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| Acmlm's Board - I3 Archive - General Gaming - Jack Thompson is Suing Midway. |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain                    Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| And for his next trick...
After getting laughed out of court on the Bully issue, Jack Thompson immediately bounces back, his license to practice law in danger, for one final assault on gaming! This! Is! THE MATCH OF THE MILLENIUM! Seriously, I'm getting sick of this bullshit. |
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asdf Link's Awakening ಠ_ಠ   Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| Ha.
Haha. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Good 'ol Wacko Jacko. The best damn publicity a video game can get. Shame he's getting charged with contempt of court. We haven't had a nutjob like this guy in a long time. Although on the other hand, him losing his license to practise law would be awesome. WHAT WILL HE DO NEXT???? |
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| ...You know, by now it's clear that Thompson is mentally incompetent, so why not just strip him of his ability to practice law and get it over with?
And last I checked, to be a "Columbine simulator", a game would obviously have to include guns. Bully? Doesn't have them. |
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Yoronosuku Toss Tortoise Since: 11-17-05 From: Massachusetts is my new home.. Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| Bwaaahahaha....suing because someone made a custom character that looked like him? That's hillarious. He has NOTHING, he's going to loose...*shakes head* | |||
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| The ONLY way he'd have a case of any sort would be if a character based on/looking like him was in the game. But that's not the case; he has no legal precedent to stand on here. | |||
drjayphd Torosu OW! BURNY!  Since: 11-18-05 From: CT Last post: 6301 days Last view: 6298 days |
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Hey, anyone else think Jack Thompson just needs to get laid already?  |
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Metal Knuckles Tendoru  Since: 12-21-05 From: New Hampshire Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| Actually, I think that letter he sent was really polite. You know, considering the dredge he usually sends to companies. | |||
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| Well, given the fact he said "You are commanded", I'd question that. |
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Hiryuu Sword Maiden Retired Admin  Since: 11-17-05 From: Nerima District - Tokyo, Japan Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| Where's the old Pong-up-the-ass Jack Thompson CAD strip when you need it?
Jack eats paint chips. |
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Thexare Metal battleaxe Off to better places  Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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Originally posted by Colin Other than that time that Marvel sued NCSoft. Still, as said in the article, a Wolverine costume is far more distinctive than a grey-haired man in a suit. Plus, NCSoft didn't actually lose that case, they just settled out of court IIRC, so I don't think that'd help Jack any. |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan  I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!!  Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6313 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| As I was sifting through my morning's worth of political insanity involving games, took notice to this recent bit of news. I read it through.. And promptly got up to make myself a pizza. I walked around for a bit, giving the home's African Grey Parrot some attention..
Then I sat back down. And laughed. And cried. |
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Xeo Belmont Wiiiiiiiiiiiiin  Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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Originally posted by Kirbynite Awesome. I shall do the very same. |
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| Actually, the NCSoft case failed because Marvel really didn't have a lot of legal ground to stand on and made some mistakes during the process. Odds are they weren't going to win the suit, hence the settlement.
If Midway even responds to this, they could probably just cite that case and that would be it. Kirbynite: Pizza for breakfast?  |
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KP9001  180 I'm going Weasel in 3 months! Where will I end up going?  Since: 01-30-06 From: Show Low, AZ Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| Someone needs to sue Jack Thompson.
MY question is why us gamers don't rise up as one and SLAY him. Although is isn't practical, some gamers can afford a lawyer that *can* and *would* take on a case against him. His suing and other antics are no good to the gaming industry. Somehow, he thinks that by suing us (I say "us" because the gamers are part of the industry) he's doing some sort of favor to society. It only hurts the industry and the economy. Most of us have souls, right? I hope? So, if we have souls, wouldn't that give us the right to choose what the fuck we want to play? Also, most of the parents have the knowledge of the ratings of these games, and they have their own discretion of what they want their (very young) kids to see. I'm sure everyone would agree; it needs to happen. |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!! Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6313 days Last view: 6298 days |
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Originally posted by Colin My morning was about 1-2PM 
And KP9000, I think it'd be a waste of time if we tried to take him on. Maybe there needs to be a Ying and Yang to things... and fortunately, the Yang's quite entertaining if you don't let it get to you. |
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Emptyeye Oneofthebiggestlegendsand starseverinthis...GOD! Ceremonial Full Moderator Since: 11-17-05 From: I DUNNOOOOOOOO!! Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| You know, I think the Penny Arcade guys had a good point in that Jack Thompson actually helps gamers. Even a lot of people who take the same position he does realize that he's completely batshit insane and generally only undermines their cause.
In short, gaming wants him around as much as possible, because the person who comes after him may actually be competent. (edited by Emptyeye on 10-28-06 12:21 PM) |
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| If you're getting UP at that time then pizza's still bad to have first thing.
Emptyeye: It'll be a joyous day when Thompson finally gets struck down by the higher powers. It's like the happy version of the rapture focused on one person. |
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Sonicandfails 910  Since: 11-17-05 From: Mass Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| Funny. I saw this right away on Joystiq the other night and KNEW he was going to do something. I want to email him so badly and say "KNOW YOUR FACTS BUDDY LOLOLOL" ITS A CUSTOM CHARACTER!
Dumbass! Dumbass! Dumbass! |
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Kailieann Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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Originally posted by KP9000 Uh, no. Most parents don't have a clue in this department. And even if they did, most kids would still get their hands on the game anyways. And it's not just limited to video games. Parents these days are pretty dumb. |
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RT-55J Koopa Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6308 days Last view: 6298 days |
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Originally posted by KP9000 That would prove his point. |
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