Proof that Pokemon is evil

[Dracil]

Actually, the Summoner Geeks video isn't by the Dead Alewives. Their recording was used, but it was set to a video acted out by characters from the Red Faction and Summoner video games at a much later date.

Correct, I said the skit was by the Dead Alewives. And told her to look at the videos to see what it was about. I didn't attribute the videos to them.

 

[Dannager]

Correct, I said the skit was by the Dead Alewives. And told her to look at the videos to see what it was about. I didn't attribute the videos to them.

Oh, sorry, I was confused by you saying that the skit was called "Summoner Geeks".

 

[Gear853]

first, i found it sick that the OP link use Columbine as an example. the media basicly point at the first thing they can use to blame. where they didn't do any research about possible abuse history, or bullying in school.

second, the author seem like one of those parent that doesn't pay enough attention to what their kids is watching, and etc.

i'm sure if the author did watch the show, they will found ALOT of positive things about it. this is just another article without proper research to defend his case.

third, pokemon is only evil. because kids annoy with me with it.... Godzilla pwn pikachu...

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

OK, now that I've read the entire article, I am ready to cry. That is one of the most aweful articles I have ever read. There are points in there that are not elaborated, points that lead nowhere, and points that have no point at all. What does a Pokemon Master being similar to a Martial Arts Master have to do with anything at all? That and a pokemon master constitutes neither a gang leader nor a gym leader, as implied in the article. I'm sorry, but did you even read this article before posting it? Has this writer even heard of proof reading or peer editing? I could write a better article about this subject without even trying! Seeing as all his points are just STUPID, all I need is one possible reference to the occult, cited with proper grammer and punctuation, and confirmed by someone else of some merit, and I'll have a better article. And you know why I could probably come up with one thing? Because I've played and I know the stuff! If he did any research at all, I will be surprised, and even if he did, he completely ignored any of it that didn't "support" his "points". I mean, I have a hard time respecting any article that doesn't site it's "quotes", has missing punctuation, and couldn't run three logical events together properly if they layed out correctly in from of it. That article is an insult to anything anyone has ever put online. In fact, it's an insult to the people who think video games are evil, because they do have a few decent points at times. This article makes them all look like half-wits who will end up winning one of next year's darwin awards. *sigh* OK, I'm done for now. I wish I could say I'm done forever with this stuff, but I, for some reason, feel like I'll be making these exact same points again at some point in the future...

 

[ravendta]

These threads remind me of an old Simpsons quote. Reverand Lovejoy, holding up the Bible, says: "Homer, have you ever actually read this thing? Technically we're not even allowed to go to the bathroom."

It's just funny because anyone can find evil in anything. People think electric guitars are evil. People misread Paul's instructions to say that marriage is evil. Geez, according to Weird Al, there are even people who thought HE was the antichrist! There are always going to be people like this who want to find evil in everything.

I was never a Pokemon fan, but I've always been a Nintendo supporter (cept the N64 days, I was a Sony man then) and I plan to support the Wii as well. I highly doubt that the day of judgement will come and God will say, "Well, yes you accepted the sacrifice of my Son Jesus as the penelty for your sins, and you tried your best to be a good person, but you played Nintendo. I'm sorry, but it's eternal torment for you!"

As for Pokemon, all I have to say is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loZNUiQjlfQ&mode=related&search=

P.S. If you really want to attack a problem, go after the people who created Bratz.

 

[TriptychR]

first, i found it sick that the OP link use Columbine as an example. the media basicly point at the first thing they can use to blame.

They do? Believe it or not, the media isn't allowed to obtain search warrants and enter people's homes to investigate sources of homicidal behavior. They have to depend on what authorities such as the police say about what they find.

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

They do? Believe it or not, the media isn't allowed to obtain search warrants and enter people's homes to investigate sources of homicidal behavior. They have to depend on what authorities such as the police say about what they find.

But the police have to mention all things that are possible, and then the media jumps on whatever it is they want to. If the police mention the fact that it could be a violent household because there are violent games present, the media jumps all over that. And then people go crazy, conspiracy theories start (or restart), and suddenly these video games that until the week before, 90% of the population thought were just kid things, are now anything from bad influences to tools of satan. The media can take anything and turn it into a sensation reguardless of the actual facts. Now I'm not saying they do it often, but they have that power, and it has been used in the past.

 

[TriptychR]

But the police have to mention all things that are possible.

No they don't; not immediately. Investigations are always "pending" or they are "not willing to say at this time." So the media can only report what it can at a given time.

Now, media pundits may take those things and run with them if they want to talk about something on their "news" shows and other people can overreact accordingly. There's no helping that. But please don't take that backlash as part of real reporting.

In fact, as a smalltown reporter in the area where New York state recently held its largest manhunt in history for Ralph "Bucky" Phillips, I've had the opportunity to compare local news to national news on the same subject. The verdict? National news often immediately gets it wrong. And glaringly so.

On the day Phillips was caught, the state police held a press conference and CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, etc. was there. The question repeatedly came up over the shots that were fired when an officer spotted the fugitive. The Supt. of State Police repeatedly said that Phillips did not fire at the officer; he only raised his gun at him, but the officer fired the shots in response to seeing the gun and Phillips had no time to squeeze off any rounds of his own.

