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Child killing seems worryingly popular among a few gamers. Over on Gamefaqs and on a GTA forum, there are topics where people are saying we should be able to kill children in GTA V.
I really can't see the reason for it. The argument seems to be "We can kill adults and animals, so why not kids?".
I don't think I'd enjoy GTA V if I was driving at full speed down the street, trying to escape the cops, only to accidentally mount the kerb and plow through a group of kids. 3D CGI 8 year olds screaming and rolling over my car hood/bonnet before lying, dead, on the ground in a pool of blood isn't exactly my idea of a fun time.
Adults are fair game because, culturally, we see them die on a daily basis. Whether it's a game, a movie or even the news, we're constantly hearing of or seeing adults die, often in brutal ways. Animals are fair game because, well, they're animals. Creatures we tend to kill for food, clothing and other things anyway.
Kids are small and vulnarable, unable to defend themselves and I think a lot of people would rather protect them than kill them.
I think child murder is something that could be used in games but it shouldn't be frivilous, which is what it would be in GTA or Fallout. The murder of a child should be restricted to the shocking, evil actions of the enemy of the player. One of the ultimate signs that the guy is crazy, sick or just plain evil.
Another worryingly popular request on Gamefaqs and GTA forum is the desire to be able to rape and sexually assault people in GTA V. I hope these people are trolls but I'm pretty sure they're being genuine.
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