Grand Theft Auto (GTA) was one of the first video games which struck moral conversations in the media and in households. Many parents had issues with their children being rewarded for assault and hi-jacking. As conversations continued, many began to tackle the question: Do video games cause children to be more violent?
Well, Chicago public transit has decided to take action through refusal to run GTA IV ads. Chicago public transit was able to do this through expressing Chicago’s street violence as a means of defense. A recent Joystiq article explains the ads as not depicting “any scenes of violence.” While some are talking about the issue, it is not the first time GTA has been banned as ads for GTA were also banned in 2004.
Any feedback? Do you feel GTA ads would influence violence in Chicago or other cities? I am interested to hear the thoughts of others on this issue.
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I guess I'm of the opinion that glorifying car theft and violence is not a good thing. Like pornography, I think it erodes empathy and concern for others.
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