Korean Curfew Imposed on Juvenile Gamers

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The discussion centers around the recent announcement by the Korean government to impose a curfew on young gamers, restricting their Internet access from Midnight to 8:00 AM. This measure is aimed at addressing concerns related to gaming addiction and its associated harms. The conversation touches on broader implications for net neutrality and societal reactions to such regulations.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express concern about the implications of the curfew on young gamers and its potential effectiveness in reducing gaming addiction.
  • One participant references extreme incidents related to gaming bans in other countries, questioning whether such regulations might lead to similar outcomes in Korea.
  • Another participant critiques the source of the referenced incidents, suggesting that the stories may not be representative or relevant.
  • There are expressions of sadness regarding both the curfew and parental control over children's gaming habits.
  • A participant shares a link to an article discussing net neutrality, implying a connection between the curfew and broader issues of Internet freedom.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to have mixed feelings about the curfew, with some expressing concern and others questioning its necessity or effectiveness. There is no clear consensus on the implications for net neutrality or the appropriateness of the government's actions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to extreme behaviors linked to gaming restrictions, but these examples are not universally accepted as relevant or indicative of broader trends. The relationship between the curfew and net neutrality remains speculative and is not fully explored.

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The government of Korea announced last week that it would seek to cut off or dramatically slow young gamers’ Internet access between Midnight and 8:00 AM in an effort to cut down on incidents of addiction and other harms associated with extended MMO sessions.

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I wonder if we'll see more news stories like these...

Russian Boy Allegedly Kills Dad Over Video Game Ban
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/13/russian-boy-allegedly-kills-dad-video-game-ban/

Man Stabs Family Over Canceled Internet
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpps/news/dpgoh-report-man-stabs-family-over-cancelled-internet-fc-20100419_7127339

With the recent news of countries filtering the net are we seeing the end of net neutrality?
 
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Jeesh Greg. You need to stop reading FOX News. :wink:

Seriously, those are pretty odd stories.
 
Its a bit sad if you ask me...
 
It's even sadder when parents do have or exercise control over kids' gaming.
 

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