Korean Curfew Imposed on Juvenile Gamers

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The Korean government plans to restrict young gamers' Internet access from midnight to 8:00 AM to combat gaming addiction and related issues. This initiative has sparked discussions about the implications for net neutrality, especially in light of recent incidents where extreme reactions to gaming restrictions have occurred, such as violent acts linked to video game bans. Concerns are raised about the broader trend of Internet filtering and its potential impact on individual freedoms. The conversation reflects a growing anxiety over the balance between parental control, government regulation, and the rights of gamers in the digital age.
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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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