The Sims 2 deemed X-Rated by Ashcroft - Page 2

Stratos · 05-17-2004, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
Nice pic Memnoch, personally i would have put a sandwich in the balloon over the guys' head. [img]graemlins/showoff.gif[/img]

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Cerek the Barbaric · 05-17-2004, 03:20 PM

I've never understood the popularity of the various SIMS games myself. I just don't get it. [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img]

Whether Ashcroft's objections actually occurred or not, I do agree with the general sentiment expressed in the O.P. Why should kids bother downloading any Anime' porn. Now they will be able to create their own and not have to worry about being tracked by any spyware in the process.

Sadly, I can see why this version of SIMS will be popular.

[img]graemlins/dontknowaboutyou.gif[/img]

Timber Loftis · 05-17-2004, 04:37 PM

Mr. Ashcroft just needs one good BJ.

Look, it's like explicit rap lyrics, pornography, or Vice City -- if you don't want your kids to have it, disallow it. Adults play video games too (points to this forum for evidence), and this is fair and fun entertainment, if not "family friendly."

If Mr. Ashcroft doesn't want to believe people have sex, and if he doesn't want to believe we all dream of coming home and finding our wife making out with another woman, well that's his business. I just don't think he deserves a public servant job where he's making these decisions for other people living in the land of the free.

[ 05-17-2004, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Timber Loftis ]

Zero Alpha · 05-17-2004, 05:24 PM

Call me a cynic, but controvercy = sales. EA probably didnt engeneer this stunt (im not *that* paranoid...yet), but this sure is going to be a boon to the sales of the game.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 05-17-2004, 06:14 PM

I'm sorry, but I still don't believe Ashcroft said this. For one thing, this is not his area of concern...

Thoran · 05-17-2004, 07:43 PM

You can't protect people from their own stupidity... and you legislate that parents take care of their kids and audit what games they're playing.

My kids don't sneeze on the computers in our house without permission, and they certainly don't install or play anything without it.

Looks like a game for REEEEELLY lonely folks... bet it's got a mouse only interface (one handed that is)...

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Zero Alpha · 05-20-2004, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Thoran:
My kids don't sneeze on the computers in our house without permission, and they certainly don't install or play anything without it.

or
so
you
*think*!

kids will be kids and if they want to play something, where there's a will, there's a way!

uss · 05-21-2004, 08:41 AM

LOL, great post, TL!

Actually, this sequel seems kind of interesting to me. I didn't like Sims I very much. I found myself calling people over and walling them into the house to raise my kill count(counted by the number of graves). When I got about 30 graves, I got fed up. I can really show evil intentions this time!

"If your character quits smoking, it may develop physical side effects like shaking and sweating. You can counter these effects and make your character “happy” by picking up another habit like gambling, drinking and, ironically, video gaming."

If this article is true(Liquidgeneration says nothing to me), then I think I'll get this game.

Donut · 05-21-2004, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Mr. Ashcroft just needs one good BJ.

What a bizarre comment. Have you ever had a "bad" one?

Timber Loftis · 05-21-2004, 11:22 AM

Erm... sadly...

Anyway, that's another story -- no permanent injuries or anything. Very funny comment, though. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

05-17-2004, 03:20 PM	#12
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	I've never understood the popularity of the various SIMS games myself. I just don't get it. [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] Whether Ashcroft's objections actually occurred or not, I do agree with the general sentiment expressed in the O.P. Why should kids bother downloading any Anime' porn. Now they will be able to create their own and not have to worry about being tracked by any spyware in the process. Sadly, I can see why this version of SIMS will be popular. [img]graemlins/dontknowaboutyou.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

05-17-2004, 04:37 PM	#13
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Mr. Ashcroft just needs one good BJ. Look, it's like explicit rap lyrics, pornography, or Vice City -- if you don't want your kids to have it, disallow it. Adults play video games too (points to this forum for evidence), and this is fair and fun entertainment, if not "family friendly." If Mr. Ashcroft doesn't want to believe people have sex, and if he doesn't want to believe we all dream of coming home and finding our wife making out with another woman, well that's his business. I just don't think he deserves a public servant job where he's making these decisions for other people living in the land of the free. [ 05-17-2004, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Timber Loftis ] __________________

05-17-2004, 05:24 PM	#14
Zero Alpha Avatar Join Date: July 15, 2002 Location: London, England Age: 41 Posts: 506	Call me a cynic, but controvercy = sales. EA probably didnt engeneer this stunt (im not that paranoid...yet), but this sure is going to be a boon to the sales of the game. __________________ \"RTFM\"<br />\"No i will NOT fix your computer\"<br />\"All\'s fair in sibling war\"

05-17-2004, 06:14 PM	#15
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 39 Posts: 4,673	I'm sorry, but I still don't believe Ashcroft said this. For one thing, this is not his area of concern... __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

05-21-2004, 11:22 AM	#20
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Erm... sadly... Anyway, that's another story -- no permanent injuries or anything. Very funny comment, though. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] __________________

05-17-2004, 07:43 PM	#16
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	You can't protect people from their own stupidity... and you legislate that parents take care of their kids and audit what games they're playing. My kids don't sneeze on the computers in our house without permission, and they certainly don't install or play anything without it. Looks like a game for REEEEELLY lonely folks... bet it's got a mouse only interface (one handed that is)... .

05-21-2004, 08:41 AM	#18
uss 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Estonia Age: 36 Posts: 2,775	LOL, great post, TL! Actually, this sequel seems kind of interesting to me. I didn't like Sims I very much. I found myself calling people over and walling them into the house to raise my kill count(counted by the number of graves). When I got about 30 graves, I got fed up. I can really show evil intentions this time! "If your character quits smoking, it may develop physical side effects like shaking and sweating. You can counter these effects and make your character “happy” by picking up another habit like gambling, drinking and, ironically, video gaming." If this article is true(Liquidgeneration says nothing to me), then I think I'll get this game.

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