, he's right, this is like Nazi Germany all over again[/QUOTE]
That reminds me of this facebook group.
*I walk into the classroom with a jacket on*
teacher: take that jacket off NOW!! they are against school rules
me: OMG, I am so sorry! Is anyone hurt? no? ok....I'll just slowly remove this extremely hazardous jacket....off of my torso....and slowly freeze to death.....
me:but miss, why are you wearing a jacket?
teacher: because it's cold an-
me:EVERYONE GET DOWN! SHE'S GOT A JACKET!
*class gets down and screams in fear*
(like this if your school also has retarded rules made by hitler)
The group's picture? A hammer and sickle...
Hitler, the famous coat hating communist.
-snip-
Someone's been playing too much Deus Ex
Oh, wow. You say the world has gone totalitarian and use absolutely trivial matters as examples. A state isn't totalitarian just because it censors some forms of media. It's totalitarian when it disobeys [url=http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml]this document[/url].
yeah I read 1984 and then I thought it was silly and stuff but I was at the mall and I saw this camera in the corner watching us like big brother destroying our freedom of privacy and if that's not proof that Orwell's vision of the future is coming true, then I don't know what is.
Seriously though, it's not.
[QUOTE=pie_is_good;28655859]yeah I read 1984 and then I thought it was silly and stuff but I was at the mall and I saw this camera in the corner watching us like big brother destroying our freedom of privacy and if that's not proof that Orwell's vision of the future is coming true, then I don't know what is.
Seriously though, it's not.[/QUOTE]
Earlier today a policeman told me to wheel some trolleys I'd found up to a supermarket about a mile away. I said it was out of the way for me and he said if I didn't do it he'd "check the CCTV". I didn't do it.
dem egyptian rebellions
I understand what you are trying to say but goddamn you used the worst examples ever.
[QUOTE=samusaran253;28654918] A few months ago Japan decided to censor hardcore child pornography in video games, anime, manga, and other mediums ([url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/7723418/Japanese-government-blocks-a-ban-on-child-pornography.html]link[/url]).[/QUOTE]
And you're saying this is a bad thing?
[QUOTE=smurfy;28655375]Jesus, he's right, this is like Nazi Germany all over again[/QUOTE]
I'm glad my school had a uniform.
I would prefer to live under a totalitarian state where I am well fed with a roof over my head and a comfy secure life than live in a free nation where I do not have those things.
[QUOTE=archangel125;28656267]And you're saying this is a bad thing?[/QUOTE]In my opinion it's better for paedophiles to get it out of their systems by jacking off to drawings of kids rather than pictures of actual kids, or fiddling kids for real.
[QUOTE=Sgt Doom;28656336]In my opinion it's better for paedophiles to get it out of their systems by jacking off to drawings of kids rather than pictures of actual kids, or fiddling kids for real.[/QUOTE]
I don't think that's how it works, it would just increase their lust.
[QUOTE=Sgt Doom;28656336]In my opinion it's better for paedophiles to get it out of their systems by jacking off to drawings of kids rather than pictures of actual kids, or fiddling kids for real.[/QUOTE]
That could either appease them or aggravate the problem.
[QUOTE=jaykray;28656354]I don't think that's how it works, it would just increase their lust.[/QUOTE]
And without it would just repress their lust, and eventually it would lead to rape. IMO at least
The world is become yes.
On topic though, no, it's not.
[QUOTE=samusaran253;28655027]Let me clarify, I'm not against Japan censoring child porn. But I am against them censoring child pornography in video games and anime and stuff, since it's victimless and unnecessary totalitarianism.[/QUOTE]
Pedo.
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[QUOTE=samusaran253;28654918] Also in the UK nearly all of the public schools require school uniforms[/QUOTE]
Uniforms prevent clothing wars between the rich and the poor.
[QUOTE=Uncle_Earl;28660628]Pedo.
[editline]18th March 2011[/editline]
Uniforms prevent clothing wars between the rich and the poor.[/QUOTE]
Yes, I've had that at my old middleschool. The staff even banned bags that the girls would bring to school for taking home gym clothes. Mainly because some girls were getting teased for bringing target and such bags to school.
I'm become less tolerant with these shitty threads.
Excellent grammar in your title.
When "gay rights" is a hotly debated topic in our capitol, I would say that perhaps the government's nose has extended a bit too far into peoples' business.
why dont you ask your internet girlfriend
oh right she's a dude lol
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