Michael Atkinson, SA Attorney-General to oppose R18+ classif

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SA Attorney-General to oppose R18+ classification by Luke

PALGN News: Give up hope.

Jellyman · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:50 am�� Post subject:

Isn't it a tad hard to pirate console games these days though? Therefore the reason that the Attorney-General states is only valid with computers?

admeister · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:55 am�� Post subject: .

One more reason to hate the guy.
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kostaxtreme · Status: Offline Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 61 $poons: 0.60

Orright it seems the R rating has been denied again. But now we want explanations and answers as to why Australia is one of few if any 1st world countries that does not employ the R rating for games.
We want answers, we deserve answers.
This power-trip crap has to stop, this guy needs to provide us legit reasons as to why he opposes the legislation.

DancesInUnderwear · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:20 am�� Post subject: Re: .

Imperceptible · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:00 am�� Post subject:

Anthrox · Status: Offline Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4 $poons: 0.20

Hon. Michael Atkinson
Member for Croydon

Attorney-General
Minister for Justice
Minister for Multicultural Affairs

Office:
488 Port Rd, Welland SA 5077
Tel: 8346 2462
Email: croydon@parliament.sa.gov.au

contact, email, snailmail get our voice heard!!
we will have R18 ratings in Australia!!

Gamesta · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:30 am�� Post subject:

And I didn't think I could ever hate someone more than Jack Thompson.

bradc1988 · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:44 am�� Post subject:

It's not really hate, just complete frustration at their ignorance.

I sent an email to that address but unless we are in numbers and really get our points across nothing will change.

Also sending something like "omg wtf r18+ u ***" won't help.
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Capoeira · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:47 am�� Post subject:

Shun the nonbeliever. Shhhhuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnn.

I feel slightly better now.
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Darkwing Sykeduk · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:26 am�� Post subject:

The guys just trying to do what he thinks is right. If anything he's merely uneducated on the subject.
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Bloody Tears · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:12 am�� Post subject:

This speaks volumes not just about him, but the Australian government as a whole. I’m ashamed to be an Aussie gamer.

Fetidchimp · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:44 am�� Post subject:

i think he wants to have direct contact with me after my email to him, its not over yet!!

a copy of which is here http://palgn.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=363821#363821
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Itachi · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:14 am�� Post subject:

Big Surprise here, there is always one fuck in the group. FFS i was getting so excited that finally i wouldn't have to import games that have got banned here

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renegadesx · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:29 am�� Post subject:

Atkinson and Thompson sitting in a tree... F - * -* -K -I -N -G

It's official I really REALLY hate this guy

PLAN B: Let's just sell South Australia to the highest bidder

Fetidchimp · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:33 am�� Post subject:

if anyone else gets a reply from his office, let me know, we need to coordinate any verbal fisticuffs that he may want to engage in.
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Marka · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:42 am�� Post subject:

"Minister Atkinson would not consider an 18+ rating even if there were measures to protect children from being exposed to adult content, the spokesperson said."

How is this different from R18+ Rated movies. Childeren would gain exposure to them the same way they would gain exposure to an R18+ rated game. So why should the rules be different for games even though the situation is the same? Video game hater maybe?

renegadesx · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:54 am�� Post subject:

coco_bagel · Status: Offline Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 97 $poons: 6.60

If this is a democracy how come this one guy has so much power and authority on the situation?

This guy sounds like he thinks it's the 80's and video games are for small children

Itachi · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:08 am�� Post subject:

All people who want a R+ for games needs to go here and get his email and just send him one: http://palgn.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=363821#363821

Even i did it and i am so shit at english. If we get enough people sending him emails he might come to relise it. People don't swear at him or anything just be nice

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rodvcpetrie · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:18 am�� Post subject:

I'm working on an email right now. It's going to be a detailed message but I'm not going to be abusive. Maybe try to use some reverse psychology as well. It is going to be regarding many other related issues so that things can be put into context.

It may take a while for me to compose this message but as a gamer I am committed to seeing an R18+ Classification introduced. I think we all need to send an email.

I think we need to inform Michael Atkinson and understand that his perspective is different to ours, but to give him an idea of what our perpsective is as well.

Itachi · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:22 am�� Post subject:

Damn it rodvcpetrie couldn't have said it better myself. i would love to see your email when it's finished

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Marka · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:30 am�� Post subject:

He doubts whether any safeguards could be put in place to deter young people, who after all [are] the most computer literate and savvy in our society, from being able to access material."

Simple. R18+ games should be placed in a locked glass cabinet. ID must be provided at time of purchase and fines should apply to anyone selling/prodviding them to somone under 18.

cdkane · Status: Offline Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 60 $poons: 8.40

He is just a narrow minded old man who does not care to research the subject or even use common sense to make an educated decision on the matter.

Does he think that every other state is wrong in their opinion?

At least when you buy a game from a shop there is a safeguard (person serving you) to make the decision weather you are old enough to be exposed to the content.

"Minister Atkinson would not consider an 18+ rating even if there were measures to protect children from being exposed to adult content, the spokesperson said."

Not introducing an R+ rating exposes younger people to content that they should not be exposed to. Introducing the rating IS the measure to prevent this.

Basically his narrow minded view is detrimental to his cause.

Fetidchimp · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:42 am�� Post subject:

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