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Edited by CommManagerABYZ: 6/27/2015 12:43:44 AM
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Playing Destiny Under Age

Although this is an old, already discussed problem, I believe that we can still change. I feel that the majority of players that play Destiny are under the appropriate age for shooters. I think this age should be 18 and over. I'll give you a few reasons. 1)It causes traumatic situations. I for one do not want my child flinching and screaming away every time they see somebody holding a sword. 2) It causes anti-social instincts to grow. When you think about it, the average session a child will play in Destiny is three to four hours. That's three to four hours where the only communication the are getting is with people they have met over the Internet. I don't want children growing older and being scared of every person they see. 3) It teaches them bad words. Every lobby I go into, there is always that person (usually a child) screaming curse words for no good reason. Where did they find out these words? From older players. If there was a minimum age, you would not have this problem. Children are getting angrier because of this game. 4) My final reason is that it causes violence. No 10 year old should be able to make another creatures head explode, or shoot other players virtually. What happens when that transfers to the real world? That anger and frustration would lead to much property being desecrated including Mailbox Baseball Laser Tag TPing Houses Egging Cars Multiple holes in the wall from being punched. ANY PERSON who do not follow these rules should be arrested with a minimum 2 year sentence. Thank you all for the support you give me. I believe that a change to only 18 year olds and over would make the worlds youth safer and more intelligent than currently.

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  • I've played M15+ rated games scince I was two and have none of these problems. I am now sixteen and am a fully functional, social, nightmare free, violence free person. Honestly, I would not worry about it. There's a reason these games are rated 15+, 18+, etc. So long as you teach your child right from wrong, teach them proper manners and social skills they will be fine. That's not to say let them play this if they are five. This could cause nightmares yes but they are FIVE. These games are for everyone to enjoy young and old. And it's this hobby that has provided much enjoyment over the years for me. Please don't restrict this wonderful activity. Gaming connects people regardless of age, race, or gender. I hope you can experience this for yourself and change your mind.

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