[billyp-rva]

Some might quibble with using AI for research, but this at least feels directionally correct. I'm not sure if ratings/MPAA is the right avenue to fix it, but the sheer laziness of manufacturing stakes by catastrophe instead of through characters definitely feels like its gotten worse.

[Grombobulous]

Lazy storytelling is perhaps the issue here. Of course, I can reward or punish lazy storytelling by which media I choose to buy or skip.

I think it’s worth pointing out that the MPAA is just a voluntary private ratings board. If they want to say violence is less serious than sex that’s their prerogative. I don’t have to agree with it.