Oklahoma 'Games As Porn' Bill Signed Into Law

[Ergot]

http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/06/12/1443234&from=rss

Oh noes :(

[Chavo]

Does that mean we have to go to 'gentleman's clubs' to play GTA?

[rabbit]

And that is why I don't live in Oklahoma.

[warz]

And that is why I don't live in Oklahoma.

... that or because your parents don't own a house there. :-p

[Newby]

This definition considers inappropriate any game which "lacks serious literary, scientific, medical, artistic or political value"

So if we shoot John Kerry in a game with a 9mm it's ok, but if we use a laser gun or use the laser gun to shoot aliens from outer space it's wrong? :P

[CrAz3D]

This definition considers inappropriate any game which "lacks serious literary, scientific, medical, artistic or political value"

So if we shoot John Kerry in a game with a 9mm it's ok, but if we use a laser gun or use the laser gun to shoot aliens from outer space it's wrong? :P

obscenity is illegal.  obscenity is something that lacks that stuff.  shooting kerry wouldnt be legal.

[dark_drake]

This definition considers inappropriate any game which "lacks serious literary, scientific, medical, artistic or political value"

So if we shoot John Kerry in a game with a 9mm it's ok, but if we use a laser gun or use the laser gun to shoot aliens from outer space it's wrong? :P

obscenity is illegal.  obscenity is something that lacks that stuff.  shooting kerry wouldnt be legal.

Well, if the graphics were really pretty, it would have artistic merit; therefore, it would be legal. :D

[Quik]

Since when does violent videogames = hardcorn pornography? Why outlaw hardcore porn and not softcore? It seems like softcore pornography would be a step above videogames on the list.