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Davedough @ Oct 13, 2006 14:07 | 50 comments

A non-profit organization has spawned from the darkness to rise up and give a voice to an often overlooked demographic. The gaming industry has been the brunt of many uninformed attacks by aging politicians who cant appreciate the artistic benefits of current video games. With most recent attacks on games like Rockstar's Bully and the infamous "Hot Coffee" incident in Grand Theft Auto, the Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) has come forth to help the industry shine in the face of policital smite.

The ECA states "Gamers represent nearly fifty percent of the US population and spend $10 billion annually on gaming, yet as a group are continually overlooked by both politicians and the mainstream press." With this their mission is to represent gamers in a realm that is often scrutinized unjustly.

Membership to the ECA is $20 annually and promises not just political lobbying. In addition, members will receive niceties such as discounts on game subscriptions, rentals, educational purchases and insider access to industry news and events.

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Comment by: aabbccdd (Oct 14, 2006 18:34)

like i can't figure out who the comment was directed towards lol

and it was dRD that made the descion NOT to do politics in here NOT me!! like i have that kind of power lol

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Comment by: Auslander (Oct 14, 2006 18:38)

laughter? that's a good thing, lol. i feel a bit more relaxed now. ^.^

all i'm saying is that if everyone had made valid arguments instead of deteriorating into a flame war, we'd still be able to discuss politics. but people weren't tolerant enough of others views to allow them to be expressed civilly. dRD was forced to make the decision to preserve the peace, much the way politicans have to pass laws banning guns because of related crimes. but, as the saying goes, when guns are outlawed, only the outlaws will have guns.

My childhood is gone, because I loved you.

Ich bin der Ausländer.

Comment by: aabbccdd (Oct 14, 2006 18:49)

enough said Auslander lets just get back on topic and everythings cool

Comment by: Auslander (Oct 14, 2006 18:51)

in that case, (and seeing your online) do you think these guys can pull it off? my heart is with them, but my head isn't...the odds are stacked against them, as money is not on their side.

My childhood is gone, because I loved you.

Ich bin der Ausländer.

Comment by: aabbccdd (Oct 14, 2006 19:05)

lets hope so but its an up hill battle for the little guys we can hope they can pull it off

Comment by: Auslander (Oct 14, 2006 19:07)

i guess we'll just have to wait and see.

My childhood is gone, because I loved you.

Ich bin der Ausländer.

Comment by: ddp (Oct 14, 2006 22:36)

aabbccdd, auslander did not name you at all til you opened your mouth saying it was you but will leave this thread alone as long as no political bashing, understood everybody?!!

Comment by: jiglybutt (Oct 15, 2006 02:29)

Yeah, aabbccdd obviously has no idea what he's talking about with all his right wing bull crap. That's why whenever someone makes a point against him(which happens often), he gets defensive and makes personal attacks. He's just like Bill Oreilly.

Comment by: Auslander (Oct 15, 2006 02:39)

hey, it's over; let's leave the hatchet buried on this thread, eh? you can't force your views on others; you have to win them over with the good effects of your actions. the sooner we all learn that, the better.

Comment by: ZippyDSM (Oct 15, 2006 02:47)

Da boss has spoken!

And no I am not a gungan..even tho my brain is as drowned as it can get,and it dosent have gills(SW:ep1 joke).

Bah I cant find the ECA website I guess they dont have it up yet..

Comment by: gamelover (Oct 16, 2006 18:57)

ECA website:

http://www.theeca.com/

I hope they can make a difference and that they will not just be ignored.

Comment by: ZippyDSM (Oct 16, 2006 19:09)

gamelover
YES ^^

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Comment by: ggo70 (Oct 17, 2006 12:56)

Ban keyboards, that will put an end to the flaming...

As for making a difference, not a chance. It might open an eyeball for the newer politicians coming into office but nothing will change. These lawmakers sit in their chairs coming up with crap on how to protect the fragile youth (and adults) of today. They know whats best for you and you family.

I need more info but, 20 bucks for discounts, I'm in.

