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You're a bit of a techy arent you, Mutta? How often do these games get reported - I think that particular one seems much more outrageous in the greater scheme of things but it's probably long gone by now.

Thanks Keira. Yep I saw your other post saying you ticked other. My husband's response was the same as yours.

Wow, what these genii fail to distinguish in their comparison of the dog fight game and "human fight, self abuse games" is not about the legality of the activity, but that the animals being abused (in virtual world) do not have choice or control over being pitted, whereas in the other games the humans are willing participants. Hmmm check the other thread. I posted about one particular game that has the gamer raping a woman. I'm sure she didnt have choice or control over it either and no one jumped up and down about that one. I'm not concerned about people reporting this game - just why this one and not the other horrendous games out there.

Great name (and gorgeous dog). Gee you love your mythology, dont you

Hi raineth Gee I find this topic fascinating. Come back, Star!

See this is where I'm not getting it. As I said earlier, I'm a horror movie fan but I'm not the least bit interested in seeing a person murdered in real life. My bro has made a couple of horror genre movies - he's not a violent person. Tarentino is probably the dorkiest guy in the world but look at the films he makes and watches. My BIL used to test software for games and he's an Anglican Minister - you couldnt meet a bigger dork OK question for Aidan and Staranais - if a friend, boss, member of your family bought that app, would you think differently about them? Normal everyday person who just likes to play games on their android phone for a bit of escapism, has no intention of buying a dog to get into such a disgusting sport, just wants a bit of mindless time out.

So would it make a difference with this particular game if it was given an R rating? I dont actually know how they'd do that with apps but I brought up ratings in the other thread so it got me thinking.

Just out of interest, for the people reporting it, do you report other games for graphic violence?

There probably already is one, conz. Much the same as 'torture porn' in movies which just takes it to the absolute extreme. I agree with you - how far can they go? I dont understand what the big broohaha is over bringing in an R rating for violent games. And just on your point about parents - I watched a pretty violent zombie movie the other night then read viewer reviews on imdb the next morning. One clown said he watched it with his 6 year old then replayed a grubby gratuitous sex scene a couple of times for him when the kid asked a question about it. What the??? It didnt go down at all well with the other posters.

I waas looking for an ad for a computer game that caused a stir a few months ago because it uses mothers to show their outrage at how violent the game is but cant find it (it's actually a very clever piece of marketing) but came across this for you, Aidan - just for interest sake http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-natio...1201-18gc7.html

You're freaking me out!

Either do I. How are you and the family going, Dobes?

Oh wow you've got one of Jane's babies. Lovely lovely lady! Puppy overload. There are some seriously cute fluffballs in here.

That's amazing. I've never seen anything like that before. Maybe it was just one giant spider and he hitched a ride home with you under your car

In a list of the 100 worst games ever this one caught my eye 7. Custer's Revenge (Atari 2600): One of the world's first "adult" video games, this travesty let players control the General and rape a Native American girl tied to a cactus. So back to my earlier question - why does Dog Wars get headlines but something like that doesnt? Infact looking through the list it really makes you wonder who in god's name buys all of that crap but obviously lots of people do because the industry rakes in billions.

Nice job!

Dont worry about that. If I had a 4 year old kid he'd be watching Bugs Bunny and Road Runner. And waste the opportunity to embody the wholesome gender roles he could expect of his future Snow White or Little Mermaid? No wonder society is going down the tube... Good call. Atleast he'd get classical music though.

:D Dont worry about that. If I had a 4 year old kid he'd be watching Bugs Bunny and Road Runner. Thanks Aidan - will check out the linkies.

I know I know. Not trying to have an argy with you - I'm just interested why this got a story and ofcourse it's going to raise eyebrows on a dog forum but really, the argy that it will turn people into moron pit fighters is a bit rich. I still ask - who are the 'researchers'? My fave uncle is a prof of psych so I'd like to throw the idea at him. He knows I'm a slasher fan girl and sure as shit doesnt think I'm going to carve anyone up any time soon

No keep posting, Star. It's interesting. I dont know anyone who thinks shoving dogs in a pit is a normal thing to do but I know people who play computer games and they'd never subject an animal to violence, so I keep asking this - why is a particular App about dogs bad and gets the headline about that idiot Vicks when plenty of other games are available that get the player to chop someone into little pieces and dont raise an eyebrow? Seems like a warrior bid between two competing companies if you ask me.

I want one...but I dont have an android phone and I dont play computer games Thread in news sub forum about it

Who are the normal people who regard dog fighting as OK? If I liked computer games I'd probably be interested in this one because the player has to bring up a dog, feed it, train it bla bla but it wouldnt turn me into a raging crim who wants to do that in real life and really - I asked this before - would a slimey little fighter prick be interested in a game like this? Probably not. They're too busy throwing their dogs in a pit. I still dont get it and have been having a discussion all afternoon with OH. Why is it OK to have some computer games and not others? Who gives a crap whether Vick is outraged??? That's the worst headline I've ever seen. Where do you people find this crap?

My husband likes Grand Theft Auto for a bit of stress relief. I might have to start sleeping with a machete under my pillow

I thought that black thing was a squeaky toy. Gee Si looks morose, doesnt he I'll have to bring Pancake up one day to suck his brain cells out with loving devotion. I had a whippy staying here over Easter and I'm sure he went home completely dumb due to the Pancake Touch of Doom

Errrr 'some researchers'? Who would they be exactly?