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Case in Point: GTA San Andreas

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Politics & Debate
This is in Politics because i believe it highlights a cultural oddity in the US that is quite alien to me, just thought it would be interesting to discuss.

This game is a tongue-in-cheek portrayal of early 90's LA gang culture; you play the lead protagonist 'CJ'.

Heres the paradox; CJ and his gang through the course of the story murder loads of people, police, and even hit their rivals at funerals.

Now here's what i dont get; it being the early 90's there is crack about as well as weed. Apparently in order to get the game published, ROCKSTAR NORTH (the developers) had to make sure that the lead character refused ALL drug consumption at every opportunity and that his gang worked AGAINST crack dealing.

So let me get this straight; wanton gun violence against everyone from civilians to police officers is ok, but drug use isnt?

i really dont get this, especially in a piece of entertainment software written for adults.

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'm guessing the reasoning is that they are more likely to try drugs if they are glamorised than they are to try murder.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i thought that, but more Americans have DIRECT access to guns than drugs.

    i just think that the way in which his character rejects weed and then happily goes out on drive-by-dates with his girlfreind (yes this does happen) is slightly skewed in terms of social perspective.

    it aint just murder either; hand to hand violence, burning houses down...think of the children :p

    (but then again its an adult piece isnt it)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Reminds me somewhat of the old qoute;

    "Never have sex with a methodist standing up it could lead to dancing."
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    thats about the size of it
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    That was Wilde I believe, dam I'm cultured.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    'i suppose i shall have to die beyond my means'

    top bloke :D :thumb:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Games have been around for years showing the player how they can disembowel people.
    But most people don't take it too literally.

    Drugs use is different and is prevalent in society. A company, even one like Rockstar would be crucified for showing stuff like that.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    hmm true, but they can show pot smoking protagonists in the movies:confused:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Showing someone smoking pot is slightly different to showing someone gunned down after purchasing a load of crack cocaine.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    which does happen in the game strangely enough:confused:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    No idea then :lol:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by bongbudda
    That was Wilde I believe, damn I'm cultured.
    Which Wilde was this? :confused:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Which Wilde do you think?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'm sure in vice city there's a guy who's taking cocaine, and the main character doesn't seem to mind...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by bongbudda
    Which Wilde do you think?
    Well, I don't know for certain. You could be referring to any person with the surname Wilde. Are there any that use these forums?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Do any of you remember those old computer games where the 'Say No To Drugs' message would come up?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by stargalaxy
    Well, I don't know for certain. You could be referring to any person with the surname Wilde. Are there any that use these forums?

    Oscar?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by TheShyBoyInTheCorner
    I'm sure in vice city there's a guy who's taking cocaine, and the main character doesn't seem to mind...

    At one point Vercetti does tell Rosenburg to get off the drugs.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by stargalaxy
    Which Wilde was this? :confused:

    Kim, who did you think?
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