First let me say that I am def. new to all of these MUDs and stuff, so i def. consider myself an outsider. So per our discussion today, I feel that there should be some type of regulation on these MUDs, but only for younger users. I believe that kids and teenagers should experience other "after school" activities such as sports, music, and even becoming a mathlete. There should be a time limit to how long these kids can spend on these MUDs. If these kids are introduced early to other activities, they might be spared from growning up and becoming "MUDies."
Discussion Question: Would limiting the amount of time kids and teenagers below a certain be constutionally correct, and do you believe it would provide them with other alternatives? Explain your opinion.
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I don't think there would be any way to legally limit playing time in these types of video games or any other kind of game. That burden lies solely with the parents/guardians of that teenager. It is up to the kid's parents to step in and set regulations and keep an eye on what is going on in the kid's life. One way a kid's parents could limit their child's playing time is to encourage partaking in other activities like sports, music, etc. The government can't stop kids from growing up to become "MUDies," that is the job of the kid's parents.
Hi Jeff. From my experiences and as a result of my views shifting ever so precisely, I have resolved that I think the government should regulate certain things that are bad for people. Alcohol is bad for you no matter who you are or how old you are, but so is true with cigarettes. What dictates what should be regulated and what shouldn't? I do believe, however, that what you ask here definitely should be regulated, by some means. I also feel that things like foods with a certain fat content or higher should be illegal. So I have ranging view, although I do feel that the government has a responsibility for its citizens, and in turn should do something to stop kids from becoming mere blobs in front of a computer.
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