Greeks no longer allowed to be geeks.. - Page 2

andrewas · 09-03-2002, 12:37 PM

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The blanket ban was decided in February after the government admitted it was incapable of distinguishing innocuous video games from illegal gambling machines.

One would have thought it simple enough, but thats politicians for you. Cant really say what I think of this law, this being a family forum and all.

09-03-2002, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by Epona:

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Originally posted by MagiK:
Holy crap! Jeez, they just up and banned all electronic and computer gaming.... I for one am really really glad I do not live there

Though after watching "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" I was already pretty sure I didn't want to live in Greece

This law is a pile of shit

However I would like to point out that Greece is one of my favourite countries in the whole world - you may not want to live there, but please, please, if you're ever in Europe go see it. Wonderful country [img]smile.gif[/img] [/QUOTE] You know at one point I did pass thru but only stopped for a refueling. There is much that I would love to see in Greece...actually the birthplace of the western world I love so much (in my opinion any way) [img]smile.gif[/img] I was just being silly and trying to make a joke about some of the Greek women they put in that movie [img]smile.gif[/img]

09-03-2002, 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by johnny:
No way foo, the dark ages were fun. Play Stronghold and you'll see for yourself.

yeah they were a blast, no toilet paper, no deoderant, no hot showers no feminine hygene products [img]smile.gif[/img] loads and loads of fun to live in the middle ages

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 09-03-2002, 05:36 PM

Thats definitely in the top ten of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen. I'm completely dumbfounded by the ignorance of greek lawmakers. Do they really think that illegal gambling needs to be prohibited badly enough to completely outlaw video games? There isn;t any sort of rational logic behind it. I really hope they repeal this ridiculous law.

09-03-2002, 05:49 PM

why don't they just ban technology.

[ 09-03-2002, 06:26 PM: Message edited by: Hesperex ]

Rimjaw · 09-04-2002, 12:49 AM

Don't know the details of how Greek government work, but I give this legislature at most 1 year, at best.

Lifetime · 09-04-2002, 01:53 AM

Hhaha.. silly rule. Now all the Greeks are just gonna migrate here to Melbourne

we're like a second Athens..
What kinda government is so self-proclaimed stupid that they dont understand the difference between gambling and gaming? (Greeks, yes I know)

I remember when they tried banning Half Life in Singapore. Pretty much showed them where THAT went.

Dundee Slaytern · 09-04-2002, 02:15 AM

I quote from friend in paraphrase,

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"They banned Half-Life and replaced it with Soldier of Fortune?!?!"

- remark after finding out what was in the LAN center

Anyhoo, after several hundred petitions( which I signed as well), the ban got lifted.

Rimjaw · 09-04-2002, 03:25 AM

I have a feeling they've banned Grand Theft Auto 3 over here as well. Because I haven't seen it on the shelves yet. Anyway, in my opinion I doubt any member of the Board of Censors plays computer games on a regular basis, besides Solitaire and Minesweeper. Same goes for the Greek parliament.

[ 09-04-2002, 03:25 AM: Message edited by: Rimjaw ]

Dundee Slaytern · 09-04-2002, 03:30 AM

I still shudder in abject horror over the abysmal title, "Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shioked Me". Way to go on putting us on the international scene of embarassment... ...

What were the censors thinking? Were they even thinking?!?!

[ 09-04-2002, 03:31 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

09-03-2002, 05:36 PM	#14
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 44 Posts: 2,217	Thats definitely in the top ten of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen. I'm completely dumbfounded by the ignorance of greek lawmakers. Do they really think that illegal gambling needs to be prohibited badly enough to completely outlaw video games? There isn;t any sort of rational logic behind it. I really hope they repeal this ridiculous law. __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

09-04-2002, 01:53 AM	#17
Lifetime Red Dragon Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Scotch College, Melbourne Posts: 1,503	Hhaha.. silly rule. Now all the Greeks are just gonna migrate here to Melbourne we're like a second Athens.. What kinda government is so self-proclaimed stupid that they dont understand the difference between gambling and gaming? (Greeks, yes I know) I remember when they tried banning Half Life in Singapore. Pretty much showed them where THAT went. __________________ \'Cause its always raining in my head. Forget all the things I should have said..

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09-03-2002, 05:49 PM	#15
Hesperex Guest Posts: n/a	why don't they just ban technology. [ 09-03-2002, 06:26 PM: Message edited by: Hesperex ]

09-04-2002, 12:49 AM	#16
Rimjaw Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 24, 2002 Location: East Coast, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 890	Don't know the details of how Greek government work, but I give this legislature at most 1 year, at best.

09-04-2002, 03:25 AM	#19
Rimjaw Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 24, 2002 Location: East Coast, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 890	I have a feeling they've banned Grand Theft Auto 3 over here as well. Because I haven't seen it on the shelves yet. Anyway, in my opinion I doubt any member of the Board of Censors plays computer games on a regular basis, besides Solitaire and Minesweeper. Same goes for the Greek parliament. [ 09-04-2002, 03:25 AM: Message edited by: Rimjaw ]

09-04-2002, 03:30 AM	#20
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	I still shudder in abject horror over the abysmal title, "Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shioked Me". Way to go on putting us on the international scene of embarassment... ... What were the censors thinking? Were they even thinking?!?! [ 09-04-2002, 03:31 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

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