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by CC38 2001 days ago
I think his point is that sex is a normal part of living whereas violence is generally not.

For example, the last time I was in a real physical fight was in kindergarten. If I watch/play violent media, it can't affect the way I fight because I do not fight. Sex is something I might actually do though, so overexposure to twisted versions of it could actually color my real world experience.

I still tend to think that most healthy adult minds can easily make the distinction between reality and pretend though.
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dx87 2001 days ago
Yep, that was my point. I agree that most people can make the distinction, but I've been hearing a lot more about people being unable to have healthy sexual relationships because their entire mental model is based on the porn they started watching in their early teens. I can't remember the last time I heard someone say they killed someone because video games made them think it was cool though, it seems like it's always a third-party trying to find an excuse for family/society failing the individual.
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noobermin 2001 days ago
Once again, violence isn't a part of living? What world are you living in? Have you ever driven in traffic, seen someone arrested, paid your taxes?

Violence is a part of life. May be shooting a gun isn't a part of life but violence is definitely a part of everyday life.

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CC38 2000 days ago
I live in the world of the average, law-abiding working man in the USA. Violence is not an every-day part of life for me or anyone I know. Unless you live in an extremely bad neighborhood or a third-world country, violence isn't part of every-day life.

And anyway, if actual physical violence is a daily or weekly occurrence, the supposed bad influence of video games is probably the least of your worries.

"Have you ever driven in traffic, seen someone arrested, PAID YOUR TAXES?" (emphasis mine)

What the heck are you talking about regarding taxes? Also, traffic accidents don't really count as "violence" in the context of this discussion. Arrests are something that generally happen for a reason, so again not a normal part of life for most people.

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