Comment by: xhardc0re (Oct 18, 2006 00:39)

It's about d*mn time. A PAC (political action committee) for gamers. Now all we need is 2PAC to take out this Jack Thompson guy & we'll be alright :o

@aabbccdd: d00d that is a phat SIG. who did that? Adriana never looked so good.

Comment by: aabbccdd (Oct 18, 2006 03:15)

xhardc0re , rav fix me up with this one . i really like it too!!!

Comment by: JaiQwan (Oct 18, 2006 09:49)

I sure would like to think so,,,because the Gaming community could really use a good strong voice. Me personally: I think all these Politicians really have their heads buried either in the sand or up someone’s Fart Hole :) It really does make me angry, of all the things they have to say about games being to violent who are they kidding or trying to. Like the kids now days don't hear on TV and radio and the printed press about what and how so many people have lost their lives in the godforsaken war, like that is not to Violent?

How about all the day to day Violence in today’s streets with drugs and gangs and Illegal guns on the street and so on. Ah hell, I could on and on with this, it just plain ole Flames me that of all the things they could be putting resources to, they choose Games.

Any how, has anyone seen the EGM Issue this month, Mr. Arnold (T3) is in it and they also have another web site that everyone can check out, http://www.videogamevoters.org/ I’m not sure how long this site has been up, but I just saw it in EGM and thought I would also let everyone here know of it that is if everyone does now already know.

Comment by: ZippyDSM (Oct 18, 2006 18:33)

JaiQwan

they pick games because society picks the easiest rout to appear to fix itself.

as they have picked comics,movies,theater and rock music before it

Comment by: xhardc0re (Oct 21, 2006 03:23)

damn WTH goes into you two aabbccdd & Auslander? Just chill, i'm being respectful here.

I think the ESA is behind the ECA. No large group just comes together like that. It's all good though. Because i don't want the govt. censoring games or deciding what should be allowed on the shelf & what should not. Parents need to be more educated, and more concerned, about what their children play. I know my parents made sure I came home before 11PM, not hang out in certain places, etc. when I was in middle school. Even when i was being rebelious, they reminded me that they were looking out for me. Not trying to control me.

Some parents have a tough time getting through to their kids. They fail at parenting; having the govt. do it for them is a very bad idea. So I'm all for making sure we have the right to play what we want. Mature gamers 18+ should be able to play GTA, Playboy, Mortal Kombat or whatever.

As always, censorship of any kind is always bad. It is society that might set the social rules, but is the individual that decides if he/she wishes to follow them. Forcing others to not have access to things because of others in society is foolish & unconstitutional. Whenever possible, parents should be educated on games, what the ratings mean...and keep the damn govt. out of our lives!

Comment by: ZippyDSM (Oct 21, 2006 03:32)

xhardc0re

da boss already made them behave *L*

Censorship is bad and wrong as bad and wrong as my grammar,the whole reason to have a independent board rate games and fine devs when they lie about whats in them is so the goverment dosent have to ban free thought LOL

Comment by: aabbccdd (Oct 21, 2006 03:50)

xhardc0re , me and Auslander are fine we worked it out via PMs before the mods even stepped in so we are cool

Comment by: ZippyDSM (Oct 21, 2006 03:56)

aabbccdd

you guys just have to like each other I mean you both have the sexiest Sigs on the site! :3

Comment by: aabbccdd (Oct 21, 2006 04:01)

Adriana def. looks good in mine thanks to rav009

Comment by: xhardc0re (Oct 21, 2006 04:47)

@ZIppyDSM: i'm ashamed the ESRB didn't come down hard on GTA: SA. If they would have been really harsh, it wouldn't have given Jack Thompson (aka Mr. Opportunist) the chance to jump in on the debate. Now we have to deal with this public arse calling for a ban on games & censorship.

Comment by: ZippyDSM (Oct 21, 2006 05:32)

xhardc0re

they did fine T2 and rockstar and they both have lost millions over it

and well you see the whole hot coffe thing is over a MOD anyway you look at it you need a external program to drag the hot coffe thing out of the game besides the anti game climate was going to go into a ice age sooner or later so meh...*L*

Comment by: xhardc0re (Oct 21, 2006 05:48)

this is our enemy, Jack Thompson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL5u7lQW8sA