Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

April 2, 2009 -

Fresh off his apparently failed attempt to legislate video game sales in Utah, disbarred Miami attorney Jack Thompson will debate the video game violence issue tonight with Gerard Jones, author of Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes and Make-Believe Violence.

The debate, which will take place at 7:30 on the campus of Bridgewater College in northwestern Virginia, is free and open to the public. It is unknown whether there will be any local coverage.

GP: Thompson and Jones previously debated in 2007 at a college in Pennsylvania. That debate was marred by a student who behaved rather badly toward Thompson. Such behavior only serves to reinforce negative stereotypes about gamers.

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Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by HelpHelpImBeing... on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 09:13.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by mogbert on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 09:45.

You owe me a new keyboard, as I jsut spit drink all over this one. I have to head over to that site and catch up. It's funny how good that comic can be when they are only using stick figures.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by Praetorian on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 09:12.

Wish I could be there to see this debate.

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Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by Dan on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 09:06.

He's also apparently agreed to debate Mark Methenitis of Joystiq at the Screwattack Convention this summer.

------ Ago. Perceptum. Teneo.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by Michael Chandra on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 09:07.

Only way he can try to save face now, he keeps getting beatdowns.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by Chuma on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:43.

Personally I think the best response would be for noone to turn up whatsoever.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by Michael Chandra on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:53.

But then only the idiots and haters show up. You want to change the stereotype, act like an adult and beat them down with logic, call them on their lies, kindly request material to back up the claims they make, point out their flaws, etcetera.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by Chuma on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 14:28.

Yeah, except that I am not debating with him; he is picking his battles against people like Authors who know nothing about the situation. By allowing him an audience you are giving such debates credibility which they do not deserve.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by ezbiker555 on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:35.

During the interview

Jack: And so we can see that GTA is def-

Student: YOU SUCK!

Jack: *Looks into audience* Who said that? I think I need to file a lawsuit.

Student: HAHA, what power do you actually have? ABSOLUTLY NONE!

Jack: Oh lord why have you forsaken me?

Audience: CAN IT

Interveiwer: When god gives you lemons YOU FIND A NEW GOD. Try godberry.

Jack Thompson: ...........................

Yeah I need to stop with that joke.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by Meddle on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:38.

You really do, that was awful.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by ezbiker555 on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:39.

Still be funny if that happend.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by mr_mlk on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:52.

No it would not. I mean really is the best we can hope for is "you suck"? I thought we were the good guys, the ones that could come up with reasoned arguments?

--
A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body. Benjamin Franklin

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by ezbiker555 on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:57.

I'm full of fail today. :(

Curse you Jack Thompson.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by doewnskitty on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 13:10.

See? Anything is made worse just by adding Jack Thompson.

Admit it, you feel a little dirty.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Game Violence with Author Tonight

Submitted by Austin_Lewis on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:33.

I hope someone goes and youtubes this shit, because I wish to watch it tomorrow morning.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Killing Monsters Author Tonight

Submitted by Michael Chandra on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:25.

I hope someone in the audience will point out, when Jack no doubt will start about it, that his 60' Minutes and NBC Today appearances did not involve him predicting Columbine in any way, no matter what he says, and that the transcripts confirm the fact he's lying.

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Killing Monsters Author Tonight

Submitted by 1AgainstTheWorld on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:19.

Wow, talk about misreading the title. My first thought was:

Jack: "So, should I kill the 'Monsters' author tonight, or shouldn't I?"

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Killing Monsters Author Tonight

Submitted by Nullanon on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 08:23.

I didn't read it that way, but now that you mention it...

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Killing Monsters Author Tonight

Submitted by 1AgainstTheWorld on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 09:16.

Looks like Dennis fixed it. Can't have Jack suing over being called a "mass murderer" (even though he throws that term at us gamers every time he opens his big stupid mouth).

Re: Jack Thompson Debates Killing Monsters Author Tonight

Submitted by Wraith108 on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 09:52.

Boo Dennis! Though since it's Jacko being sued is possible, it'd not work but I suppose it's not worth the hassle.

Can't wait to hear how badly owned Jack gets tonight.

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