Rockstar's Bully comes under fire once again

Iria · Oct 13, 2005, 01:05 AM

New petition from bereaved parent asks publisher to reconsider release of game

Despite being moved back to April 2006, Rockstar's Bully remains one of the most controversial titles of the moment - with the game now the subject of an emotive petition from the mother of a teenager who committed suicide after being bullied.

Rochelle Sides has addressed her online petition, which has 369 signatures at the time of writing, to Rockstar Games president Sam Houser, asking him to "reconsider the release of this game.""

"We would like for you to understand the ramifications of your soon to be released video game titled 'Bully'," the petition begins, before going to reveal a number of US statistics on bullying - including the fact that at least 16 children commit suicide each year due to bullying.

"We ask of you as an adult, as a member of this society, to stop the release of this game," it reads. "If one child sees the violence portrayed in your game as an avenue to end his/her plight with bullying, will all of the money you have made be worth it? How much is a child's life worth to you?"
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pr0digal jenius · Oct 13, 2005, 01:08 AM

if she thinks 369 signatures will stop a title from a company who ALWAYS tips the scales in sales...she's got another think coming

and so now rockstar cant bang hookers, steal cars, shoot cops....

...or punch kids for lunch money

moms need to pick their battles and shut up

Oct 13, 2005, 01:05 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Rockstar's Bully comes under fire once again New petition from bereaved parent asks publisher to reconsider release of game Despite being moved back to April 2006, Rockstar's Bully remains one of the most controversial titles of the moment - with the game now the subject of an emotive petition from the mother of a teenager who committed suicide after being bullied. Rochelle Sides has addressed her online petition, which has 369 signatures at the time of writing, to Rockstar Games president Sam Houser, asking him to "reconsider the release of this game."" "We would like for you to understand the ramifications of your soon to be released video game titled 'Bully'," the petition begins, before going to reveal a number of US statistics on bullying - including the fact that at least 16 children commit suicide each year due to bullying. "We ask of you as an adult, as a member of this society, to stop the release of this game," it reads. "If one child sees the violence portrayed in your game as an avenue to end his/her plight with bullying, will all of the money you have made be worth it? How much is a child's life worth to you?" ___________ Read More / Source: GamesIndustry.biz

Oct 13, 2005, 01:08 AM	#2
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	if she thinks 369 signatures will stop a title from a company who ALWAYS tips the scales in sales...she's got another think coming and so now rockstar cant bang hookers, steal cars, shoot cops.... ...or punch kids for lunch money moms need to pick their battles and shut up