The case aginst 'Manhunt' - Page 6

Thaumaturge · 08-19-2004, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by adamark

We just can't be egotistical and think that the psychos out there (they ARE out there) are set off by the same things WE are

Perhaps I missed something, but I don't think that anyone here claimed that. For myself, I was simply pointing out that there is a problem with the oversimplification that "violent games are bad because they cause violence," by citing a counter-example.

[QUOTE=MFD]And the game belonging to the victim is not ironic[QUOTE]

Actually, it is pretty ironic.

MFD · 08-19-2004, 08:01 AM

Coincidental is not ironic. I don't have an exact definition, but whatever.

Thaumaturge · 08-19-2004, 08:12 AM

Irony: n the expression of meaning by the use of words normally conveying the opposite; the apparent perversity of fate or circumstances.

(the Oxford English Minidictionary, 1995)

My personal feeling is that this falls under the second part of the definition. This person was killed for a game by someone who had played the game in a way that (I believe) derived from the game.

08-19-2004, 08:01 AM	#52
MFD THWIP! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,626	Coincidental is not ironic. I don't have an exact definition, but whatever. __________________ And The Lord did curse Caine for his sin, for by The Lord blood may only be repaid in sparkly glitter. - DFM 11:30

08-19-2004, 08:12 AM	#53
Thaumaturge Magikoopa Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,767	Irony: n the expression of meaning by the use of words normally conveying the opposite; the apparent perversity of fate or circumstances. (the Oxford English Minidictionary, 1995) My personal feeling is that this falls under the second part of the definition. This person was killed for a game by someone who had played the game in a way that (I believe) derived from the game. __________________ Mwa ha ha ha ha!!!! ahem. sorry.