Ten minutes later on MSNBC: "NY State Police call for more backup after fugitive fires at officer."

Don't trust all the networks have to say with "breaking news." But as long as people want their news "up-to-the-minute," they're going to run off and overreact to mistakes.

 

[CyberPaladin]

TriptychR and WhirlwindMonk there is another reason why video games are blamed for these problems so much,most of the supporters are not gamers so they take the escape goating at face value afterall there not blaming the problem on them. While the media may gain these antivideo game advocay groups attention they were around long before these incidents occured.

 

[TriptychR]

TriptychR and WhirlwindMonk there is another reason why video games are blamed for these problems so much,most of the supporters are not gamers so they take the escape goating at face value afterall there not blaming the problem on them. While the media may gain these antivideo game advocay groups attention they were around long before these incidents occured.

That's a valid point.

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

No they don't; not immediately. Investigations are always "pending" or they are "not willing to say at this time." So the media can only report what it can at a given time.

Now, media pundits may take those things and run with them if they want to talk about something on their "news" shows and other people can overreact accordingly. There's no helping that. But please don't take that backlash as part of real reporting.

In fact, as a smalltown reporter in the area where New York state recently held its largest manhunt in history for Ralph "Bucky" Phillips, I've had the opportunity to compare local news to national news on the same subject. The verdict? National news often immediately gets it wrong. And glaringly so.

On the day Phillips was caught, the state police held a press conference and CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, etc. was there. The question repeatedly came up over the shots that were fired when an officer spotted the fugitive. The Supt. of State Police repeatedly said that Phillips did not fire at the officer; he only raised his gun at him, but the officer fired the shots in response to seeing the gun and Phillips had no time to squeeze off any rounds of his own.

Ten minutes later on MSNBC: "NY State Police call for more backup after fugitive fires at officer."

Don't trust all the networks have to say with "breaking news." But as long as people want their news "up-to-the-minute," they're going to run off and overreact to mistakes.

I suppose I should apologize, I generally try to not use such general terms. What I was saying before I was refering to the national news stuff, like you mentioned. I did not intend to say that all the media is corrupt, stupid, or biased.

And I also agree with cyberpaladin, that's probably the biggest problem. No matter what the national media, religious organizations, moms groups, etc say, no matter how close or far from the truth, if people aren't ignorant, they won't believe it, but if they are, and in mass quantities, it spreads like wildfire.

 

[TriptychR]

I suppose I should apologize, I generally try to not use such general terms. What I was saying before I was refering to the national news stuff, like you mentioned. I did not intend to say that all the media is corrupt, stupid, or biased.

I greatly appreciate that. I can't blame you too much with all the spectacle most big media mugs the spotlight with these days, but there still are some people in the business who only want to get the news out and use a media outlet as a means for spreading positive things, otherwise.

But I'm starting to threadjack, here. We now return to Pokemon.

 

[Dannager]

If you're worried about how the gaming community gets portrayed in the media, how about giving the media something good to talk about for once? The Child's Play charity (www.childsplaycharity.com) is an easy way to both help children in need and portray gamers in a positive light.

 

[meowmix]

i dont like pokemon

 

[willard3]

i dont like pokemon

For what reasons? Is it because of reasons similar to the original posters', or just because the gameplay doesn't suit you, or what?

I think the games are ok, just not suited to my playing style.

 

[WingsOfTheNeophyte]

God- whoever you are, dont let these people into the government

 

[Xtra]

And the article is outdated now. Nintendo bought the card game back from WotC, and manufacture the cards themselves. Since Nintendo used to be a card company, it is well within their power to do so.

 

[* General-E *]

Some of the readers will no doubt protest, "it's only a game!" To be sure it is a game, but a game that does not glorify God! When God says something is wrong, it is wrong regardless of what form it is in. Not only that, but many of the kids who play this game are seduced into believing the principles that the game subtly teaches.

Ok have you ever played monopoly before in your life No Where in the bible does it say the goal of your life should be to collect a ton of money heck jesus advises us against it. and yet everyone in the world has probably played monopoly a million times does this mean that subtly we are all trying to build hotels on Board walk and Parkplace heck no games are health and I would even say that pokemon is a especially good example of a game that supports good morals.

 

[dramaking]

Ok have you ever played monopoly before in your life No Where in the bible does it say the goal of your life should be to collect a ton of money heck jesus advises us against it. and yet everyone in the world has probably played monopoly a million times does this mean that subtly we are all trying to build hotels on Board walk and Parkplace heck no games are health and I would even say that pokemon is a especially good example of a game that supports good morals.

I disagree there E, Jesus advises against making money an idol not against getting it. However the general premise of your post is right on! I just like Monopoly, and business. I like business too.

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

I disagree there E, Jesus advises against making money an idol not against getting it. However the general premise of your post is right on! I just like Monopoly, and business. I like business too.

Actually, I believe he commands that we do not idolize money, and advises against having a lot of it, since having a lot can very easily lead
to idolizing.